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3 Prospects with Big Decisions Looming Before NBA Draft Withdraw Date
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3 Prospects with Big Decisions Looming Before NBA Draft Withdraw Date

NBA Draft On SI·Randall Sweet·6 months ago
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The deadline for prospects to declare for the 2026 NBA Draft has passed, and a number of talented college players put their name into the pool .

Many of these prospects will remain in the class with the chance to be first-round picks, but there are also a handful that will likely withdraw from this year's draft.

Players who still have NCAA eligibility must decide by May 27 if they will stay in the draft, or return to school. This allows prospects to go through the draft process, including the NBA Combine, and receive feedback before making a decision.

Here are three prospects with big decisions to make before the withdrawal deadline.

Morez Johnson Jr., Michigan

After spending his freshman season at Illinois, Johnson had an impressive sophomore season with the Wolverines, helping Michigan win the national title.

In his second year of college basketball, the former top-30 recruit averaged 13.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 blocks while shooting 62.3% from the field and 34.3% from 3-point…

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