By SuperWest Sports Staff
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All-Time Top 10 Football Commits for Programs in the West
Now that the book has been closed on the 2026 recruiting class and 247Sports has made final adjustments to its Composite listings, we’ve updated the Top 10 all-time football commits for the top programs from the West.
Joe McKnight, a running back recruited by USC in 2007, remains the highest-rated college football prospect signed by a school in the region.
The Trojans boast the next three overall highest commits as well.
Looking just at the top recruit from each school, Oregon and UCLA rank second and third on the all-time list with Kayvon Thibodeaux (2019) and Jaelan Phillips (2017), respectively.
BYU’s Ben Olson, Washington’s Shaq Thompson, and Stanford’s Kwame Harris rank as the next highest.
Among four stars in the Class of 2026, Arizona’s R.J. Mosley, Boise State’s Terrious Favors, BYU’s Brock Harris, Oregon’s Immanuel Iheanacho, Utah’s Salesi Moa, and Washington’s Kodi Greene, Washington broke into the Top 10 of their respective school’s commit lists.
Here is a table of the highest-rated players signed by each school in the Internet era with Rank, Position, and Stars.
Air Force
| Rank | Name | Rating | Class | Position | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knight Wilson | .8600 | 2026 | S | 3 |
| 1 | Connor Vasek | .8600 | 2025 | Edge | 3 |
| 3 | Kyle Keya | .8589 | 2025 | Edge | 3 |
| 4 | Blake Burris | .8530 | 2020 | DL | 3 |
| 5 | Jack Curtis | .8583 | 2022 | Edge | 3 |
| 6 | Nate Polk | .8581 | 2019 | S | 3 |
| 7 | Marceese Yetts | .8528 | 2021 | RB | 3 |
| 8 | Seth McFarland | .8517 | 2025 | LB | 3 |
| 9 | Caton Cramer | .8500 | 2026 | WR | 3 |
| 9 | Colt Hodges | .8500 | 2025 | DL | 3 |
Arizona
| Rank | Name | Rating | Class | Position | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tetairoa McMillan | .9779 | 2022 | WR | 4 |
| 2 | Devin Ross | .9758 | 2006 | CB | 4 |
| 3 | DaVonte’ Neal | .9732 | 2012 | CB | 4 |
| 4 | Mike Bell | .9671 | 2001 | RB | 4 |
| 5 | John Rattay | .9622 | 2000 | QB | 4 |
| 6 | Nic Costa | .9610 | 2001 | QB | 4 |
| 7 | Rob Gronkowski | .9454 | 2007 | TE | 4 |
| 8 | Robert Golden | .9393 | 2008 | CB | 4 |
| 9 | R.J. Mosley | .9410 | 2026 | WR | 4 |
| 10 | Keenan Walker | .9363 | 2015 | OT | 4 |
Arizona State
| Rank | Name | Rating | Class | Position | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vontaze Burfict | .9935 | 2009 | ILB | 5 |
| 2 | Zach Miller | .9892 | 2004 | TE | 5 |
| 3 | Jayden Daniels | .9832 | 2019 | QB | 4 |
| 4 | Terrell Suggs | .9765 | 2000 | OLB | 4 |
| 5 | Corey Adams | .9764 | 2009 | DT | 4 |
| 6 | N’Keal Harry | .9736 | 2016 | WR | 4 |
| 7 | Brady White | .9673 | 2016 | QB | 4 |
| 8 | Andrew Walter | .9671 | 2000 | QB | 4 |
| 9 | Gerell Robinson | .9663 | 2008 | WR | 4 |
| 10 | Lamar Baker | .9663 | 2001 | CB | 4 |
Boise State
| Rank | Name | Rating | Class | Position | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dylan Sumner-Gardner | .9623 | 2014 | S | 4 |
| 2 | Hank Bachmeier | .9114 | 2019 | QB | 4 |
| 3 | Brett Rypien | .9075 | 2015 | QB | 4 |
| 4 | Casey Kline | .9023 | 2019 | LB | 4 |
| 5 | Jeremy Childs | .9000 | 2005 | WR | 4 |
| 6 | Chris Marshall | .8989 | 2024 | WR | 4 |
| 7 | Jermani Brown | .8950 | 2017 | CB | 4 |
| 8 | Dishawn Misa | .8949 | 2022 | LB | 4 |
| 9 | Terrious Favors | .8944 | 2026 | WR | 4 |
| 10 | Khalil Shakir | .8918 | 2018 | WR | 4 |
BYU
| Rank | Name | Rating | Class | Position | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Olson | .9980 | 2002 | QB | 5 |
| 2 | Ofa Mohetau | .9934 | 2003 | OL | 5 |
| 3 | Ryder Lyons | .9794 | 2026 | QB | 4 |
| 4 | Scott Young | .9667 | 2002 | DL | 4 |
| 5 | Jake Heaps | .9578 | 2010 | QB | 4 |
| 6 | Matt Reynolds | .9503 | 2005 | OT | 4 |
| 7 | Brock Harris | .9487 | 2026 | TE | 4 |
| 8 | Tanner Mangum | .9475 | 2012 | QB | 4 |
| 9 | Alai Kalaniuvalu | .9471 | 2025 | OL | 4 |
| 10 | Bott Mulitalo | .9452 | 2026 | OL | 4 |
California
| Rank | Name | Rating | Class | Position | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keenan Allen | .9949 | 2010 | WR | 5 |
| 2 | DeSean Jackson | .9910 | 2005 | WR | 5 |
| 3 | Demetris Robertson | .9905 | 2016 | WR | 5 |
| 4 | Marshawn Lynch | .9892 | 2004 | RB | 5 |
| 5 | Lorenzo Alexander | .9861 | 2001 | SDE | 5 |
| 6 | Zach Kline | .9771 | 2012 | QB | 4 |
| 7 | Viliami Moala | .9737 | 2011 | DT | 4 |
| 8 | Derrick Hill | .9721 | 2006 | DT | 4 |
| 9 | Cecil Whiteside | .9717 | 2010 | OLB | 4 |
| 10 | Darian Hagan | .9701 | 2006 | S | 4 |
Colorado
| Rank | Name | Rating | Class | Position | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darrell Scott | .9980 | 2008 | RB | 5 |
| 2 | Marcus Houston | .9980 | 2000 | RB | 5 |
| 3 | Jordan Seaton | .9934 | 2024 | OT | 5 |
| 4 | Cormani McClain | .9921 | 2023 | CB | 5 |
| 5 | Ryan Miller | .9859 | 2007 | OT | 5 |
| 6 | Julian Lewis | .9762 | 2025 | QB | 4 |
| 7 | Russell Lovett | .9751 | 2001 | ATH | 4 |
| 8 | Craig Ochs | .9739 | 2000 | QB | 4 |
| 9 | Lynn Katoa | .9700 | 2008 | ILB | 4 |
| 10 | Yuri Wright | .9690 | 2012 | CB | 4 |
Colorado State
| Rank | Name | Rating | Class | Position | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Holland | .9631 | 2001 | QB | 4 |
| 2 | Jordan Ross | .8900 | 2024 | WR | 3 |
| 3 | Damian Henderson | .8884 | 2023 | RB | 3 |
| 4 | Mekhi Fox | .8880 | 2022 | ATH | 3 |
| 5 | Tyler Smith | .8839 | 2017 | WR | 3 |
| 6 | Nikko Hall | .8809 | 2018 | S | 3 |
| 7 | Pete Thomas | .8800 | 2010 | QB | 3 |
| 8 | Tony Drake | .8789 | 2010 | RB | 3 |
| 9 | Isaih Norton | .8786 | 2011 | DT | 3 |
| 10 | Landon Bell | .8744 | 2024 | ATH | 3 |
Fresno State
| Rank | Name | Rating | Class | Position | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L.J. Reed | .9025 | 2015 | WR | 4 |
| 2 | James Paulk | .9000 | 2005 | OT | 4 |
| 3 | Derek Carr | .8952 | 2009 | QB | 4 |
| 4 | Tyrone Sampson | .8937 | 2018 | OL | 4 |
| 5 | Jalen Cropper | .8926 | 2019 | WR | 4 |
| 6 | Davon Dunn | .8914 | 2010 | WR | 4 |
| 7 | Justin Houston | .8826 | 2010 | ATH | 3 |
| 8 | Demaje Riley | .8822 | 2027 | WR | 3 |
| 9 | Zack Greenlee | .8801 | 2013 | QB | 3 |
| 10 | Harold Duvall | .8797 | 2025 | WR | 3 |
Hawai’i
| Rank | Name | Rating | Class | Position | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon Wright-Jackson | .9815 | 2005 | RB | 4 |
| 2 | Chad Kalilimoku | .9333 | 2002 | LB | 4 |
| 3 | Jeremy Castro | .8978 | 2012 | Edge | 4 |
| 4 | Quinton Pedroza | .8809 | 2011 | WR | 3 |
| 5 | Kenny Graham | .8778 | 2007 | CB | 3 |
| 6 | Geordon Hanohano | .8778 | 2008 | DL | 3 |
| 7 | Kiha Sai | .8715 | 2012 | OT | 3 |
| 8 | Josh Leonard | .8667 | 2007 | DL | 3 |
| 9 | Ryan Mouton | .8667 | 2007 | CB | 3 |
| 10 | Greg Alexander | .8667 | 2008 | QB | 3 |
Nevada
| Rank | Name | Rating | Class | Position | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Johnson | .9333 | 2003 | WR | 4 |
| 2 | Joey Barnes | .9000 | 2002 | LB | 4 |
| 3 | Chris Metcalf | .8889 | 2009 | LB | 3 |
| 4 | Clay Millen | .8826 | 2021 | QB | 3 |
| 5 | Jamaal Bell | .8796 | 2019 | WR | 3 |
| 6 | Michael Ball | .8789 | 2008 | RB | 3 |
| 7 | Cortez Woods | .8739 | 2012 | DE | 3 |
| 8 | Zaiden Wallace | .8700 | 2024 | DL | 3 |
| 9 | Austin Kafentzis | .8697 | 2015 | QB | 3 |
| 10 | Perrion Williams | .8678 | 2026 | ATH | 3 |
New Mexico
| Rank | Name | Rating | Class | Position | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calvin Smith | .8967 | 2010 | DL | 4 |
| 2 | Kentrail Moran | .8861 | 2016 | RB | 3 |
| 3 | Desna Washington | .8797 | 2023 | WR | 3 |
| 4 | Tarean Austin | .8789 | 2010 | QB | 3 |
| 5 | Nathaniel Jones | .8743 | 2020 | RB | 3 |
| 6 | Cade Mitchell | .8733 | 2026 | QB | 3 |
| 7 | Blake Tabaracci | .8647 | 2024 | LB | 3 |
| 8 | DJ Darling | .8622 | 2026 | WR | 3 |
| 9 | Brody LItton | .8611 | 2026 | DL | 3 |
| 10 | Massiah Mingo | .8600 | 2026 | WR | 3 |
| 10 | Derrell Person | .8600 | 2009 | WR | 3 |
| 10 | Darian Godfrey | .8600 | 2010 | QB | 3 |
New Mexico State
| Rank | Name | Rating | Class | Position | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Matthews | .8987 | 2012 | QB | 4 |
| 2 | Andrew Manley | .8711 | 2010 | QB | 3 |
| 3 | Brodrick Malone | .8700 | 2025 | WR | 3 |
| 4 | Xavier Rucker | .8656 | 2026 | RB | 3 |
| 5 | Reggie Akles | .8650 | 2023 | CB | 3 |
| 6 | Jaylen Patterson | .8644 | 2025 | QB | 3 |
| 7 | JaDarius Sanders | .8622 | 2026 | WR | 3 |
| 8 | DJ Hill-Smith | .8578 | 2025 | S | 3 |
| 9 | Brandon Shivers | .8574 | 2019 | CB | 3 |
| 10 | Brandon Hines | .8572 | 2013 | S | 3 |
Oregon
| Rank | Name | Rating | Class | Position | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kayvon Thibodeaux | .9987 | 2019 | WDE | 5 |
| 2 | Dakorien Moore | .9981 | 2025 | WR | 5 |
| 3 | Justin Flowe | .9967 | 2020 | OLB | 5 |
| 4 | Haloti Ngata | .9962 | 2002 | DT | 5 |
| 5 | Jonathan Stewart | .9952 | 2005 | RB | 5 |
| 6 | Na’eem Offord | .9936 | 2025 | CB | 5 |
| 6 | Immanuel Iheanacho | .9936 | 2026 | OL | 5 |
| 8 | Noah Sewell | .9935 | 2020 | ILB | 5 |
| 9 | Cameron Colvin | .9932 | 2004 | WR | 5 |
| 10 | D’Anthony Thomas | .9926 | 2011 | RB | 5 |
Oregon State
| Rank | Name | Rating | Class | Position | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaac Seumalo | .9876 | 2012 | OG | 5 |
| 2 | Derek Anderson | .9827 | 2001 | QB | 4 |
| 3 | Steven Jackson | .9743 | 2001 | RB | 4 |
| 4 | Charles Moore | .9681 | 2019 | DL | 4 |
| 5 | Simi Kuli | .9667 | 2008 | SDE | 4 |
| 6 | Michael Philipp | .9384 | 2009 | OG | 4 |
| 7 | Aidan Chiles | .9365 | 2023 | QB | 4 |
| 8 | Brandon Lockheart | .9333 | 2002 | OT | 4 |
| 9 | Ruben Jackson | .9333 | 2005 | WR | 4 |
| 10 | Jordan Anderson | .9125 | 2024 | WR | 4 |
Sacramento State
| Rank | Name | Rating | Class | Position | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dreyden Garner | .8778 | 2025 | ATH | 3 |
| 2 | DeShawn Lynch | .8730 | 2020 | DL | 3 |
| 3 | Jaquail Smith | .8700 | 2025 | RB | 3 |
| 4 | Jamar Malone | .8683 | 2025 | QB | 3 |
| 5 | Hayden Anderson | .8633 | 2025 | WR | 3 |
| 6 | Daniel Swinney | .8622 | 2026 | RB | 3 |
| 7 | Dahriyon Vaughn | .8600 | 2027 | ATH | 3 |
| 8 | Jojo Solis | .8542 | 2025 | S | 3 |
| 9 | Devyn Blake | .8500 | 2026 | DL | 3 |
| 9 | Caleb Reese | .8550 | 2025 | ATH | 3 |
| 9 | Caleb Bey | .8500 | 2027 | RB | 3 |
San Diego State
| Rank | Name | Rating | Class | Position | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Desean Holmes | .9127 | 2015 | WR | 4 |
| 2 | Kyahva Tezino | .9080 | 2015 | LB | 4 |
| 3 | Dallas Mauga | .9000 | 2005 | DL | 4 |
| 3 | Chris Pino | .9000 | 2004 | OT | 4 |
| 3 | Lynell Hamilton | .9000 | 2003 | RB | 4 |
| 3 | LaVance Ray | .9000 | 2002 | CB | 4 |
| 3 | David Dixson | .9000 | 2002 | CB | 4 |
| 3 | Willie Dixon | .9000 | 2003 | WR | 4 |
| 3 | Tyrell Smith | .9000 | 2005 | WR | 4 |
| 10 | Josh Simmons | .8967 | 2021 | OT | 4 |
San Jose State
| Rank | Name | Rating | Class | Position | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Brown | .9000 | 2002 | DL | 4 |
| 1 | Trestin George | .9000 | 2002 | CB | 4 |
| 1 | Kendrick Starling | .9000 | 2002 | WR | 4 |
| 1 | I’Lario Vital | .9000 | 2002 | S | 4 |
| 5 | Taeon Mason | .8917 | 2015 | CB | 4 |
| 6 | Kanya Bell | .8915 | 2015 | WR | 4 |
| 7 | David Richmond | .8889 | 2007 | WR | 3 |
| 8 | Dejon Roney | .8826 | 2022 | DL | 3 |
| 9 | Lamar Radcliffe | .8800 | 2024 | RB | 3 |
| 10 | Bene Benwikere | .8667 | 2010 | CB | 3 |
Stanford
| Rank | Name | Rating | Class | Position | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kwame Harris | .9978 | 2000 | OT | 5 |
| 2 | Foster Sarell | .9968 | 2017 | OT | 5 |
| 3 | Michael Craven | .9954 | 2001 | OLB | 5 |
| 4 | Walker Little | .9952 | 2017 | OT | 5 |
| 5 | Kyle Murphy | .9937 | 2012 | OT | 5 |
| 6 | Davis Mills | .9918 | 2017 | QB | 5 |
| 7 | Trent Edwards | .9894 | 2002 | QB | 5 |
| 8 | Solomon Thomas | .9885 | 2014 | SDE | 5 |
| 9 | Julian Jenkins | .9859 | 2002 | WDE | 5 |
| 10 | Andrus Peat | .9849 | 2012 | OT | 5 |
UCLA
| Rank | Name | Rating | Class | Position | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaelan Phillips | .9989 | 2017 | WDE | 5 |
| 2 | Dante Moore | .9977 | 2023 | QB | 5 |
| 3 | Eddie Vanderdoes | .9960 | 2013 | DT | 5 |
| 4 | Josh Rosen | .9932 | 2015 | QB | 5 |
| 5 | Mique Juarez | .9924 | 2016 | OLB | 5 |
| 6 | Owamagbe Odighizuwa | .9912 | 2010 | SDE | 5 |
| 7 | Keisean Lucier-South | .9909 | 2015 | WDE | 5 |
| 8 | Matt Ware | .9906 | 2001 | CB | 5 |
| 9 | Ellis McCarthy | .9881 | 2012 | DT | 5 |
| 10 | Darnay Holmes | .9879 | 2017 | CB | 5 |
UNLV
| Rank | Name | Rating | Class | Position | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alvin Marshall | .9333 | 2003 | RB | 4 |
| 2 | Aaron Straiten | .9000 | 2006 | WR | 4 |
| 3 | Kamran Williams | .8874 | 2025 | RB | 3 |
| 4 | Jordan Njoku | .8867 | 2026 | LB | 3 |
| 5 | Brennon Scott | .8791 | 2020 | LB | 3 |
| 6 | Jesse Harden | .8822 | 2026 | WR | 3 |
| 7 | Victor Viramontes | .8785 | 2019 | LB | 3 |
| 8 | Nick Dimitris | .8781 | 2021 | Edge | 3 |
| 9 | Randy Masters | .8737 | 2022 | WR | 3 |
| 10 | Aveon Williams | .8733 | 2026 | TE | 3 |
USC
| Rank | Name | Rating | Class | Position | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe McKnight | .9997 | 2007 | RB | 5 |
| 3 | Matt Barkley | .9993 | 2009 | QB | 5 |
| 2 | Korey Foreman | .9992 | 2021 | SDE | 5 |
| 4 | Patrick Turner | .9992 | 2005 | WR | 5 |
| 5 | Whitney Lewis | .9990 | 2003 | WR | 5 |
| 6 | Mark Sanchez | .9988 | 2005 | QB | 5 |
| 7 | Roberts Woods | .9987 | 2010 | WR | 5 |
| 8 | Iman Marshall | .9986 | 2015 | CB | 5 |
| 9 | Vidal Hazelton | .9984 | 2006 | WR | 5 |
| 10 | Zachariah Branch | .9980 | 2023 | WR | 5 |
Utah
| Rank | Name | Rating | Class | Position | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kelvin Obot | .9896 | 2026 | OT | 5 |
| 2 | Salesi Moa | .9821 | 2026 | CB | 4 |
| 3 | Clark Phillips III | .9744 | 2020 | CB | 4 |
| 4 | James Aiono | .9667 | 2009 | DT | 4 |
| 5 | Ethan Calvert | .9653 | 2021 | ILB | 4 |
| 6 | Jaylon Johnson | .9619 | 2017 | CB | 4 |
| 7 | Lander Barton | .9587 | 2022 | LB | 4 |
| 8 | Spencer Fano | .9564 | 2023 | OT | 4 |
| 9 | Garett Bolles | .9462 | 2016 | OT | 4 |
| 10 | Caleb Lomu | .9458 | 2023 | OT | 4 |
Utah State
| Rank | Name | Rating | Class | Position | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Soi | .9000 | 2004 | DL | 4 |
| 2 | Marlin Dean | .8940 | 2024 | DL | 4 |
| 3 | Taliafi Taala | .8744 | 2023 | OT | 3 |
| 4 | Chase Davis | .8706 | 2023 | S | 3 |
| 5 | Viliami Tapa’atou | .8700 | 2026 | Edge | 3 |
| 6 | John Gentry | .8685 | 2020 | RB | 3 |
| 7 | Brody Flores | .8678 | 2026 | LB | 3 |
| 7 | Dontae Dyson | .8678 | 2026 | CB | 3 |
| 9 | Javar Strong | .8650 | 2023 | S | 3 |
| 10 | Elia Migao | .8641 | 2021 | OL | 3 |
UTEP
| Rank | Name | Rating | Class | Position | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allen Gant | .8731 | 2025 | S | 3 |
| 2 | Jaylin Jones | .8706 | 2024 | Edge | 3 |
| 3 | Martavious Collins | .8694 | 2024 | TE | 3 |
| 4 | DeAndre Little | .8656 | 2010 | LB | 3 |
| 5 | Jamal Frilot | .8652 | 2025 | Edge | 3 |
| 6 | Kai Locksley | .8643 | 2018 | QB | 3 |
| 7 | Darnell Williams | .8626 | 2025 | S | 3 |
| 8 | Adarius Hutchinson | .8622 | 2026 | S | 3 |
| 9 | Deion Hankins | .8600 | 2019 | RB | 3 |
| 9 | Kane White-Tinsley | .8600 | 2026 | LB | 3 |
| 9 | JD Wallace | .8600 | 2026 | WR | 3 |
Washington
| Rank | Name | Rating | Class | Position | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shaq Thompson | .9978 | 2012 | OLB | 5 |
| 2 | Reggie Williams | .9976 | 2001 | WR | 5 |
| 3 | Nathan Rhodes | .9938 | 2002 | OT | 5 |
| 4 | Sam Huard | .9936 | 2021 | QB | 5 |
| 5 | Matt Tuiasosopo | .9890 | 2004 | QB | 5 |
| 6 | Kodi Greene | .9876 | 2026 | OT | 5 |
| 7 | Sav’ell Smalls | .9843 | 2020 | OLB | 5 |
| 8 | Kavario Middleton | .9820 | 2008 | TE | 4 |
| 9 | Charles Frederick | .9819 | 2001 | WR | 4 |
| 10 | Austin Seferian-Jenkins | .9765 | 2011 | TE | 4 |
Washington State
| Rank | Name | Rating | Class | Position | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Bumpus | .9693 | 2004 | WR | 4 |
| 2 | Jermaine Green | .9333 | 2002 | RB | 4 |
| 3 | Terry Mixon | .9333 | 2007 | S | 4 |
| 4 | Gabe Marks | .9325 | 2021 | WR | 4 |
| 5 | Randy Estes | .9222 | 2004 | S | 4 |
| 6 | Thomas Toki | .9075 | 2015 | DT | 4 |
| 7 | Jesse Taylor | .9000 | 2002 | TE | 4 |
| 8 | Jerome Harrison | .9000 | 2004 | RB | 4 |
| 8 | Sammy Moore | .9000 | 2002 | WR | 4 |
| 8 | Jonathan Smith | .9000 | 2002 | RB | 4 |
| 8 | Andy Roof | .9000 | 2004 | DL | 4 |
Wyoming
| Rank | Name | Rating | Class | Position | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deshawn Woods | .9140 | 2022 | OL | 4 |
| 2 | Jon Hawk | .9000 | 2002 | OL | 4 |
| 3 | Colin Ford | .8800 | 2026 | TE | 3 |
| 4 | Joseph Harris | .8667 | 2004 | RB | 3 |
| 5 | Dax Crum | .8667 | 2008 | QB | 3 |
| 6 | Mason Drube | .8659 | 2025 | QB | 3 |
| 7 | Deion Deblanc | .8622 | 2025 | WR | 3 |
| 8 | Shae Suiaunoa | .8619 | 2019 | LB | 3 |
| 9 | Bleyne Bryant | .8604 | 2024 | RB | 3 |
| 10 | Markie Grant | .8600 | 2024 | CB | 3 |
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Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings’ RJ Abarrientos during a game vs Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the 2026 PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals Game 5. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—Barangay Ginebra scored a pivotal 111-104 victory over Rain or Shine in Game 5 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals at Araneta Coliseum on Friday.
The Gin Kings moved a step closer to reaching the Finals with a 3-2 lead, but coach Tim Cone was anything but satisfied.
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“We’re not going to be happy with this win. We’ve been in this situation before. We led 3-2 and then got beat. Once by San Miguel, once by TNT,” said Cone.
“It’s too easy to get euphoric with the 3-2 lead. We’re not. A lot of things went our way tonight, which is great, we’re fortunate, but we have to move on.”
Ginebra held on to a 10-point lead, 91-81, in the fourth quarter when RJ Abarrientos took charge to fend off the Elasto Painters for good.
Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings’ Justin Brownlee during a game vs Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the 2026 PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals Game 5. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
The young guard scored seven points in the Gin Kings’ decisive 10-2 run that made it a safe 101-83 advantage with 4:03 remaining.
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Abarrientos finished with 31 points, eight assists, four rebounds and two steals for Ginebra, which can close out the series on Sunday.
Justin Brownlee also came up big with 22 points, six rebounds and six assists while Troy Rosario scored 16.
Adrian Nocum topscored in a losing effort for Rain or Shine with 25 points. Jaylen Johnson registered a double-double of 22 points and 14 rebounds while Jhonard Clarito had 20 points and 10 rebounds.
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The semifinals return to the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo for Game 6.
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Kit Wilson blamed a major WWE star for missing this week’s episode of SmackDown and vowed to get revenge. Tonight’s edition of the blue brand aired live from Barcelona, Spain, and was the final show before Clash in Italy on Sunday.
The Miz lost to Axiom tonight on SmackDown after Danhausen kept getting involved in the match. The former AEW star kept cutting the lights in the arena when The Miz had the advantage, and eventually Axiom picked up the pinfall victory.
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The Miz is in an alliance with Kit Wilson on the blue brand. Wilson was denied entry into Spain and missed this week’s episode of SmackDown, and he apologized to the fans ahead of the show.
Danhausen responded to Wilson’s post by calling him toxic, which led to the 31-year-old blaming The Very Nice, Very Evil star for the ordeal. Wilson also vowed to destroy Danhausen, and you can check out his message in the post below.
“WAS THIS YOU?! IF YOU’VE STOPPED ME FROM GOING BACK TO EUROPE I PROMISE I WILL DESTROY YOU,” he wrote.
Danhausen also invaded The Miz’s social media video following his loss to Axiom on WWE SmackDown.
Kit Wilson opens up about WWE star’s major injury
SmackDown star Kit Wilson recently discussed Elton Prince and the severe neck injury he suffered earlier this year.
Wilson and Prince were in a popular tag team known as Pretty Deadly together before the injury. He took to social media following the injury and noted that Prince was a private person and that he hoped they could be a tag team again in WWE down the line.
“So for him to suffer a career-threatening injury was, and still is, devastating. Everything I do now as a singles competitor is with the hope that one day we can be Pretty Deadly again. But that isn’t the priority. Right now, I’m just grateful that Elton has finally had his surgery and is on the road to recovery, so he can be the best partner and the best father he can be. I could say so much more, but I’ll let Elton do that in his own time. Love you, Lewis. x”
It will be interesting to see what the future holds for Kit Wilson after missing this week’s edition of WWE SmackDown.
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As the Rajasthan Royals fumbled on the penultimate hurdle in their pursuit of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 title, head coach Kumar Sangakkara couldn’t be prouder of how his boys applied themselves in the middle, getting as far as Qualifier 2. However, it was the Gujarat Titans side which emerged triumphant on Friday, securing a seven-wicket win to enter the final. Speaking to the media in the press conference after the match, Sangakkara was asked the most trending question in the cricketing universe at present: “Is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ready for his senior India debut?” The coach didn’t mince his words, but he also dropped an interesting reply.
Sangakkara, who has been with Rajasthan since 2021, said that one can’t be sure if a player deserves an international cap until he or she actually gets it. But, in the case of Sooryavanshi, the former Sri Lanka captain is leaning towards a yes, having seen him thrash some of the finest bowlers in the world this IPL.
“I think you never know if anyone’s ready until they play. With everything Vaibhav’s shown against some of the best bowlers in the world, I think he’s more than ready to take on any challenge that you throw at him. And I’m sure that he’ll get that call-up very, very soon. He’s batted with a lot of maturity. He shouldered the responsibility of that opening partnership so well for us this season,” Sangakkara said.
Sangakkara was also asked how he and the rest of the support staff at Rajasthan shield Vaibhav from social media, considering the sort of negative impact it can create on a player, especially on a teenager like him.
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“We’ve got a good plan around him. We don’t clutter his mind too much. He comes to all our team meetings, he contributes, he listens, and he does a lot of homework. He practises well, and he reads bowlers well. He watches their videos and prepares himself really well. So, we don’t want to put any unnecessary thoughts into his head. I think a clear mind, batting with that courage, is exactly what we want to see from him,” he said.
Sooryavanshi ends his IPL 2026 campaign with the Orange Cap on his head, having aggregated 776 runs in 16 matches. However, the likes of Shubman Gill (722) and Sai Sudharsan (710) still have a chance to leapfrog the Rajasthan Royals star in the tally when they feature in the final on Sunday.
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Goldman Sachs Group Inc. economists have run the numbers on the World Cup and — much as others have done — concluded that Spain are the most likely to come up winners in the epic football contest.
“Our prediction aligns with the historical pattern that the World Cup almost always comes back to Europe after having been won by a South American team,” Goldman economists led by Jan Hatzius wrote in a note Friday.
Goldman’s statistical model showed Spain with a 26 per cent probability of winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The analysis combined historical match data, team rankings, scoring talent and geographic factors to forecast the tournament’s outcome. The model relies heavily on Elo ratings — a system originally created for chess, which measures team strength based on results and opponent quality.
Spain, the 2010 World Cup winner, currently holds the highest Elo rating, ahead of Argentina and France. Its odds were also supported by “scoring talent,” the Goldman team said.
France has a 19 per cent probability of becoming a three-time champion, Goldman’s model shows. Argentina slots in with a 14 per cent chance of becoming the first back-to-back winner since Brazil in 1962. Brazil is on 8 per cent, with England and the Netherlands at about 5 per cent.
For the semifinals, the model projects an all-Europe matchup of France versus Spain, and a battle between the South American giants, Argentina and Brazil. Goldman sees Spain ultimately defeating Argentina in the final in New York on July 19.
Goldman’s model incorporates data from nearly 20,000 mandatory international matches played since 1978. Recent momentum and mentality factors were also part of the mix.
Teams with prolific scorers and strong recent performances tend to outperform, while reigning World Cup champions often struggle in the following tournament — hurting Argentina’s odds as defending champion — the Goldman analysis showed.
England was also downgraded despite a strong Elo ranking because of what the report described as historical World Cup underperformance and potential geographical disadvantages, including the possibility of playing Mexico in high-altitude Mexico City.
Among the projected marquee matchups are a possible US-Iran game in the round of 32 and a quarterfinal between Argentina and Portugal that could feature a final World Cup meeting between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Goldman said its model is “largely blind” to factors including health. Spain’s teenage star Lamine Yamal was injured in the run-up to the games and reportedly will miss the start of the contest.
May 26, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe (45) celebrates the final out of in the eighth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe has been suspended one game and fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball for his “inappropriate actions” in Tuesday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Uribe has appealed the suspension, which means any disciplinary action is on hold until the appeals process has been completed and he will be available to pitch Friday when the Brewers open a three-game series against the host Houston Astros.
The suspension and fine come after the Milwaukee reliever made lewd gestures toward the Cardinals’ dugout in the eighth inning of Tuesday’s 6-0 win.
Uribe recorded an inning-ending strikeout with two runners aboard before making three crotch chops while facing the visitors’ dugout.
After the game, the 25-year-old apologized through an interpreter. However, he also pointed the finger at the Cardinals.
“Everyone here knows me and knows who I am, and knows I have a bit of a history of being emotional out there,” he said. “I think first I owe an apology to the Brewers. I owe an apology to my teammates, to my manager, all the bosses of the team. I understand that’s unacceptable, to go out there and react in a way like that.
“But at the same time, I don’t think it’s professional for their manager to be making signs towards our dugout saying that he’s going to be hitting guys,” Uribe said, apparently referencing actions he saw from Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol during Monday’s series-opening 5-1 win by the Brewers.
“There was an event that occurred during the practice (Tuesday), too, and I don’t think that was right. So, I have my teammates’ back always,” Uribe added. When asked to elaborate on what happened during Tuesday’s batting practice, Uribe said, “I don’t have any comments toward that.”
Uribe is 2-2 with five saves and a 4.19 ERA in 21 relief appearances this season.
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When the Minnesota Vikings embarked on free agency in March, their very first signing — one of the few — snagged cornerback James Pierre from the Pittsburgh Steelers. And for their troubles, Minnesota evidently acquired one of the league’s most clutch players, says Pro Football Focus.
PFF’s Bradley Locker identified the top 4th Quarter and Overtime performance across the business, and Pierre was included.
Pierre Brings Real CB3 Intrigue to Minnesota
PFF: Pierre Has the Juice with Games on the Line
Among names like Maxx Crosby and Colston Loveland, Locker tucked Pierre’s name into his analysis.
“Across 79 fourth-quarter coverage snaps, Pierre allowed just two receptions for 19 yards. He also recorded six of his nine pass breakups during fourth quarters. His fourth-quarter PFF coverage grade of 91.3 ranked first in the NFL and likely would have been even higher had he managed to keep both feet in bounds on a near interception against his current team, the Minnesota Vikings, in Week 4,” he wrote.
“Among the receivers targeted while covered by Pierre in the fourth quarter were Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Michael Pittman Jr. and Jerry Jeudy. None managed to record a catch against him.”
Locker also called out former Vikings defensive tackle Javon Hargrave for his late-game prowess. Hargrave now works for the Green Bay Packers.
A Small Sample, but Vikings Will Take It
Seventy-nine snaps in the 4th Quarter isn’t much of a sample, but his gloriousness during those opportunities is certainly better than struggling in the 4th Quarter, for example. The Vikings will welcome all comers when it comes to clutch performance.
In fact, since the dawn of the Kevin O’Connell era in 2022, the Vikings have played 44 games decided by eight points or less, the second-most in the NFL behind the Atlanta Falcons. That’s right. Sixty-four percent of all Vikings games in the last four seasons have been decided by one score, going down the wire in one way or another.
If that trend continues, well, Minnesota now has a James Pierre to help close out opposing pass-catchers.
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Pierre’s appeal begins with what the Vikings truly needed from their CB3. Minnesota wasn’t searching for a flashy player or another cornerback requiring extensive creativity. They needed a seasoned professional capable of handling outside snaps, tackling effectively, communicating clearly, minimizing mistakes, and supporting the secondary, and to hedge the bet in case Byron Murphy Jr. or Isaiah Rodgers miss time due to injury. Pierre meets all those requirements.
He logged nearly 400 defensive snaps last season and earned an impressive overall 86.8 PFF grade. Additionally, he allowed a passer rating of just 41.4, which Vikings fans will surely appreciate after the challenges with Jeff Okudah in 2025.
His background in Pittsburgh is another significant asset. Pierre spent six years under Mike Tomlin, and corners typically don’t last that long in Pittsburgh without good reason. The experience gives Minnesota solid confidence in his ability to adapt to Brian Flores’ defensive scheme.
While his ceiling is clear — he turns 30 in September, so we shouldn’t expect him to become a superstar at this stage in his career — if he can deliver one reliable season, it will justify the signing. Two or three would be a bonus. As a dependable veteran cornerback, he may be exactly what the defense needs.
Free Agent EDGE Joey Bosa Gets the Nod
Because Minnesota traded Jonathan Greenard, along with a 7th-Round draft pick, to the Philadelphia Eagles in April for two 3rd-Rounders, the club may need a free-agent EDGE rusher for depth before the summer ends.
Conveniently, Joey Bosa is available, and — also conveniently — Bosa earned a spot on the clutch PFF list.
“There may not have been a bigger gap between early-game and late-game performance in 2025 than the one displayed by Joey Bosa. After several injury-shortened seasons, it is fair to wonder whether his peak years are behind him, yet he still looked like a game-changing pass rusher once the fourth quarter arrived,” Locker explained about Bosa’s late-game heroics.
“Bosa earned a modest 59.5 PFF grade across the first three quarters of games last season before erupting for a 91.8 PFF grade in fourth quarters and overtime. Of Bosa’s 54 total pressures in 2025, 23 came during fourth quarters or overtime, along with three of his five sacks. His pressure rate jumped dramatically from 11.2% through the first three quarters to 22.6% once the fourth quarter began. Only Aidan Hutchinson generated pressure at a higher rate in those situations.”
In theory, Minnesota could ink Bosa to a one- or two-year deal and employ a duo of dazzling 4th Quarter demons.
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Akwa Ibom Sports Commissioner Celebrates Harvest of Excellence as State Judokas Qualify for Commonwealth Games
Coming on the heels of weighlifting and athletics triumph, two judokas from Akwa Ibom have also qualified for the Commonwealth Games coming up in Glasgow later this year.
The Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Sports on Friday, May 29, 2026, received Commonwealth Trials medalists, Enku Ekuta and Immaculata Ufot, following their impressive outing at the 2026 Commonwealth Trials organized by the Nigeria Judo Federation in Abuja.
The athletes were formally presented to the Honourable Commissioner for Sports, Elder Paul Bassey, by the state Judo team led by coaches Kachi David and AdeSuji Adebiyi during a reception held at the Ministry of Sports.
Enku Ekuta competed in the female -63kg category, while Immaculata Ufot featured in the female -57kg category at the trials held at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, where the athletes distinguished themselves by qualifying for the Commonwealth Games.
Receiving the athletes and officials in his office, Elder Bassey paid glowing tributes to the judokas for once again placing Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria in positive national reckoning through hard work, discipline and determination.
The Sports helmsman stated that Judo has consistently remained one of the state’s most dependable sports anytime athletes are called upon for national assignments, expressing confidence in the team’s capacity to excel at bigger international competitions.
He commended His Excellency Governor Umo Eno for laying the foundation for success
“ I will never be tired of appreciating our sports friendly Governor for all the successes we are receiving so far.
“The stand alone sports ministry, state sports festival and the availability of equipment for all the sports has started yielding excellent fruits” he said.
He commended the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, for his unwavering commitment to sports development and for instituting a reward system that continues to motivate athletes across the state to pursue excellence.
According to the Commissioner, the state government’s sustained investment in sports has continued to yield positive results, with Weightlifting, Track and Field, and now Judo recording medal-winning performances in recent national and international outings.
Speaking earlier, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sports, Mrs Rosemary Ubia, confidently described the Akwa Ibom Judo team as a gold-winning team, noting that their performances at the trials further justified the state government’s continuous investment in sports development.
Mrs Ubia welcomed the athletes back from the trials, congratulated them for returning with medals and assured them of the Ministry’s sustained support as they prepare for future national and international engagements.
In her vote of thanks, Judoka Immaculata Ufot expressed profound appreciation to His Excellency the Governor for the encouragement, motivation and support extended to the athletes, noting that the gesture has inspired the team to train harder and remain committed to winning more medals for Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria.
Receiving the team alongside the Commissioner were the Director of Sports, Mrs Brigid Otton, and the Director in charge of the Coaching and Technical Unit, Coach Catherine Ekuta.
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A new grand slam champion will be crowned at this year’s French Open after Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner were knocked out on consecutive days to blow the tournament apart.
A day after overwhelming pre-tournament favourite Sinner collapsed from two sets up, Djokovic suffered the same fate as the 39-year-old was stunned by the brilliance of Joao Fonseca.
Between them, Sinner, Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev have combined to win every men’s grand slam title since the start of 2021. But all four are now out of contention in Paris.
Alcaraz was unable to defend his title due to a wrist injury, with the Spaniard also set to miss Wimbledon, and an unexpected name is now confirmed to follow him.
Additionally, for the first time in the Open era, the last-16 will start without a former grand slam champion in the draw. Here, we look at the contenders in the men’s French Open.
Alexander Zverev (2nd seed)
Unequivocally, this is the moment Zverev has been waiting for. A mainstay at the top of the sport for nearly a decade, the 29-year-old German has lost all three of his grand slam finals. Now, six years on from serving for the match in the US Open final against Dominic Thiem, surely this is his time to break the duck? With Djokovic, a possible semi-final opponent, now out, Zverev is the most experienced player left in the draw, and will be the favourite in every match he plays. That brings pressure, too.
Rafael Jodar (27)
A teenage winner at the French Open? What a story that would be, the first champion of such an age since Nadal in 2005. And some believe that Jodar, like his compatriot before him, is capable. The 19-year-old made his grand-slam debut at this year’s Australian Open, reaching the second round, and he has already bettered that effort by reaching round three in Paris. More pertinently, however, Jodar entered the French Open on the back of his first pro title, on the same surface on which Roland Garros is played: just last month, he won an ATP 250 trophy on Moroccan clay. He has the form, he has the youthful confidence, and he has zero pressure on his shoulders.
Joao Fonseca (28)
He’s beaten Djokovic, now can Fonseca follow in the footsteps of three-time French Open champion Gustavo Kuerten and bring a grand slam title back to Brazil? The 19-year-old has the firepower to go all the way, as he proved in the closes stages of his unbelievable comeback against Djokovic from two sets down. He has the guts, too, having fought from two sets down in consecutive rounds. “There’s a lot of excitement around him and rightfully so,” Djokovic said. “Hopefully he can be the the next great thing and win slams.”
Casper Ruud (15)
Suddenly, the Norwegian might be dreaming of banishing his repeated Roland Garros heartbreak. He’s going to do it the hard way, though. After feeling “like a zombie” due to the heat in his first-round win, Ruud had to save match point as he fought from two sets down to beat Tommy Paul in the third round. He has the game, though, and the skill on this surface. In 2022 and 2023, Ruud made stellar runs to the final of the French Open, only to encounter Rafael Nadal then Novak Djokovic at the end. He will play Fonseca in the fourth-round.
Felix Auger-Aliassime (4)
On the right side of the draw and positioned perfectly to attack a breakthrough in the grand slams. The Canadian could be on a collision course with French teenage sensation Moise Kouame should both advance to the fourth round. First up, American Brandon Nakashima, but the 25-year-old must surely be eyeing up a career-best performance at Roland Garros after two fourth rounds in 2022 and 2024, while his career-best performance in the grand slams is the semi-final in the US Open in 2021 and 2025.
Jakub Mensik (26)
After collapsing on court with heat exhaustion at the end of his second-round win, the 20-year-old Czech produced a stunning recovery to defeat eighth Alex de Minaur 0-6 6-2 6-2 6-3. Now resurrected, Mensik could be a threat to any player in the draw, having won a breakthrough title by beating Novak Djokovic in the final of the Miami Open last year.
Matteo Berrettini (unseeded)
What a romantic story this would be. The Italian reached a Wimbledon final in 2021 before injury nightmare struck. He missed Roland Garros in four consecutive years but is now back in Paris for the first time since his top-10 peak. With one of the biggest serves in the game, Berrettini, now 30, can be a threat to any player and is the only player in the top half of the draw to have previously reached a grand slam final.
Frances Tiafoe (19)
The popular American, who has retrieved his racket from a fan after victory over Hubert Hurkacz following a social media plea, is the highest seed remaining in the ‘Sinner-quarter’ of the draw, but the worry is whether he will have enough left in the tank. He came through a five-set battle in nearly five hours against Hurkacz in round two but, while his grit and athleticism can take him far, he’ll need to be more clinical in his matches if he wants to go deep into the second week. For the 28-year-old, a first Grand Slam final is now a very realistic possibility.
Moise Kouame (unseeded)
Why not? The 17-year-old wildcard is making a name for himself in Paris after becoming the youngest player to reach the third round of a grand slam since Rafael Nadal in 2003. He will have the backing of the French crowd, who were electric in his brilliant five-set win over Adolfo Daniel Vallejo in the second round. Sure, he’s completely inexperienced, having won just one professional match before this week, but Kouame is a showman, capable of hitting winners from all angles.
Men’s French Open Winner 2026 odds
- Alexander Zverev 11/8
- Casper Ruud 11/2
- Rafael Jodar 13/2
- Joao Fonseca 10/1
- Francisco Cerundolo 12/1
- Felix Auger-Aliassime 18/1
- Flavio Cobolli 18/1
- Andrey Rublev 22/1
- Matteo Berrettini 33/1
- Frances Tiafoe 33/1
Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings’ RJ Abarrientos during a game vs Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the 2026 PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals Game 5. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—RJ Abarrientos has made a living with his offense in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals for Barangay Ginebra.
In Game 5 on Friday at Smart Araneta Coliseum, Abarrientos once again delivered offensively to help power the Gin Kings past Rain or Shine, 111-104.
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According to Abarrientos, the reigning Rookie of the Year, simply stuck to the game plan laid out by the coaching staff.
“My coaches told me that I needed to work on everything about my game,” said Abarrientos. “I just needed to double or triple my work to get open and be involved in our offense and defense.”
Abarrientos waxed hot from the field with 31 points that went with eight assists, four rebounds and two steals to help give Ginebra the pivotal 3-2 series lead.
The former Far Eastern University Tamaraws standout bounced back from a forgettable outing on Wednesday, when he scored just eight points in the Gin Kings’ 97-85 loss.
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Still, Abarrientos believes there is plenty to improve on heading into Game 6.
“We just have to keep getting aggressive on both offense and defense,” he said. “We have to fix everything we do on offense and our scorers on the bench are also very important. We have to keep going, we have our veterans to do that too.”
Abarrientos and the Gin Kings try to punch their ticket back to the PBA Finals on Sunday in Game 6 at Ynares Center Antipolo.
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Mar 3, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts after his team scores against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images The San Antonio Spurs might not even make the NBA Finals, but they’re the smartest prediction to win the NBA Championship.
On Saturday night, the Spurs will battle the Oklahoma City Thunder for the final time in Game 7 of their highly contested Western Conference Finals series.
Popular prediction markets like Kalshi, which allows users to trade outcomes of real-world events, are giving the Spurs just a 26% chance of winning the 2026 NBA championship. A contract on the Spurs to win the championship is 27¢. The Spurs are the longest shot remaining, and that’s what makes them the smart pick right now to win the Finals.
The Thunder have the best probability to win the championship, according to Kalshi, with 43% probability. Oklahoma City has been the class of the NBA since winning the championship last season, but there’s no guarantee that they won’t be upset against the Spurs in Game 7. Currently, the Thunder have a 59% chance of winning Game 7 on their home floor against the Spurs.
Based on value alone, the Spurs should be the pick. Even if you believe that Oklahoma City is the best of the final three teams remaining (which is probably true), Game 7s are weird. Anything can happen.
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The Spurs looked really good in Game 6. Phenom Victor Wembanyama flushed his poor outing in Game 5 by scoring 28 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. A big game from Wembanyama in Game 7 could be on the horizon, which would make San Antonio four wins away from the NBA Finals.
There isn’t a single team in the NBA that has figured out how to slow down Wembanyama. Even though the New York Knicks employ Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson, Wembanyama is a different breed. He shot 4-of-9 from deep in Game 6. Sure, Towns is athletic enough to guard the perimeter. But against a 7-foot-4 Wembanyama? Good luck with that. Oklahoma City faces a do-or-die Game 7 just to get back to the NBA Finals. The Knicks are carrying the weight of their 53-year championship drought. Meanwhile, the Spurs are just young enough to be playing without any serious expectations. Wembanayama is only 22. There will be plenty of more opportunities for him, which is what could make the Spurs so dangerous in Game 7.
Even though the Thunder and the Knicks have cold blooded killers in back-to-back NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Brunson, the Spurs have plenty of depth. The Knicks will be rested, so San Antonio will need to lean on Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper, too.
The Spurs might not be the best team remaining from a talent standpoint. But they’re the smartest pick to make right now.
The Spurs are also in a great position – they’re playing without any pressure.
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