3 Arizona basketball stars projected as top-15 picks in latest 2027 NBA mock draft

The Arizona Wildcats have had three players selected in three of the last seven NBA drafts, a remarkable feat that could be duplicated once again in 2027.

And while the 2020, 2022, and 2026 drafts all had at least one Arizona player go in the second round, experts believe the Wildcats could have three players taken in the first round, or even top 15, this June.

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The latest consensus 2027 NBA mock draft from No Ceilings has a trio of Wildcats all going in the top 15, a clear sign of how talented this Arizona roster is – and why expectations are sky-high in Tucson after last year’s Final Four run.

No. 3: Caleb Holt, guard

Mar 31, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Caleb Holt (3) during the McDonalds All American Boys Game at Desert Diamond Arena. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The general consensus – as much as there can be one in October – is that the top three in this draft will be some combination of freshmen Tyran Stokes (Kansas), Jordan Smith Jr (Arkansas), and Arizona’s Caleb Holt.

No Ceilings has Holt at No. 3, and his excellent positional size at 6’5, strong defensive chops, and athleticism give him a very high floor not only at the next level, but this year for coach Tommy Lloyd as well.

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The big question for the freshman is how his offensive decision-making develops. Can he get downhill and convert easy shots at the rim or the free throw line? Or will he settle for long, contested jumpers, which has been a theme in Lithuania and the Red-Blue Showcase?

Time will tell, but there’s a reason Holt remains a projected top five pick in June.

No. 11: Ivan Kharchenkov, forward

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) shoots the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during a semifinal of the Final Four | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Kharchenkov was a revelation for Arizona last year, quietly serving as the glue that held a tremendously talented starting lineup together.

The 6’7 German was an incredibly versatile defender, a strong…

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