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Dererk
Pardon
#5
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Birthplace
Cleveland, OH
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Center
Birthplace
Cleveland, OH
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Northwestern Wildcats
2015-2019 (4 Seasons)
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Men's College Basketball News
Wetzel: NCAA tournament expansion is bad, but it's happening. Here's how to lessen the damage
John Calipari knows a thing or two about the NCAA tournament, from all perspectives. He's as confused as anyone by expansion but wants to make sure it helps the little guy.
NCAA Bracketology: Predicting the 2027 men's March Madness field
Here's what the first 76-team projected field looks like -- with Florida still No. 1 overall.
NCAA tournament expansion FAQ: What you need to know now that it's official
The men's and women's basketball tournaments will expand from 68 to 76 teams. Here's how it will work.
NCAA men's, women's basketball tournaments expand to 76 teams
The men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments are expanding to 76 teams -- the largest increase for the men since 1985, and the first for the women since 2022.
2026 NBA mock draft machine: Simulate all 60 picks over two rounds
Think you could do better than your team's general manager? Now's your chance with our updated NBA mock draft simulator.
Players Era Men's Championships hoops event expands to 24 teams
Players Era, the EverWonder Studio company behind the November tournament, and ESPN have reached a multiyear agreement for ESPN to serve as the exclusive broadcast partner for the Players Era Men's Championships. The event is also expanding to 24 teams.