The 2026 NBA draft is in the rearview mirror, which means for scouts across the league, it’s time for attention to shift to the 2027 draft class. It’s a draft that’s expected to be significantly weaker than the last two classes, and potentially even further weakened by changes to NCAA eligibility rules that could allow almost all graduating seniors next year an additional season of eligibility. That weak class also leaves plenty of room for players to come from off the radar and solidify themselves as high draft picks in the next 365 days.
Here’s Sports Illustrated’s early look at the best of the best in the 2027 draft:
