Stay or go? NBA Draft decisions with biggest college basketball impact
The NBA draft early entry withdrawal deadline is approaching, prompting key college basketball players to decide whether to turn pro or return to school. Their decisions will significantly impact the upcoming 2026-27 season, with players like Koa Peat and Milan Momcilovic at the forefront of these choices. As teams finalize their rosters, the outcomes of these decisions remain crucial for the landscape of college basketball.
- ▪The deadline for players to withdraw from the NBA draft is May 27 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
- ▪Koa Peat from Arizona had a standout season but faces questions about his draft stock after the combine.
- ▪Milan Momcilovic, a top shooter, may return to college for a lucrative deal rather than enter the NBA.
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