The deadline for college players to withdraw from the 2026 NBA Draft passed Wednesday night. Several prospects opted to return to school while others stayed in the draft.
Arizona's Koa Peat remained in the draft. Arkansas' Billy Richmond III, Vanderbilt's Tyler Tanner and Alabama's Amari Allen all withdrew and will return to college play next season. Iowa State's Milan Momcilovic also decided to stay in school after starting a bidding war among top college programs for his services.
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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.
Several top college basketball players shared their thoughts on entering the 2026 NBA Draft or returning to school during interviews at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago this week. The May 27 deadline looms for underclassmen deciding whether to stay in the draft pool.
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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 Lottery takes place in Chicago today at 3 p.m. ET, setting the order for the top 14 picks. Washington, Indiana and Brooklyn each hold the best 14 percent chance at the No. 1 selection.
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The NFL has officially invited 16 college prospects to attend the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh from April 23 to 25. The group includes nine defenders and seven offensive players, as announced in a league press release. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, projected as the No. 1 pick, will not attend.