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Thunder Targeting Top NCAA Prospects for 2026 Draft

3/21/2026

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Thunder Scouts Prospects

The Oklahoma City Thunder eye potential second-round picks in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, with Zuby Ejiofor of St. John's averaging 16.3 points and 7.1 rebounds.
Darius Acuff Jr. from Arkansas is a top prospect after scoring 24 points in a win.
UConn's Braylon Mullins is drawing attention for his shooting.
Kentucky's Otega Oweh posted a career-high 35 in overtime.
Santa Clara's Allen Graves is noted for two-way play.

Summary

McGrady Opposes Expansion

The NBA will vote on expansion plans for Seattle and Las Vegas at the Board of Governors meetings on March 24-25.
Tracy McGrady, a former NBA player, argues against expansion because the league lacks talent for two new teams.
He notes the Washington Wizards’ poor performances as an example of talent concerns.
Still, many team owners back expansion for revenue growth, projecting $7-10 billion per team.

History

Historical Context

The NBA merged with the ABA in 1976, adding four teams and enhancing its talent pool, notably with players like Julius Erving. As the league considers expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas, concerns about talent dilution arise, echoed by Tracy McGrady's comments on the Wizards. The potential revenue of $7-10 billion per team highlights the ongoing tension between profitability and competitive balance in professional basketball.

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Thunder Scouts Prospects

The Oklahoma City Thunder eye potential second-round picks in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, with Zuby Ejiofor of St. John's averaging 16.3 points and 7.1 rebounds.
Darius Acuff Jr. from Arkansas is a top prospect after scoring 24 points in a win.
UConn's Braylon Mullins is drawing attention for his shooting.
Kentucky's Otega Oweh posted a career-high 35 in overtime.
Santa Clara's Allen Graves is noted for two-way play.

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