talkingball2

Covering Duke basketball primarily. Most content on YouTube.

[talkingball2 @talkingball2_]

The extra year of eligibility in college basketball, initially understood for COVID, is now leading to 23-24 year olds playing. This was hoped to be temporary, but it seems to be the new norm, and it's not a positive change. #NCAABasketball #CollegeSports

[talkingball2 @talkingball2_]

Khaman Maluach stole the show this summer league! Averaging 19 points and 11 rebounds with good shooting, Maluach impressed in his rookie campaign despite limited playtime and injuries. #KhamanMaluach #SummerLeague

[talkingball2 @talkingball2_]

There could be several 5th year players returning to college basketball next year if this rule sticks.

[Joe Tipton @JoeTipton]

I've compiled a running list of 30 college basketball players (and growing) who are confirmed to be exploring a fifth year of eligibility following the recent injunction against the NCAA.

Every player listed is either already in the transfer portal or expected to enter.

Tracker: https://t.co/TikxdTlchf

[talkingball2 @talkingball2_]

I think Sebastian Wilkins is flying under the radar for the Duke Blue Devils. I am very curious what his redshirt-freshman season will look like. #dukebasketball

[Bearded Blue Devil @BeardedBlueDevl]

Last July ➡️ Today. The difference is pretty noticeable. 👀

(July 3rd 2025 vs July 17th 2026)

[talkingball2 @talkingball2_]

Boozer, Coward and Edey are going to be a problem on the glass. Memphis is going to be a top-3 rebounding team in the NBA.

[Benjamin Garcia @BenGarciaShow]

I really wish you guys could hear just how loud Khaman Maluach is on defense.

Best way I can put it is he’s a linebacker on defense BARKING out orders and lining people up.

It’s the most impressive thing about him thus far, leader.

[Zion O. @DukeNBA]

Khaman Maluach in 4 Summer League games:

23 pts | 15 rebs | 2/3 3PT
21 pts | 10 rebs | 4 blks
15 pts | 15 rebs | 2/4 3PT
19pts | 11 rebs | 3/7 3PT

Shooting 40% from deep. Summer League MVP 👀

[talkingball2 @talkingball2_]

7 Blocks!

[Zion O. @DukeNBA]

Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje today at the U17 World Cup:

18 minutes
16 points
7/8 FG
2/3 3PT
7 rebounds
7 BLOCKS

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Blazers hiring Wolves' Micah Nori as coach, sources say - via @ESPN App https://t.co/cGcRFDvh77

[J. Kyle Mann @jkylemann]

tyler nickel feels like the template of high volume 3pt shooter who the miami heat would target and optimize through their system

no intel just makes sense to me

[talkingball2 @talkingball2_]

Mo returns. I am curious if this will be a two or three year deal.

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Restricted free agent Mohamed Diawara intends to sign a multiyear, $10-plus million deal to return to the New York Knicks, sources tell ESPN. Diawara -- the No. 51 pick in last year's NBA draft -- was part of the champion Knicks after spending the season on a standard contract.

[talkingball2 @talkingball2_]

@mike_h1990 Good bro have been traveling. How are you?

[talkingball2 @talkingball2_]

I think Isaiah Joe could be next.

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Sources: Hawks set to land guard Aaron Wiggins from Thunder - via @ESPN App https://t.co/wrlMbUpM8G

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

BREAKING: University of Michigan coach Dusty May has agreed to become the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, sources tell me, @AdamSchefter, @PeteThamel. Major college-to-pro jump for the 2026 NCAA championship coach and swing for the Mavericks and Masai Ujiri.

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Sources: Collin Gillespie back to Suns for 4 years, $48M - via @ESPN App https://t.co/gzaRFVflZs

[talkingball2 @talkingball2_]

@mike_h1990 Thanks bro.

[talkingball2 @talkingball2_]

@mike_h1990 Nervous but excited haha. Appreciate you asking bro.

[talkingball2 @talkingball2_]

I feel like Chet needs to increase his 3pt shooting volume. It has declined since his rookie year and only shot 2.8 attempts/game in the playoffs.