The 2026 NBA Summer League is officially in the books, and several rookies, overlooked prospects and young NBA players left Las Vegas with their stock soaring.Vince Wolfram hands out the That’s a W Summer League superlatives, ranking the biggest breakout performers, best bucket getters, ultimate two-way players, future rotation pieces and prospects who already looked too good for Summer League.Who was the biggest stock riser? Which overlooked players earned a legitimate NBA opportunity? Who could become one of the league’s next stars? And did Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg do enough to earn Summer League MVP?Players discussed include Yaxel Lendeborg, AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, Caleb Wilson, Cameron Carr, Brayden Burries, Khaman Maluach, Malik Thomas, Labaron Philon, Johni Broome and more.Chapters:00:00 2026 NBA Summer League Awards00:58 Value of Summer League and Growing Popularity01:38 Biggest Breakout Stars04:40 Biggest Stock Risers09:06 Remember this Name11:51 Best Bucket Getters15:53 Ultimate Two-Way Players19:49 Sophomore Standouts22:29 Too Good for Summer League24:33 Future NBA Rotation Players27:52 Rookies We’re Buying Stock In31:05 Highest-Ceiling Future NBA Stars34:07 2026 Summer League MVP36:14 Final Summer League TakeawaysFOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE:► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/#NBASummerLeague #NBA #NBADraft

Can Arizona make another run to the Final Four?Kevin Thomas of the AZ Wildcats Podcast and @PHNX_Sports joins Vince Wolfram to break down everything Arizona basketball heading into the 2026-27 season.The conversation covers Tommy Lloyd's future, the upside of Caleb Holt, the development of Bryce James, the importance of returning players like Motiejus Krivas and Ivan Kharchenkov, the biggest remaining question on Arizona’s roster, their NBA talent, transfer additions, Big 12 expectations, and whether the Wildcats are built to make another deep NCAA Tournament run to the Final Four.Give us your Arizona predictions in the comments. Chapters:00:00 Welcome to That’s A W01:02 Arizona Wildcats Taking Over NBA Summer League02:12 Why Brayden Burries Was Overlooked03:01 The “Safe Car vs. Lamborghini” Draft Comparison04:06 Why Burries Belonged With the Elite Guards05:10 Carter Bryant’s Perfect Fit With Phoenix08:20 Did Carter Bryant’s Draft Stock Fall on Purpose?10:03 Jaden Bradley’s Path to an NBA Role12:02 Arizona’s Biggest Offseason Win13:43 Why Caleb Holt Could Become a Superstar16:07 Cameron Holmes and Arizona’s Next Backcourt17:56 Motiejus Krivas’ Breakout Potential21:08 Ivan Kharchenkov: Arizona’s Most Important Returner23:03 The One Piece Arizona Is Still Missing32:22 Arizona’s Biggest Breakout Candidate33:23 Buy or Sell: Caleb Holt, Krivas and the Wildcats36:55 Can Arizona Win the Big 12?39:20 Final ThoughtsFOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE:► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/#ArizonaBasketball #ArizonaWildcats #CollegeBasketball

College basketball’s offseason just took another major turn.
Gonzaga unexpectedly lost projected starting point guard Mario Saint-Supéry after he signed a professional contract with Valencia Basket in Spain, creating one of the most fascinating stories of the offseason. Is Europe becoming legitimate competition for college basketball?
On this episode of That’s A W, Vince Wolfram breaks down what Saint-Supéry’s departure means for Gonzaga, why more international players could follow the same path, and how professional opportunities outside the NBA are changing the sport.
The show also dives into Michigan officially promoting Mike Boynton Jr. to head coach following Dusty May’s departure, why keeping the Wolverines’ roster together may be his biggest early victory, and what his hiring means heading into the 2026-27 season.
Plus, Vince looks ahead to three elite young prospects who could become future NBA stars while spending multiple seasons in college basketball, including Marcus Spears Jr. at Texas, UCLA’s latest international addition, and Duke’s newest elite recruit.

Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to That’s A W
01:58 Why Gonzaga Lost Mario Saint-Supéry
03:03 Europe Is Coming for College Basketball
04:19 Can Gonzaga Recover?
05:47 Michigan Makes Its Coaching Decision
06:31 Why Mike Boynton Jr. Was the Right Choice for Michigan
07:49 The Resume Everyone Forgot
09:04 Dusty May’s Endorsement
10:12 Three Future NBA Stars Are Coming
11:03 Marcus Spears Jr. Changes Everything
13:35 UCLA Lands an International Star
15:16 Duke Gets Even Scarier
17:04 Why Fans Win From NBA Age Rules
18:33 Tough News for St. John’s
20:07 March Madness Expands Again
21:24 The Future Has Already Arrived
23:22 What’s Next for College Basketball?
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The 2026 NBA Summer League is finally here, and this year's rookie class is loaded with future stars, hidden gems, and players fighting to earn real NBA minutes.Vince Wolfram breaks down the rookies, sleepers, breakout candidates, former college stars, and must-watch matchups that could define this year’s Summer League. From players fighting for rotation minutes to lottery picks trying to prove they’re already different, this is the week where NBA futures can change fast.From lottery picks to overlooked sleepers, these are the players who could completely change the conversation before the NBA season begins.Chapters:00:00 Summer League Is Finally Here01:00 Why Vegas Changes Everything02:00 Biggest Breakout Candidate #103:00 Why Joan Beringer Could Explode04:00 Ryan Conwell Is Turning Heads05:00 LaBaron Philon Jr.’s NBA Opportunity06:00 Can Philon Jr. Crack the Rotation?07:00 Sergio De Larrea: The Hidden Gem08:00 Why Dallas Loves De Larrea09:00 My Biggest Summer League Breakout Picks10:00 Which Rookies Have the Most to Gain?11:00 Cameron Carr's Huge Opportunity12:30 Henry Veesaar's Draft-Day Motivation14:00 Koa Peat's Chance to Prove Everyone Wrong15:30 Why Darryn Peterson Is Different17:30 College Stars Enter Summer League30:30 Must-Watch Summer League Matchups36:50 Final Predictions & Biggest Breakout PicksFOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE:► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/#NBASummerLeague #NBADraft #Basketball

The 2026 NBA Draft is officially over—but which teams actually made the best picks?In this episode of That's A W, Vince Wolfram reacts to NBA fans' favorite selections from the 2026 NBA Draft, breaking down the biggest steals, underrated prospects, perfect team fits, and future stars. From Ugonna Onyenso and Ryan Conwell to Aday Mara, Labaron Philon Jr., AJ Dybantsa, Cam Carr, and more, we analyze why these picks could shape the future of the NBA.Plus, Vince highlights five undrafted free agents who could become the biggest hidden gems of this draft class and explains Exhibit 10 contracts, Summer League opportunities, and which players could surprise everyone over the next few years.Chapters:00:00 NBA Fans Decide the Best Draft Picks02:12 Ugonna Onyenso Deserved More Love05:17 Labaron Philon’s Perfect NBA Fit07:05 Ryan Conwell to Miami08:55 Aday Mara Joins Oklahoma City10:47 Auburn's Future NBA Star12:02 Sacramento & San Antonio Win Big15:43 AJ Dybantsa & Cam Carr17:20 Dailyn Swain's NBA Future19:32 Why Onyenso Will Succeed21:17 The Best Undrafted Players22:00 What Is an Exhibit 10 Contract?30:37 The Wildest NBA Draft Trade Stats32:22 Looking Ahead to Summer LeagueIf you love NBA Draft coverage, scouting, college basketball, and NBA prospect analysis, you're in the right place. Subscribe for year-round NBA Draft, college basketball, and NBA coverage.FOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE:► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/#NBADraft #CollegeBasketball #NBA #NBADraft2026 #Basketball

Which college basketball programs have the most riding on the 2026 season? From coaches facing enormous expectations to championship windows that may never open this wide again, Vince Wolfram ranks the five teams entering next season under the most pressure.Featuring in-depth analysis of Memphis, Tennessee, Illinois, Louisville and Indiana, plus discussions on transfer portal additions, roster construction, coaching expectations and what success really looks like for each program.Who do YOU think has the most at stake heading into the new college basketball season?Leave your rankings in the comments.Chapters:00:00 Intro00:53 The Question Everyone's Asking01:29 Why Every Team Faces Different Pressure02:27 Five Types of Pressure03:14 Coach Who Needs It Most03:23 Why Penny Hardaway Is Under Pressure05:30 What Memphis Must Prove07:27 Championship Window Team07:35 Tennessee Can't Waste This Opportunity11:06 Can Rick Barnes Finally Break Through?12:26 Why Illinois Is All-In17:47 Can Louisville Cash In?19:35 Indiana's New Era24:28 Five Biggest Pressure Teams27:02 Who Has the Most at Stake?FOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE:► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/#CollegeBasketball #NCAABasketball #CollegeHoops

The 2026-27 college basketball season is already taking shape and some programs completely changed their futures this offseason.Vince Wolfram is back and breaks down the biggest transfer portal winners, the teams that quietly built championship-caliber rosters, the players NBA scouts could be obsessed with by the middle of the season, and which teams not to blink on. From Gonzaga and Arkansas to Florida, Ohio State, Vanderbilt and beyond, this episode looks ahead to the programs positioned to make serious noise before anyone else catches on. Chapters:00:00 Welcome Back to That’s A W01:49 The Transfer Portal Challenge02:06 Gonzaga's Biggest Upgrade03:20 Why Their Front Court Could Be Elite04:02 Gonzaga's Secret Weapon at Guard05:00 The Shooting Fix06:20 Arkansas is Reloaded07:16 The New Frontcourt Advantage08:26 Cal's Deepest Backcourt Yet?09:40 Arkansas Can Play Any Style10:44 Florida's Biggest Win Was Keeping Everyone13:07 Florida's One Remaining Question14:20 Ohio State's New Blueprint19:53 Vanderbilt's Huge Offseason Win21:21 How Vanderbilt Got Bigger23:20 NBA Prospects Flying Under the Radar24:06 Cam Taylor's Massive Opportunity26:32 Isaiah Johnson Could Explode28:58 Illinois Lands a Future Star31:00 Virginia's Next NBA Prospect35:17 W Watch List Debut!35:35 LeBron's Next Team?36:13 Summer League Player to Watch37:07 Next Elite High School Star38:24 Michigan's Big Coaching Question39:04 Final ThoughtsFOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE:► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/#CollegeBasketball #NBADraft #TransferPortal

In this episode of That's A W, Vince Wolfram breaks down the biggest steals of the draft, the second-round picks that landed in perfect situations, the undrafted players who could make NBA rosters, his Top 5 draft classes heading into Summer League, and more.If you love NBA Draft analysis, NBA prospects, college basketball, and Summer League coverage, subscribe for more episodes of That's A W.Chapters:00:00 The 2026 NBA Draft Isn't Over Yet01:38 Biggest Second-Round Storylines01:45 Bruce Thornton's Perfect NBA Fit02:44 Isaiah Evans Lands in Minnesota with Anthony Edwards04:04 Baba Miller Is My Favorite Pick05:31 Ryan Conwell Finds the Right Team in Miami06:25 Why Ja'Kobi Gillespie Fits San Antonio07:44 Emanuel Sharp Was a Massive Steal for Sacramento08:58 Jaden Bradley Heads to Toronto10:31 Detroit Gets an Elite Rim Protector15:14 Biggest Draft Slide Explained17:01 Undrafted Starting Five23:46 Ranking Top Five Draft Classes31:06 No. 1 Draft Class32:45 Final ThoughtsFOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE:► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/#NBADraft #CollegeBasketball #NBA

Nate Johnson joins Vince Wolfram on That's A W to discuss his journey from Akron to Kansas State and now the NBA Draft process.The former MAC Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year opens up about NBA workouts, sleeping in airports during the draft process, guarding future lottery picks in the Big 12, learning through adversity at Kansas State, and why defense became the foundation of his game.Nate also shares what NBA teams are asking during pre-draft workouts, which current NBA players he studies most, his football background as a quarterback, and the moment he realized an NBA career was truly possible.If you're looking for one of the most underrated prospects in the NBA Draft, this conversation is a must-watch.Chapters:00:00 Nate Johnson Joins The Show01:01 What NBA Draft Workouts Are Really Like02:09 First NBA Workout Experience03:08 What NBA Teams Get With Nate Johnson04:41 Choosing Basketball Over Football06:27 How Playing Quarterback Helped His Game07:08 From Bench Player To MAC Player Of The Year08:52 The Offensive Growth That Changed Everything09:56 Becoming An Elite Defender11:37 What Makes A Great Defensive Player15:33 Why His Passing Will Translate To The NBA19:36 Adversity Lessons21:40 When The NBA Became Real23:22 Inside The NBA Draft Process25:15 Rapid Fire Questions25:30 NBA Players He Studies26:33 Best Player He's Ever Faced27:07 Toughest Road Environments28:59 Most Underrated Player In College Basketball29:46 Funniest Teammates31:07 Favorite NBA & NFL Teams32:23 Favorite Basketball Shoes32:36 Where He Wants To Be In Five Years33:16 Biggest W Of His Career34:34 Final ThoughtsFOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE:► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/#NBA #NBADraft #CollegeBasketball

College basketball analyst and Blue Blooded Podcast host Ryan Hammer joins Vince Wolfram on That's a W to break down some of the most underrated prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft.Vince and Ryan discuss why the depth of this year's guard class could produce several players who outperform their draft projections and become valuable NBA contributors.The conversation also looks back at college basketball stars who were overlooked by NBA teams before carving out successful professional careers, including Jalen Brunson, Alex Caruso, Pat Connaughton, Ryan Arcidiacono, and more.With NBA Summer League right around the corner, Vince and Ryan revisit some of the most memorable Summer League performances they've witnessed, from Victor Wembanyama and Zion Williamson to Jeremy Lin, Josh Hart, and Furkan Korkmaz.Subscribe to Ryan's channel and That's a W so you don't miss any of the biggest stories, NBA Draft discussions, recruiting news, and college basketball conversations throughout the offseason.