2027 NBA Draft Big Board with Top 100 Player Rankings

The 2027 NBA draft cycle is officially underway, and unlike the past two classes, there is no clear-cut favorite or consensus superstar sitting atop the board.

Kansas freshman Tyran Stokes has emerged as the early favorite for No. 1, but the gap between him and the next tier remains far from definitive.

This is also a class that could change dramatically over the course of the season. A number of returning college players have an opportunity to make significant jumps, while several incoming freshmen are entering college with the size, athleticism and skill sets to quickly establish themselves as NBA prospects.

NIL has also reshaped the draft landscape, keeping more potential first-round talent in college for another season.

With the college and international seasons still ahead, these rankings are a snapshot of the 2027 class based on current evaluation, upside, production, physical tools and NBA projection. Expect plenty of movement as the season unfolds.

Top 5

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1. Tyran Stokes (Kansas, SF, 18 years old)
2. Jordan Smith Jr. (Arkansas, PG/SG, 18 years old)
3. Caleb Holt (Arizona, SG, 18 years old)
4. Stefan Joksimovic (Baskonia, SG, 17 years old)
5. JJ Andrews (Arkansas, SF, 18 years old)

For years, Stokes has been considered the marquee name or face of the projected 2027 draft class. At 6'8", 230 pounds with the ability to initiate offense, score from three levels or provide physicality around the basket, he's the class' safe bet with a body and skill versatility that creates upside.

Worrisome flaws exist for a No. 1 overall candidate, however. There will be a microscope on his shooting consistency and shot selection. His overall decision-making and leadership style have been questioned throughout high school.

At this point before the season, there just isn't another obvious star prospect to take his spot. And Stokes' natural talent remains undeniable, while his projected archetype is definitely valued.

The next batch of prospects have traits that point to surefire NBA players and/or high floors. But they also possess flaws that make it tough to envision high-upside outcomes.

Smith Jr. will earn fans with his athleticism, shotmaking and outstanding defensive intensity. Scouts will also have questions about his size, playmaking and potential to operate as an efficient lead guard.

Holt is very well-rounded now that he's an improved shooter. There's no need to label him with a specific position—Holt should operate as an undersized wing who'll make open threes, move the ball, outmuscle opponents, crash the glass and force turnovers with activity and motor. He just isn't an advanced creator or playmaker, which does raise questions about upside for a 6'5" player.

Joksimovic has crept into the top-five discussion after MVP showings at Eurocamp and the U18 European Championships. He has the positional size, creativity, shotmaking and some vertical pop at the rim. He isn't a high-level facilitator, and there are definitely questions about his defensive outlook for the NBA.

In a wide open draft, Andrews seems to have the ingredients for a draft-board climb with improving perimeter skill that complements a 6'6", 225-pound frame for attacking and finishing. He was the clear standout for Arkansas during its exhibition trip to the Bahamas. His tools and inside-out scoring versatility figure to be a major draw to NBA scouts if he's able to produce consistently at 18 years old. The 2025 Peach Jam MVP has shown he can take over stretches of games with both physicality and shotmaking.

Lottery

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6. Anthony Thompson (Ohio State, SF, 18 years old)

7. Braylon Mullins (Connecticut, SG, 20 years old)

8. Bruce Branch III (BYU, SF, 18 years old)

9. Motiejus Krivas (Arizona, C, 21 years old)

10. Bryson Howard (Duke, SG/SF, 18 years old)

11. Colben Landrew (Connecticut, SG/SF, 18 years old)

12. Amari Allen (Alabama, SG/SF, 20 years old)

13. Patrick Ngongba II (Duke, C, 20 years old)

14. Jason Crowe Jr. (Missouri, SG, 18 years old)

It seems safe to project Mullins in the late lottery group, assuming his shotmaking range and confidence become more productive and dangerous with a greener light. How far he climbs up the board will come down to how much he's added off the dribble, though even the same Mullins as last year should look like a top 15-20 pick.

Branch, Howard and Landrew possess enticing archetypes, but there is some guesswork regarding their roles and readiness. Branch is a three-level scorer with NBA tools. He should have plenty of shots available—the question is whether he's polished enough to efficiently execute as a top option. Howard has the frame, shooting and perimeter self-creation. He just won't have the touches or opportunities to handle the ball. Landrew is listed at 236 pounds and clearly possesses next-level footwork, finishing craft and shotmaking skill. The eye test suggests a surefire pro wing prospect. He could beat out Jayden Ross for minutes if he's consistent enough with his jumper and defensive reads.

Crowe is one of the biggest wildcards of the class. He's the sharpest scorer among freshmen in terms of creation and shotmaking skill, range, feel and the ability to catch fire. His 6'4", 190-pound listing is also encouraging. But NBA teams will want to see some level of playmaking and flashes of rim pressure for them to buy a high-upside outcome, rather than just an offensive spark of instant offense.

Krivas, Ngongba and Allen seem like first-round, high-floor locks after generating first-round interest last year. Ngongba has to stay healthy, however. And teams will want to see Allen take a step forward as an on-ball weapon for Alabama. Krivas just feels extremely safe based on his frame, obvious defensive impact and offensive efficiency in the paint.

1st Round

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15. Dylan Mingo (Baylor, PG, 18 years old)

16. Ivan Kharchenkov (Arizona, SG/SF, 19 years old)

17. Luigi Suigo (Villanova, C, 19 years old)

18. Baba Oladotun (Maryland, SF, 17 years old)

19. Quentin Coleman (Illinois, PG/SG, 18 years old)

20. Brandon McCoy (Michigan, PG/SG, 18 years old)

21. Hugo Yimga-Moukouri (Nanterre 92, SF/PF, 19 years old)

22. Miikka Muurinen (Arkansas, PF/C, 19 years old)

23. Cameron Williams (Duke, C, 18 years old)

24. Najai Hines (Connecticut, C, 19 years old)

25. Abdou Toure (Arkansas, SG/SF, 18 years old)

26. Caleb Gaskins (Miami, SF/PF, 18 years old)

27. Thomas Haugh (Florida, SF/PF, 23 years old)

28. Alijah Arenas (USC, SG, 19 years old)

29. Davis Fogel (Gonzaga, SF, 20 years old)

30. Maximo Adams (North Carolina, SG/SF, 18 years old)

Suigo had teams looking into him as a first-round candidate last May, particularly after he measured 7'3" barefoot, 289 pounds. He's a massive presence inside who registered a 15.0 offensive rebounding percentage and shot 73.0 percent at the rim. There won't be many Big East opponents who can come close to matching Suigo physically. Still, his shooting flashes—18 made threes last year—create the most intrigue and a path toward the lottery.

Even with Elliot Cadeau and Trey McKenney back at Michigan, McCoy should earn starter minutes and NBA interest with his rim pressure, defensive pressure and secondary playmaking. There are just enough signs of shotmaking potential to anchor McCoy in the first-round discussion.

Since 16 years old, Muurinen has enticed with explosive finishes and perimeter shotmaking for a 7-footer. His obvious physical talent and skill set create a coveted archetype and easy projected fit. Muurinen's decision-making and maturity have just made scouts hesitate. It's also possible critics have over-thought the negatives of a high school teenager.

Williams' talent is easy to identify, but he's likely too raw to play regularly ahead of Ngongba and freshman Joakim Boumtje Boumtje at Duke. Unless Williams looks ahead of the curve as a shooter, he might not have the one-and-done year his recruiting rankings suggest he should.

As a freshman, Hines posted a 16.3 block percentage and 15.3 offensive rebounding percentage at 6'11", 278 pounds. His physicality, activity and defensive presence/instincts will likely be spotlighted and optimized at Connecticut. A strong post game should be enough for NBA teams who'll picture his paint presence and rim protection translating, based on his standout numbers and measurements.

Haugh and Kharchenkov figure to be discussed in first-round conversations all year. At 6'9", Haugh's 58 threes, 41 dunks and a low 9.3 turnover percentage highlight shooting range, athleticism and efficiency for an NBA stretch-4 role. Waiting until the 2027 draft to declare just means dealing with questions about age. With more projected usage, Kharchenkov is a surefire breakout prospect, and his versatility and defensive toughness should make him widely popular, even if the lack of creation and three-point volume raise questions about upside.

Fogel looks like a breakout NBA prospect whose athleticism, shotmaking and passing IQ should pop more in a larger role.

Scouts are hoping to see a more efficient Arenas now that's played 14 games and a healthy offseason. The eye test suggested an NBA-level scorer based on his size, handle, creation ability and shotmaking. The numbers reflect poor execution and shot selection.

Nos. 31-45

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31. Tyler Tanner (Vanderbilt, PG, 20 years old)

32. Tounde Yessoufou (St. John's, SG/SF, 20 years old)

33. Malach Moreno (Kentucky, C, 19 years old)

34. Arafan Diane (Houston, C, 18 years old)

35. Massamba Diop (Gonzaga, C, 21 years old)

36. Alex Condon (Florida, C, 22 years old)

37. Cameron Houindo (Cedevita, PF, 18 years old)

38. Klark Reithauser (Chalon, SG, 18 years old)

39. Juke Harris (Tennessee, SG/SF, 21 years old)

40. Dame Sarr (Duke, SF, 20 years old)

41. Pryce Sandfort (Nebraska, SF, 22 years old)

42. David Mirkovic (Illinois, PF, 20 years old)

43. Stefan Vaaks (Illinois, SG/SF, 21 years old)

44. Trey McKenney (Michigan, SF, 19 years old)

45. Matt Able (North Carolina, SG, 19 years old)

Tanner should be one of the faces of college basketball this year. The question is whether he'll change any NBA skeptics' minds about his size and value at the next level. His ability to create advantages offensively with his quickness and dribble is the main draw. Adding to his 167.0 pound frame and three-point volume should be the priorities.

Diane is interesting due to his enormous 7'0", 280-pound frame and passing flashes. Showing defensive discipline could earn him minutes with coach Kelvin Sampson, and minutes should mean strong finishing, rebounding and shot-blocking rates.

Summer foot surgery clouds Mirkovic's season and projection. Getting a late start without proper offseason training could affect his season. A healthy Mirkovic should look like an attractive pro prospect, given his shoot-dribble-pass versatility for a 6'9" rebounding forward.

More winning with Tennessee should help shine more positive light on Harris, whose 21.4 points weren't enough to turn all scouts into buyers. Sarr's athleticism, defensive tools and shotmaking flashes warranted attention last year. But he'll need to look more consistent from deep and threatening off the dribble to solidify first-round interest from around the league.

Moreno's defensive instincts and passing should receive more spotlight in a bigger role. Sandfort should be one of the nation's top shooters with NBA wing size and very diverse shotmaking skill. Vaaks, who had a pair of impressive games for Estonia at this summer's European World Cup Qualifiers, also looks like a breakout prospect with an attractive mix of size, shooting skill and playmaking numbers.

Nos. 46-60

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46. Sayon Keita (North Carolina, C, 18 years old)

47. Milan Momcilovic (Kentucky, SF, 21 years old)

48. Flory Bidunga (Louisville, C, 21 years old)

49. Adam Atamna (Ratiopharm Ulm, SG, 18 years old)

50. Roman Domon (Murray State, SF, 20 years old)

51. Nigel James (Marquette, PG, 20 years old)

52. Rueben Chinyelu (Florida, C, 22 years old)

53. Neoklis Avdalas (North Carolina, SG/SF, 20 years old)

54. Billy Richmond III (Arkansas, SG/SF, 20 years old)

55. Moustapha Thiam (Michigan, C, 20 years old)

56. Shelton Henderson (Miami, SG/SF, 19 years old)

57. Paul McNeil (NC State, SG, 20 years old)

58. Johann Grunloh (Virginia, C, 21 years old)

59. Mason Falslev (Utah State, SG, 24 years old)

60. Daniel Jacobsen (Purdue, C, 20 years old)

A pogo-stick big, Keita should generate buzz with his play-finishing and shot-blocking, though the 18-year-old may look too raw to earn serious NBA interest after just one year.

This tier has some potential specialists, including Momcilovic (shooting), McNeil (shooting) and Chinyelu (rim protection).

A lot of offense should run through Avdalas at North Carolina. Big playmaking wings are always in demand, particularly if they're capable from outside. Avdalas did struggle to consistently create clean separation and rim/free-throw attempts, and very low steal and block rates underscore his athletic limitations. He'll need to improve his finishing and three-point percentage to win scouts over.

Richmond will surely be a high-impact player with exciting athleticism, defensive motor and encouraging mid-range scoring flashes. But his stock will be tied closely to his three-point development.

James is small at 6'0", but a powerful frame, explosiveness (14 dunks) and excellent 37.2 assist percentage suggest he's still worth thinking about. Making a jump as a shooter (34.7 percent, 121 attempts) could help James be taken more seriously.

Nos. 61-80

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61. Lucas Morillo (Illinois, SF/PF, 18 years old)

62. Dash Daniels (SE Melbourne, PG/SG, 18 years old)

63. JT Toppin (Texas Tech, PF, 21 years old)

64. Joseph Tugler (Houston, PF, 21 years old)

65. Thijs De Ridder (Virginia, PF, 23 years old)

66. Nikolas Khamenia (Connecticut, SF/PF, 19 years old)

67. Arrinten Page (Providence, C, 21 years old)

68. Matas Vokietaitis (Texas, C, 21 years old)

69. Kellen Thames (Saint Louis, SF, 23 years old)

70. Elyjah Freeman (Texas, SF/PF, 21 years old)

71. Nolan Winter (Wisconsin, PF/C, 20 years old)

72. Braden Frager (Nebraska, SF, 19 years old)

73. Jeremy Fears Jr. (Michigan State, PG, 21 years old)

74. Jacob Cofie (USC, C, 20 years old)

75. Andrej Stojakovic (Illinois, SF, 22 years old)

76. Amani Hansberry (Virginia Tech, PF, 21 years old)

77. John Blackwell (Duke, SG, 21 years old)

78. Zoom Diallo (Kentucky, PG, 20 years old)

79. Finley Bizjack (West Virginia, SG, 21 years old)

80. Alvaro Folguiras (Louisville, PF, 21 years old)

Morillo will generate conversation around his versatility, being a 6'7" wing who operates as a pick-and-roll ball-handler and connective piece. Whether he's able to sell teams on his shooting potential will likely determine if he's viewed as a real NBA prospect.

Daniels will be looking to bounce back with a new NBL team. He started last year in first-round projections. His backcourt versatility and defense have always been draws, but Daniels either needs to improve his creation or shooting.

Frager is a breakout candidate and potential riser if he capitalizes on more usage. He earned a spot on preseason watch lists with his off-ball scoring and shooting skills.

Fears is a strong National Player of the Year candidate and a good bet to lead the nation in assists. NBA teams will want to see more three-point volume for a 6'2", below-average finisher.

Khamenia, Freeman, Diallo and Bizjack all have the chance to benefit from changes of scenery, whether it's due to bigger roles or new teams poised to be more relevant.

Nos. 81-100

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81. Ruben Prey (St. John's, C, 21 years old)

82. Paulius Murauskas (Arizona State, PF, 22 years old)

83. Jordan Scott (Michigan State, SF, 19 years old)

84. Miles Byrd (Providence, SG/SF, 21 years old)

85. Amael L'Etang (Dayton, C, 21 years old)

86. Killyan Toure (Iowa State, PG/SG, 20 years old)

87. Tahaad Pettiford (Auburn, PG, 21 years old)

88. Collin Chandler (BYU, SG, 22 years old)

89. Zvonimir Ivisic (Illinois, C, 23 years old)

90. Jalen Haralson (Tennessee, SF/PF, 19 years old)

91. Aiden Sherrell (Indiana, PF/C, 21 years old)

92. Tomislav Ivisic (Illinois, C, 23 years old)

93. Xavier Edmonds (TCU, SF, 22 years old)

94. Dillan Shaw (Arizona State, SF)

95. Bryson Tiller (Missouri, PF, 20 years old)

96. Blue Cain (Georgia, PG/SG, 21 years old)

97. Trent Pierce (Missouri, PF, 21 years old)

98. Coen Carr (Michigan State, SF, 21 years old)

99. Kanon Catchings (Georgia, SF, 21 years old)

100. Teagan Moore (Western Kentucky, SG)

Prey finished last year's season by making four-of-four threes against Duke in the Sweet 16. Turning into a shooting threat with 6'11" size and defensive versatility should earn him spots on NBA watch lists.

Toure's defensive quickness and pressure are so special that even just a capable three-point shot could be enough for him to generate NBA interest.

Pettiford and Byrd had chances at the 2025 first round, but they returned and struggled with their shot and consistency last season. They're bounce-back candidates to track for 2027.

There will be a bigger spotlight on Haralson at Tennessee after his 16.2 points slid below the radar at Notre Dame. He's a big wing who can make plays off the dribble, but for a limited athlete, he'll need to add a three-point shot.