Two Kansas transfers among 38 players withdrawing from 2026 NBA Draft
Kansas City Star • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated May 30, 2026
Two Kansas transfers, Keanu Dawes and Dennis Parker Jr., are part of 38 college players who officially withdrew from the 2026 NBA Draft to maintain their NCAA eligibility. This decision allows them to return to college basketball for the upcoming season. The withdrawals come as players evaluate their professional prospects and readiness for the draft. Other players in similar situations are expected to follow as the draft approaches.
- •Keanu Dawes and Dennis Parker Jr. withdrew from the 2026 NBA Draft.
- •38 college players announced withdrawals to retain NCAA eligibility.
- •This decision allows them to return to college basketball.
- •The withdrawals reflect players' considerations of their draft prospects.
- •More withdrawals may occur as the draft date approaches.
- 10:00 AMKansas City Star — Two Jayhawks, 36 other college players officially withdraw from 2026 NBA Draft - Kansas City Star
"Incoming Kansas transfers Keanu Dawes and Dennis Parker Jr. were among 38 college players to withdraw from the 2026 NBA Draft to retain NCAA eligibility.
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