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Arizona’s Johnson and Larsson, GCU’s Grant-Foster measure in at NBA Draft Combine

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The 2024 NBA Draft Combine commenced Monday morning with several prospects from Arizona’s universities taking part. Arizona Wildcats Keshad Johnson and Pelle Larsson, plus Grand Canyon basketball’s Tyon Grant-Foster, measured in before the event got into drills. The testing in Chicago also included roster constructions for the scrimmage portions of the week, with the two … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Johnson and Larsson, GCU’s Grant-Foster measure in at NBA Draft Combine

Grand Canyon University to join West Coast Conference in 2025-26 season

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Grand Canyon University will join the West Coast Conference beginning in the 2025-26 school year, the university announced Friday. GCU will compete in 14 sports within the WCC, which does not include men’s volleyball, swimming and diving or track and field. The school says options for the remaining sports are being evaluated, such as men’s volleyball continuing to play in the … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon University to join West Coast Conference in 2025-26 season

Paying college athletes appears closer than ever: How could it work, what stands in way?

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A settlement being discussed in an antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA and major college conferences could cost billions and pave the way for a compensation model for college athletes. An agreement has not been finalized and many questions remain unanswered. It is also unclear if new rules could withstand further legal scrutiny, but it appears college sports is heading down a … [Read more...] about Paying college athletes appears closer than ever: How could it work, what stands in way?

GCU’s Tyon Grant-Foster, 2 Arizona Wildcats invited to 2024 NBA Draft Combine

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Grand Canyon’s Tyon Grant-Foster and Arizona’s Pelle Larsson and Keshad Johnson were among the 78 prospects invited Friday to the 2024 NBA Draft Combine. Grant-Foster watched his draft stock soar this past season as the 2023-24 WAC Player of the Year, averaging 20.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. His play helped GCU on its way to a WAC title and a program-best … [Read more...] about GCU’s Tyon Grant-Foster, 2 Arizona Wildcats invited to 2024 NBA Draft Combine