5 players from the SEC heard their names called during Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday night. The post 5 SEC players selected in Round 1 of 2026 NBA Draft appeared first on Saturday Down South .
The Philadelphia 76ers already boasted one of the fastest backcourts in the NBA, and Tuesday’s 2026 NBA Draft made it even faster – as the Sixers selected former Alabama sophomore guard Labaron Philon Jr. with the No. 22 overall pick. Philon entered the NBA Draft process after both his freshman and sophomore seasons in Tuscaloosa, … Continued The post Alabama G Labaron Philon selected No. 22 in 2026 NBA Draft appeared first on Saturday Down South .
The San Antonio Spurs dipped into the SEC on Tuesday night in an effort to reload for another NBA Final run, selecting former Kentucky sophomore forward Jayden Quaintance with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-9 Quaintance was a critical cog in Kentucky’s 2025-26 season despite scoring just 5.0 points … Continued The post Kentucky F Jayden Quaintance selected No. 20 in 2026 NBA Draft appeared first on Saturday Down South .
The Chicago Bulls turned to the Longhorn State in Tuesday’s 2026 NBA Draft, selecting former Texas junior guard Dailyn Swain with the No. 15 overall pick. The 6-foot-7 Swain turned in a standout season in 2025-26, delivering 17.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game. Swain played his previous two seasons at Xavier, declaring … Continued The post Texas G Dailyn Swain selected No. 15 in 2026 NBA Draft appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Former Tennessee freshman forward Nate Ament became an interesting footnote to the Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster trade Tuesday night, as the Milwaukee Bucks used the No. 13 overall selection to take Ament in the 2026 NBA Draft. In a quirk of NBA rules, the Miami Heat – who acquired Antetokounmpo late Monday night – actually made … Continued The post Tennessee F Nate Ament selected No. 13 in 2026 NBA Draft appeared first on Saturday Down South .
The Alabama football program landed a coveted in-state prospect in the 2027 class Tuesday night, securing a commitment from 3-star offensive lineman Stafford Willis. Rivals reported that Willis, a 6-foot-5 product from Arab (Ala.) High School, chose the Crimson Tide over offers from South Carolina, UCLA, Virginia and Virginia Tech. Willis earned snaps at both … Continued The post Alabama lands commitment from in-state OL appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Former Arkansas standout Darius Acuff Jr. was the first Southeastern Conference player selected in Tuesday night’s 2026 NBA Draft, taken No. 7 overall by the Sacramento Kings. Acuff turned in a historic season for the Razorbacks in 2025-26, including SEC Player of the Year honors in his freshman season and a spot on The Associated … Continued The post Arkansas G Darius Acuff Jr. selected No. 7 in 2026 NBA Draft appeared first on Saturday Down South .
The South Carolina football program earned a pivotal recruiting flip Tuesday night, as 4-star wide receiver Iveon Lewis switched his commitment from Kentucky to South Carolina. Rivals reported that the 6-foot-2 Lewis, who had committed to Kentucky on May 9 and took an official visit to Lexington on June 5, de-committed from the Wildcats and … Continued The post South Carolina lands commitment from 4-star WR, former Kentucky pledge appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Fresh off its first College Football Playoff berth, the Ole Miss football team continues to rack up recruiting victories – landing 4-star defensive lineman Mitchell Turner on Tuesday as part of the 2027 class. Rivals first reported that Turner, who is the top prospect in Mississippi and ranked among the top five defensive linemen nationally … Continued The post Ole Miss lands commitment from 4-star DL, No. 1 in-state prospect appeared first on Saturday Down South .
The Washington Wizards wasted little time on the clock Tuesday night, selecting former BYU freshman star AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. In selecting Dybantsa over Kansas freshman guard Darryn Peterson, who were widely considered to be the top two prospects, the Wizards made him the third No. … Continued The post AJ Dybantsa selected No. 1 overall in 2026 NBA Draft appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Brendan Sorsby's attorney released a statement in response to the NFL general counsel's rejection of the QB's supplemental draft application. The post Attorney for Brendan Sorsby responds to NFL’s rejection of supplemental draft appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Kyle Pitts has signed a contract with the Atlanta Falcons. The post Kyle Pitts, former Florida TE, signs 3-year contract with Atlanta Falcons appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Ole Miss added a commitment from a Class of 2027 DL on Tuesday. The post Ole Miss adds commitment from No. 1 prospect out of Mississippi appeared first on Saturday Down South .
The NFL General Counsel sent a letter to Brendan Sorsby following the NFL's decision not to hold a Supplemental Draft. The post NFL General Counsel pens definitive rejection to Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility petition appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Texas football added a commitment from a Class of 2027 WR on Tuesday. The post Texas lands 2027 in-state WR over Kansas State, Northwestern appeared first on Saturday Down South .
The NCAA Division I cabinet met and approved the 5-in-5 eligibility model. The post NCAA Division I cabinet approves 5-in-5 age-based eligibility model appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Brendan Sorsby will not play in the NFL in 2026. The post NFL declines supplemental draft, leaving Brendan Sorsby ineligible for 2026 appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Alabama has picked up a commitment from a rising high school pass rusher out of Georgia in the class of 2027. The post Alabama lands highly-touted pass rusher out of Georgia appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Auburn has now added commitments from 2 exceptional wide receivers from the state of Alabama in the class of 2027. The post Auburn lands commitments from 2 elite receivers in class of 2027 appeared first on Saturday Down South .
The Texas Longhorns have added yet another blue-chip defensive lineman to their stacked 2027 recruiting class. The post Texas beats out Georgia, Notre Dame for elite DL recruit appeared first on Saturday Down South .
ESPN's Matt Miller was involved in a 'serious car accident' in Missouri last week, he announced on social media. The post ESPN’s Matt Miller says he had ‘life-saving’ arm amputation following car crash appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Alabama has hired a new assistant tight ends coach for the 2026 college football season, according to a new report. The post Alabama hires staffer away from ACC program, per report appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Darius Acuff and Nate Ament are 2 of the SEC's top NBA Draft prospects in 2026, with both projected to be picked in the lottery. The post NBA mock draft 2.0: Where will Darius Acuff, Nate Ament be picked? appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Oklahoma baseball has won the 2026 national championship. The post Oklahoma wins 2026 College World Series title over North Carolina, 13-2 appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Brandon Sherrard, a 4-star cornerback prize, has set a commitment date to choose between his 3 finalists, who are all from the SEC. The post Brandon Sherrard, 4-star CB and SEC target, sets commitment date appeared first on Saturday Down South .