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NBA draft risks: Underclassmen forgo NIL wealth
Several underclassmen who entered the 2026 NBA Draft missed opportunities by passing up college NIL earnings, with some experiencing unexpected draft slides. Henri Veesaar declined a reported $5 million NIL offer to stay in college but was ultimately selected late in the draft, while others, such as Isaiah Evans, Meleek Thomas, and Koa Peat, were also drafted later than projected. Some players, like Bryson Tucker, went undrafted, highlighting potential mistakes in their decision to leave college early.
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