
College Basketball Teams Rebuild as Top Prospects Opt for Another Year
Nearly a dozen high‑profile prospects have pulled out of the NBA draft, choosing to return to college and altering the roster landscape for dozens of programs across the country.
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Nearly a dozen high‑profile prospects have pulled out of the NBA draft, choosing to return to college and altering the roster landscape for dozens of programs across the country.

The article ranks the 15 best returning players in men's college basketball after the NBA draft deadline, highlighting their performances and contributions to their respective teams.

The NCAA has introduced new eligibility guidelines that may restrict international players from high‑paying leagues, raising legal questions and roster uncertainties for colleges such as Gonzaga.

Before a dislocated kneecap ended his season early, Braden Huff delivered elite efficiency for Gonzaga, sparking optimism for a senior year that could reshape the team’s offensive outlook.

After a four‑year series that featured dramatic comebacks and high‑scoring duels, the Wildcats and Bulldogs have mutually called it quits, allowing both programs to pivot toward new conference commitments and strategic non‑conference experiments.

St. John's has risen to No. 16 in the 2026‑27 CBS Sports Preseason Top 25 And 1 rankings after securing a commitment from four‑star forward Theo Edema, while Coach Rick Pitino looks to bolster the roster with two additional transfers.

The Bulldogs must improve three‑point shooting, add backcourt depth, and restore veteran experience as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.

The NCAA’s decision to grow the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to 76 teams has drawn near‑universal reader opposition, while coaches discuss the real differences between Division II and Division I.

Gonzaga announced that Izan Almansa has pledged to join the program for the 2026‑27 campaign, pending clearance from the NCAA. The move adds size, experience and a proven rebounding presence to a roster that is still shaping its identity.

Izan Almansa, a versatile big man with a global résumé, has chosen Gonzaga for the 2026-27 campaign, adding NBA-tested depth to the Bulldogs’ frontcourt.