Returning to Reign: 15 College Stars Picked to Lead the 2026-27 Season
TL;DR
After the NBA draft deadline, 15 top players chose to return to college basketball for the 2026-27 season, reshaping rosters around programs like Duke, Michigan State, Florida, Gonzaga, Arizona, and more. Notable returnees include Jeremy Fears Jr. (Michigan State), Braden Huff (Gonzaga), Flory Bidunga (Louisville), Elliot Cadeau (Michigan), Alex Condon (Florida), Motiejus Krivas (Arizona), Tyler Tanner (Vanderbilt), and Thomas Haugh (Florida), among others, providing veteran leadership and star power as teams pursue deep NCAA runs.
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