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College basketball rosters are close to being set for next season.
Nearly a dozen potential first-round picks withdrew from the NBA draft and opted to return to school, including several high-profile guys just before the deadline on Thursday.
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Former Baylor big man Tounde Yessoufou removed himself from NBA consideration and committed to St. John’s. Alabama’s Amari Allen, Arkansas’ Billy Richmond, Illinois’ Andrej Stojakovic, Michigan State’s Jeremy Fears Jr. and Vanderbilt’s Tyler Tanner also decided to spend another year in college.
Former Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic, meanwhile, pulled out of the draft and immediately became the top available prospect. Arizona, Kentucky, Louisville and St. John’s are reportedly in pursuit.
Arizona’s Koa Peat, Arkansas’ Meleek Thomas, Santa Clara’s Allen Graves and Texas Tech’s Christian Anderson stayed in the draft.
With the draft prospects set, here’s a look at how teams in the final Associated Press Top 25 poll have fared since Michigan beat UConn in the national title game:
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1. Michigan (37-3)
In: J.P. Estrella (Tennessee), Jalen Reed (LSU), Moustapha Thiam (Cincinnati) and a top-five recruiting class.
Out: Morez Johnson Jr., Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara.
Unknown: How much will the defending national champions tweak their style of play to feature dynamic guards Elliot Cadeau and Trey McKenney?
2. UConn (34-6)
In: Najai Hines (Seton Hall) and Nikolas Khamenia (Duke).
Out: Alex Karaban and Tarris Reed Jr.
Unknown: Talented guard Solo Ball is expected to sit out the 2026-27 season following wrist surgery and be ready the following year.
3. Arizona (36-3)
In: Derek Dixon (North Carolina), JJ Mandaquit (Washington) and five-star recruit Caleb Holt.
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Out: Jaden Bradley, Brayden Burries, Anthony Dell’Orso and Koa Peat.
Unknown: Motiejus Krivas and Ivan Kharchenkov returning should give Arizona a solid foundation for a quick rebuild.
4. Duke (35-3)
In: John Blackwell (Wisconsin), Drew Scharnowski and a top-five…
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Author : MARK LONG
Publish date : 2026-05-28 17:43:00
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