2026 NBA Draft stay-or-go decisions: Ebuka Okorie, Henri Veesaar among prospects who should turn pro
The deadline for players to withdraw from the 2026 NBA Draft is approaching, with many making their decisions. Some players, like Morez Johnson Jr. and Ebuka Okorie, have chosen to stay in the draft, while others, such as Rueben Chinyelu, have opted to return to college. As the deadline nears, attention is focused on which prospects will remain in the draft and which will return to school for another season.
- ▪The deadline to withdraw from the 2026 NBA Draft is May 27 at 11:59 pm.
- ▪Morez Johnson Jr. has announced he will stay in the draft, while Rueben Chinyelu has decided to return to Florida.
- ▪Several notable players are expected to return to college basketball, including Thomas Haugh and Braylon Mullins.
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The deadline to withdraw from the 2026 NBA Draft is on the horizon. Players who entered their name as early entrants will have until May 27 at 11:59 pm to either stay in the draft or return to school for the 2026-27 college basketball season.Could we get fireworks at the deadline like last year, when Alabama star Labaron Philon announced his return to school in the 11th hour after appearing to have two feet in on the draft? Time will tell. One name who won't be pulling that stunt is Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr., who announced earlier this week that he's keeping his name in the draft process. Conversely, on Thursday, Rueben Chinyelu decided to withdraw his name from the draft and return to Florida, giving the Gators an even more loaded roster heading into next season.
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