Noah Levick

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The NBA draft’s first round is exactly one week away. Here’s our third mock draft roundup for the Sixers,  who hold the No. 3 pick and have high-stakes decisions ahead: ESPN’s Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo VJ Edgecombe, Baylor Givony: “Edgecombe takes over this spot from Ace Bailey in ESPN's mock draft after a positive visit to Philadelphia, where sources say he made a strong impression in a private workout as well as in meetings with the front office and ownership.

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Noah Levick

NBA mock draft roundup: The latest projections for Sixers with draft a week away originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe NBA draft’s first round is exactly one week away.

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A scouting report on NBA draft prospect Kon Knueppel: Position: Wing  Height: 6-foot-5 (without shoes) Weight: 219 pounds College: Duke  Knueppel is an undeniably great shooter. He has an excellent base, always aligns his shoulders toward the rim and makes open jumpers look quite easy. The 19-year-old shot 40.6 percent from three-point range in his one Duke season and hit 117 of 128 free throws (91.4 percent). He averaged 14.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists.

1 week ago | nbcsportsphiladelphia.com | Noah Levick

A scouting report on NBA draft prospect Khaman Maluach:Position: Center Height: 7-0.75(without shoes) Weight: 253 pounds College: Duke  Maluach’s size is an obvious place to start; he’s a bona fide big man whose 7-6.75 wingspan was the highest at the draft combine. His youth and potential to make major progress are worth highlighting, too. Maluach began playing basketball in 2019 and represented South Sudan at the Paris Olympics as a 17-year-old. He’ll be 18 on draft night.

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Noah Levick

Phillies grind out victory over Blue Jays, win thanks to Kepler's go-ahead blast originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaMax Kepler blasted the Phillies to a series victory Saturday over the Blue Jays. AdvertisementKepler clubbed a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning and the Phils picked up a 3-2 win at Citizens Bank Park. They sit at 41-29 on the season and will look for a three-game sweep on Sunday afternoon. Zack Wheeler (6-2, 2.85 ERA) is set to face Jose Berrios (2-2, 3.38 ERA).