2027 NBA Draft Big Board: Top 100 Prospects Ranked

Kansas freshman Tyran Stokes headlines an early look at the 2027 NBA draft class, which NBA teams expect to be weaker than recent years. The class will test scouts’ patience, as few freshmen are likely to play positive minutes right away, and the new five-year eligibility rule in college basketball means many older players will compete for draft spots.

Teams still prioritise young talent early in the draft, as they usually do. However, the weaker freshman group leaves more room for older prospects to rise and for returning players to strengthen their cases. Most players on this list will likely return to college next season, as Division I programmes can now pay top players well above the contractual value of a first-round pick. That shift should thin out the first round by spring.

The 2027 draft is also the first to use the NBA’s new lottery rules, designed to curb tanking. The changes increase variance in team selection position, so the worst teams can fall outside the top 10 and play-in teams gain more upward mobility. Combined with the changing college landscape and a flatter talent curve, this could make the 2027 draft unusually unpredictable. The board below is based on player evaluations and intelligence from around the NBA and college ranks. It reflects how league executives and scouts value the eligible pool, but it is not a mock draft and does not account for team fit or draft order.

Top 25 prospects

1. Tyran Stokes, SF/PG, Kansas

Stokes has a significant chance to establish himself as the No. 1 prospect, with Kansas’ success largely dependent on how quickly he adjusts to college. He is a do-it-all perimeter talent who can take over games on both ends, the type of big, modern playmaker the NBA covets. He creates advantages for teammates as a passer and attacks mismatches with his handle and physicality. However, his decision-making and jump shooting remain works in progress. Evaluators want more efficiency, consistency and maturity, and his emotions can sometimes hinder his competitive success. Although there is no consensus at No. 1, his skill set gives him an edge.

2. Stefan Joksimovic, PG, Baskonia

Joksimovic entered early No. 1 pick discussions after he led Slovenia to gold at the under-18 EuroBasket over the summer. He looked like a jumbo on-ball playmaker who could eventually run an NBA offence. His size, pick-and-roll instincts and creative passing give him strong long-term upside. He is still developing as a perimeter shooter and must prove he can create without a screen. Even so, he fits an attractive oversized point guard archetype that will likely warrant an early selection. He has played well of late and has seen his minutes rise since Baskonia changed coaches in mid-October.

3. Bruce Branch III, SG/SF, BYU

Branch III has outstanding physical tools, including a 7-foot-1 wingspan, and an excellent build that should help him make an immediate defensive impact. He is a capable floor spacer and unselfish ball-mover with good vision, but he does not create his own shot well off the bounce. Scouts want him to be more assertive as a scorer, and it remains unclear whether he can become a go-to player. Still, his defence and ability to catch and shoot form a strong base. Some evaluators have criticised his passivity, but he is also one of the youngest players in the class. If he continues to grow at BYU, he could become one of the first names off the board.

4. Jordan Smith Jr., SG/PG, Arkansas

Smith was a top high school player who impacts games with tenacious perimeter defence and explosive downhill and transition play. He has excellent speed, strength and length for his size, and he plays extremely hard. He is an inconsistent jump shooter and not a natural point guard, so he must improve significantly as a shot creator to become a high-level NBA scorer. Arkansas will play in a fast-paced system and give him valuable decision-making reps. NBA teams value his intangibles and winning background, which raise his long-term floor, but he may need clear offensive improvement to challenge for the very top of the draft.

5. Caleb Holt, SG/PG, Arizona

Holt combines slashing ability, disruptive defence and a relentless motor. His ball pressure and ability to chase on the perimeter have always been his calling cards, and his potential as an explosive secondary playmaker adds intrigue. He will be the de facto replacement for Brayden Burries at Arizona, but he is not yet a polished offensive player and thrives most when playing with energy. His shooting and ability to create off the bounce remain inconsistent, and how much he improves there will likely determine how high he rises. Either way, his two-way impact and intangibles project him as a valued NBA player who can fit into many lineups.

6. Quentin Coleman, SG/PG, Illinois

Coleman has progressed quickly over the past year and is in the one-and-done conversation after building momentum with NBA scouts in the spring and summer. He does not carry the same national profile as Smith or Holt, but he is not far behind considering his all-around development. He will replace Keaton Wagler’s minutes at Illinois and is set for a major role thanks to his disruptive defence, outstanding rebounding and improving perimeter scoring. He must keep refining his handle and shot creation to earn a significant on-ball role in the pros, but his growing shooting confidence points to long-term offensive upside.

7. Motiejus Krivas, C, Arizona

Krivas was trending toward the first round of the 2026 draft before he chose to return to Arizona, and he now has a path into the lottery. Teams continue to seek bigs, and many scouts consider him the most NBA-ready college centre. He averaged 10.4 points and 8.2 rebounds last season. He is an outstanding paint protector and offensive rebounder, and he moves in a coordinated way for his size. His offensive game is unflashy, but he shot 78% from the foul line last season. He will become a bigger offensive focus for Arizona, and if he builds on last season’s growth, he could be the first big off the board.

8. Braylon Mullins, SG, UConn

Mullins is among the best shooters in college basketball and should have a big sophomore season. Injuries disrupted his past year, and his freshman campaign fell short of expectations. He averaged 12.0 points and shot 42.1% from the field over 29 starts. He will be UConn’s offensive focal point this time around. He has good size for a two-guard, competes defensively and shoots well off movement, which projects him as a valuable off-ball player in the pros. He must now string together consistent high-level performances to maximise his stock.

9. Thomas Haugh, SF/PF, Florida

Haugh turned down a first-round opportunity to return to Florida, where he will again be the face of a title contender. He is older than most draft prospects and lacks the ceiling of many players in the class, but he is about as NBA-ready as it gets. He can plug into lineups as a high-energy team defender and rebounder. He is a good off-ball cutter and opportunistic scorer who should fit easily alongside better players. He must improve his 3-point shooting from a career 32% to maximise his draft position. Flatter lottery odds could also help him, as win-now teams may pick higher than in past years in search of plug-and-play prospects.

10. Patrick Ngongba II, C, Duke

Ngongba looked slimmer and more aggressive in Duke’s preseason games, a potentially major development given his history of foot injuries. He does much of what NBA teams require from centres. He is a great passer who is comfortable in ball-screen actions and on the perimeter, and he has good feet and defensive instincts. He averaged 10.1 points and 5.8 rebounds in 21.9 minutes last season. With Cameron Boozer heading to the NBA, Duke will run much of its offence through him, and he could be among college basketball’s best players in his third season.

11. Ivan Kharchenkov, SF, Arizona

Kharchenkov took 20 shots for 38 points in Arizona’s opener, which suggests he is on the verge of a breakout as he takes on heavier offensive responsibility. He is an exceptionally strong, physical player who was Arizona’s top perimeter defender as a freshman. He averaged 10.4 points in 28.4 minutes. A more consistent jumper is the missing piece, as he shot just 31.7% from range in a low-usage role last season. If he remains efficient despite a likely jump in volume, his stock will rise. His ability to guard multiple positions is more likely to be his NBA calling card.

12. Obinna Ekezie Jr., C, Louisville

Ekezie generated positive buzz after a strong preseason showing against Kansas, where he displayed shot blocking and a soft shooting touch. He will need to carve out a role on a crowded Louisville team anchored by veteran centre Flory Bidunga. He reclassified to join Louisville a year early and played through shoulder surgery earlier this year. He has added significant muscle since arriving, and his potential to protect the rim, space the floor and clean up around the basket gives him long-term NBA upside. He is not the most dynamic lateral mover, and some inconsistency is expected, but he could land in the lottery with continued growth.

13. Austin Goosby, SG/PG, Texas

Goosby is a natural connective perimeter player who should take on a big role at Texas. His feel and vision make life easier for teammates. He is still developing as a primary ball handler and will get chances to play point guard, but he projects more comfortably as a bigger combo guard and secondary handler. His 3-point shooting is a question mark because of his longer release. His tools, defensive playmaking and unselfish style offer strong role potential, and a good season could push him into the one-and-done mix.

14. Malachi Moreno, C, Kentucky

Moreno is another returner poised for a leap as a defensive anchor and improving offensive option. As a freshman, he averaged 7.8 points and 6.3 rebounds in 22.6 minutes, and he will be a bigger key this season. He has a soft touch around the rim, excellent passing vision for a centre and reliable rebounding. Kentucky will run offence through him in the post and as a screener. He does not stretch the floor yet and is not an explosive athlete, but he does many things well that will matter in the NBA, and he could firmly establish himself as a draft prospect.

15. JJ Andrews, SG/SF, Arkansas

Andrews is a versatile prospect with a strong winning history, excellent frame and well-rounded profile as a complementary wing. He is a powerful athlete and a plus positional rebounder who can defend multiple positions. His offence is still a work in progress, as he is developing as a decision-maker and is not yet an advanced ball handler or consistent jump shooter. His defensive impact should earn him a strong role at Arkansas, and his draft readiness will depend on improvement at the other end.

16. Anthony Thompson, SF/PF, Ohio State

Thompson arrives at Ohio State with high expectations, but he is a long-term prospect who will likely face growing pains. He is a perimeter scorer with great size, long-range prowess and excellent length, which he uses well on defence. He is an inconsistent producer right now and was not impactful in the Buckeyes’ preseason games. He struggles to create his own shot and handle physicality, and his higher centre of gravity may limit him to straight-line drives and jumpers. Scouts have also been frustrated by his relaxed approach at times. He has obvious upside, but he must work to become a true one-and-done player.

17. Sayon Keita, C, North Carolina

Keita arrives in Chapel Hill after developing in FC Barcelona’s system and will play a critical role for the Tar Heels as a defensive eraser and rim runner. He can catch lobs and cover ground well. His 7-foot-7 wingspan, rim protection and excellent mobility have put him on the radar as a potential one-and-done prospect. His ball skills are raw, and he needs to add strength to his lanky frame. He understands his role well for a centre his age, but he will need time to fill out and become more comfortable rebounding and handling physicality.

18. Dame Sarr, SG/SF, Duke

Sarr is a long, disruptive perimeter defender with an NBA-ready frame and excellent tools, but he is still developing offensively. He averaged just 6.4 points in 23.5 minutes as a freshman after struggling to make shots. His body type and feel for the game make him worth a look, and if his shot develops, he could become a long-term contributor. Duke gave him little offensive responsibility last season, so picking his spots more often and improving his shooting splits, which were 40.4% from the field and 32.3% from 3, would be a step forward. The key question is whether that progress comes quickly enough for the 2027 draft.

19. Amari Allen, SF, Alabama

Allen is expected to handle the ball more often this season, as Alabama lacks a true point guard after Labaron Philon left for the NBA. He averaged 11.4 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 24 starts last season. He is a versatile perimeter player with solid feel who rebounds well for his position and can defend multiple spots. He is a capable ball-mover who benefits from Alabama’s up-tempo style, but he lacks an elite skill and is an average shooter. How he handles the bigger role will shape his draft case.

20. Alijah Arenas, SG, USC

Arenas looks poised for a step forward as a sophomore after a difficult 2025, which included a car accident in April and a torn meniscus in July. He played just 14 games last season, averaging 14.1 points but shooting 34.1% from the field and 21.3% from 3. He has excellent positional size and intriguing shot-creation ability, but scouts have struggled to move past his decision-making, shot selection and inefficiency. He looked more comfortable in USC’s preseason, and he could rise on boards in a wide-open draft if he leads the Trojans in a major role.

21. Jason Crowe Jr., SG/PG, Missouri

Crowe is a talented offensive guard set for a productive season on a Missouri team built around him. His 3-point shooting and microwave scoring will draw scouts all season. Scrutiny centres on his defensive shortcomings and his ability to create for teammates, as evaluators assess whether he can grow into an on-ball role and be efficient enough for significant pro volume. The NBA has become less forgiving for shoot-first guards like him, but scouts will watch him closely.

22. Alex Condon, PF/C, Florida

Condon is a proven winner with a clear path to the NBA. He adds value on both ends with his size, mobility, passing and motor. He is athletic enough to switch between the 4 and 5 defensively, which lets him fit into different lineups and provide size and rebounding. His jumper has been a question since he arrived at Florida in 2023, and improving it would raise his ceiling considerably. He made just nine of 53 3-point attempts last season, or 17%. Even so, his all-around game may allow him to succeed in a useful pro role.

23. Caleb Gaskins, PF/SF, Miami

Gaskins is a long-term project with NBA-level tools and developing offensive skills. He is caught between forward spots and is slightly undersized for the 4, his likely long-term position. He projects as a versatile defender with plus length, but he needs to provide consistent spacing. He has relied more on his midrange game and physical strength as a scorer. Miami should give him the role he needs to build a one-and-done case, but he is young and may take time.

24. Brandon McCoy, SG, Michigan

McCoy could be a wild-card prospect in the 2027 draft, as he will miss the entire season after tearing his right ACL during Michigan’s summer tour of Lithuania and Croatia. Before the injury, he was playing well and attracting NBA interest, following a strong showing at the Nike Hoop Summit that displayed his explosiveness, physical tools and tenacious defence. Questions about his shooting and ball handling remain, and he cannot answer them this season. If he tests the draft in the spring, he could benefit from the flatter nature of this class.

25. Miikka Muurinen, PF, Arkansas

Muurinen has been a confounding prospect for scouts. He is a physically fluid, bouncy 7-footer who flashes perimeter skill, but he has been an inconsistent producer and decision-maker. He has a good platform to prove himself at Arkansas, where he fits a well-suited role in an up-tempo system. He has played with a motor so far and has displayed his NBA-level tools. He will remain polarising for teams, but a wide-open draft year gives him a chance to change that perception.

Remaining big board for the 2027 class

26. Colben Landrew, SG/SF, UConn (age 18.7)
27. Christian Collins, SF, USC (age 19.1)
28. Hugo Yimga-Moukouri, SF, Nanterre (age 18.3)
29. Luigi Suigo, C, Villanova (age 19.8)
30. Tyler Tanner, PG, Vanderbilt (age 20.8)
31. Cameron Williams, PF, Duke (age 19.0)
32. David Mirkovic, PF/SF, Illinois (age 20.8)
33. Abdou Toure, SG, Arkansas (age 19.2)
34. Miles Sadler, PG, West Virginia (age 19.3)
35. Dash Daniels, PG/SG, South East Melbourne (age 18.9)
36. Billy Richmond III, SG/SF, Arkansas (age 20.6)
37. Baba Oladotun, SG/SF, Maryland (age 17.9)
38. Matt Able, SG, North Carolina (age 20.3)
39. Trey McKenney, SG, Michigan (age 20.2)
40. Najai Hines, C, UConn (age 19.6)
41. Milan Momcilovic, PF, Kentucky (age 22.1)
42. Juke Harris, SG, Tennessee (age 21.3)
43. Jeremy Fears Jr., PG, Michigan State (age 21.5)
44. Tounde Yessoufou, SF, St. John’s (age 20.5)
45. Davis Fogle, SG, Gonzaga (age 20.4)
46. Cheickh Niang, SG, Trento (age 18.1)
47. Rueben Chinyelu, C, Florida (age 23.1)
48. Shelton Henderson, SG/SF, Miami (age 20.0)
49. Amare Bynum, PF, Ohio State (age 19.8)
50. Nik Khamenia, SF/PF, UConn (age 19.9)
51. Miles Byrd, SG/SF, Providence (age 22.3)
52. Joseph Tugler, PF/C, Houston (age 21.8)
53. Moustapha Thiam, C, Michigan (age 20.7)
54. Eric Reibe, PF/C, USC (age 20.4)
55. Cameron Houindo, PF, Cedevita Olimpija (age 18.8)
56. Michael Ruzic, PF/C, LSU (age 20.1)
57. Stefan Vaaks, SG/PG, Illinois (age 21.5)
58. Pryce Sandfort, SG/SF, Nebraska (age 21.8)
59. Andrej Stojakovic, SG/SF, Illinois (age 22.2)
60. Paul McNeil Jr., SG, NC State (age 20.5)
61. David Punch, F, Texas (age 20.3)
62. Matas Vokietaitis, C, Texas (age 22.0)
63. Johann Grunloh, C, Virginia (age 21.2)
64. Cayden Boozer, PG, Duke (age 19.3)
65. Flory Bidunga, C, Louisville (age 21.5)
66. John Blackwell, SG, Duke (age 21.9)
67. Neo Avdalas, SF, North Carolina (age 20.7)
68. Daniel Jacobsen, C, Purdue (age 20.5)
69. Massamba Diop, C, Gonzaga (age 21.8)
70. Jacob Cofie, PF, USC (age 20.7)
71. Xavier Edmonds, PF, TCU (age 22.5)
72. Nolan Winter, PF/C, Wisconsin (age 22.0)
73. Jaden Toombs, C, SMU (age 19.4)
74. Sam Lewis, SG, Virginia (age 21.8)
75. Collin Chandler, SG, BYU (age 22.7)
76. Jayden Ross, SG/SF, UConn (age 22.3)
77. Dillan Shaw, SG/SF, Arizona State (age 20.6)
78. Bryson Tiller, PF, Missouri (age 21.0)
79. KJ Lewis, SG, USC (age 22.3)
80. Tomislav Ivisic, C, Illinois (age 23.2)
81. Zvonimir Ivisic, C, Illinois (age 23.2)
82. Pharrel Payne, C, Maryland (age 22.2)
83. Tre Singleton, SF, Iowa State (age 20.0)
84. Jalen Haralson, SF, Tennessee (age 19.5)
85. Elliot Cadeau, PG, Michigan (age 22.2)
86. Tahaad Pettiford, PG, Auburn (age 21.3)
87. Amani Hansberry, PF, Virginia Tech (age 22.1)
88. Robert Wright III, PG, BYU (age 21.0)
89. Nigel James Jr., PG, Marquette (age 20.8)
90. Kanon Catchings, SF, Georgia (age 21.2)
91. Kayden Mingo, PG/SG, Baylor (age 19.7)
92. Braden Huff, PF/C, Gonzaga (age 23.2)
93. Mouhamed Faye, PF/C, Paris Basket (age 21.7)
94. Pavle Backo, C, OKK Beograd (age 19.3)
95. Marc-Owen Fodzo Dada, PG/SG, ASVEL (age 20.0)
96. JT Toppin, PF/C, Texas Tech (age 21.4)
97. Aiden Tobiason, SG/SF, Syracuse (age 20.5)
98. Mason Falslev, Utah State (age 25.0)
99. Kwame Evans Jr., PF, Villanova (age 22.3)
100. Paulius Murauskas, PF, Arizona State (age 22.7)