Jonathan Givony

My time at ESPN has come to an end. Thanks to everyone, past and present, who helped me grow professionally the past 8 years. Although ESPN offered an extension, we were unable to find alignment on my value to the company. I will continue to analyze the NBA Draft, college, high…

NEWS: Virginia's Thijs de Ridder has been cleared for immediate eligibility by the NCAA, sources say. The 22-year-old power forward posted 9.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, shooting 39% for 3 in Spain's ACB this season. Should be an instant impact player for Ryan Odom.

NEWS: Australian forward Roman Siulepa has enrolled at Pitt, Daniel Moldovan of Lighthouse Sports told ESPN. Siulepa had an explosive showing at the FIBA U19 World Cup, posting 18.9 points, 8.1 rebounds in 29 minutes per game, leading the event in free throw attempts.

NEWS: Real Madrid's Declan Duru has committed to Texas, he told ESPN. The 6'9, 18-year old power forward had a strong showing for silver medalist Germany at last week's FIBA U19 World Cup. Can stretch the floor, guard multiple positions and offer physicality inside the paint.

NEWS: Noa Kouakou-Heugue has signed with the Perth Wildcats as part of the NBL Next Stars program. The 6'10, 18-year old French big man had a standout season at INSEP, being named MVP of the Adidas NextGen EuroLeague Belgrade.

NEWS: German wing Ivan Kharchenkov has committed to Arizona, he told ESPN. The 6'7, 18-year old played rotation minutes for Euroleague club Bayern Munich. Considered one of the top prospects in his age group in Europe.

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NEWS: UC San Diego forward Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones will play summer league with the Toronto Raptors, a source told ESPN. The New Zealand native was Big West player of the year and one of the most productive players in college basketball this season.

NEWS: Serbian guard Ilija Milijašević has committed to DePaul, agent Misko Raznatovic told ESPN. The 6'3 guard brings high-level shooting and toughness, hitting 44% for 3 in the Adriatic League for Mega Superbet.

Ace Bailey will report to the Utah Jazz on Saturday, a team representative told ESPN. "We've had good communication with Ace Bailey and his representatives," the Jazz said. "Ace and his family are coming to Utah tomorrow." STORY: espn.com/nba/story/_/id…

Went on NBA Today to preview the loaded 2026 NBA Draft, including why so many players elected to return to college, and international players are flocking to the United States.

NEWS: Ole Miss guard Matthew Murrell has agreed to a deal with the Utah Jazz, a source told ESPN. Murrell is an outstanding defender who might be the most explosive athlete in this draft. Missed the pre-draft process with an injury.

NEWS: Mexico City Capitanes guard Dink Pate has agreed to a deal with the New York Knicks, a source told ESPN. The 19-year-old former G League Ignite product has significant long-term upside to grow into at 6-foot-7.

Goodbye 2025 NBA draft, and hello to the 2026 draft cycle! Debuting our full 60-pick mock, with an overview of the class, themes to monitor and more. STORY: espn.com/nba/story/_/id…

NEWS: Kentucky's Andrew Carr will sign an Exhibit 10 contract with the Portland Trailblazers, a source told ESPN. Stretch-4 will bring defensive versatility and smarts to the Rip City Remix.

NEWS: UCLA's Kobe Johnson has agreed to a deal with the Atlanta Hawks, a source told ESPN. Three-time All-Defensive team member in the Pac 12 and Big Ten.

NEWS Iowa State's Curtis Jones has agreed to a deal with the Denver Nuggets, a source told ESPN.