Worst NBA draft decisions: These underclassmen passed up NIL millions for NBA uncertainty

College basketball stars used to rush to the NBA, lured by the riches that awaited them. That's not necessarily the case anymore with NIL riches available on campus. That dynamic has complicated the should-I-go or should-I-stay dilemma for underclassmen.Whether it was bad advice or overconfidence, some early entrants for the 2026 NBA Draft had some unexpected slides this week. Here are a few players who might be second guessing their decisions, including one who never heard his name called.2026