The deadline for players to declare for the 2026 NBA Draft has passed. The final day for prospects to enter the 2026 class was Friday, April 24, meaning anyone who didn't put their name into the pool will have to wait until 2027. Players who declared for the draft will have a month to determine if they remain in the 2026 class. NCAA players have until May 27 to withdraw from the draft, while international prospects have until June 13 to decide if they will stay in the class. As prospects go through the pre-draft process, some will likely elect to return to school and make substantial NIL money playing in college while improving their stock for the 2027 class. With players like Braylon Mullins and Thomas Haugh electing to return to school, and other prospects likely making similar decisions before the May 27 deadline, the class will be thin in the second round, which could open the door for international prospects.…