The 2027 NBA draft cycle is underway, with college basketball tipping off this week. It's time for an initial, informed look at the 2027 class, a group that will pose a stiff test for NBA teams as we learn more about these prospects in the coming months.
NBA teams have anticipated 2027 to be a down draft cycle for several reasons, chief among them that this year's incoming freshman class is considered weaker than the past few. That doesn't mean teams won't prioritize younger talent early in the draft as they usually do. It does leave more room for older prospects to rise the board, and for returning prospects to solidify themselves.