Top 15 returning players in men’s college basketball ranked after NBA draft deadline
Sports Illustrated • 1 min read • Latest: May 28, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated May 28, 2026
The NBA draft withdrawal deadline has passed, allowing college players to retain eligibility for next season. In the aftermath, Sports Illustrated has ranked the 15 best returning players in men's college basketball. This list highlights key talents set to impact their respective teams in the upcoming season. The rankings serve as a preview of the competitive in college hoops as teams finalize their rosters.
- •NBA draft deadline has closed for college players.
- •Sports Illustrated ranks the 15 best returning players.
- •Top players will influence their teams' performances in 2023-2024.
- •Teams are now finalizing their rosters for the upcoming season.
- 11:00 AMSports Illustrated — Ranking the 15 Best Returning Players in Men’s College Basketball After NBA Draft Deadline - Sports Illustrated
"The deadline to withdraw from the NBA draft to retain eligibility is now in the rearview. Here are the best returning players in men's college basketball.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NBA•Sep 8, 2026, 4:23 AMAjay Mitchell predicted to become one of the breakout players of the 2026-27 NBA season
NBA•Sep 8, 2026, 3:48 AMSasha Vujacic on Luka Doncic's minicamp: 'He's finally a Laker'
NBA•Sep 8, 2026, 3:37 AMCharles Barkley on Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper: 'They gonna be the next Steph and Klay'
NBA•Sep 8, 2026, 3:28 AMCollin Sexton: Walker Kessler will 'have a huge impact' on the Lakers
NBA•Sep 8, 2026, 3:25 AM2x NBA Champion Kenny Smith Gets Brutally Honest About Clippers’ Punishment- NBA•Sep 8, 2026, 3:21 AMDonovan Mitchell admits that Brooklyn Nets fans are lucky to have Mikel Brown Jr.
