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ESPN and CBS update 2026 NBA Draft prospect rankings post-withdrawal deadline

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 11:36 PM

Last updated May 29, 2026

ESPN and CBS update 2026 NBA Draft prospect rankings post-withdrawal deadline

Summary

ESPN and CBS have released updated rankings for the top 100 prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft following the college withdrawal deadline. The recent adjustments reflect a wave of players choosing to return to college, shaping the of the upcoming draft. While there weren't significant surprises, the final field of prospects has become clearer. This new assessment comes as teams begin to finalize their strategies for the draft, taking into account player commitments received by the deadline.

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By the Numbers

•ESPN's top 100 reflects college returners after deadlines.
•CBS emphasizes stability in the prospect field post-deadline.
•Updates affect multiple teams' draft strategies moving forward.
•Withdrawal deadline has clarified player commitments for scouts.

Latest Updates

11:36 PMESPN — 2026 NBA draft rankings: Top 100 prospects after c...
7:53 PMCBS NBA — 2026 NBA Draft Big Board: Top 100 updated prospect rankings following the withdrawal deadline

What they're saying

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There weren't too many surprises at the withdrawal deadline, but the field for the 2026 NBA Draft is now pretty much set.
— CBS NBAby Adam Finkelstein