Arizona forward Koa Peat is still focused on the NBA Draft but his performance at the combine has raised questions about his stock and increased talk of a possible return to college.
Koa Peat arrived in Chicago hoping to lock in a late lottery or first-round spot in the 2026 NBA Draft. Instead, his new jump-shot release drew attention during Monday workouts and added uncertainty to what had seemed a straightforward decision to stay in the draft.
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Top NBA prospects gathered in Chicago this week for the 2026 NBA Draft Combine. Athletic testing, measurements, scrimmages and interviews will help shape draft stock ahead of the June draft. Several players face critical decisions on staying in the draft or returning to college.
The NBA Draft Combine got underway in Chicago this week as prospects underwent physical testing and shooting drills ahead of the June draft. Early results highlighted several standouts and concerns among top prospects.
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As the NCAA regular season ends, mock drafts for the 2026 NBA Draft spotlight a deep class of freshmen prospects. AJ Dybantsa of BYU leads projections with his scoring prowess, while Darryn Peterson of Kansas and Cameron Boozer of Duke round out the top trio. A SB Nation poll names Dybantsa the most exciting future NBA player to watch.
Penn State offensive guard Vega Ioane shared his unconventional path to becoming a top 2026 NFL Draft prospect during a media session at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. The youngest of eight siblings from American Samoa, Ioane defied his parents' wishes by secretly signing up for football in high school. Now projected as the first guard selected, he emphasized his physicality and preparation habits.
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The NBA released its early entry list for the 2026 draft on Monday, featuring just 71 underclassmen—the lowest number since 2003. USC guard Alijah Arenas, son of former NBA player Gilbert Arenas, entered without a public announcement but reportedly withdrew hours later to return for his sophomore season. Top prospects like Kansas' Darryn Peterson and Duke's Cameron Boozer declared in the final days.
Five-star forward Bruce Branch III committed to BYU basketball on Tuesday, announced live on ESPN's "NBA Today." Rated as the No. 6 recruit in the 2026 class by 247Sports, Branch chose the Cougars over offers from USC, Arizona, and Kansas. This marks the third consecutive recruiting class with a five-star prospect for coach Kevin Young.
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Kansas star Darryn Peterson has faced ongoing scrutiny over his health and playing time this season, prompting an NBA scout to suggest he shut it down to protect his top draft status. Peterson's father defended the situation as valuable life lessons, while the player contributed in recent wins. The Jayhawks remain contenders for a strong NCAA Tournament seed amid these challenges.