2027 NBA Draft Class

[Chuck Everett]

Here is my very early 2027 Top 150, after the deadline to stay in this years draft. Things can and will change like crazy, of course. Tried to have the same number of underclassmen as 2026, but it was really hard. Which sophomores would you remove? The rest match up pretty well.

https://sportsgamingrosters.com/2027-nba-draft-class-big-board/

If Kilyan Toure replaces Tamin Lipsey as a point guard adequately at Iowa State, are we sure this guy isn't a late lottery prospect? 6'3 with fantastic measurables, super athletic and amazing defensive instincts. Is he Cason Wallace or is he Dennis Schroder? If he's either guy, that sounds like he should be a no-brainer for the first round.

Gonzaga also has Davis Fogle and Isiah Harwell (Houston-transfer). If Harwell can regain his shooting form from HS, he is a lottery level talent as well. Sampson isn't really a good coach for offensive prospects, in my opinion and I watch every game. Harwell defended pretty well, but for whatever reason, he just couldn't make a shot. Mark Few's system should be much better for him.

As for Fogle, this is another guy with fantastic measurables for a wing player. Super long arms, great motor and is a big-time athlete. My only real issue with him is he shoots the ball using his whole body. Almost like it's a shotput. I don't understand how his shot developed that way. But there is some moldable stuff here. Zags list him at 6'7, but I wouldn't be shocked to hear his wingspan is 7'0+. If it is, then he's going to be a pro as well.

So Zags will have Saint-Supery, Diop, Huff, Harwell and Fogle to watch out for next season. They'll probably end up being a top-10 team before all is said and done, but this might be the most athletic team I can remember Few having since Rui Hachimura was on the roster.

[babyjax13]

Here is my very early 2027 Top 150, after the deadline to stay in this years draft. Things can and will change like crazy, of course. Tried to have the same number of underclassmen as 2026, but it was really hard. Which sophomores would you remove? The rest match up pretty well.

https://sportsgamingrosters.com/2027-nba-draft-class-big-board/

If Kilyan Toure replaces Tamin Lipsey as a point guard adequately at Iowa State, are we sure this guy isn't a late lottery prospect? 6'3 with fantastic measurables, super athletic and amazing defensive instincts. Is he Cason Wallace or is he Dennis Schroder? If he's either guy, that sounds like he should be a no-brainer for the first round.

Gonzaga also has Davis Fogle and Isiah Harwell (Houston-transfer). If Harwell can regain his shooting form from HS, he is a lottery level talent as well. Sampson isn't really a good coach for offensive prospects, in my opinion and I watch every game. Harwell defended pretty well, but for whatever reason, he just couldn't make a shot. Mark Few's system should be much better for him.

As for Fogle, this is another guy with fantastic measurables for a wing player. Super long arms, great motor and is a big-time athlete. My only real issue with him is he shoots the ball using his whole body. Almost like it's a shotput. I don't understand how his shot developed that way. But there is some moldable stuff here. Zags list him at 6'7, but I wouldn't shocked to hear his wingspan is 7'0+. If it is, then he's going to be a pro as well.

So Zags will have Saint-Supery, Diop, Huff, Harwell and Fogle to watch out for next season. They'll probably end up being a top-10 team before all is said and done, but this might be the most athletic team I can remember Few having since Rui Hachimura was on the roster.

I hope Harwell succeeds at Gonzaga ... but if he doesn't I hope he transfers to Idaho State His dad played at Idaho State and works for the Idaho National Lab. Probably doesn't want to come home, though - I love Pokey, but it isn't the most exciting place in the world ...

[King Ken]

I've had a chance to break down a lot of film. This class is a lot better than the Risacher/Edey class but it might be the weakest Guard and Foward class this decade and it will give you shades of the early 2000s drafts outside of the 2003 class.

1. Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje - 1st overall pick in this draft and it's not close. Damn, he's not even old enough to be in this draft is insane.

2. This class is loaded with nba journeyman son's at the 5 and Obinna Ekezie Jr. Is my #2 overall pick. For me, Diane has more upside but Ekezie Jr. Reminds me of Derrick Lively Jr and we know that works in this era.

3. Arafan Diane - was my 1st overall pick but Ekezie transition will be easier and no one has the upside of Joaquim in this class. Diane is Andrew Bynum with work ethic and drive. I really think this is a multi time all star upside wise.

4. Marcus Ponder - the issue with Ponder is attitude but this kid is dynamic. Reports from those close is he's a worker who wants it bad. Will remind some of Z-Bo personality wise. Needs to tone it down but there is a lot of all star upside with this kid.

5. Ethan Taylor - I've been a big fan of Ethan Taylor since his days as Keaton Wagler teammate and I think this kid is a top 5 pick.

6. Darius Ratliff - I think his upside is higher than his floor. Injury issues but he can eventually develop into an all star.

7. Adonis Ratliff - He gott ma toughen up but he's more skilled than Darius. They are closer in skill and ability than twins like the Lopez and are nore close in ability like the Morris twins.

8. Alijah Arenas - top NBA talent coming back to college. Definitely think he's a top 10 pick. I just want to see more than elite scoring upside this upcoming year.

9. Thomas Haugh - he was tier 4 for me so coming back made sense. I see him in this range.

10. Tyler Tanner - I am big on him and glad he came back as he still has a level he needs to hit offensively before going pro.

11. Braylon Mullins- another tier 4 kid i liked that returned. Glad he did. Real lottery chance.

12. Milan Momcilovic - would have been a tier 4 late 1st rounder but returned. One of the best players in the nation. Kentucky got a stud.

13. Tounde Yessoufou - While I was down on this tier 5 prospect for this cycle, I loved this upside and potential. Glad he returned. I think he has the best shot of these non top 10 guys to crash the party.

14. Krivas - I had him as a tier 4 mid to late 1st in this year's class so I feel the same way if not better.

15t. Daniel Jacobsen - too weak and skinny for now but he has everything to really make a jump in this class. Elite coach at developing 5s and man has he developed.

15t. Tugler - He was tier 4 for me and still is. Elite defensive player who I am glad returned as he has some polish to do offensively.

Too early but I am high on:

Sinan Huan, Maxime Mayer, Miikka Muurinen, Sayon Keita, Massamba Diop, Moustapha Diop.

Why no freshman guards and forwards.

Stokes is the best and has no NBA position
Crowe is like Philon so I am intrigued but I am not sure he is a 1 and done.
Holt is better than Tounde was last year at this point but not that much better and will have to grow to be a tier 4 guy
I love Jordan Smith but NBA teams want dynamic PGs. Maybe Cal turns him into that.
Branch is intriguing but has his issues too.
Just not a promising HS class.

So many euros and returners I liked as tier 5 guys that I can see this list being so different next year. Billy Richmond for example.

The quality at the 5 in the NCAAs in 2026-27 will be insane.

I really don't like 1-4 unless they are returning as tier 4 and tier 5 guys.

I love Patrick Ngongba but man, they recruited over him.

Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje being out of this class makes it a lot closer to the Risacher class for me.

[Apoe]

No love for Thijs de Ridder from Virginia? Belgian 6'9 forward that is just a winner. Smart, can shoot but also play in the post. First team all ACC. Would love a team like Boston, Indiana, Spurs or Miami pick him up. He should get a shot.

[Chuck Everett]

No love for Thijs de Ridder from Virginia? Belgian 6'9 forward that is just a winner. Smart, can shoot but also play in the post. First team all ACC. Would love a team like Boston, Indiana, Spurs or Miami pick him up. He should get a shot.

It's probably because he's already 23 years old. He should be playing pro basketball already. He turns 24 in January 2027. What is he doing still playing college basketball?

[Chuck Everett]

So I just reading through the ACC pre-season stuff that CBS posted and when they got to Syracuse, it totally slipped my mind that they had Gavin Doty, who followed Gerry McNamara from Siena. 6'5 guard with long arms, decent looking stroke, and a solid defender, who dominated the MAAC tourney before putting the scare of a lifetime into Duke in Round 1 (with no subs). Perhaps, surrounded by better players (10 of the 11 players on Syracuse will be 6'5 or bigger), this kid will prove that he was an under-recruited gem. I'm expecting him to be Syracuse's best player and make All-ACC.

[Hook_Em]

The next Coop Flagg?!
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[FarBeyondDriven]

I've had a chance to break down a lot of film. This class is a lot better than the Risacher/Edey class but it might be the weakest Guard and Foward class this decade and it will give you shades of the early 2000s drafts outside of the 2003 class.

1. Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje - 1st overall pick in this draft and it's not close. Damn, he's not even old enough to be in this draft is insane.

2. This class is loaded with nba journeyman son's at the 5 and Obinna Ekezie Jr. Is my #2 overall pick. For me, Diane has more upside but Ekezie Jr. Reminds me of Derrick Lively Jr and we know that works in this era.

3. Arafan Diane - was my 1st overall pick but Ekezie transition will be easier and no one has the upside of Joaquim in this class. Diane is Andrew Bynum with work ethic and drive. I really think this is a multi time all star upside wise.

4. Marcus Ponder - the issue with Ponder is attitude but this kid is dynamic. Reports from those close is he's a worker who wants it bad. Will remind some of Z-Bo personality wise. Needs to tone it down but there is a lot of all star upside with this kid.

5. Ethan Taylor - I've been a big fan of Ethan Taylor since his days as Keaton Wagler teammate and I think this kid is a top 5 pick.

6. Darius Ratliff - I think his upside is higher than his floor. Injury issues but he can eventually develop into an all star.

7. Adonis Ratliff - He gott ma toughen up but he's more skilled than Darius. They are closer in skill and ability than twins like the Lopez and are nore close in ability like the Morris twins.

8. Alijah Arenas - top NBA talent coming back to college. Definitely think he's a top 10 pick. I just want to see more than elite scoring upside this upcoming year.

9. Thomas Haugh - he was tier 4 for me so coming back made sense. I see him in this range.

10. Tyler Tanner - I am big on him and glad he came back as he still has a level he needs to hit offensively before going pro.

11. Braylon Mullins- another tier 4 kid i liked that returned. Glad he did. Real lottery chance.

12. Milan Momcilovic - would have been a tier 4 late 1st rounder but returned. One of the best players in the nation. Kentucky got a stud.

13. Tounde Yessoufou - While I was down on this tier 5 prospect for this cycle, I loved this upside and potential. Glad he returned. I think he has the best shot of these non top 10 guys to crash the party.

14. Krivas - I had him as a tier 4 mid to late 1st in this year's class so I feel the same way if not better.

15t. Daniel Jacobsen - too weak and skinny for now but he has everything to really make a jump in this class. Elite coach at developing 5s and man has he developed.

15t. Tugler - He was tier 4 for me and still is. Elite defensive player who I am glad returned as he has some polish to do offensively.

Too early but I am high on:

Sinan Huan, Maxime Mayer, Miikka Muurinen, Sayon Keita, Massamba Diop, Moustapha Diop.

Why no freshman guards and forwards.

Stokes is the best and has no NBA position
Crowe is like Philon so I am intrigued but I am not sure he is a 1 and done.
Holt is better than Tounde was last year at this point but not that much better and will have to grow to be a tier 4 guy
I love Jordan Smith but NBA teams want dynamic PGs. Maybe Cal turns him into that.
Branch is intriguing but has his issues too.
Just not a promising HS class.

So many euros and returners I liked as tier 5 guys that I can see this list being so different next year. Billy Richmond for example.

The quality at the 5 in the NCAAs in 2026-27 will be insane.

I really don't like 1-4 unless they are returning as tier 4 and tier 5 guys.

I love Patrick Ngongba but man, they recruited over him.

Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje being out of this class makes it a lot closer to the Risacher class for me.

rage-baiting nonsense

[King Ken]

I've had a chance to break down a lot of film. This class is a lot better than the Risacher/Edey class but it might be the weakest Guard and Foward class this decade and it will give you shades of the early 2000s drafts outside of the 2003 class.

1. Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje - 1st overall pick in this draft and it's not close. Damn, he's not even old enough to be in this draft is insane.

2. This class is loaded with nba journeyman son's at the 5 and Obinna Ekezie Jr. Is my #2 overall pick. For me, Diane has more upside but Ekezie Jr. Reminds me of Derrick Lively Jr and we know that works in this era.

3. Arafan Diane - was my 1st overall pick but Ekezie transition will be easier and no one has the upside of Joaquim in this class. Diane is Andrew Bynum with work ethic and drive. I really think this is a multi time all star upside wise.

4. Marcus Ponder - the issue with Ponder is attitude but this kid is dynamic. Reports from those close is he's a worker who wants it bad. Will remind some of Z-Bo personality wise. Needs to tone it down but there is a lot of all star upside with this kid.

5. Ethan Taylor - I've been a big fan of Ethan Taylor since his days as Keaton Wagler teammate and I think this kid is a top 5 pick.

6. Darius Ratliff - I think his upside is higher than his floor. Injury issues but he can eventually develop into an all star.

7. Adonis Ratliff - He gott ma toughen up but he's more skilled than Darius. They are closer in skill and ability than twins like the Lopez and are nore close in ability like the Morris twins.

8. Alijah Arenas - top NBA talent coming back to college. Definitely think he's a top 10 pick. I just want to see more than elite scoring upside this upcoming year.

9. Thomas Haugh - he was tier 4 for me so coming back made sense. I see him in this range.

10. Tyler Tanner - I am big on him and glad he came back as he still has a level he needs to hit offensively before going pro.

11. Braylon Mullins- another tier 4 kid i liked that returned. Glad he did. Real lottery chance.

12. Milan Momcilovic - would have been a tier 4 late 1st rounder but returned. One of the best players in the nation. Kentucky got a stud.

13. Tounde Yessoufou - While I was down on this tier 5 prospect for this cycle, I loved this upside and potential. Glad he returned. I think he has the best shot of these non top 10 guys to crash the party.

14. Krivas - I had him as a tier 4 mid to late 1st in this year's class so I feel the same way if not better.

15t. Daniel Jacobsen - too weak and skinny for now but he has everything to really make a jump in this class. Elite coach at developing 5s and man has he developed.

15t. Tugler - He was tier 4 for me and still is. Elite defensive player who I am glad returned as he has some polish to do offensively.

Too early but I am high on:

Sinan Huan, Maxime Mayer, Miikka Muurinen, Sayon Keita, Massamba Diop, Moustapha Diop.

Why no freshman guards and forwards.

Stokes is the best and has no NBA position
Crowe is like Philon so I am intrigued but I am not sure he is a 1 and done.
Holt is better than Tounde was last year at this point but not that much better and will have to grow to be a tier 4 guy
I love Jordan Smith but NBA teams want dynamic PGs. Maybe Cal turns him into that.
Branch is intriguing but has his issues too.
Just not a promising HS class.

So many euros and returners I liked as tier 5 guys that I can see this list being so different next year. Billy Richmond for example.

The quality at the 5 in the NCAAs in 2026-27 will be insane.

I really don't like 1-4 unless they are returning as tier 4 and tier 5 guys.

I love Patrick Ngongba but man, they recruited over him.

Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje being out of this class makes it a lot closer to the Risacher class for me.

rage-baiting nonsense

It was till I realized Joaquin is not in this class. That's a bummer. Just having one guy you can build around makes a weaker class much better but without that tier 1 or 2 guy. This is rough. That said, I like the returnees.

[azcatz11]

I've had a chance to break down a lot of film. This class is a lot better than the Risacher/Edey class but it might be the weakest Guard and Foward class this decade and it will give you shades of the early 2000s drafts outside of the 2003 class.

1. Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje - 1st overall pick in this draft and it's not close. Damn, he's not even old enough to be in this draft is insane.

2. This class is loaded with nba journeyman son's at the 5 and Obinna Ekezie Jr. Is my #2 overall pick. For me, Diane has more upside but Ekezie Jr. Reminds me of Derrick Lively Jr and we know that works in this era.

3. Arafan Diane - was my 1st overall pick but Ekezie transition will be easier and no one has the upside of Joaquim in this class. Diane is Andrew Bynum with work ethic and drive. I really think this is a multi time all star upside wise.

4. Marcus Ponder - the issue with Ponder is attitude but this kid is dynamic. Reports from those close is he's a worker who wants it bad. Will remind some of Z-Bo personality wise. Needs to tone it down but there is a lot of all star upside with this kid.

5. Ethan Taylor - I've been a big fan of Ethan Taylor since his days as Keaton Wagler teammate and I think this kid is a top 5 pick.

6. Darius Ratliff - I think his upside is higher than his floor. Injury issues but he can eventually develop into an all star.

7. Adonis Ratliff - He gott ma toughen up but he's more skilled than Darius. They are closer in skill and ability than twins like the Lopez and are nore close in ability like the Morris twins.

8. Alijah Arenas - top NBA talent coming back to college. Definitely think he's a top 10 pick. I just want to see more than elite scoring upside this upcoming year.

9. Thomas Haugh - he was tier 4 for me so coming back made sense. I see him in this range.

10. Tyler Tanner - I am big on him and glad he came back as he still has a level he needs to hit offensively before going pro.

11. Braylon Mullins- another tier 4 kid i liked that returned. Glad he did. Real lottery chance.

12. Milan Momcilovic - would have been a tier 4 late 1st rounder but returned. One of the best players in the nation. Kentucky got a stud.

13. Tounde Yessoufou - While I was down on this tier 5 prospect for this cycle, I loved this upside and potential. Glad he returned. I think he has the best shot of these non top 10 guys to crash the party.

14. Krivas - I had him as a tier 4 mid to late 1st in this year's class so I feel the same way if not better.

15t. Daniel Jacobsen - too weak and skinny for now but he has everything to really make a jump in this class. Elite coach at developing 5s and man has he developed.

15t. Tugler - He was tier 4 for me and still is. Elite defensive player who I am glad returned as he has some polish to do offensively.

Too early but I am high on:

Sinan Huan, Maxime Mayer, Miikka Muurinen, Sayon Keita, Massamba Diop, Moustapha Diop.

Why no freshman guards and forwards.

Stokes is the best and has no NBA position
Crowe is like Philon so I am intrigued but I am not sure he is a 1 and done.
Holt is better than Tounde was last year at this point but not that much better and will have to grow to be a tier 4 guy
I love Jordan Smith but NBA teams want dynamic PGs. Maybe Cal turns him into that.
Branch is intriguing but has his issues too.
Just not a promising HS class.

So many euros and returners I liked as tier 5 guys that I can see this list being so different next year. Billy Richmond for example.

The quality at the 5 in the NCAAs in 2026-27 will be insane.

I really don't like 1-4 unless they are returning as tier 4 and tier 5 guys.

I love Patrick Ngongba but man, they recruited over him.

Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje being out of this class makes it a lot closer to the Risacher class for me.

I don't understand the Arenas hype. You can find a guy like him anywhere...he doesn't give you anything but scoring and even that he's streaky as hell. If he had a different last name he wouldn't be on anyone's radar IMO. Tyler Tanner is 5'10. Haugh is going to be 24 when he's drafted. Momcilovic is duncan robinson.

Mullins is the most intriguing...you wonder if he will breakout or have a similar path to Grayson Allen.

[peZt]

The next Coop Flagg?!
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Read on Twitter

More like the next Zvonimir Ivisic. Flagg can actually play Basketball

[King Ken]

I've had a chance to break down a lot of film. This class is a lot better than the Risacher/Edey class but it might be the weakest Guard and Foward class this decade and it will give you shades of the early 2000s drafts outside of the 2003 class.

1. Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje - 1st overall pick in this draft and it's not close. Damn, he's not even old enough to be in this draft is insane.

2. This class is loaded with nba journeyman son's at the 5 and Obinna Ekezie Jr. Is my #2 overall pick. For me, Diane has more upside but Ekezie Jr. Reminds me of Derrick Lively Jr and we know that works in this era.

3. Arafan Diane - was my 1st overall pick but Ekezie transition will be easier and no one has the upside of Joaquim in this class. Diane is Andrew Bynum with work ethic and drive. I really think this is a multi time all star upside wise.

4. Marcus Ponder - the issue with Ponder is attitude but this kid is dynamic. Reports from those close is he's a worker who wants it bad. Will remind some of Z-Bo personality wise. Needs to tone it down but there is a lot of all star upside with this kid.

5. Ethan Taylor - I've been a big fan of Ethan Taylor since his days as Keaton Wagler teammate and I think this kid is a top 5 pick.

6. Darius Ratliff - I think his upside is higher than his floor. Injury issues but he can eventually develop into an all star.

7. Adonis Ratliff - He gott ma toughen up but he's more skilled than Darius. They are closer in skill and ability than twins like the Lopez and are nore close in ability like the Morris twins.

8. Alijah Arenas - top NBA talent coming back to college. Definitely think he's a top 10 pick. I just want to see more than elite scoring upside this upcoming year.

9. Thomas Haugh - he was tier 4 for me so coming back made sense. I see him in this range.

10. Tyler Tanner - I am big on him and glad he came back as he still has a level he needs to hit offensively before going pro.

11. Braylon Mullins- another tier 4 kid i liked that returned. Glad he did. Real lottery chance.

12. Milan Momcilovic - would have been a tier 4 late 1st rounder but returned. One of the best players in the nation. Kentucky got a stud.

13. Tounde Yessoufou - While I was down on this tier 5 prospect for this cycle, I loved this upside and potential. Glad he returned. I think he has the best shot of these non top 10 guys to crash the party.

14. Krivas - I had him as a tier 4 mid to late 1st in this year's class so I feel the same way if not better.

15t. Daniel Jacobsen - too weak and skinny for now but he has everything to really make a jump in this class. Elite coach at developing 5s and man has he developed.

15t. Tugler - He was tier 4 for me and still is. Elite defensive player who I am glad returned as he has some polish to do offensively.

Too early but I am high on:

Sinan Huan, Maxime Mayer, Miikka Muurinen, Sayon Keita, Massamba Diop, Moustapha Diop.

Why no freshman guards and forwards.

Stokes is the best and has no NBA position
Crowe is like Philon so I am intrigued but I am not sure he is a 1 and done.
Holt is better than Tounde was last year at this point but not that much better and will have to grow to be a tier 4 guy
I love Jordan Smith but NBA teams want dynamic PGs. Maybe Cal turns him into that.
Branch is intriguing but has his issues too.
Just not a promising HS class.

So many euros and returners I liked as tier 5 guys that I can see this list being so different next year. Billy Richmond for example.

The quality at the 5 in the NCAAs in 2026-27 will be insane.

I really don't like 1-4 unless they are returning as tier 4 and tier 5 guys.

I love Patrick Ngongba but man, they recruited over him.

Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje being out of this class makes it a lot closer to the Risacher class for me.

I don't understand the Arenas hype. You can find a guy like him anywhere...he doesn't give you anything but scoring and even that he's streaky as hell. If he had a different last name he wouldn't be on anyone's radar IMO. Tyler Tanner is 5'10. Haugh is going to be 24 when he's drafted. Momcilovic is duncan robinson.

Mullins is the most intriguing...you wonder if he will breakout or have a similar path to Grayson Allen.

Arenas has elite scoring upside. It's the rest of his game plus polish that needs to catch up. I always saw him as a 2 year min kid.

Tanner, Haugh, and Momcilovic are all good players who could take a leap. I am willing to bet that they do. I am not sure about it but at this stage, it's more projection based. I really like Dash Daniels but he has a long way to go.

Hard to say, Mullins needs to work on his body. The ability is there for sure. I like him upside wise more than Allen. Not as high on the floor

[King Ken]

No love for Thijs de Ridder from Virginia? Belgian 6'9 forward that is just a winner. Smart, can shoot but also play in the post. First team all ACC. Would love a team like Boston, Indiana, Spurs or Miami pick him up. He should get a shot.

I want to see his growth. Some guys have a clearer path but there are a lot of returnees that can become lottery picks. This class is a lot better than people think. Just a weak HS class outside of the center position.

[King Ken]

Guys who i love but have a bad path and I need to see more

Neo UNC
Baba Maryland
Dash Australia
Hugo France
Klark Swiss
Catchings UGA
Wilkins Cal
Freeman Texas
Stojakovic Ilini
Johnson Texas
Vokietaitis Texas
Fears MSU
Ngongba Duke
Toppin TT

This might not be what scouts call a great draft but this will be an elite college basketball season. My favorite to win it all is Texas.

[sisibilio]

No love for Thijs de Ridder from Virginia? Belgian 6'9 forward that is just a winner. Smart, can shoot but also play in the post. First team all ACC. Would love a team like Boston, Indiana, Spurs or Miami pick him up. He should get a shot.

It's probably because he's already 23 years old. He should be playing pro basketball already. He turns 24 in January 2027. What is he doing still playing college basketball?

He was a full blown pro for 3 years before heading to the NCAA

[sisibilio]

The next Coop Flagg?!
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Not even remotely close. Good prospect though if he learns to play a bit under control.

[TYO23]

Saw Stefan Joksimovic at Adidas Eurocamp..was really impressed by him.

[babyjax13]

No love for Thijs de Ridder from Virginia? Belgian 6'9 forward that is just a winner. Smart, can shoot but also play in the post. First team all ACC. Would love a team like Boston, Indiana, Spurs or Miami pick him up. He should get a shot.

It's probably because he's already 23 years old. He should be playing pro basketball already. He turns 24 in January 2027. What is he doing still playing college basketball?

He was a full blown pro for 3 years before heading to the NCAA

He is also not draft eligible. He was auto eligible when he was 22, so he will sign as a free agent if a team likes him instead of being drafted.

[BigGargamel]

No love for Thijs de Ridder from Virginia? Belgian 6'9 forward that is just a winner. Smart, can shoot but also play in the post. First team all ACC. Would love a team like Boston, Indiana, Spurs or Miami pick him up. He should get a shot.

It's probably because he's already 23 years old. He should be playing pro basketball already. He turns 24 in January 2027. What is he doing still playing college basketball?

The sooner we all accept that the NCAA is just another pro sports league now, the better we will be. I know it's a tough concept to wrap our heads around. I know I still struggle with it.

But if I'm an NBA scout, I would want no part of a guy who hangs out in college until he's 24. I want to draft someone who isn't scared of top competition. Thomas Haugh could have easily been a first round pick. It's cool he wants to hang out with his friends and beat up on 18 year olds and get paid for another year, but he's off my draft board now.

[Duke4life831]

No love for Thijs de Ridder from Virginia? Belgian 6'9 forward that is just a winner. Smart, can shoot but also play in the post. First team all ACC. Would love a team like Boston, Indiana, Spurs or Miami pick him up. He should get a shot.

It's probably because he's already 23 years old. He should be playing pro basketball already. He turns 24 in January 2027. What is he doing still playing college basketball?

The sooner we all accept that the NCAA is just another pro sports league now, the better we will be. I know it's a tough concept to wrap our heads around. I know I still struggle with it.

But if I'm an NBA scout, I would want no part of a guy who hangs out in college until he's 24. I want to draft someone who isn't scared of top competition. Thomas Haugh could have easily been a first round pick. It's cool he wants to hang out with his friends and beat up on 18 year olds and get paid for another year, but he's off my draft board now.

Yup college basketball and football have become pro minor leagues that just play their home games on college campuses.