By Jeff McDonald, Staff Writer | San Antonio Express-News (SAEN), 2026-03-19 12:00:48
2026年3月13日，周五，在密苏里州堪萨斯城举行的 Big 12 联盟锦标赛半决赛中，休斯顿大学的金斯顿·弗莱明斯 (Kingston Flemings) 在对阵堪萨斯大学的下半场命中一记三分球后庆祝。（美联社照片/Charlie Riedel）
亚特兰大老鹰周三在达拉斯豪取11连胜，这很可能让马刺管理层忍不住爆了几句粗口。
在对马刺而言最糟糕的时刻，亚特兰大突然成为了全联盟最炙手可热的球队。
这是为什么？
得益于2022年关于德章泰·穆雷 (Dejounte Murray) 的交易，马刺拥有在本赛季与亚特兰大互换首轮选秀权的权利。老鹰拒绝输球的表现让他们的战绩提升至38胜31负，与迈阿密并列东部第七，几乎锁定了附加赛席位。
突然之间，一个在月前还有望凭借一点乐透运气为马刺带来连续第四个前五顺位的选秀权，现在看来吸引力大打折扣。
如果赛季今天结束，且假设亚特兰大通过附加赛闯入东部季后赛，那么老鹰的这个选秀权将是第16顺位。
这确实有点令人失望。
不过，首轮签终究是首轮签——如果老鹰没能从附加赛突围，马刺在乐透抽签中仍有机会获得几个乒乓球。
随着 NCAA 锦标赛将于周四正式拉开帷幕，以下是一份马刺球迷的“疯狂三月”指南，重点介绍了几位可能在6月选秀大会的乐透末段或更晚顺位被选中的新秀：
2025年4月7日，周一，在圣安东尼奥阿拉莫穹顶举行的 NCAA 男篮最终四强赛下半场，佛罗里达大学的托马斯·霍夫 (Thomas Haugh)（10号）和米卡·汉德洛格滕 (Micah Handlogten)（3号）与休斯顿大学的约瑟夫·塔格勒 (Joseph Tugler)（11号）争抢篮板。佛罗里达大学短吻鳄队以65-63战胜休斯顿大学美洲狮队夺冠。
1. 托马斯·霍夫 (Thomas Haugh)，前锋，佛罗里达大学
作为一名身高6尺9寸的大三学生，托马斯·霍夫 (Thomas Haugh) 一直是短吻鳄队寻求卫冕全国冠军的中坚力量。这位22岁的球员在佛罗里达大学的前场表现稳健可靠，打球卖力，善于争抢二分之一球，且三分投射能力也在不断提升。
霍夫已经拥有一座全国冠军奖杯，他具备马刺所垂涎的那种赢球基因。
霍夫在更高水平的职业联赛中或许不会成为明星，但他能迅速融入一支已经拥有核心球星的团队，这使他成为维克托·文班亚马 (Victor Wembanyama) 领衔的马刺队的完美人选。
首轮比赛： 对阵16号种子普雷里维尤农业工艺大学，周五晚8:25，TNT
2025年12月12日，周五，在康涅狄格州哈特福德举行的一场 NCAA 篮球赛上半场，康涅狄格大学后卫布雷隆·马林斯 (Braylon Mullins)（24号）在德克萨斯大学前锋卡姆登·海德 (Camden Heide)（5号）的防守下投篮。（美联社照片/Jessica Hill）
2. 布雷隆·马林斯 (Braylon Mullins)，得分后卫，康涅狄格大学
马刺在休赛期的目标之一将是为阵容增添更多射手，而布雷隆·马林斯 (Braylon Mullins) 正好符合这一要求。
在因脚踝伤势导致大学赛季开局缓慢后，这位身高6尺6寸的大一新秀在大东联盟 (Big East) 的比赛中投出了41%的三分命中率。
如果马林斯在康涅狄格大学再打一年，他肯定会成为乐透秀。如果他参加2026年选秀，他可能会成为首轮中段的一个“捡漏”选择。
首轮比赛： 对阵15号种子福曼大学，周五晚9:00，TBS
2026年2月27日，周五，在伊利诺伊州香槟市举行的一场 NCAA 篮球赛下半场，密歇根大学的雅克塞尔·伦德伯格 (Yaxel Lendeborg)（左）在伊利诺伊大学基顿·瓦格勒 (Keaton Wagler)（右）的防守下上篮。（美联社照片/Craig Pessman）
3. 雅克塞尔·伦德伯格 (Yaxel Lendeborg)，前锋/中锋，密歇根大学
雅克塞尔·伦德伯格 (Yaxel Lendeborg) 在他的第一个 NBA 训练营结束前将年满24岁，这使他成为今年选秀中最年长的新秀之一。
选中这位密歇根大学大个子的球队肯定很清楚他们会得到什么。
伦德伯格拥有7尺4寸的臂展，是今年新秀中最出色的防守者之一，具备防守多个位置的能力。
虽然队内已经拥有文班亚马和卢克·科内特 (Luke Kornet)，马刺在防守型大个子方面储备充足。然而，一支球队永远不会嫌这类球员太多。
首轮比赛： 对阵16号种子霍华德大学，周四晚6:10，KENS5
2026年3月7日，周六，在科罗拉多州波尔德举行的一场 NCAA 篮球赛上半场，亚利桑那大学后卫布雷登·伯里斯 (Brayden Burries)（5号）持球突破科罗拉多大学后卫贾林·霍兰德 (Jalin Holland)（11号）。（美联社照片/David Zalubowski）
4. 布雷登·伯里斯 (Brayden Burries)，得分后卫，亚利桑那大学
在寻找神射手的名单中，布雷登·伯里斯 (Brayden Burries) 是另一个值得关注的名字。尽管6尺4寸的身高对于现代 NBA 后场来说略显不足，但伯里斯已证明自己是一名出色的接球投篮三分手。
一年前，马刺利用老鹰的选秀权在第14顺位选中了来自亚利桑那大学的卡特·布莱恩特 (Carter Bryant)。
如果他们今年6月再次从野猫队的“富矿”中挖掘人才，伯里斯可能会是那个选择。
首轮比赛： 对阵16号种子长岛大学，周五中午12:35，TNT
2026年1月6日，周二，在田纳西州诺克斯维尔举行的一场 NCAA 篮球赛上半场，德克萨斯大学中锋马塔斯·沃基泰蒂斯 (Matas Vokietaitis)（8号）的投篮遭到田纳西大学前锋内特·阿门特 (Nate Ament)（10号）和中锋费利克斯·奥克帕拉 (Felix Okpara)（34号）的封盖。
5. 内特·阿门特 (Nate Ament)，前锋，田纳西大学
内特·阿门特 (Nate Ament) 是这份名单中唯一可能在 NCAA 锦标赛中一分钟都不打的球员。这位明星大一新秀在赛季开始前备受看好，但开局表现平平，随后在2月28日对阵阿拉巴马大学的比赛中腿部受伤。
自那以后他再未出战。在受伤前，阿门特在16场 SEC 联盟比赛中场均得到19分，展现出了令 NBA 球探着迷的得分潜力。
即便阿门特不再为田纳西大学打球，他仍有可能成为前十顺位的新秀。
首轮比赛： 对阵11号种子迈阿密大学（俄亥俄分校），周五下午3:25，TBS
2026年3月14日，周六，在堪萨斯城举行的 Big 12 联盟锦标赛决赛下半场，亚利桑那大学的库阿·皮特 (Koa Peat)（10号）在休斯顿大学约瑟夫·塔格勒 (Joseph Tugler)（11号）的防守下攻向篮筐。（美联社照片/Charlie Riedel）
6. 库阿·皮特 (Koa Peat)，前锋/中锋，亚利桑那大学
NBA 对这位强壮的野猫队前锋仍持观望态度。球探们喜欢库阿·皮特 (Koa Peat) 那种充满身体对抗、毫无保留的打球风格。他是一名不惧怕干脏活累活的球员，不需要球权也能影响比赛。
然而，皮特6尺8寸的身高对于 NBA 前场来说也偏矮，而且他的跳投水平低于平均线。
他是一名可以通过在锦标赛中的出色表现来提升选秀行情的球员。
首轮比赛： 对阵16号种子长岛大学，周五中午12:35，TNT
2026年2月17日，周二，在爱荷华城举行的一场 NCAA 篮球赛下半场，爱荷华大学后卫班尼特·斯蒂尔茨 (Bennett Stirtz)（14号）在内布拉斯加大学后卫萨姆·霍伊博格 (Sam Hoiberg)（1号）面前投篮。（美联社照片/Charlie Neibergall）
7. 班尼特·斯蒂尔茨 (Bennett Stirtz)，控球后卫，爱荷华大学
是的，没错。马刺的后场控卫储备已经过剩——以至于去年的榜眼秀迪伦·哈珀 (Dylan Harper) 都被迫出任替补。
选中像班尼特·斯蒂尔茨 (Bennett Stirtz) 这样的球员将是为未来储备人才。这位6尺4寸的大四学生本赛季一直是爱荷华大学的驱动力，场均得到20.2分，三分命中率超过40%。
斯蒂尔茨带着连续七场得分20+的势头进入 NCAA 锦标赛。
他欠缺的移动速度将使他成为 NBA 防守端的针对目标，但管理层很难在今年的新秀中找到比他更好的射手。
首轮比赛： 对阵8号种子克莱姆森大学，周五下午5:50，TNT
2026年3月12日，周四，在堪萨斯城举行的 Big 12 联盟锦标赛四分之一决赛上半场，休斯顿大学的金斯顿·弗莱明斯 (Kingston Flemings)（左）在杨百翰大学肯纳德·戴维斯 (Kennard Davis Jr.) 的注视下抢下篮板。（美联社照片/Charlie Riedel）
8. 金斯顿·弗莱明斯 (Kingston Flemings)，控球后卫，休斯顿大学
让我们开门见山吧：马刺必须再次触发他们招牌式的乐透好运，才有机会选中金斯顿·弗莱明斯 (Kingston Flemings)。
这位19岁的休斯顿大学球星预计将成为前五顺位的新秀。马刺如果没有“神力相助”是无法拿到那个顺位的。弗莱明斯是2025届布伦南高中的毕业生，如果他能加盟家乡的 NBA 球队，那将是一个美妙到不容忽视的剧情。
尽管这位圣安东尼奥之子回家的机会微乎其微，但仍建议马刺球迷将弗莱明斯和休斯顿大学的比赛列入你们的“疯狂三月”观赛计划。
首轮比赛： 对阵15号种子爱达荷大学，周四晚9:10，truTV
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A Spurs fan’s guide to March Madness 2026 ahead of NBA draft
Houston’s Kingston Flemings celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas in the semifinal round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Friday, March 13, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
The Atlanta Hawks rolled to their 11th straight victory in Dallas on Wednesday, likely eliciting a few choice curse words in the Spurs’ front office.
Atlanta has suddenly become the hottest team in the NBA at the worst possible moment for the Spurs.
How’s that?
Thanks to the 2022 Dejounte Murray trade, the Spurs have the right to swap first-round picks with Atlanta this season. The Hawks’ refusal to lose has improved their record to 38-31, tied with Miami for seventh in the Eastern Conference and all but assured a spot in the play-in tournament.
Suddenly, a pick that a month ago with a little lottery luck could have netted the Spurs their fourth-straight top-5 selection seems a tad less enticing.
If the season ended today, and assuming Atlanta makes the Eastern Conference playoffs via the play-in tournament, the Hawks’ pick would be No. 16.
A bit of a letdown, for sure.
Still, a first-round pick is a first-round pick — and the Spurs still could find themselves with a few balls in the lottery drawing should the Hawks fail to make it out of the play-in.
With the NCAA tournament set to begin in earnest Thursday, here is a Spurs fan’s guide to March Madness, highlighting a few prospects who might be available in the late lottery or later come June:
Florida’s Micah Handlogten (3) and Thomas Haugh (10) fight for a rebound with Houston’s Joseph Tugler (11) during the second half of the Men’s NCAA Final Four game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Monday, April 7, 2025. Florida Gators won the championship 65-63 against the Houston Cougars.
1. Thomas Haugh, F, Florida
A 6-foot-9 junior, Haugh has been a standout for the Gators as they eye a national championship repeat. Steady and dependable in the Florida frontcourt, the 22-year-old plays hard, wins 50-50 balls and boasts an improving 3-point shot.
With one national title already under his belt, Haugh comes with the type of winning pedigree the Spurs covet.
Haugh does not project as a star at the next level, but could fit quickly around a group that already has its star, which makes him a perfect match for a team like Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs.
First round: vs. 16-seed Prairie View A&M, 8:25 p.m. Friday, TNT
UConn guard Braylon Mullins (24) shoots as Texas forward Camden Heide (5) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
2. Braylon Mullins, SG, Connecticut
One of the Spurs’ goals in the offseason will be to add more shooters to the mix and Mullins fits the bill.
After a slow start to his college campaign marred by an ankle injury, the 6-foot-6 freshman made 41% of his 3-point shots during Big East play.
Mullins would be a sure-fire lottery pick were he to play another season at UConn. If he enters the 2026 draft, he could be a steal in the middle of the first round.
First round: vs. 15-seed Furman, 9 p.m. Friday, TBS
Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg, left, goes up to the basket against Illinois’ Keaton Wagler, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
3. Yaxel Lendeborg, F/C, Michigan
Lendeborg will turn 24 before the end of his first NBA training camp, making him one of the older prospects in this year’s draft.
The team that tabs the Michigan big man will certainly know what it is getting.
Armed with a 7-foot-4 wingspan, Lendeborg is one of the best defensive players in this year’s draft crop, with the ability to defend multiple positions.
With Wembanyama and Luke Kornet in house, the Spurs are well-stocked when it comes to defensive big men. A team can never have too many of those, however.
First round: vs. 16-seed Howard, 6:10 p.m. Thursday, KENS5
Arizona guard Brayden Burries (5) drives past Colorado guard Jalin Holland (11) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
4. Brayden Burries, SG, Arizona
In the hunt for sharpshooters, Burries is another name to add to the list. Though a bit undersized for modern NBA backcourts at 6-4, Burries has proven to be an adept catch-and-shoot 3-point gunner.
A year ago, the Spurs used one of Atlanta’s picks to select Carter Bryant out of Arizona at No. 14.
If they go back to the Wildcats well again this June, Burries could be the pick.
First round: vs. 16-seed Long Island University, 12:35 p.m. Friday, TNT
Texas center Matas Vokietaitis (8) has his shot blocked by Tennessee forward Nate Ament (10) and center Felix Okpara (34) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Knoxville, Tenn.?
5. Nate Ament, F, Tennessee
Ament is the one player on this list who might not play a single minute of the NCAA tournament. The star freshman was highly rated entering the season, but started slow and then injured his leg in a Feb. 28 game against Alabama.
He has not played since. Ament averaged 19 points in 16 SEC games before injury, flashing the scoring promise that intrigues NBA scouts.
Even if Ament does not play another game at Tennessee, he still might be a top-10 pick.
First round: vs. 11-seed Miami (OH), 3:25 p.m. Friday, TBS
Arizona’s Koa Peat (10) heads to the basket as Houston’s Joseph Tugler (11) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big 12 Conference tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
6. Koa Peat, F/C, Arizona
The NBA jury is still out on the muscular Wildcats forward. Scouts love Peat’s physical, no-holds-barred style of play. He is a player unafraid of the dirty work who does not need the ball in his hands to impact a game.
Peat is also undersized for an NBA frontcourt at 6-8 and is working with a below-average jump shot.
He is a prospect who could help his stock with a big tournament.
First round: vs. 16-seed LIU, 12:35 p.m. Friday, TNT
Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz (14) shoots over Nebraska guard Sam Hoiberg (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
7. Bennett Stirtz, PG, Iowa
Yes, yes. The Spurs’ backcourt is overstocked with point guards — so much so that last year’s No. 2 overall pick, Dylan Harper, is forced to come off the bench.
Drafting a player like Stirtz would be a move meant to stock the cupboard for the future. The 6-foot-4 senior has been a driving force for the Hawkeyes this season, averaging 20.2 points and hitting better than 40% from 3-point range.
Stirtz enters the NCAA tournament riding a string of seven consecutive 20-point contests.
His lack of foot speed will make him a defensive target in the NBA, but front offices will be hard-pressed to find a better shooter in this year’s draft class.
First round: vs. 8-seed Clemson, 5:50 p.m. Friday, TNT
Houston’s Kingston Flemings, left, grabs a rebound as BYU’s Kennard Davis Jr. watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
8. Kingston Flemings, PG, Houston
Let’s get this out of the way: The Spurs would have to majorly hit some of their patented lottery luck for a chance to select Flemings.
The 19-year-old Cougars standout is projected to be a top-5 pick. The Spurs can’t get there without divine intervention. A 2025 graduate of Brennan High School, Flemings landing with his hometown NBA team would be a turn of events too good to ignore.
Even though chances of San Antonio’s native son coming home are slim, Spurs fans would be well advised to make Flemings and the Cougars a part of their NCAA tournament viewing plans.
First round: vs. 15-seed Idaho, 9:10 p.m. Thursday, truTV
By Jeff McDonald, Staff Writer, via San Antonio Express-News