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Publisher:TalkBasket NCAAOutlet infoSep 22, 7:23 AM ET

Aziz Olajuwon, the son of Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon, has committed to Stanford University, choosing the Cardinal over Houston, Vanderbilt, and Cincinnati. The 6-foot-7 small forward announced his decision Saturday, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Olajuwon is a four-star prospect from IMG Academy in Florida, ranked No. 40 nationally by ESPN and No. […] The post Hakeem Olajuwon’s son Aziz commits to Stanford appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket NCAAOutlet infoSep 13, 5:15 PM ET

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum loved watching former Duke Blue Devil Jabari Parker growing up. (via Duke Blue Planet): “When I was in high school when I was watching Duke and up-close: Jabari from a player standpoint is the reason, the prototype of why I came to Duke. I was a big fan of his […] The post Jayson Tatum: Jabari Parker is a huge reason why I attended Duke appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket NCAAOutlet infoSep 9, 3:29 AM ET

Miikka Muurinen’s profile is climbing fast, with the 18-year-old Finnish forward now on the radar of both NCAA bluebloods and NBA franchises. Standing 2.10 meters tall with a 2.20-meter wingspan, Muurinen has shown he can hold his own against professionals at EuroBasket 2025. He’s averaging 5.8 points and 2.0 rebounds in just over 10 minutes […] The post Finland’s Miikka Muurinen attracting NCAA powerhouses and NBA scouts amid EuroBasket rise appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket FIBAOutlet infoSep 11, 2:12 PM ET

Germany are closing in on history at FIBA EuroBasket 2025. With their semifinal berth secured, the reigning world champions are now just two wins away from capturing their second continental crown – and their first since 1993. Even more, a title in Riga would put them in one of basketball’s most exclusive clubs: nations that […] The post Germany, led by Franz Wagner, chases a rare double appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket NCAAOutlet infoSep 7, 9:10 AM ET

Here’s 2003 NCAA champion/Final Four Most Outstanding Player Carmelo Anthony showing admiration for Syracuse University during his 2025 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech. (via OfficialHoophall): “To Syracuse, One year, one championship, one spark that changed everything. You gave me my first shot at belief on a national stage, and I gave you […] The post Carmelo Anthony: Syracuse gave me my first shot at belief on a national stage, and I gave them my whole heart ap...

Publisher:TalkBasket FIBAOutlet infoSep 11, 2:07 PM ET

For nearly four decades, Nikos Galis’ name has been synonymous with EuroBasket scoring dominance. The Greek legend’s numbers stood untouched, sitting on a pedestal reserved for the very best. Now, Luka Doncic has joined him in that rarefied air, delivering a campaign that will forever be remembered. The Slovenian superstar closed his EuroBasket 2025 run […] The post Luka Doncic joins Nikos Galis in EuroBasket scoring elite appeared first on TalkBasket.net .