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A future NBA star makes a crucial decision for his career

The very young Babatunde Oladuton, number 1 in the class of 2027, will enter university a year earlier than expected

Babatunde Oladuton, future NBA player.

The NBA is constantly evolving. Thanks to its Draft system, the competition's stars are being refreshed every few years. As is normal, all aspects have become increasingly professionalized over the years, making it easier to recognize young players who will be called to dominate the league in the future.

One such case seems to be that of Babatunde Oladuton. The very young player has reclassified from 2027 to 2026 and will graduate this spring from Blake High School in Maryland, even before turning 18.

This means Oladuton will enter university a year earlier. The player is the top of the 2027 class, and with his reclassification, he will likely move into the Top 10 for 2026.

"I am ahead in my studies and will graduate next year. Most of my life I have played with older boys, and after playing in the under-17 division of Team Durant, I felt comfortable. I have gained 20 pounds in the last year and never felt like I was playing with older players. Finally, I will stay and graduate from Blake High School. It is a great environment, and I have a lot of support," said Babatunde Oladuton to ESPN.

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