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Deadline Decisions: 10 Stay-or-Go Picks That Could Shape 2026-27 College Hoops

With the May 27 NBA Draft withdrawal deadline looming, SB Nation outlines 10 high-stakes stay-or-go decisions that could reshape the 2026-27 season: Koa Peat (Arizona), Christian Anderson (Texas Tech), Tounde Yessoufou (Baylor), and Milan Momcilovic (Iowa State) are predicted to stay in the draft; Momcilovic is expected to return to college with Kentucky among potential destinations; Allen Graves (Santa Clara) stays; Tyler Tanner (Vanderbilt) returns; Andrej Stojakovic (Illinois) returns; Amari Allen (Alabama) stays; Jeremy Fears Jr. (Michigan State) returns; Meleek Thomas (Arkansas) stays in the draft while Billy Richmond (Arkansas) returns. The piece follows recent withdrawals and underscores how these decisions will affect rosters and title chances for 2026-27.

via SB Nation|

#college-basketball #deadline #nba-draft

sports3 hours ago•1 min saved

Dybantsa Seen as Consensus No. 1 Pick for Wizards, Mock Draft Roundup Finds

The Wizards will pick first again thanks to lottery luck, and AJ Dybantsa is the clear favorite to go No. 1 in the 2026 draft across ESPN, Yahoo, SB Nation, CBS, Bleacher Report, The Ringer, ClutchPoints, and NBC Sports, with other prospects like Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer also in the conversation.

via Bullets Forever|

#aj-dybantsa #mock-draft #nba

sports10 days ago•8 min saved

Momcilovic weighs Kentucky fit as he ponders NBA draft and NIL options

Milan Momcilovic, Iowa State’s sharpshooter who entered the transfer portal, says Kentucky would be a good fit if he returns to college, as he weighs the NBA draft against potentially lucrative NIL opportunities. With Louisville and St. John’s also in the mix, UK’s roster fit and Mark Pope’s system are part of the consideration, and a May 27 withdrawal deadline looms. He has not yet spoken with UK staff, and a first‑round NBA guarantee could keep him in the draft, but returning to college could be financially sensible given NIL.

via Lexington Herald Leader|

#kentucky #milan-momcilovic #nba-draft

sports11 days ago•15 min saved

Four-Hour Race? Four-Way Battle for No. 1 Tops the 2026 NBA Draft Combine

At Chicago's NBA Draft Combine, four players—AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson—emerge as the clear top tier with no lock for No. 1, as teams weigh potential trades amid a flat top end while collecting measurements and scrimmage data to shape boards; several other prospects, like Kingston Flemings, Cameron Carr and Trevon Brazile, posted notable athletic profiles, signaling a wide-open top of the draft and ongoing evaluation.

via The New York Times|

#combine #measures #nba

sports11 days ago•4 min saved

What it would take for Giannis to land with the Heat

Miami Heat mailbag explains that a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade could be discussed before the NBA draft but can’t be finalized until after the draft if it involves Miami’s 2026 No. 13 pick, due to league rules about not being without a first-round pick in consecutive years. The Heat could frame a deal ahead of draft and later finalize it, potentially offering three first-rounders plus multiple pick swaps (including 2030 and 2032 picks). Competing teams aren’t out, and Giannis’s preference and potential long-term commitment will influence the outcome. The Heat also aim to upgrade and avoid the play-in next season.

via Miami Herald|

#first-round-picks #giannis-antetokounmpo #miami-heat

sports11 days ago•2 min saved

Kentucky’s Moreno and Momcilovic Expected to Stay in College After NBA Combine, CBS Says

CBS Sports predicts Malachi Moreno will return to Kentucky for his sophomore season and Milan Momcilovic will also stay in college, with potential destinations for Momcilovic if he withdraws including Kentucky, Louisville, St. John’s and UCLA; other outlets echo the stay-news, but the final decision isn’t known until the NCAA withdrawal deadline on May 27. Moreno’s decision was also tied to his five-on-five scrimmage absence at the combine, which some speculate UK encouraged to avoid risk while gathering feedback.

via A Sea Of Blue|

#college-basketball #kentucky-wildcats #malachi-moreno

sports12 days ago•4 min saved

Dybantsa Pursues No. 1 Pick, Keeps Utah Ties in Draft Talk

BYU forward AJ Dybantsa said he aims to be the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA draft and has met with multiple teams — including the Wizards, Jazz, Grizzlies, Bulls, Clippers and Hawks — as the draft landscape unfolds. Utah holds the No. 2 pick, and while fans wonder if he prefers staying in Utah, Dybantsa stressed his priority is landing the top selection, citing his versatility and winning mindset; any Utah stay would depend on a top-pick trade, with his family in Utah adding to the hometown intrigue.

via The Salt Lake Tribune|

#byu #dybantsa #nba-draft

nba-draft12 days ago•19 min saved

Jazz eye No. 1 pick, sparking Wizards trade chatter

Utah Jazz reportedly intends to move from No. 2 to No. 1 in the 2026 NBA Draft, with AJ Dybantsa open to staying in Utah. The Washington Wizards hold the top pick and are said to be open to moving down, fueling hypothetical Jazz–Wizards swap talks. While most teams might prefer to keep the No. 1 pick, Washington should listen to gauge value and options.

via Bullets Forever|

#aj-dybantsa #jazz #nba-draft

sports12 days ago•11 min saved

Combine Numbers Reorder the 2026 NBA Draft Stock

At the 2026 NBA Draft Combine, the top four remain Boozer, Dybantsa, Peterson, and Wilson, but measurements and scrimmages reshaped the rest: winners include Morez Johnson Jr, Cam Boozer, Aday Mara, Hannes Steinbach, Cam Carr, and Ja’Kobi Gillespie, boosting their lottery/mid‑first‑round stock; losers include Keaton Wagler, Kingston Flemings, Koa Peat, and Tyler Tanner due to length, athletic testing, or size concerns. With the Wizards holding the first pick and potential trades in play, combine results could shuffle several spots on draft night.

via SB Nation|

#combine #nba #nba-draft

sports12 days ago•9 min saved

Draft Stock Heats Up as 2026 NBA Combine Delivers Surprises

With the 2026 NBA Draft Combine in the books, several prospects boosted their stock in measurements and scrimmages (notably Baba Miller, Cameron Carr, Jaden Bradley, Dillon Mitchell and Ja’Kobi Gillespie), while others like Koa Peat, Amari Allen, Tyler Tanner and Joshua Jefferson saw their stock take a hit; the day also underscored a deep guard/wing cohort (Darius Acuff Jr., Alex Karaban, Kingston Flemings) that could influence late-first/early-second-round decisions.

via Bleacher Report|

#basketball #combine #nba

sports12 days ago•5 min saved

Wizards’ No. 1 Pick Dilemma: Trade Down for Assets and Target Cameron Boozer

The Wizards, after landing the No. 1 pick via the lottery, should trade down to gain extra assets and target Cameron Boozer as the top on-board choice, with A.J. Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson as credible alternatives; the piece argues Boozer’s combination of scoring, rebounding and versatility makes him a strong immediate-impact fit for a quick rebuild.

via SB Nation|

#aj-dybantsa #cameron-boozer #darryn-peterson

sports13 days ago•5 min saved

Morey's Draft Magic Could Buy Him Time in Philly

Although the Sixers face a murky offseason and questions about free‑agency and trades, the piece argues Daryl Morey’s strong drafting—highlighted by Tyrese Maxey, Jaden Springer, and late picks like Isaiah Joe and Paul Reed—gives him a viable path to rebuild depth around Maxey and Edgecombe. With multiple upcoming first‑round picks and valuable assets (including Clippers picks) and Embiid’s long‑term contract looming, excellent drafting could be the difference maker more than big signings or trades in the near term, potentially justifying keeping Morey in charge even if immediate improvements aren’t dramatic.

via Liberty Ballers|

#daryl-morey #jaden-springer #nba-draft

sports14 days ago•4 min saved

Celtics enter 2026 NBA Draft with 27th and 40th picks

After the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, Boston holds the 27th overall pick in the first round and the 40th overall pick in the second round. One of Boston’s second-round assets comes from Milwaukee via Orlando, while the Celtics’ own second-round pick is currently in Atlanta’s hands.

via Boston.com|

#2026-draft #boston #celtics

sports14 days ago•2 min saved

Bucks Open to Trading Giannis as Draft Nears

Milwaukee is actively shopping Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the June NBA Draft, with ownership seeking a settled future whether via extension or a trade; a strong market is expected and Portland could facilitate thanks to Bucks’ draft capital, but Giannis’s personal preferences and contract leverage will largely drive any deal.

via Blazer's Edge|

#giannis-antetokounmpo #milwaukee-bucks #nba-draft

sports15 days ago•8 min saved

Tank Pays Off: Wizards, Jazz Lead 2026 Draft Lottery; Kukoc Sparks Bulls

The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery produced clear winners and losers: the Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz, and a Kukoc-infused Chicago Bulls benefited from aggressive tanking and strategic moves, with Washington eyeing a top pick and Bulls getting a potential lift from Toni Kukoc’s swagger; the Los Angeles Clippers also landed in a favorable spot, while the Brooklyn Nets, Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings, and New Orleans Pelicans were left disappointed as the league contemplates changes to curb tanking under a new lottery format.

via NBC Sports|

#draft-lottery #nba-draft #sports