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Top NBA Draft Prospect Suffers Season-Ending Injury

February 18, 2026 · Sporting News

Big 12 Player of the Year suffers season-ending ACL tear before March Madness, dashing NBA Draft hopes.

A top 2026 NBA Draft prospect and Big 12 Player of the Year has suffered a season-ending ACL tear, ruling him out of March Madness.

The injury significantly impacts the player's draft stock as he was considered a potential high pick in next year's NBA draft.

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