Six college hoops scribes staged an eight-round, snake-style fantasy draft focused on college performance from 1999-2000 onward, selecting seven players and a head coach. Anthony Davis led off, followed by Zion Williamson and Kevin Durant in the top picks, forming a fearsome frontcourt and guard core built on elite college resumes and championship pedigree rather than NBA careers. The piece highlights how college-impact players, not draft stock or pro ceilings, power this fictional roster, with debates about defense, playmaking, and title resumes shaping each pick.

The writeups mix star-power with strategic fit: Davis-Oden anchor a two-way frontcourt, Brunson and Walker provide guard firepower, and the coaching choices (Self, Pitino, Wright) underscore the chess-like side of building a winner in college fantasy. The exercise stakes depth and championship culture over mere upside, delivering a playful yet thoughtful lens on college basketball’s most impactful performers of the last 25 years.

In the end, the draft isn’t just about the NBA futures of these players; it’s about which college performances translate into fantasy points and championships in a hypothetical seven-man grid, with coaching pedigree and historic trophies weighing as much as raw scoring ability. It’s a nostalgic, data-driven sprint through college hoops’ most influential juggernauts.

P.J. Washington signed a four-year, near $90 million extension with Dallas, locking him into the Mavericks’ frontcourt through 2029-30. Last season he averaged 14.7 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists on 45.3% shooting and 38.1% from three, delivering versatile scoring and defense amid the Doncic-era turbulence. Dallas envisions him beside Cooper Flagg, creating a stable core that also includes Kyrie Irving and Daniel Gafford, a favorable setup for fantasy managers seeking reliable multi-category production.

Washington’s deal signals a long-term plan: Washington provides floor spacing for Flagg’s development while the surrounding extensions lay a concrete pathway for a durable rotation. For fantasy rosters, the bet hinges on minutes allocation and usage stability; if Washington maintains his role, expect steady multi-plot value with upside as the lineup matures.

Dirk Nowitzki’s path for Cooper Flagg is simple: stay curious, ask questions, and lean into Mavericks veterans. The guidance points to learning from Luka Dončić, Kyrie Irving, and Anthony Davis, with Jason Kidd as a mentor and Nash/Michael Finley serving as pro exemplars. Flagg should probe pregame routines, nutrition, appearances, and media interactions to accelerate professional growth.

The piece underscores Dallas’ mentor pool as a compact but potent asset, shaping a rookie’s development through observation and disciplined inquiry, rather than loud hype. A patient, learning-first approach could unlock long-term fantasy upside as Dallas channels veteran wisdom into younger roles.