As expected, Alba Berlin combo guard Jack Kayil has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft, according to agents Kevin Bradbury and Milan Nikolic. Don’t fret, as the Gonzaga Bulldogs commit can still decide to opt out and play his first college basketball season in 2026-27 in Spokane, Washington.
He’s testing the waters, looking to hear back from scouts and NBA franchises. Looking around the different draft projections, his name isn’t anywhere to be found. That can change with a strong performance at the NBA Combine
from May 10-17, 2026, at the Wintrust Arena and the Marriott Marquis in Chicago, Illinois.
The deadline for an early entry player to withdraw from the NBA Draft is June 13 at 2 p.m. PT.
The 20-year-old native of Berlin, Germany, is averaging 11.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game in German Basketball Bundesliga competition. He also represented his country in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers in March.
At 6-5, Kayil is powerful for his position and can score on all three levels. His ability to create for himself and others is what intrigued coach Mark Few and his staff to bring him over to the Pacific Northwest.
