{"id":853392,"date":"2026-08-10T21:26:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T21:26:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/853392\/"},"modified":"2026-08-10T21:26:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T21:26:10","slug":"3-second-year-players-in-the-big-12-who-could-be-2027-nba-draft-prospects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/853392\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Second-Year Players in the Big 12 Who Could be 2027 NBA Draft Prospects"},"content":{"rendered":"

While there are a few highly touted freshman entering college basketball who will likely be the top prospects in the 2027 NBA Draft<\/a>, there are also plenty of returning prospects to watch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

From Florida’s Thomas Haugh, to Connecticut’s Braylon Mullins, the 2027 class has a chance to see a handful of players who returned to college basketball selected in the first round.<\/p>\n

The Big 12 has a star-studded group of returnees, including a few rising sophomores<\/a> who could play their way into the 2027 draft.<\/p>\n

Ivan Kharchenkov, Arizona<\/p>\n

As a freshman, Kharchenkov helped the Wildcats reach the Final Four, averaging 10.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.4 steals per game while shooting 49.2% from the field and 31.7% from 3-point range.<\/p>\n

Listed at 6-foot-7 and 230 pounds, the rising sophomore wing player will likely have an even bigger role for Arizona as a sophomore. <\/p>\n

Following an encouraging freshman season, more opportunities could land Kharchenkov a spot in the first round of the 2027 NBA Draft, especially if he improves as a perimeter shooter. With a versatile skill set and experience as a role player on a winning team, the Wildcats’ forward could be a solid rotation piece at the next level.<\/p>\n

Kayden Mingo, Baylor<\/p>\n

As a freshman at Penn State, Mingo averaged 13.7 points, 4.3 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game while shooting 47.7% from the field and 24.4% from beyond the arc.<\/p>\n

Following the 2025-26 season, the former four-star recruit transferred to Baylor, where he will play alongside his brother, Dylan Mingo, a five-star recruit in the 2026 cycle. <\/p>\n

Listed at 6-foot-1 and 195 pounds, Mingo’s height could be a concern for NBA teams, his feel for the game could be enough to find a spot in the 2027 class, especially if the former Nittany Lions’ guard improves as a 3-point shooter.<\/p>\n

Killyan Toure, Iowa State<\/p>\n

The Cyclones guard was a regular started for Iowa State as a freshman, averaging 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.5 steals per game while shooting 46% from the field and 31.3% from deep.<\/p>\n

While the French guard showcased a solid skill set on offense in 2025-26, his defensive abilities are what will likely garner the most attention from NBA scouts. Listed at 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds, Toure was a strong defensive playmaker, also navigating screens well and staying in front of ball handlers.<\/p>\n

If Toure’s role on offense increases and the Cyclones’ standout once again turns in a strong season on defense, he could enter 2027 NBA Draft conversations. Similar to Kharchenkov and Mingo, Toure will need to improve as a perimeter shooter to become a more viable prospect.<\/p>\n

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