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Amid boos, Baylor's Nnaji debuts in loss at TCU

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

James Nnaji, the 7-foot center and 2023 NBA draft pick whose signing drew criticism from coaches across college basketball last month, debuted Saturday, scoring five points with four fouls in Baylor's 69-63 loss to TCU in the Big 12 opener for both teams.

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AJ Dybantsa Converts Nike NIL Deal Into Pro Contract

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BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa is converting his existing Nike NIL agreement into a professional endorsement contract as he prepares for the 2026 NBA Draft, he confirmed to ESPN. The 6-foot-9 forward is widely projected as a top pick in June. "It means everything," Dybantsa said. "They've been with me since Day 1. It's been a great partnership and we're looking forward to keep building for the long term." Nike also unveiled a personal logo for Dybantsa, a star composed of his initials, tied to the ...

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NCAA Tournament Expansion To 76 Teams On Track For 2026-27

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The NCAA has launched the final steps toward expanding both the men's and women's basketball tournaments from 68 to 76 teams, sources told ESPN. The move is expected to be formalized within weeks and would take effect for the upcoming 2026-27 season, with a mid-May announcement possible. Remaining committee approvals are considered procedural at this stage. "They have what they need to move forward," one source said. NCAA officials met with men's tournament media partners last week to finaliz...

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