Tracking 2026 NBA Draft Decisions: Key Prospects Yet to Declare

Countdown to the 2026 NBA Draft

The excitement for the 2026 NBA Draft, scheduled for June 23-24 in Brooklyn, is rapidly building as the early entry deadline approaches. Set for April 24 at 11:59 p.m. ET, this deadline will determine which college players declare their intention to enter the draft. Top names like Caleb Wilson from North Carolina have already announced their decisions, while others, such as Darryn Peterson from Kansas and Cameron Boozer from Duke, have yet to indicate their plans.

Prospects Declaring Early

As the draft date draws near, some players have made their intentions clear, while others maintain an air of uncertainty. North Carolina's Caleb Wilson was one of the first to declare, solidifying his position as a projected top-four pick. Meanwhile, several players are hedging their bets; Iowa State's Milan Momcilovic and Santa Clara's Allen Graves, both top talents in the transfer portal, declared for the draft but are keeping their college eligibility open.

Key Dates to Remember

As players navigate their decisions, crucial dates loom on the calendar:

• April 24: Early entry deadline for the NBA Draft (11:59 p.m. ET)
• May 10: NBA Draft Lottery in Chicago (3 p.m. ET)
• May 10-17: NBA Draft Combine in Chicago
• May 27: Deadline to withdraw from the NBA Draft to maintain college eligibility (11:59 p.m. ET)
• June 13: Final withdrawal deadline for Early Entry players (5 p.m. ET)
• June 23-24: NBA Draft in Brooklyn

Current Status of Top Prospects

The following is the status of some of the top-ranked players from the CBS Sports NBA Draft prospect rankings as they weigh their options:

| Rank | Player | School | Year | Position | Height | Status | |------|---------------------|------------------|------|----------|--------|------------------------------| | 1 | AJ Dybantsa | BYU | Fr | SF | 6-9 | Declared | | 2 | Darryn Peterson | Kansas | Fr | PG | 6-6 | Hasn't announced | | 3 | Cameron Boozer | Duke | Fr | PF | 6-9 | Hasn't announced | | 4 | Caleb Wilson | North Carolina | Fr | PF | 6-10 | Declared | | 5 | Darius Acuff Jr. | Arkansas | Fr | PG | 6-3 | Declared |

Players like Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer will be under close scrutiny as their decisions will not only affect their futures but also the dynamics of the upcoming NBA season. As the draft nears, expect more announcements, and perhaps some last-minute changes of heart, particularly as players consider their options before the final deadlines.

Potential Impacts of the Draft

The decisions made in the coming weeks will set the stage for what many anticipate will be one of the most competitive drafts in recent memory. Teams will be looking to cash in on the raw talent available, and the decisions of top prospects like Boozer and Peterson will be critical for their respective teams and draft strategies.