The 10 biggest NBA Draft stay or go decisions remaining before the deadline
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Key Points:
- The NBA Draft withdrawal deadline on May 27 is a critical moment for college basketball, with key players deciding whether to stay in the draft or return to college for the 2026-27 season.
- Notable players like Koa Peat (Arizona), Christian Anderson (Texas Tech), and Amari Allen (Alabama) are predicted to stay in the draft, potentially impacting their college teams significantly.
- Several top prospects in the transfer portal, including Tounde Yessoufou (Baylor) and Milan Momcilovic (Iowa State), face pivotal decisions, with Momcilovic likely returning to college and signing with Kentucky.
- Tyler Tanner (Vanderbilt) and Jeremy Fears Jr. (Michigan State) are expected to return to their teams, which could boost their programs’ chances in the upcoming season.
- Arkansas faces uncertainty with Meleek Thomas likely staying in the draft, while teammate Billy Richmond is predicted to return, creating a tense situation for coach John Calipari.