2026 NBA Draft: 71 early entrants, fewest underclassmen since 2003, to test waters

Posted Apr 29, 2026
The NBA released the early entry list for the 2026 NBA Draft on Monday. The deadline to withdraw from the draft and maintain eligibility to return to school is May 27 at 11:59 p.m. ET. There were only 71 early entrants in the 2026 NBA Draft. That is the lowest total since 2003. Last year, there were 106 early entrants, and in 2021, there were 363. (CBS Sports)

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