For the first time in a decade, the number of early-entry college players declaring for the NBA Draft has dropped below 110. The NBA confirmed just 106 NCAA athletes filed early-entry paperwork for the 2025 Draft — a staggering decline from the 363 who declared in 2021. What changed? The answer is simple: NIL.

NBA Draft entirely underway, college basketball fans are already discussing the talent pool that will be available early. The season may be finished, but the fun is just getting started for several talented players who have already declared for the draft.

NBA Draft may look a little bit different than previous years because the college basketball landscape is changing rapidly and dramatically.