Two International Prospects Opt into 2026 NBA Draft

The 2026 NBA Draft is just over a week away, and decisions are still being made about who will join the reportedly deep class.

College players made their final decisions weeks ago, with players like Meleek Thomas, Tounde Yessoufou and more taking their decisions down to the wire. International players have until 4 p.m. CT, Saturday, June 13 to make their intentions official.

Who is likely the highest-profile international player in Sergio de Larrea has officially opted in for the 2026 class. A dribble-pass-shoot wing that came back with good measurements, de Larrea could offer a late-first round capable of thriving on offense and growing on defense. Hugo Gonzalez's immediate success with the Celtics as a big wing comes to mind in terms of translation for de Larrea.

Guard Jack Kayil also made his intention to stay in the draft official on Saturday after earlier reporting that he would indeed be staying in.

Kayil, a combo guard, officially measured in at 6-foot-3-and-a-half with a 6-foot-5-and-three-quarter wingspan. He’s made his mark for ALBA Berlin this season, averaging 12.2 points and 3.5 assists. The team is currently amid the postseason, playing in the BBL Finals versus Bayern Munich.

Per Givony, Kayil reportedly received first-round feedback amid his season in Germany, making it an easy choice to hang in the 2026 class, opposed to a season under Mark Few at Gonzaga.

Kayil has solid size for a guard, in addition to nice passing and shooting ability. He should be able to impact several levels of the game while continuing to hone his scoring skillset as a whole.

While de Larrea and Kayil are officially joining the 2026 class, 7-foot-4 big Luigi Suigo is withdrawing, instead opting to join Villanova.

The 19-year-old has a highly-interesting skillset, able to make his mark on the interior with some traditional skills, as well as space the floor and pass. He averaged 8.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.1 blocks for Mega in the ABA this season across just 18.1 minutes per game. With his exit, the end of the first round round and early second has lost a talented upside bet in the frontcourt.

Under Villanova head coach Kevin Willard, Suigo should be able to boost his prospects for the 2027 NBA Draft massively, especially in a reportedly weaker class than ’26.

The 2026 NBA Draft will take place on Tuesday, June 23 and Wednesday, June 24. Both nights kick off at 7 p.m. CT.

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