CHICAGO — Sports Illustrated spoke to more than a dozen players during Wednesday’s media availability at the NBA draft combine to get the latest on their decisions to either stay in college or head to the NBA that will shape both sports in 2026. The NCAA withdrawal deadline is May 27, and players are using this week to gather feedback. Here’s the latest key intel on how they will make their choice and what feedback they’re getting.

Morez Johnson Jr., Michigan

Johnson, sporting a new tattoo on his wrist commemorating Michigan’s 2026 NCAA championship , has helped himself this week. He measured extremely well at 6'9" barefoot with a wingspan north of 7'3".…