With the NBA draft early-entrant deadline behind us and the transfer portal closed, On3’s fourth projection for the 2026-27 season has Florida at No. 1, followed by Michigan, Duke, UConn, and Michigan State, as rosters and decisions continue to shift ahead of the coming season.
Way-too-early 2027 mock drafts for the Detroit Lions show wide variation, with analysts projecting a mix of offensive line, edge rushing, and defensive backfield options. Projections include Cayden Green (OL, Missouri) at No. 24, Will Heldt (EDGE, Clemson) No. 18, Mario Landino (DT, Indiana) No. 23, Bear Alexander (DT, Oregon) No. 25, Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa (LB, Notre Dame) No. 19, Ashton Hampton (CB, Clemson) No. 22, Kelley Jones (CB, Mississippi State) No. 24, and KJ Bolden (S, Georgia) No. 23, reflecting the ongoing debate over where Detroit should invest after a defensive-heavy 2026 and a trend of year-to-year changes in mocks. The piece underscores the speculative nature of these projections and highlights the series’ role as a prep tool for fans.
FOX College Hoops releases its way-too-early Top 25 rankings for the 2023-24 college basketball season. Duke takes the top spot with five 5-star recruits joining the team. Marquette, Purdue, UConn, and Kansas round out the top five. The rankings are subject to change due to the high number of transfers and NIL offers affecting rosters.