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UNC forward Caleb Wilson, a 6-foot-10 freshman averaging 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds, declares for the 2026 NBA Draft after a breakout season that earned him All-American and All-ACC honors, though a hand injury cut his year short; he’s widely projected as a top-five pick.
Syracuse freshman Kiyan Anthony has shown flashes of scoring ability and athletic finishing but has been inconsistent, struggled defensively, and is averaging 8.8 points per game. Analysts say he has NBA potential but would benefit from another college year to strengthen his shooting, defense, and overall game while building a legacy separate from his father Carmelo Anthony; a final decision on his future has not yet been made.
USC freshman point guard Isaiah Collier, ranked as the No. 11 overall draft prospect, has announced his decision to enter the 2024 NBA draft after averaging 16.3 points, 4.3 assists, and 1.5 steals for the Trojans. Represented by agent B.J. Armstrong, Collier's combination of size, speed, passing, and finishing abilities has garnered attention, and he was selected to the All-Pac-12 freshman team despite a fractured hand interrupting his season. A former top high school recruit, Collier looks to make an impact at the professional level.