2027 NBA Draft Class

[The-Power]

Odd to have a class populated by a lot of weak shooters in this era of “everyone can shoot”. Wonder how that happened…

Seems like this is the common theme with recent "bad" draft classes. Athletic guards and wings that can't shoot consistently. What exactly are these camps teaching these guys?

Could also be a ranking issue, meaning that these athletic guards/wings with inconsistent jumpers tend to be ranked too high relative to the shooters.

[Chokic]

Deron Rippey looks shorter than his billed 6'2 height. Looks about 5'11-6ft in shoes. Granted hes still young can still grow and his athleticism makes up for it.


The only real candidates to go #1 next year imo

Bruce Branch III
Alijah Arenas if he returns to college ball
Cameron Williams
Tyran Stokes
Baba Oladotun darkhorse
Miika Muurinnen darkhorse

[BigGargamel]

Odd to have a class populated by a lot of weak shooters in this era of “everyone can shoot”. Wonder how that happened…

Seems like this is the common theme with recent "bad" draft classes. Athletic guards and wings that can't shoot consistently. What exactly are these camps teaching these guys?

Could also be a ranking issue, meaning that these athletic guards/wings with inconsistent jumpers tend to be ranked too high relative to the shooters.

Maybe there's more Emoni Bates dads out there playing the con game.

[TheSuzerain]

Deron Rippey looks shorter than his billed 6'2 height. Looks about 5'11-6ft in shoes. Granted hes still young can still grow and his athleticism makes up for it.


The only real candidates to go #1 next year imo

Bruce Branch III
Alijah Arenas if he returns to college ball
Cameron Williams
Tyran Stokes
Baba Oladotun darkhorse
Miika Muurinnen darkhorse

Is Muurinnen even a darkhorse with those measurements?

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I am hoping Alozie looks good, I thought he was really fun to watch last summer.

[FarBeyondDriven]

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Toure, Muurinen and Sagler looked really good for Team World. Holt, Stokes, and McCoy flashed plenty for US

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https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/nike-hoops-summit-box-score-full-stats-2026-high-school-all-star-game/c8a62b59bc043c48a5bd94d4

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Toure, Muurinen and Sagler looked really good for Team World. Holt, Stokes, and McCoy flashed plenty for US

Full Box Score

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/nike-hoops-summit-box-score-full-stats-2026-high-school-all-star-game/c8a62b59bc043c48a5bd94d4

I only saw the highlights, but that gave me no more confidence in Muurinen than the little I had before. We already knew he is tall, can jump and catch an alley oop or putback dunk. But what else can he do? -21 in a 2 point game also doesnt sound nice

[TYO23]

Abdou Toure was jumping off the screen last night. Buying a lot of stock in that kid

[King Ken]

These guys can end up as good college players in two to three years. Sure, someone will emerge during the season like Wagler.

[King Ken]

Gotta be the Tyran Stokes and Jordan Smith draft; everyone else is playing for #3.. Jordan Smith reminds me of Iverson at times and Dwade at others

While I am not super high on Strokes. I am really excited about Smith. Probably the only guy I like naturally in this class so far.

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[Chuck Everett]

Braylon Mullins (UConn), returning for his sophomore year. If he builds on this year, I expect him to be a top 10 pick.

[babyjax13]

Apparently Steinbach had an offer of $10 million to stay in the NCAA.

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/draft-prospect-hannes-steinbach-received-173548709.html#:~:text=The%206%2Dfoot%2D11%20forward,mid%2Dfirst%2Dround%20pick.

I kind of wonder if it is Arizona and they are going to use that money to keep Peat and Krivas around? I don't know exactly how much teams can offer or what it takes to get someone to stay, but $10 million would ... be compelling.

[Chuck Everett]

Rumors are out there that Christian Anderson may withdraw from the draft and transfer to Duke or Houston. I personally think he's ready now, but if he wants to stay and make more in NIL, what can I say?

Edit (June 26, 2026): We see he was a first round pick by Charlotte in 2026. Smart decision to turn pro.

[Chuck Everett]

Pat Ngongba (Duke) returning. I'm personally not a fan, but maybe he shows a big jump in his junior year.

[SeattleJazzFan]

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bb3 going #1 overall. kevin young will have two straight #1 overall picks.

[Chuck Everett]

Now Thomas Haugh (Florida), returning to school. Okay, so I get that people believe this class is weak, but at some point, it feels like guys are scared to go to the NBA. First rounders turning down the opportunity to be drafted to make NIL money is just the strangest thing to me. I don't know if I would want to draft those guys.

[pcbothwel]

Rumors are out there that Christian Anderson may withdraw from the draft and transfer to Duke or Houston. I personally think he's ready now, but if he wants to stay and make more in NIL, what can I say?

He could use the bigger stage and shallow PG class. He's somewhere between 6-8 in this murders row of a PG class but could easily be 2-3 next year.

[Caneman786]

RSCI final rankings have been released:

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Link: https://sites.google.com/site/rscihoops/home/rankings/2026-final?authuser=0

Top ten college recruits in the high school class of 2026, as well as what college each one is going to:

1. Tyran Stokes, Kansas
2. Jordan Smith, Jr., Arkansas
3. Caleb Holt, Arizona
4. Cameron Williams, Duke
5. Christian Collins, USC
6. Dylan Mingo, Baylor
7. Bruce Branch III, BYU
8. Anthony Thompson, Ohio State
9. Jason Crowe, Jr., Missouri
10. Deron Rippey, Jr., Duke