The New York Times – Sports:
In a draft loaded with talent, Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews could be the first teammates to be taken with the top-two picks.
Category: Draft and Recruitment (Sports)
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Limiting MLB Draft to 20 Rounds Trades Magic for Efficiency
The New York Times – Sports:
The days of unlimited picks are over, and while the league says the opportunities are still there, previous late-round picks aren’t so sure.
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One Small Change Goes a Long Way After College Hoops Corruption Scandal
The New York Times – Sports:
One of the few enduring changes from the N.C.A.A. after an investigation of basketball recruiting by the F.B.I. is more involvement from high school teams in showcasing players.
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Thompson Twins Are Ready for the NBA, but Not to Split Up
The New York Times – Sports:
Amen and Ausar Thompson said they’ve never spent more than two days apart. This is how they spent their last week together before heading to their new N.B.A. teams.
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Victor Wembanyama Has San Antonio Businesses Eager to Cash In
The New York Times – Sports:
The Spurs selected Wembanyama, a French basketball star, No. 1 overall in the N.B.A. draft on Thursday. San Antonio has been celebrating for weeks.
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Best-Dressed at the NBA Draft
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Tailoring, bling and Louis Vuitton, oh my.
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After Midnight at the NBA Draft, Dreams Still Come True
The New York Times – Sports:
The crowds had thinned by the second round, but several players lingered in the stands waiting to hear their names called. Dozens of fans waited to cheer them on.
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Victor Wembanyama Picked No. 1 Overall by Spurs in 2023 NBA Draft
The New York Times – Sports:
Wembanyama, the 19-year-old French basketball star, had been perhaps the most-hyped prospect since LeBron James.
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Victor Wembanyama Takes the Subway to Yankee Stadium to Throw First Pitch
The New York Times – Sports:
Wembanyama, the 19-year-old French basketball star, is in town for the N.B.A. draft. At more than seven feet tall, he’s hard to miss.