At the bottom of the first round, the draft has slimmed down considerably. There were only 71 early entrants, the fewest since 2003 and down from 363 in 2021, in an illuminating development signaling just how much money there is to be made at the college ranks.

There are few players on my pre-lottery board this year, but don't let that be a reflection of the quality of this class.

Top NBA Draft prospect Darryn Peterson said in a new ESPN interview he has an answer to the cramping problems that caused him to miss games at Kansas.

Sunday’s NBA Draft Lottery is rapidly approaching, and excitement around the basketball world is starting to build—especially for the teams whose 2025–26 seasons have long been over.

Caleb Wilson’s elite athleticism, defensive versatility, rebounding, and transition scoring make him worthy of top-three consideration in the 2026 NBA Draft.

With the draft lottery just around the corner, the first round is becoming much clearer. Several high-profile picks have elected to go back to school, including Patrick Ngongba, Braylon Mullins, Thomas Haugh, and Motiejus Krivas. That has thinned out the back of the first round, but this is still set up to be a generational draft.

The NBA’s 2026 early-entry list had just 71 players, and this chart shows how sharply draft declarations have fallen in the NIL era.

One of the Spartan's standouts from the 2025-26 season has a chance to showcase his talents in front of NBA scouts.