Center Rueben Chinyelu is withdrawing as an Early Entry Candidate from the 2026 NBA Draft. Chinyelu announced on social media that he's returning to the University of Florida for his senior season.

As a junior for the Gators, Chinyelu averaged 10.9 points, 11.2 rebounds and a block per game. The 6-foot-10 center performed well at the NBA Draft Combine but wasn't guaranteed to be picked in the first round of this year's draft. With a big season for Florida, who should be a favorite to win the 2027 National Championship, Chinyelu could vault his stock into first-round territory.