The deadline to apply to become an early-entry candidate for the 2023 NBA Draft has passed, and several prospects soon have tough decisions to make.
Some of the most notable players in college basketball, like Purdue’s Zach Edey and UConn’s Andre Jackson Jr., declared for the draft while retaining their collegiate eligibility.
NBA draft prospects will have a more clear picture of their potential trajectory after the G League Elite Camp (May 13-14) and the NBA Draft Combine (May 15-21) in Chicago.
Once players have considered their feedback from the pre-draft process, all those who are “testing the waters” for the 2023 NBA Draft have until May 31 to withdraw from the early entry list if they wish to play in the NCAA next season.
They can also wait until June 12 to fully withdraw from the draft if they wish to play outside the NCAA (e.g. NBG League Ignite, Overtime Elite, or for an international team) while retaining their eligibility for the 2024 NBA Draft.
Below are the most interesting prospects who have decisions to make that could highly impact both the 2023 NBA Draft and the 2023-23 NCAA men’s college basketball season.
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