The NBA released a list of early entry prospects for the 2025 draft that is basically one-third as long as it was just a few years back. Payments to college athletes means more of them are sticking around longer -- and keeping the game stronger.

The UConn men’s basketball program will return its star forward and captain for the 2025-26 season as Alex Karaban announced his decision to return on Tuesday.

The 6-foot-8, 210 pounder was UConn’s third-leading scorer last season, posting career-high averages in points, rebounds and blocks.