NBA, College Teams Project 2026-27 Rotations

As the 2026-27 basketball seasons approach, teams are sorting out depth charts and rotations. Detroit is rebuilding its center rotation after moving on from Isaiah Stewart, with Jalen Duren, Paul Reed and Tolu Smith among the options, while John Collins is expected to fill the power-forward role. Iowa State is considering a lineup with returning guard Tamin Lipsey alongside transfer Jaquan Johnson, though Lipsey’s eligibility must be cleared. Illinois is blending returning players with six freshmen and a major transfer addition; coach Brad Underwood says the roster may be more versatile than last season’s Final Four team. Iowa’s coaches are still using trial and error to settle on a rotation that could shift with matchups, while a league-wide NBA depth-chart tracker offers updated projections as rosters take shape.