Multiple College Basketball Alumni Set for NBA 2025-26 Season

The 2025-26 NBA season is underway with notable players from various backgrounds making headlines. Five former Iowa high school standouts, including Harrison Barnes and Doug McDermott, are active in the NBA, showcasing the state's strong basketball talent pipeline. Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr., fresh off having his high school number retired, is leading the charge as the first Alabama high school or college player on the court this season. Meanwhile, former Nevada players Caleb Martin and rookie Kobe Sanders have started the season with the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers respectively, highlighting the continued NBA presence of Nevada basketball alumni. In college basketball, the Big Sky Conference released preseason all-conference teams featuring players from Idaho and Eastern Washington, and Texas State's men's basketball team underwent significant roster changes with high-profile recruits and transfers aiming to strengthen their squad. These developments underscore the dynamic nature of basketball from collegiate levels to the professional ranks across different regions.