College basketball players have until 11:59 p.m. ET today to declare for the 2026 NBA Draft. Several top prospects, including North Carolina's Caleb Wilson, have already entered, while others like Cameron Boozer and Darryn Peterson remain undecided. The draft itself is set for June 23-24 in Brooklyn.
The 2026 NBA Draft, anticipated as one of the deepest classes in recent years, nears a key milestone with today's early entry deadline. Caleb Wilson, a North Carolina star projected as a top-four pick, announced last week that he is entering the draft. Meanwhile, Iowa State's Milan Momcilovic and Santa Clara's Allen Graves have declared but retained their college eligibility, positioning them in the transfer portal as options remain open until the May 27 withdrawal deadline at 11:59 p.m. ET. Players often decide in the final hours, as seen last year when Alabama's Labaron Philon opted to return to school just before the cutoff. The NBA Draft Lottery is scheduled for May 10 in Chicago, followed by the draft combine from May 10-17 in the same city. A later withdrawal deadline for early entrants falls on June 13 at 5 p.m. ET. CBS Sports is tracking decisions for prospects ranked in its top 75, with many top names yet to confirm their status. As the regular season concluded and pre-lottery odds set, focus shifts to these declarations amid high anticipation for the class.
