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AJ Dybantsa holds a silver basketball player with an ESPN logo in front of a grey cloudy backdrop with a rainbow in the bottom right corner. Sports

AJ Dybantsa can focus on ball because of his dad

NBA draft’s projected No. 1 pick has a dedicated father who introduced him to basketball and guides life off the court

Aaron Nkrumah shoots a free throw during the 2026 G League combine on May 9, 2026, at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. HBCU

Tennessee State guard Aaron Nkrumah looks to end the drought of NBA draft picks from HBCUs

Massachusetts native grew from an under-the-radar Division III prospect into a Division I standout

Cameron Boozer smirks at camera with a silver basketball in hand in front of a blue backdrop. Sports

Cameron Boozer has support of proud former NBA All-Star dad en route to draft

Carlos Boozer, a two-time NBA All-Star, says his son is dedicated to his craft and is a natural leader as he enters the league

Kingston Flemings looks at a silver basketball in his hand while smiling in front of a red background. Sports

Kingston Flemings ready to ‘constantly get better’ in NBA

Projected top-10 pick thinks he won’t reach his potential until years in the league

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NBA draft: The fathers behind the future

Projected lottery picks and their dads talk about their journeys together through basketball

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Nate Ament believes he has ‘best upside’ in 2026 NBA draft

Projected lottery pick taking lessons from father with him into pros: ‘whatever you’re doing, do to best of your ability’

Mikel Brown Jr. Sports

For Mikel Brown Jr., his name means everything ahead of NBA draft

Projected top-10 pick has always had devoted father and family pushing him toward reaching his potential

Len Bias Sports

Len Bias: Remembering the person 40 years later

Since his death in 1986, the former Maryland star has been reduced to a tragic symbol. He’s more.

Darius Acuff Jr. dribbles the ball. Sports

Darius Acuff Jr. accepts ‘tough love’ from father, turns into top NBA draft prospect

Father and son talk about their relationship, Detroit, Black fatherhood and more

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