NBA general managers and scouts are heading home from the 2026 men's NCAA Tournament with plenty to think about after three weeks of incredible action on the court. Now they have to figure out which March Madness performances are indicators of future greatness and which are more of a mirage. The 2026 NBA draft is expected to take place in late June. In USA TODAY's latest mock draft, Illinois's Keaton Wagleris expected to go in the first round after declaring on Saturday night. Here's how USA TODAY currently projects the Guard's draft night will play out. Our draft order is based on ESPN's projected records and factors in trades, including swaps and protections. Keaton Wagler 2026 NBA Draft prediction: Pick No. 7 overall, Dallas Mavericks Kalbrosky's Analysis: The Mavericks have the worst offensive rating in the Western Conference and could benefit from a player like Illinois standout Keaton Wagler. The 19-year-old guard played a crucial role to earn a spot in the Final Four, where he recorded 20 points and 8 rebounds against UConn. The freshman also dropped 25 points in the Elite Eight. He projects as one of the best 3-point shooters in this class, shooting 39.7 percent from beyond the arc as a freshman while connecting on as many as nine 3-pointers in a game. The Big Ten Rookie of the Year has athletic limitations but is a cerebral basketball player who is also averaging 5.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game this season. See USA TODAY's full mock draft 9.0 here Keaton Wagler player profile (all stats as of March 15) Position: Guard Current Team: Illinois 17.9 points per game 4.8 rebounds per game 4.4 assists per game 44.6 field goal percentage 40.2 three-point field goal percentage Dallas Mavericks 2026 projected draft picks No. 6, No. 30 (via OKC) and No. 50 (via PHX) This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Keaton Wagler NBA mock draft projection: Where Illinois star is expected to land after March Madness

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MATT BARLOW AT THE STADIUM OF LIGHT: Mukiele's effort clipped Micky van de Ven to leave goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky marooned in mid dive to his left as the ball spun and looped in.

Tottenham have remained in the relegation zone after they lost to Sunderland in Roberto De Zerbis first game.Sunderland claimed a crucial 1-0 triumph against Tottenham at the Stadium of Light, with Nordi Mukiele netting the decisive goal in the 61st minute. The French defender collected a pass from Habib Diarra on the right flank before cutting inside and unleashing a left-footed strike that deflected off Micky van de Ven and nestled into the far corner.The result compounds Tottenham's misery, stretching their winless Premier League sequence to 14 matches.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayIt also handed new manager Roberto De Zerbi a defeat in his first competitive fixture since replacing interim boss Igor Tudor during the international break.Spurs remain mired in the relegation zone following the loss.Robin Roefs delivered a commanding performance between the posts, recording seven saves across the afternoon - his best single-match tally in England's top flight this season.The Dutch goalkeeper's finest moment arrived in the 90th minute when Pedro Porro combined with Destiny Udogie on the edge of the penalty area before firing a right-footed shot towards goal, only for Roefs to tip the effort over the crossbar.The victory brought an end to Sunderland's troubling run of three consecutive home defeats in the league, a sequence they had not experienced at the Stadium of Light since their Championship campaign in September 2017.Tottenham's attacking threat evaporated after the interval, with the visitors managing a mere 0.09 expected goals in the second half. Despite enjoying 11 minutes of added time, Spurs failed to carve out any meaningful opportunities to salvage a point.The north London club's inability to recover from conceding first continues to haunt them.LATEST SPORT NEWSFootball fan dies after being taken ill in stands during EFL game as club issue statementFootball team break from tradition and appoints first female manager in historic moveFootballer thrown off plane in handcuffs after 'bomb threat' leads to widespread airport delaysThey have now gone 32 Premier League fixtures without winning after falling behind, a run stretching back to a 4-1 victory over Aston Villa in November 2024.The defeat leaves Spurs rooted in the bottom three, with their survival hopes growing increasingly precarious as the season enters its final stretch.The encounter proved a bruising affair, with referee Rob Jones brandishing multiple cautions throughout. Three of Tottenham's four defenders received yellow cards during a combative first half - the first time Spurs had collected that many bookings before the break in an away fixture since facing Arsenal in September 2023.A worrying incident occurred when Cristian Romero collided with his own goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky, leaving the Argentine defender in tears as he departed the pitch.Kinsky continued with a bandage wrapped around his head after sustaining a cut.Sunderland controlled proceedings with 55 per cent possession while making 14 tackles compared to Spurs' five.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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