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Mar 29, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) cuts down the net after the Duke Blue Devils beat the Alabama Crimson Tide in the East Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Cooper Flagg Card Heats Up at Auction Sets Record

A look at the Cooper Flagg Card Market as he continues to lead Duke through the Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament

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Cooper Flagg Card Heats Up at Auction Sets Record

A look at the Cooper Flagg Card Market as he continues to lead Duke through the Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament

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Sep 28, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood (29) slides into third base after hitting a triple against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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James Wood, Charlie Condon Earn 2025 Bowman Cover

Mar 28, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Boston Red Sox second baseman Kristian Campbell (28) loses his bat during the second inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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Topps Now Gives Kristian Campbell First MLB Rookie Card on Opening Day

A look at Kristian Campbell's first MLB Rookie Card from Topps Now

Riverdale's third baseman tags out a runner on third base during an Annual Warrior Spring Classic baseball game on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Riverdale.

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Two Sleeper MLB Prospects with Bowman Chrome Gold Autos Under $40

Two Under-the-Radar MLB Prospects with Bowman Chrome Gold Autos Under $40

Mar 24, 2025; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) exits the floor after defeating the South Dakota State Jackrabbits in the second half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

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A Look at the Cards for the Top Prospects in the Women's Sweet Sixteen

The top pro prospects remaining in this year's Women's NCAA Basketball Tournament and their best cards

Apr 9, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Opening day ceremonies at Fenway Park before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

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Top 3 Most Overhyped MLB Rookie Cards of My Childhood

As MLB 2025 Opening Day kicks off, here’s a nostalgic look back at the most overhyped MLB rookies of the late ’80s and ’90s. From Kevin Maas to Brien Taylor, these were the cardboard heroes who never lived up to the hype — through the eyes of a childhood

Mar 26, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2), and guard Kon Knueppel (7), talk to the media at the Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

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Top Cards for Sweet Sixteen Prospects

A look at some of the best remaining NBA prospects in the Men's NCAA Tournament and their cards

Mar 23, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) reacts after scoring a basket with Duke Blue Devils guard Tyrese Proctor (5) during the first half against the Baylor Bears in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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March Madness Bowman Cards Include Cooper Flagg and Tyrese Proctor Dual Autograph Chase

A look at Bowman U Now offerings in the first-ever run of on-demand cards during the Men's & Women's NCAA Basketball tournament

Mar 6, 2025; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; Houston Astros infielder Cam Smith (90) celebrates scoring a run with teammate Chas McCormick, right, in the first inning against the New York Mets at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

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The Cards of Cam Smith, Houston Astros Phenom

A look at the cards of recently called up Houston Astros prospect Cam Smith

Maryland Terrapins center Derik Queen (25) passes the ball against the Colorado State Rams in the first half at Climate Pledge Arena during the second round of the NCAA tournament.

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Derik Queen gets Bowman U Now Card for Buzzer Beater

Topps honors University of Maryland March Madness Win with Card

Mar 24, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) grabs her knee after falling to the floor during an NCAA Tournament second round game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

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JuJu Watkins’ Collectibles Market Up In The Air With Injury News

On March 24th, USC Women's Basketball Star JuJu Watkins tore her ACL abruptly ending her sophomore season and putting a damper on her future plans as well as her current collectibles market.

Mar 13, 2025; Lakeland, Florida, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Jackson Jobe (21) pitches during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

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Jackson Jobe Cards After Tigers' Top Prospect is Named to Starting Rotation

A look at the Jackson Jobe card market after the phenom earned a spot in the Detroit Tigers rotation to start the season

Mar 23, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) dunks the ball during the first half against the Baylor Bears in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

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Cooper Flagg Card Sells For Nearly $30,000 After Baylor Win

A look at the first sale of a Cooper Flagg Topps Chrome Superfractor 1-of-1

Kristian Campbell, of the Boston Red Sox tags out Luis Vasquez of the Baltimore Orioles at second base during a Spring Training game at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers on Saint Patrick's Day, 2025.

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Kristian Campbell Cards After He Makes Red Sox Roster

In news that comes as little surprise to Red Sox fans and collectors, the team announced that Kristian Campbell would break camp with the team and make the Opening Day roster.

Feb 18, 2025; Bradenton, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) poses for a photo during media day at Pirate City. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

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MLB Rookie Debut Patch Cards With The Most Upside in 2025

On the heels of Paul Skenes' Rookie Debut Patch Auto card auction sale, a look at some of the prospects who may end up with coveted 2025 MLB Rookie Debut Patch Auto Cards

Mar 20, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Creighton Bluejays center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) celebrate after making a three pointer during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

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Creighton Star Ryan Kalkbrenner and His Cards to Collect

March Madness standout performances have the ability to determine both a player's draft stock as well as his value among collectors. In this article I took a closer look at Ryan Kalkbrenner and why I think now is a solid time to collecting his cards.

Mar 9, 2025; Uncasville, CT, USA; UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) drives the ball against Villanova Wildcats guard Dani Ceseretti (24) in the first half at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

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Panini Releases Paige Bueckers Instant Cards

Panini has released a series of Instant Cards featuring UConn star Paige Bueckers to spotlight her performance in the Big East Tournament championship game.

Matt Shaw in action for the Cubs. Shaw made his MLB debut during the Tokyo Series against the Dodgers

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Matt Shaw Wore 1/1 MLB Debut Patch in Tokyo Series

Matt Shaw's Debut Patch will be made into an Autograph Rookie Card. The MLB season kicked off in Japan with the Cubs taking on the Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome.

Mar 13, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) with the ball as Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets forward Duncan Powell (31) defends in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Topps Announces March Madness Trading Cards Are Coming

A look at the brand and the announcement that Bowman U Now Cards will be making trading cards for the Men's & Women's NCAA Basketball tournaments.

Tre Johnson's black 1/1 autograph from Panini's 2023 Prizm Draft Picks release sold for $3,250 on eBay in December. The Texas guard is one of the top prospects for the 2025 NBA Draft involved in March Madness.

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Can Tre Johnson Cards get a March Madness Bounce?

University of Texas freshman guard Tre Johnson is flattered that everyone from Longhorn fans to hobby enthusiasts aiming to scoop up the cards of top prospects before the 2025 NBA Draft to sports card collectors want one of his cards.

Boston Red Sox third baseman Marcelo Mayer (39) watches his fly ball during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium

Marcelo Mayer Reminds Collectors He’s Still Elite

Taken fourth overall by the Sox, Mayer was widely considered to be the one of the top players if not the top player overall in the 2021 MLB Draft. Likewise when he made his Topps product debut in Bowman draft 2021 he was also the top chase for collectors.

Feb 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) shoots the ball against Michigan State Spartans guard Nyla Hampton (22) and guard Jocelyn Tate (11) in the second half at the Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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JuJu Watkins Cards to Collect This March Madness

A look at some JuJu Watkins Cards to Collect

Aug 26, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals left fielder James Wood (29) and center fielder Dylan Crews (3) warm up before a game against the New York Yankees at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

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2025 Topps Series One Dylan Crews and James Wood Updates

A look at Dylan Crews and James Wood in Spring Training and Their Rookie Cards

Mar 15, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) cuts the net after winning the 2025 ACC Conference Championship game against the Louisville Cardinals at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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2025 March Madness Prospects and Their Cards

Three top 2025 NBA Draft Prospects Playing in March Madness and Their Cards

USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) runs a play Saturday, March 8, 2025, in a semifinals game at the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

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Topps Signs USC star JuJu Watkins

Topps announced on Friday that they have agree to an exclusive trading card and memorabilia deal with Juju Watkins. Watkins' first licensed USC cards from a flagship product are expected to release on April 3rd, in 2024-25 Bowman University Basketball.