Why Duke's Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, UCLA's Nikola Kusturica, Texas' Marcus Spears can't enter the 2027 draft

Three of the best (and youngest) players in college basketball this season won't be eligible for the 2027 NBA Draft and will play two seasons of college hoops. Here's why
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