The early-entry list (final and official)
We figured there would be at least one surprise when the NBA released the official list of players who have applied for early-eligibility in the upcoming draft. Instead, we got two surprises ... or perhaps three, depending on your view.
On Tuesday afternoon, two days after the deadline, UCLA announced that center Moses Brown had made himself available for the draft and, according to the L.A. Times, is not expected to return to school.
Then came the reveal of the official list of early-entry candidates, sent from the NBA to its franchises. It included two names that had not been previously reported as draft candidates: Utah big men Jayce Johnson, who had been expected to transfer, and Donnie Tillman.
As with all early-entry candidates, including those that have hired agents, Johnson and Tillman have until May 29 to withdraw.
The Utah duo brings to 17 the total of Pac-12 early-entry declarations. Only two teams, Cal and Colorado, were unscathed, although the Bears' roster has been gutted by transfers.
Arizona
G Brandon Randolph
Arizona State
G Luguentz Dort
Oregon
G Payton Pritchard
F Louis King
F Kenny Wooten
C Bol Bol
Oregon State
G Ethan Thompson
F Tres Tinkle
Stanford
F KZ Okpala
UCLA
G Jaylen Hands
F Kris Wilkes
C Moses Brown
USC
G Kevin Porter
Utah
F Donnie Tillman
C Jayce Johnson
Washington
G Jaylen Nowell
Washington State
F CJ Elleby
The next five weeks will shape the Pac-12 outlook for next season. -- Jon Wilner.