With the 2024 NBA draft less than a month away (June 26-27), the draft pool became more solidified Wednesday with the passing of the NCAA deadline for men's college basketball players to decide whether to give up their college eligibility by remaining in the draft or return. to school.
NBA teams and college programs had reason to celebrate as notable players like Bronny James, Alex Karaban, David Jones, Caleb Love and Mark Sears made decisions about their basketball futures. The feedback players received from the NBA draft combine and pro day workouts, as well as the effect of various programs' NIL agreements, played a major role in whether prospects decided to turn pro or return to schools that are prepared for championship races.
Also of note is that the NBA's final deadline for early entrants to withdraw their names from the draft pool is June 16, a date that most affects international players, who are not under the same restrictions as regular players. university students.
So which schools benefited the most from players returning to their programs? Who is most likely to move up the NBA draft board in 2025? Are the UConn Huskies in position to challenge for a third title? ESPN college basketball expert Jeff Borzello and ESPN draft experts Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo share their answers to these lingering questions.
