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College Withdrawal Deadline Passes as Several Prospects Commit to 2026 NBA Draft

Several underclassmen and seniors opted to remain in the draft after the deadline, shifting rankings for at least seven prospects previously listed between 11th and 25th.

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The college withdrawal deadline for the 2026 NBA draft has passed, prompting multiple players to confirm they will stay in the draft and altering ESPN's latest top-100 board. 7 years old, fell from 12th to outside the top 20 after the deadline. ESPN reported that Lendeborg measured with legitimate center-sized dimensions at 6-9 while remaining comfortable on the perimeter and able to guard all five positions.

Lopez drew interest from the Clippers, Nets, Bucks and Warriors, and his combine measurements affirmed his size and massive hands. 3 years old, rose from 24th into the late lottery.

5-inch wingspan at the combine, showcased mobility in testing, and played an instrumental role in Michigan's championship. 1 years old, slipped from 14th into the 10-to-20 range. Steinbach measured 6-10¼ barefoot with a plus-4-inch wingspan and 9-foot standing reach, made 34 percent of his three-pointers this season, and is viewed as one of the draft's best rebounders.

5 years old, fell from 15th after his athletic testing aligned with prior data. Philon has drawn interest from Dallas and Milwaukee at the high end of the lottery.

Graves is trending toward a top-20 selection. 2 years old, stayed in the draft this week after early workout feedback placed him inside the top 20. 5 percent from three this season and posted the highest max vertical among point guards at the combine.

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