The Best College Perimeter Shooters Headed to the 2027 NBA Draft

The 2027 NBA Draft class is already generating buzz, with several standout returners from the 2025-26 college basketball season poised to make a major impact. While incoming freshmen will add talent, a strong group of veterans who opted to return to the NCAA ranks includes some of the most efficient and high-volume perimeter shooters in the country.Tyran Stokes currently sits as the early favorite for the top pick in the 2026 recruiting class, but the returning crop features elite shooters who could rise significantly on draft boards with another strong season. Here are three of the top perimeter shooters to watch in the 2027 NBA Draft class.

1. Milan Momcilovic – Kentucky

2025-26 stats: 16.9 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 1.0 APG

Shooting: 50.6% FG | 48.7% 3PT (led the nation) on 7.5 attempts

Career 3PT: 42.8% on 6 attempts per game (102 games at Iowa State)

Measurables: 6’8” (without shoes), 6’9.25” wingspan

Momcilovic tested the 2026 NBA Draft before transferring to Kentucky. He led the country in both three-point percentage and threes made last season. With size, elite efficiency, and a high release, he is the most polished pure shooter in the 2027 class.

2. Pryce Sandfort – Nebraska

2025-26 stats: 18.1 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 2.0 APG, 1.0 SPG

Shooting: 47.9% FG | 41.6% 3PT on 8.9 attempts

National ranking: 3rd in Division I with 129 three-pointers made

Size: 6’7”, 210 pounds

Sandfort helped lead Nebraska to its first Sweet 16 appearance. The former Iowa transfer combines volume shooting with solid rebounding and secondary creation. His size and scoring versatility make him a high-upside wing prospect.

3. Paul McNeil Jr. – NC State

2025-26 stats: 13.8 PPG, 3.6 RPG

Shooting: 43.3% FG | 42.7% 3PT on 7.9 attempts

Signature game: 47 points, 10 rebounds (11-of-17 from three) vs. Texas Southern

Size: 6’6”, 190 pounds

McNeil’s sophomore breakout featured elite efficiency on high volume. The athletic wing returns for his junior season with a chance to become one of the ACC’s top scorers and solidify his draft stock.

Looking Ahead to the 2027 NBA Draft

These three returners — Paul McNeil Jr., Milan Momcilovic, and Pryce Sandfort — stand out as elite perimeter shooters who can create their own shot or thrive in catch-and-shoot roles. With another year of development and high-level competition, each has the potential to climb draft boards and become a valuable NBA contributor.As the 2026-27 college basketball season unfolds, expect these sharpshooters to remain firmly in the conversation among the top perimeter talents in the 2027 NBA Draft class.

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