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College Basketball's Freshman Class & NBA Draft Talk with Adam Zagoria
Tuesday, 17 February, 2026

College basketball insider Adam Zagoria (NY Times/Forbes) joins the Sportsnaut Interview to discuss the exceptionally talented freshman class, including the "big three"—Darryn Peterson (Kansas), Cam Boozer (Duke), and AJ Debansa (BYU)—and how their potential draft stock is being impacted by issues like injuries and player eligibility debates. Plus, a deep dive into the most dominant conference in college hoops and mid-major teams like Miami (Ohio) and St. Louis.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction to College Basketball Insider Adam Zagoria0:56 - The Talented Freshman Class and the NBA Draft1:41 - The "Big Three" Freshmen: Darren Peterson (Kansas), Cam Boozer (Duke), and AJ Debansa (BYU)2:25 - NIL, the Transfer Portal, and Building College Rosters4:02 - Schools Shifting Away from High School Recruiting5:05 - Darren Peterson's Availability and Toughness Concerns7:45 - Debates Over G League Players and Former Draft Picks Returning to College10:58 - The Most Dominant Conference: Big 10 vs. Big 1213:38 - Undefeated Mid-Majors: Miami (Ohio) and St. Louis NCAA Tournament Outlook#CollegeBasketball #NBADraft #AdamZagoria #FreshmanClass #MarchMadness #CBB #Big12 #Big10 #DarrenPeterson #CamBoozer #AJDebansa