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We live in a college football world of lists, rankings, and countdowns. Many players on Notre Dame’s roster have been talked about and written about over the last few months — so let’s fall in line.
This will be my official Top 20 Notre Dame Football Players ranking. I will unveil each player, and list the three things I like about them. It seems simple enough, but I have no doubt that some of these ratings will be highly criticized, but you can always share your thoughts in the comments below.
#76 Guerby Lambert OLBig boy
In the game of football, size definitley matters. Well… it matters most in the trenches, where it’s the clash of the titans on just about every play. At 6’7” 325 pounds, Lambert is one of those “get off the bus furst” guys that you want. The thing is though — he still looks like he could gain another 20+ pounds and still be effective. He’s huge now but could be his very own titan later.
He’s in the right place
Lambert started every game last season for the Irish at right guard, but will now be the starting right tackle for Notre Dame. In my opinion, this allows signficant upgrades to both RT and RG this season. Lambert should be better than Aamil Wagner outside (for as steady as Wagner was) and, whether it’s Sullivan Absher or Charles Jagusah, I also believe either one has the potential to be better inside at guard than Lambert (who was still really damn good for most of the season). Joe Rudolph is out here flipping scripts.
Notre Dame’s right side created a wall for Jeremiyah Love on his 94-yard touchdown run. Great work by Guerby Lambert and Aamil Wagner.
Love’s burst and speed did the rest. pic.twitter.com/3sWrLX4G7H
Boston boy
It’s funny how many players Notre Dame gets from New England and the northeast in general. That region is never considered as one of the recruiting hotbeds in the country, and yet… Notre Dame goes in and continually pulls out some of its best talent. Still, Boston itself is very few and far between (and there’s an entire entrance song at ND Stadium talking about Boston). So, that’s fun.
TOP 20 COUNTDOWN#20 DT Francis Brewu
#19 LB Jaylen Sneed
#18 LB Jaiden Ausberry
#17 WR Mylan Graham
#16 CB DJ McKinney
#15 RB Aneyas Williams
#14 OL Anthonie Knapp
#13 DB Christian Gray
#12 DT Jason Onye
#11 OL Will Black
#10 DE Bryce Young
The 2026 NBA Draft begins on Tuesday. Here's everything you need to know, including the draft order and analysis on the top prospects.
When and where is the 2026 NBA Draft?The 2026 NBA Draft will again be two days: Tuesday, June 23 for the first round; and Wednesday, June 24 for the second round. Both rounds are in Brooklyn, New York.
ABC/ESPN will broadcast the first round, and the second round will be on ESPN.
What is the format of the NBA Draft?In the first round, each team will have five minutes to make their selection. In the second round, each team will have four minutes to make their selection.
What is the NBA Draft order?The draft order of the 2026 NBA Draft is as follows:
FIRST ROUND
1. Washington Wizards
2. Utah Jazz
3. Memphis Grizzlies
4. Chicago Bulls
5. Los Angeles Clippers (via Pacers)
6. Brooklyn Nets
7. Sacramento Kings
8. Atlanta Hawks (via Pelicans)
9. Dallas Mavericks
10. Milwaukee Bucks
11. Golden State Warriors
12. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Clippers)
13. Miami Heat
14. Charlotte Hornets
15. Chicago Bulls (via Trail Blazers)
16. Memphis Grizzlies (via Suns)
17. Oklahoma City Thunder (via 76ers)
18. Charlotte Hornets (via Magic)
19. Toronto Raptors
20. San Antonio Spurs (via Hawks)
21. Detroit Pistons (via Timberwolves)
22. Philadelphia 76ers (via Rockets)
23. Atlanta Hawks (via Cavaliers)
24. New York Knicks
25. Los Angeles Lakers
26. Denver Nuggets
27. Boston Celtics
28. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Pistons)
29. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Spurs)
30. Dallas Mavericks (via Thunder)
SECOND ROUND
31. New York
32. Memphis
33. Brooklyn
34. Sacramento
35. San Antonio
36. LA Clippers
37. Oklahoma City
38. Chicago
39. Houston
40. Boston
41. Miami
42. San Antonio
43. Brooklyn
44. San Antonio
45. Sacramento
46. Orlando
47. Phoenix
48. Dallas
49. Denver
50. Toronto
51. Washington
52. LA Clippers
53. Houston
54. Golden State
55. New York
56. Chicago
57. Atlanta
58. New Orleans
59. Minnesota
60. Washington
At 6-foot-8 and 253 pounds, Boozer is the most polished player in the class. He scores from the post with both footwork and power, hits 40% of his 3s on high volume, and has enough handle to run offense as a point forward. He shifts between those modes based on what the defense gives him, and that adaptability led to a 35-win season at Duke and the Naismith Player of the Year. The worry is that he's not a vertical athlete and the foundation of all that production — overpowering smaller defenders — gets diminished against NBA length. Plus, he's a modern tweener on defense, lacking the explosiveness and size to protect the rim full-time and the lateral quickness to switch onto guards. With the bloodline of two-time All-Star Carlos Boozer, the team that drafts him is betting that skill, adaptability, and a track record of winning at every level all lead to superstardom. — Kevin O'Connor
AJ DybantsaDybantsa could become one of the NBA's most unstoppable shot-creators. At 6-foot-9, he has a special blend of athletic tools with the way he bends, shifts, and explodes with the ball in his hands. Dybantsa led the nation with 25.5 points per game while breaking Danny Ainge's 48-year-old BYU freshman scoring record with a 43-point eruption. He gets to the rim at will, cooks in the midrange, draws fouls at a high rate, and displays point-forward potential. What will determine his upside is whether he can become a knockdown 3-point shooter, as well as a more impactful defender to take full advantage of his physical tools. But the native of Brockton, Massachusetts, has a tremendously high floor with his scoring skill alone. — O'Connor
Darryn PetersonPeterson is a buttery smooth scorer with a blend of fluid body control and positional size that gives him the ingredients to become an elite NBA player. At the high school level, he was a dynamic playmaker who used his burst to get into the teeth of defenses and generate buckets for himself and his teammates, while also showing off the kind of shot-making that draws comparisons to Hall of Famers. At Kansas, he thrived in an off-ball role, stroking jumpers out of movement actions and showing he can scale up or down depending on what a roster needs. Even when he isn't scoring, he's a high-impact defender who causes chaos off-ball and has the 6-foot-10 wingspan to switch screens. The concern isn't his game. It's his body. He missed 11 of 35 games and pulled himself out of others due to cramping, capping off one of the weirdest freshman seasons in recent memory. — O'Connor
Caleb WilsonWilson is the most gifted athlete in the draft class. He's 6-10 with springs for legs. When he's flying above the rim, finishing through contact, and chasing down every shot in his area code, he looks like a future franchise cornerstone. But the conversation changes when you watch his jumper because he hasn't shown any consistency as a shooter at any level. Still, even without the jumper, he has star upside. — O'Connor
Mikel Brown Jr.When Brown is in the zone, he has an unstoppable pull-up jumper, an ambidextrous finishing ability, and the quick reads to rifle passes before the defense has time to react. He had a 45-point breakout performance in February after a back injury dogged him all freshman year and then ended his year later in the month. The absences muddy the evaluation and leave real questions about his consistency that may not get answered until he's fully healthy. — O'Connor
How does the latest mock draft look?Check out the NBA Draft Guide for Kevin O'Connor's latest two-round mock draft and Big Board, featuring scouting reports on the top 100 prospects.
NBA Base: AJ Dybantsa says he is no longer a Celtics fan “I’m a Celtics fan, been to multiple Celtics games... now I’m not a Celtics fan anymore… Cuz I’m about to get drafted so I’m not going to be a fan of them... I told you I’m not a fan anymore so I don’t really care what they do.”
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: AJ Dybantsa: 'I'm not a Celtics fan anymore'
Turkish Football Federation Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu has backed coach Vincenzo Montella and the players despite the team's early World Cup exit.
"We will stand by the coach of this team as well as the players. This is not a club. If you look at the club teams, it is precisely this lack of continuity that leads to failure. You can’t just send 15 players away and bring in 15 new ones," Haciosmanoglu said.
Turkey lost their first match 2-0 against Australia and a 1-0 defeat against Paraguay means they are eliminated before the final match against against co-hosts United States who have won the group.
Turkey went out despite having star players such as Real Madrid's Arda Güler, Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz and captain Hakan Çalhanoğlu of Inter Milan.
Montella has been in charge since 2023 and led the team to the World Cup for the first time since 2002.
“You can’t sack the coach and bring in a new one. You can’t dismiss the chairman and appoint a new one. That’s why we stand by our players,” Haciosmanoglu said.
“We will never swap those with whom we have travelled this path for others we meet along the way.”
He said the Turkish people will stand by the coach and the team and “after that, these lads will bring us the same successes again.”
Monday's Group I matchup between Norway and Senegal at 8 pm ET at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, faces a significant threat of postponement due to thunderstorm and flash flood alerts blanketing the tri-state region.
Precipitation is forecast to exceed one inch per hour beginning in the mid-afternoon, triggering flood alerts that could impact official World Cup fan zones established throughout Manhattan for Monday's match. Mayor Zohran Mamdani released a statement urging "New Yorkers [to] take this weather seriously and make plans [early] to stay safe."
Wind gusts could climb as high as 60 miles per hour. The National Weather Service has declared an official flash flood warning, as per The Mirror US.
Senegal is hoping to bounce back from a hard-fought 3-1 defeat to France last Tuesday, while Norway seeks to capitalize on its momentum from a 4-1 victory over Iraq.
New York/New Jersey Stadium, operating as MetLife Stadium year-round as home to the NFL's New York Jets and New York Giants, features robust drainage infrastructure and should be capable of rapidly clearing any standing water.
Lightning strikes, however, present a separate challenge. FIFA regulations require that action must halt following a lightning strike and cannot continue until 30 minutes have passed without another occurrence.
The 8 pm kickoff may be pushed well into the night, as FIFA imposes no restrictions on delay duration before resuming play. Speaking exclusively with The Mirror, Philadelphia Soccer World Cup 2026 chief operating officer Lauren Lambrugo detailed the protocol following a lightning strike.
"They'll start evacuating the stadium to the main concourse and seeking emergency shelter. And then it has to wait 30 minutes prior to them bringing everybody back on the field," she explained.
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Zohran Mamdani's full weather statementMamdani published an extensive post on X detailing how New Yorkers should prepare for the incoming storm. "Rain will likely begin late in the morning, intensify throughout the afternoon, and continue overnight," he wrote on X.
"We may experience severe thunderstorms with wind gusts reaching up to 50 mph. Plan now to stay safe during dangerous conditions.
"Exercise caution while traveling. Take public transit whenever possible. Never walk, bike, or drive through floodwaters. If rain and storms are severe, seek shelter indoors and wait for conditions to improve before traveling. No destination is worth risking your safety. Stay out of flooded basements.
"The City has been coordinating since Thursday to prepare for the storms. "Agencies have cleared catch basins across the city and performed targeted inspections of flood-prone neighborhoods. The Downed Tree Task Force is on alert to respond to fallen trees or branches. The Tow Truck Task Force is prepared to assist stranded vehicles."
Despite a setback last week, the Notre Dame football recruiting machine continues to steamroll the 2027 cycle. On Monday, 4-Star wide receiver Julius Jones Jr. gave his public commitment to Notre Dame. Jones, of course, is the son of legendary Notre Dame running back Julius Jones Jr. and will follow in his father’s footsteps to South Bend but play wideout for the Irish.
BREAKING: Top247 receiver Julius Jones Jr. has committed to @NDFootball.
Massive win for the Fighting Irish.
Story via @ethoma10 : https://t.co/jdzzmJF6i1@247Sports . @julius_jones_ . @irishillustratdpic.twitter.com/edWKtpUpAO
Jones had Notre Dame up in his top group forever, and ultimately chose the irish over his other finalists – the Miami Hurricanes. Besides the Canes and Irish, Jones held offers from the LSU Tigers, Michigan Wolverines, Ohio State Buckeyes, Oregon Ducks, Georgia Bulldogs, and many others.
-Sudden and speedy slot receiver that has delivered for one of South Florida’s top talent-producing programs since he was a freshman.
-On the smaller side, but evokes no shortage of confidence.
-Pairs firm hands with advanced route-running as he mixes gears and snaps off defenders.
-Quick to ignite after the catch and can turn quick slants into long touchdowns.
-Might not profile as a true jump-ball winner, but has a knack for making acrobatic grabs on the sidelines and in traffic with his balance and coordination.
-Did the dirty work on special teams early on in prep career and embraces the idea of blocking.
-Projects as a potential high-volume target at the Power Four level that can be positioned around formations and move the chains with his burst and effort.
Crafty technician who pairs a high skill level with plus athleticism. Measured in at a shade under 5-foot-10, 170 pounds prior to his senior season. Has longer arms for his frame, checking in at 32 inches. The top receiving option at powerhouse Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas for much of his high school career. Lines up both outside and in the slot. Has positional versatility but is likely to spend most of his time at the college level in the slot. Touts a high skill level with impressive technical acuity. Has a smooth, long-striding gait that is able to eat up cushions off the snap. A crisp route runner who understands space and defender leverage. Longer arms help provide a larger catch radius than implied by his stature. A ball-winner in contested catch situations and plays much bigger than his size. Has effortless tracking ability, easily locating the football on deep routes and back shoulder targets. Works back to the quarterback on broken plays. Often works the intermediate area of the field, but shows long speed to stretch the field vertically. Roasted some blue-chip defensive backs in best-on-best matchups as a junior. Finished his junior season with 58 catches for 876 yards and 14 touchdowns while playing top competition. Also proved to be a tough cover during Under Armour All-America Game practices, especially when drawing safeties out of the slot. Has not run a 40-yard dash at a camp in several years, but has shown high-end speed on the track, improving his personal best in the 100 meters to 10.52 seconds as a junior. Will need to continue adding strength and mass to his frame to aid in maximizing yards after the catch. May have limited growth potential as he’s older for the class and size was static around from junior to senior offseason. Has NFL pedigree with his father and uncle both being NFL running backs. Considered a high floor prospect with NFL Draft upside given his track record against top competition and high skill level.
View LinkJones is now the 19th commitment for Notre Dame in the 2027 class, and he represents the 4th commitment form the state of Florida – which leads all states in this Irish class.
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Player/ClassFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSeniorGraduateQuarterbackChamp MondsNoah Grubbs, Teddy JarrardBlake HebertC.J. Carr–Running BackLathan Whisenton, Isaiah RogersJavian Osborne, Jonaz WaltonNolan JamesAneyas Williams, Kedren Young–Tight EndTitus HawkPreston Fryzel, Ian PremerJames FlaniganJack LarsenCooper FlanaganWide ReceiverJackson Coleman, Julius Jones Jr.Dylan Faison, Bubba Frazier, Kaydon Finley, Devin Fitzgerald, Brayden RobinsonElijah Burress, Jerome Bettis Jr., Quincy PorterCam Williams, Micah Gilbert, Logan Saldate, Mylan Graham–Center––Cameron Herron–Joe OttingGuard–Sullivan Garvin, Tyler Merrill, Gregory Patrick––Chris Terek, Sullivan Absher, Devan HoustanTackleJames Halter, Oluwasemilore Olubobola, Jackson HillBen Nichols, Grayson McKeogh, Charlie ThomWill Black, Owen Strebig, Matty AugustinePeter Jones, Anthonie Knapp, Styles Prescod, Guerby LambertCharles JagusahDefensive TackleRichie Flanigan, David FolorunshoTiki Hola, Elijah GoldenChristopher Burgess, Davion Dixon, Gordy SulfstedCole Mullins, Sean Sevillano, Francis Brewu, Tionne Gray–Defensive EndAidan O’Neil, Jackson Vaughn, Abraham SesayEbenezer Ewetade, Rodney DunhamDominik Hulak, Joseph ReiffBryce Young, Loghan Thomas, Keon Keeley–Linebacker–Thomas Davis Jr., Kobe ClapperMadden Faraimo, Ko’o Kia,Teddy Rezac, Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, Kahanu KiaJaiden AusberrySafety John Gay III, Zayden GambleAyden Pouncey, Joey O’Brien, Nick ReddishEthan Long, Brandon LoganTae Johnson–CornerbackAce Alston, Xavier HasanChaston Smith, Khary AdamsDallas Golden, Mark Zachery, Jayden SandersLeonard Moore–SpecialistsSean Craft (LS)Jasper Scaife, Micah DrescherErik SchmidtSpencer Porath–Totals19/105 (19)49/105 (30)72/105 (23)97/105 (25)104/105 (7)Again, Notre Dame willingly chose to keep its WR circle small during this cycle. All along, Julius Jones Jr. has been one of the top (of not THE top) wide receivers on Notre Dame’s want list. While there be some concerns about his lack of heighth, he reminds me of Kevin Stepherson (in the best of ways) and has every tool needed to make big plays at Notre Dame.
WELCOME TO ND JULIUS!SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Mammoth have signed coach André Tourigny and assistant Blaine Forsythe to new multi-year contracts.
The Mammoth also announced Monday they have signed Adam Foote to a multi-year deal as an assistant on Tourigny’s staff. Foote was fired as coach of the Vancouver Canucks on May 19.
Before the team’s move to Utah, Tourigny was hired by the Arizona Coyotes in 2021 and was given a three-year extension in 2023.
“André and Blaine have both been instrumental in building the foundation for our organization and will be critical in our continued success and leadership moving forward,” Mammoth general manager Bill Armstrong said in a statement released by the team.
“André is an excellent leader, communicator, and person, who is extremely well respected by our players and our staff. Blaine’s an experienced, knowledgeable, and Stanley Cup-winning coach who has a strong body of work running the power play.”
Foote lasted only one season as Arizona’s coach after being promoted from his job as an assistant on the staff but landed a new home in Utah in only one month.
“We are also thrilled to have Adam, a two-time Stanley Cup champion and 2002 Olympic gold medalist right here in Salt Lake, join the organization and bring a fresh perspective to our room backed by years of experience as both a player and coach,” Armstrong said. “This is another exciting day for the organization.”
Utah finished 43-33-6 and made the playoffs in the 2025-26 season under Tourigny. It was the team’s second season in Utah.
“I am grateful to the organization and feel fortunate to work alongside such an exceptional coaching staff and dedicated group of players, whose collective hard work and commitment to each other have fostered a culture we can be proud of,” Tourigny said. “My family and I love being in Utah and look forward to deepening our roots here.”
Growing up an Arizona State fan, Gilbert (Ariz.) Higley cornerback Nasim Eason long dreamed of playing for the Sun Devils.
And on Saturday, he fulfilled that dream, announcing his commitment to Arizona State while on his official visit.
”Throughout the visit, the staff treated me like family and really emphasized that they want me here,” said Eason. “It was great talking with coach (Kenny) Dillingham and hearing how the culture is really changing around the program in a positive way.”
Two years ago, just having completed his freshman year of high school, he was offered by the Sun Devils.
But then ASU and Eason never really picked up things, so Eason committed to San Diego State in January.
The son of former Sun Devil defensive back Nijrell Eason, the younger Eason never stopped desiring to play for ASU, though.
”Being able to commit to a school like this is a great feeling, especially when it’s the hometown team,” said Eason.
After a terrific showing at the Higley Showcase in May, interest was rekindled and then when Higley played at the ASU 7v7 Tournament earlier this month, Eason drew the eyes of the majority of the ASU defensive staff.
The coaches began to once again pursue Eason, setting up an official visit for this weekend, reaffirming that early offer.
And now the younger Eason will get to complete that dream of playing for the hometown Sun Devils and he’s eager to be a part of the ASU future.
”It was also great hearing coach (Demetrice) Martin and coach (Brian) Ward talk about their coaching history and the amount of guys they’ve put out and the future they see for me coming here,” said Eason.
Eason is the state’s No. 27 overall prospect in 2027, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, an equally weighted average that utilizes all three major recruiting services.
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New York Knicks reserve guard Jose Alvarado wasn't a fan of Victor Wembanyama's decision not to shake hands with any Knicks players after they bested the San Antonio Spurs in five games in the 2026 NBA Finals.
During a recent appearance on The Breakfast Club, Alvarado called out Wembanyama for his lack of sportsmanship.
"I've got mixed emotions. I'm a competitor too, but also I stare my enemies down, I look forward to them, I shake their hand. Obviously, it's a game. You don't like the moment, you lost probably the biggest game of your career, but you're going to have more moments," Alvarado said.
"And I feel like the way he did it was a little too crazy for me because I loved how he competes during the game. Obviously, people didn't like how he was being aggressive, but bro, we fighting for something. Between the lines, I feel like anything is cool. Outside the lines, shake your hand, you know, shake hands and call it what it is."
Jose Alvarado on Wemby not shaking hands with the Knicks:
“I got mixed emotions… the way he did it was a little too crazy for me because I loved how he competed during the game.” pic.twitter.com/wK4nxNN4ey
Alvarado wasn't the first person to call out Wembanyama for the perceived lack of sportsmanship. Many other pundits and players did so as well, including Golden State Warriors star forward Draymond Green, who called out Wembanyama during a recent episode of his podcast.
“Look your killer in the face,” Green said. “You gotta look them in the face. By the way, if you leave the court and you don’t look me in my face and I just beat you, I actually know that I own you forever because you couldn’t look me in the face.”
Wembanyama is very young, and this was his first playoff appearance, so he'll get the benefit of the doubt for now. But hopefully this is a situation he can learn from in the future.
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Lionel Messi is only human after all. Just moments ago, the Argentinian lost his nerve in the second World Cup group match against Austria. Maybe because he had a record on his mind?
In the 9th minute, the global superstar was just eleven meters away from his 17th World Cup goal — a mark no one has ever reached before. For the moment, that remains the case. La Pulga pushed the ball wide to the right of the Austrian goal.
Meanwhile, Rangnick’s team was quietly pleased after Stefan Posch had conceded the penalty.
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