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Castle and Harper have sparked a late-season offensive surge for the Spurs, with the team posting a high-powered offense since February 1.
Castle reduced turnovers and increased assists, becoming a more well-rounded contributor in March and April.
Harper’s improved shooting adds a new dimension to Spurs’ offense, particularly from beyond the arc.
The duo’s shooting helps off-ball spacing, enabling three-guard lineups and better floor balance.
The Spurs have benefited from a strong defensive foundation alongside the offensive surge.
Sochan’s role has evolved as floor spacing improved, impacting lineups beyond the starting five.
The Spurs’ backcourt duo is described as the backcourt of the future for the franchise.
Castle has improved his defensive impact in addition to improved shooting and playmaking.
Harper’s ability to finish at the rim complemented his new three-point threat, expanding the Spurs’ offensive toolkit.
The Spurs’ late-season stretch improves playoff positioning and momentum entering the postseason.

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19h ago

Jason Crowe Jr., a Missouri five-star guard commit, signed an NIL deal with Jordan Brand, marking a high-profile move for the brand.
Crowe is considered the crown jewel of Missouri’s 2026 recruiting class and is ranked highly as a shooting guard.
The Jordan Brand deal aligns with the brand's ongoing expansion into the basketball space and NIL activities.
Crowe is preparing to participate in the Jordan Brand Classic, showcasing his status among top high school talents.
Crowe has a notable NIL valuation, attributed to his performance and recruitment profile.
The NIL deal is repped by Excel Sports Management, signaling top-tier representation for Crowe.
Crowe's high school senior season featured standout averages and he finished as California's all-time leading scorer.
Crowe is part of Missouri's 2026 class, which currently ranks with the No. 8 recruiting class nationally.
Jordan Brand's NIL involvement follows other high-profile move in the college basketball NIL space.
On3 emphasizes Crowe's potential both on the court and off the court in NIL markets.

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13h ago

Indiana lands SMU transfer Samet Yigitoglu, a 7-foot center, adding interior depth for next season.
Yigitoglu averaged 10.7 PPG, 7.9 RPG, 1.6 APG and 1.3 BPG in 28 minutes per game for SMU this season.
Yigitoglu started 32 of 35 SMU games as a freshman and shot 53% from the field.
Indiana’s portal haul includes four commitments and features three four-star prospects.
Notre Dame transfer Markus Burton leads Indiana’s strong quartet in the portal class.
Other notable portal players include Jaeden Mustaf and Darren Harris, per the report.
Harris averaged 3.3 points in 9.7 minutes per game over 36 appearances this season.
Mustaf posted 10.4 points and 4.3 rebounds per game last season for Georgia Tech.
Indiana is building a top transfer class as part of coach Darian DeVries’s program.

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