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Brett Siegel, ClutchPoints

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The 2026 NBA Draft has already been heavily impacted by NIL deals at the college level, and that is evident by what occurred at the NCAA withdrawal deadline on Wednesday, May 27. As a result, several notable changes have been made in ClutchPoints' latest 2026 NBA Big Board 3.0 and top 100 rankings, specifically involving a plethora of second-round talents.

On April 27, the NBA announced that only 71 players filed as early-entry candidates for the 2026 NBA Draft, a 33% decrease from the 106 players who declared early entrants in 2025 and a near 64% decrease from the 195 early-entrant candidates in 2024.

Following the withdrawal deadline this past week and the NIL landscape in the NCAA continuing to dominate draft decisions with seven-figure contracts for the top collegiate players across the country, 38 of the 71 early entrants for the 2026 NBA Draft notified the league of their intention to withdraw their names from this year's draft.

Those like AJ Dybantsa , Cameron Boozer , Darryn Peterson , and the other sure-thing lottery picks remained in the draft, but quite a few possible late first-round candidates like Amari Allen and Tounde Yessoufou decided to wait until 2027 to test the NBA Draft waters again.

A lot happened in the 10 days between the end of the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago and the withdrawal deadline on May 27, including both league and collegiate personnel sharing their thoughts on the NIL/draft conversation with ClutchPoints.

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NBA, college personnel thoughts on NIL's impact on draft

Several years ago, it was illegal for college basketball programs to provide extra benefits, specifically in the form of money, outside of their scholarships and per diem during road trips. It was even illegal to leave a recruit's favorite food in his hotel room during an official visit without it being cleared ahead of time by both the university's board and the NCAA — take it from who worked for a power-five basketball program less than a decade ago, handling these very strange recruiting guidelines.

Now, with the creation of NIL and the NCAA backing off, college programs around the country find themselves in a free-for-all every year, specifically in basketball, where players and high-school recruits are essentially signing one-year NIL contracts for millions of dollars.

In the past, college basketball players used to show up to campus in an outdated car handed down to them by their parents, and not being able to afford much outside of what the program provided. Today, 17- and 18-year-old recruits are showing up to campus after signing a multi-million dollar deal in a brand-new Maserati or Porsche or whatever other luxury car brand is a booster for the university.

Not only has this impacted the NBA Draft every year in terms of players ready to make the jump to the professional ranks, holding off to make more money at the college level, but it's also directly impacting collegiate programs around the country and the mentality of their athletes.

"These kids are showing up to campus with designer clothes, watches and jewelry, luxury cars, and everything you see rookies in the NBA buy as their first purchases," one NCAA coach told ClutchPoints. "Aside from the money being out of control in terms of it being tossed around like candy on Halloween, there's really no regulation in terms of how much certain programs can spend.

"If you have the money, it can buy you the best team in the country now, which has essentially killed all aspects of development and loyalty."

One NBA scout who spends his year traveling around the country from college to college, pinpointing prospective talents for his team, told ClutchPoints that he has seen a massive change in attitude regarding NCAA players before making the jump to the NBA.

"Not all of them are greedy, but the vast majority of them are," the scout said. "The level of arrogance and overconfidence has grown to the point where a lot of these guys won't consider staying in the NBA Draft unless they're guaranteed to be a top-20 pick. You can't fault a lot of them for wanting the money; I mean, who wouldn't?

"But all of the NIL deals aren't being regulated correctly, so a lot of the agents are profiting more from these boosters and NIL collectives than they are with their new NBA players."

As of April, The Athletic reported that almost all high-level teams are spending an average of $10 million to $12 million, with some programs even exceeding $20 million on their collegiate athletes in NIL funds.

One source close to the situation told ClutchPoints that Milan Momcilovic was receiving NIL offers for more than $4 million before withdrawing from the NBA Draft, and that number is likely to increase with Arizona, Louisville, and Kentucky getting into a bidding war with one another. Both Louisville and Kentucky are among the top spenders in college basketball, with top-10 NIL budgets.

All of these NIL deals and the fact that the NCAA isn't doing anything about regulating it really is essentially creating a situation where these "student athletes" are entering free agency every offseason, bouncing around from team to team based on where they can make the most.

That is also why a record amount of players withdrew from the 2026 NBA Draft, immensely gutting the amount of talent existing in the second round of this year's draft class.

Who withdrew and who remained in draft?

Among the most notable players to withdraw from the 2026 NBA Draft , as outlined earlier, are Amari Allen (Alabama), Tounde Yessoufou (Baylor to St. John's), and Milan Momcilovic (Iowa State to Undecided).

Allen was ranked 21st in our last 2026 NBA Draft Big Board 2.0, with Yessoufou ranked 33rd and Momcilovic ranked 38th. Yessoufou was the only projected first-round pick in ClutchPoints' 2026 NBA Mock Draft 2.0 as the 30th pick by the Dallas Mavericks.

Upon returning to the college ranks, where each player will be receiving over seven figures, Allen and Yessoufou are now expected to be top-20 picks in what is a much weaker 2027 NBA Draft class.

Other second-round-graded prospects withdrawing their names from the draft include:

Malachi Moreno (Kentucky) [No. 35 on ClutchPoints' 2026 NBA Draft Big Board 2.0]
Tyler Tanner (Vanderbilt) [No. 39 on last big board]
Matt Able (NC State to North Carolina) [No. 40 on last big board]
Flory Bidunga (Kansas to Louisville) [No. 43 on last big board]
Billy Richmond III (Arkansas) [No. 47 on last big board]
Rueben Chinyelu (Florida) [No. 51 on last big board]
Andrej Stojakovic (Illinois) [No. 55 on last big board]
Jeremy Fears Jr. (Michigan State) [No. 62 on last big board]

Although the talent in the second round of this year's draft class has clearly taken a hit, this has also allowed several winners from the 2026 NBA Draft Combine and notable collegiate seniors to work their way up many teams' draft boards.

Despite the very top of our big board remaining unchanged, plenty of movement has occurred in the late-lottery and mid-first-round regions, along with 16 new names being added to the top 100 rankings entirely.

Here is all the latest intel in our latest 2026 NBA Draft Big Board 3.0, filled with insight and the latest rumors surrounding those expected to be selected in the first round three weeks from Tuesday.

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FULL 2026 NBA Draft Big Board 3.0

1. AJ Dybantsa – BYU – Freshman [-]

Position: SF, Height: 6'8.5″, Weight: 217 lbs, Wingspan: 7'0.5″ 2025-26 Stats: 35 games, 25.5 PTS, 6.8 RPG, 3.7 AST, 51.0 FG%, 33.1 3P%

Although there is still a debate to be had for the Washington Wizards at the top of the draft , AJ Dybantsa is still widely viewed across the league as the No. 1 player in this year's draft. Dybantsa will be able to immediately contribute on the wing as a primary offensive weapon, especially since he can get to his spots on the court and score with ease. Becoming a more well-rounded perimeter shooter will do wonders for Dybantsa's overall game, but he's already being viewed as a future All-Star-level talent by NBA evaluators.

His physicality and ability to absorb contact are what really stick out, making him the perfect wing for a team with All-Star talents like Trae Young and Anthony Davis. Dybantsa doesn't back down to anyone on offense, and his ball-handling skills will only get better at the next level, especially playing around veteran guards and those who can create around him.

Dybantsa is locked into being one of the first two picks in this year's draft, as he won't fall past the Utah Jazz at No. 2 should Washington ultimately decide to take Peterson instead. Even so, the overwhelming consensus around the league is that Dybantsa will, in fact, hear his name called first on June 23.

2. Darryn Peterson – Kansas – Freshman [-]

Position: PG/SG, Height: 6'5″, Weight: 205 lbs, Wingspan: 6'10" 2025-26 Stats: 24 games, 20.2 PTS, 4.2 RPG, 1.6 AST, 43.8 FG%, 38.2 3P%

Much of the same about Dybantsa can be said about Peterson with roughly three weeks until the NBA Draft, as he won't fall past the Jazz at No. 2 overall. The Jazz also won't trade the second pick in this year's draft, league sources told ClutchPoints, and they are thrilled to welcome either Dybantsa or Peterson to what they believe can be a threatening roster in the West for years to come.

Availability has been the main talking point with Peterson due to his struggles to remain on the court at Kansas, but talent evaluators and NBA front-office personnel who spoke with him in Chicago got the answers they needed as far as his mindset entering the league. Not to mention, Peterson cleared the air on his cramping issues and what exactly happened that led him to miss time for the Jayhawks.

Not one scout who spoke with ClutchPoints cited long-term concerns with Peterson's physique or mindset, and he is the top guard on virtually every team's draft boards. Whether it's Washington or Utah, one of these organizations will be adding a dynamic point guard with all the tools to become a pillar of his team's future.

3. Caleb Wilson – North Carolina – Freshman [-]

Position: SF/PF, Height: 6'9.25″, Weight: 211 lbs, Wingspan: 6'10" 2025-26 Stats: 24 games, 19.8 PTS, 9.4 RPG, 1.5 STL, 1.4 BLK, 57.8 FG%, 25.9 3P%

There is definitely momentum for Caleb Wilson to possibly be selected ahead of Cam Boozer in this year's draft, with some lottery teams even having Wilson ranked ahead of Peterson and Boozer when it comes to long-term potential. Between his length and pure power as a playmaker on offense, Wilson checks all the boxes for what teams are looking for in a modern-day, versatile forward. Although his 3-point shooting is not there yet, Wilson's mechanics and jumper are NBA-ready.

What makes him such an appealing prospect is his size, athleticism, and long-term potential to become a top option on both sides of the court. Defensively, it will be interesting to see how Wilson holds his own in the NBA and whether he will get bullied by stronger, more experienced forwards, especially if he is to play the 4 a lot early on in his career.

There has been no word from Memphis as to whether they prefer Cam Boozer or Caleb Wilson at No. 3 overall. Some league personnel have compared this Grizzlies' pick to the 2022 NBA Draft, when the expectation was that the Orlando Magic would take Jabari Smith Jr. No. 1 overall over Paolo Banchero, only to surprise many on draft night and go with Banchero.

Could the same happen here, with the league-wide expectation being that Boozer goes No. 3, only for the Grizzlies to take Wilson instead? There are plenty of talent evaluators who view Wilson as being a better long-term prospect than Boozer, while those same people will be the first to admit Boozer is more NBA-ready. Whether or not talent now outweighs long-term potential is the debate with Wilson and Boozer.

4. Cameron Boozer – Duke – Freshman [-]

Position: PF, Height: 6'8.25″, Weight: 253 lbs, Wingspan: 7'1.5″ 2025-26 Stats: 38 games, 22.5 PTS, 10.2 RPG, 4.1 AST, 1.4 STL, 55.6 FG%, 39.1 3P%

The Naismith and AP Player of the Year put together a masterful freshman year at Duke, and he enters the NBA Draft as one of the safest picks at the top of the board because of his consistency. Unlike Dybantsa and Wilson, who use their athleticism and length to their advantage, making them high-potential prospects, Boozer simply uses his skill and high basketball IQ to get to his spots and outplay his opponents. This is especially true on offense when Boozer gets the ball in the low post, as his footwork and knowledge of being a playmaker and willing passer make him an all-around offensive threat.

Boozer plays really well as a screen and roller on the perimeter, and he simply makes sound decisions with the ball in his hands. Whether or not he can continue to grow and reach a higher ceiling is the major question surrounding Boozer entering the pre-draft process, which is why many view Dybantsa and Wilson as the better long-term plays in this year's draft. But make no mistake, Boozer can immediately join a winning team and help push them over the edge right away.

There have been some teams attempting to find out what it would take to move into the top four of this year's draft , with at least two teams confirmed to have contacted the Memphis Grizzlies about the No. 3 pick, sources said. It is clear that teams want to try and move up for Boozer once Dybantsa and Peterson are off the board, especially since he is just 18 years old and the youngest player in the draft.

At this moment, any team wanting Boozer will need to strike a deal with the Grizzlies, which seems highly unlikely.

5. Keaton Wagler – Illinois – Freshman [-]

Position: PG/SG, Height: 6'5″, Weight: 188 lbs, Wingspan: 6'6.25″ 2025-26 Stats: 37 games, 17.9 PTS, 5.1 RPG, 4.2 AST, 44.5 FG%, 39.7 3P%

While he was not necessarily expected to be a high-level one-and-done guard, Keaton Wagler's breakout freshman year at Illinois put him on the map for talent evaluators. Wagler is not only a great ball-handler and passer, but his perimeter game and ability to spread a defense out are what have many around the NBA believing he can be a lead guard for years to come. He is much better at the point guard position than playing off the ball, and that's simply because he elevates the play of those around him with the attention he draws as a driver.

Even so, Wagler's shooting and his quickness as a cutter make him the perfect type of combo guard to play in a winning system right now.

Unlike other guards in this class, Wagler is not the most athletic, nor is he the type of player who will consistently light up the box score as his team's top scoring option. However, Wagler does all the little things like opening up high-percentage looks for his teammates, crashing the glass, and playing a very unselfish brand of basketball. Amid all the talent on Illinois' roster this season, Wagler was the catalyst behind their offense being one of the best in the country.

Wagler continues to gain momentum as the best player in the draft, following the four top prospects. There has not been much discussion about the LA Clippers trading the fifth pick, but they are obviously open to hearing offers that come their way. Should this pick remain in the Clippers' hands, Wagler appears to be their top choice at this time.

6. Darius Acuff Jr. – Arkansas – Freshman [-]

Position: PG, Height: 6'2″, Weight: 186 lbs, Wingspan: 6'6.5″ 2025-26 Stats: 36 games, 23.5 PTS, 3.1 RPG, 6.4 AST, 48.4 FG%, 44.0 3P%

No player was drawing more attention down the final weeks of the college season and into the NCAA Tournament than Darius Acuff Jr., and that is because of his outstanding offensive play. Acuff averaged 28.4 points per game over his final 14 games of the season, including a 49-point performance in a double-overtime loss to Alabama and a 36-point performance to get Arkansas past High Point and advance to the Sweet 16. When it comes to scoring from anywhere on the court, Acuff ranks at the top of the list among this year's draft prospects.

Acuff is a three-level scorer who plays well above his listed height, and he simply controls the flow of the game. He can change speeds and take care of the ball off screens, and outside of getting to the rim with ease, Acuff is a much better facilitator and passer than many tend to give him credit for. After all, he did average 6.4 assists as a freshman, and his 2.2 turnovers per game really aren't all that bad considering his workload. While he has proven to be elite on offense, teams want to see this same determination and drive to win on defense.

The Clippers, Brooklyn Nets, and Sacramento Kings all have interest in Acuff, sources said, with the Kings at No. 7 overall being viewed as his floor in the draft. Another team mentioned multiple times by league personnel with trade-up interest in Acuff is the Dallas Mavericks. Could there be a deal to be had with the Nets at No. 6 should Acuff slide past the Clippers?

If this does happen and Wagler goes No. 5, expect multiple teams, including the Kings, to check with Brooklyn on what the price would be to move up and grab Acuff.

7. Brayden Burries – Arizona – Freshman [-]

Position: PG/SG, Height: 6'3.75″, Weight: 215 lbs, Wingspan: 6'6″ 2025-26 Stats: 39 games, 16.1 PTS, 4.9 RPG, 2.4 AST, 1.5 STL, 49.1 FG%, 39.1 3P%

Brayden Burries is a sure-thing lottery pick. Where he ends up in the lottery is a mystery, as he could go as high as No. 5 overall and as low as No. 13 overall. Despite being an older freshman prospect, Burries checks off all the boxes for being able to enter the NBA and contribute in many different ways right away.

While Burries led the Arizona Wildcats in scoring as a freshman, he doesn't necessarily project to be the same-level scorer that evaluators see in other guards like Peterson and Acuff. Instead, Burries is viewed as the best do-it-all guard prospect who is comfortable playing on or off the ball, especially when it comes to his spot-up 3-point shooting.

"He's simply a sound player," one scout whose team has a lottery pick said of Burries before the combine. "Good vision, great instincts, good vibes around him. His teammates love playing with him. Nobody ever says, 'Well, he can still work on this and that.' This guy is the complete package when it comes to being cool and collected."

Burries is a really strong two-way guard that brings a lot to the table when it comes to scoring in many different ways, whether he brings the ball up the floor or not. He has a very high overall feel for the game, and his strength should translate over to the NBA level, especially on defense.

8. Mikel Brown Jr. – Louisville – Freshman [-]

Position: PG, Height: 6'3.5″, Weight: 190 lbs, Wingspan: 6'7.5″ 2025-26 Stats: 21 games, 18.2 PTS, 3.3 RPG, 4.7 AST, 1.2 STL, 41.0 FG%, 34.4 3P%

Perhaps the biggest question mark inside the top 10 of the NBA Draft big board entering the combine, outside of Darryn Peterson, was Mikel Brown Jr. Lingering back problems led to Brown missing a handful of games at Louisville , including the team's final six games of the year. However, when Brown was available, he showed flashes of his pure scoring ability and overall offensive potential, scoring 20-plus points nine times during his freshman year, including a 45-point performance with 10 threes against NC State.

Word from teams who have brought in Brown for private workouts has been fantastic, and he is fully recovered from whatever back ailment plagued him at Louisville. That is why multiple teams inside the top 10 are showing significant interest in Brown, including the Clippers, Nets, Chicago Bulls, Atlanta Hawks, and Dallas Mavericks.

One front-office official from a team with a top-10 pick told ClutchPoints that they currently view Brown as the second-best guard in the draft behind Peterson, with his talent and potential for growth next to a star outweighing that of Acuff and Wagler. It is not out of the realm of possibilities for Brown to hear his name be called first, following the "big four" at the top of the draft.

As of right now, it's hard to envision a scenario where Brown would fall past the Mavs with the No. 9 overall selection.

9. Nate Ament – Tennessee – Freshman [+2]

Position: SF, Height: 6'9.5″, Weight: 211 lbs, Wingspan: 6'11.5″ 2025-26 Stats: 35 games, 16.7 PTS, 6.3 RPG, 2.3 AST, 39.9 FG%, 33.3 3P%

Nate Ament is a very interesting draft prospect to discuss because he is not as NBA-ready as other top-10 prospects in this draft class, and there is a learning curve he will need to overcome regarding decision-making as an all-around offensive threat. At the same time, he has already shown flashes of his pure scoring potential, as his size and skill as a mid-range shooter off the dribble are very appealing.

It is hard to find wings and forwards of his size with natural scoring abilities, which is why Ament is viewed as a long-term, high-potential prospect. But will teams be willing to gamble on him with a top-10 pick knowing that he probably isn't ready to contribute right away as a rookie?

Ament is widely viewed around the NBA as the best option for the Milwaukee Bucks with the 10th-overall pick. As previously reported in our latest mock draft , the Mavs are a team mentioned in league circles as having interest in Ament, and the Nets are another team beginning to come up in conversations about the Tennessee wing.

There is no doubt that Ament will be a lottery pick, and should he fall past the Bucks at 10, there will be multiple teams attempting to move up and grab the 19-year-old wing.

10. Kingston Flemings – Houston – Freshman [-1]

Position: PG, Height: 6'2.5″, Weight: 183 lbs, Wingspan: 6'3.5″ 2025-26 Stats: 37 games, 16.1 PTS, 4.1 RPG, 5.2 AST, 1.5 STL, 47.6 FG%, 38.7 3P%

Among the many talented guards in this NBA Draft class is Kingston Flemings. What makes Flemings unique is his explosive and dynamic play as a lead guard who creates an abundance of space on the court. Flemings has natural driving instincts, especially going to his right, and he is very comfortable pulling up off the dribble to knock down mid-range shots.

There is something about watching Flemings that just looks appealing, as his overall feel for how to attack downhill on offense and create confusion among his defenders is what makes him one of the better lead guards in this draft class. Entering the NBA, it will be interesting to see how Flemings' physicality translates and whether he continues finding the same success attacking the rim that he did at Houston.

As far as his pick-and-roll game goes, Flemings should be able to thrive early on in his career with a team that already has reliable big men in the frontcourt who are capable screeners and rollers. Whether or not he is a true franchise point guard compared to some of these other guys, like Peterson, Brown, and Acuff, is the real question.

Several teams inside the top 10 view Flemings as a safer point guard option than others who could be on the board, while others are not as high on his overall upside when it comes to long-term potential. Sources say Flemings has made a strong impression on the Kings during the pre-draft process. It seems like Acuff and Flemings are their top two guard options.

11. Yaxel Lendeborg – Michigan – Senior [-1]

Position: PF, Height: 6'8.75″, Weight: 241 lbs, Wingspan: 7'2.25″ 2025-26 Stats: 40 games, 15.1 PTS, 6.8 RPG, 3.2 AST, 1.2 BLK, 51.5 FG%, 37.2 3P%

What is there not to like about Yaxel Lendeborg? He gives it his all in every position, he will play through injury, he can do a little bit of everything on the floor, and the 23-year-old always puts his teammates' success ahead of his own. Lendeborg even said on the NBA Draft Combine broadcast that he thinks Morez Johnson Jr. will be the best draft prospect between him and Aday Mara among the three Michigan stars.

Fresh off leading the Michigan Wolverines to a championship , Lendeborg should wind up being the first non-freshman taken in the 2026 NBA Draft. Lendeborg's charisma, two-way play, and basketball IQ make him a high-level prospect despite being 23 years old and turning 24 by the start of the 2026-27 NBA season.

On defense, Lendeborg stands out not just because of his length and impressive wingspan but also due to his instincts for reading passing lanes and not being afraid to play physical with any position. He is also a very gifted defender as a help-side rim protector in the paint. Scouts across the NBA have been raving about Lendeborg's attitude and commitment to making winning plays, which is why he is a projected lottery pick.

The Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, and Charlotte Hornets all have known interest in Lendeborg. As previously reported on ClutchPoints, both the San Antonio Spurs and Detroit Pistons were also named by league personnel as teams with trade-up interest in the Michigan forward. It would not come as a shock if more teams emerge as suitors for Lendeborg closer to the 2026 NBA Draft.

12. Aday Mara – Michigan – Junior [+1]

Position: C, Height: 7'3″, Weight: 260 lbs, Wingspan: 7'6″ 2025-26 Stats: 40 games, 12.1 PTS, 6.8 RPG, 2.4 AST, 2.6 BLK, 66.8 FG%, 30.0 3P%

Another Michigan product who helped himself immensely and has solidified himself as a first-round prospect from the team's championship run is Aday Mara. After his measurements and performance at the draft combine, some even believe Mara could sneak into the top 10, with the Hawks and Bucks having known interest in the big man. The Warriors and Thunder are two other lottery teams with known interest in Mara.

It makes sense that Mara became one of the nation's best rim protectors, standing at 7-foot-3″ with a reported 7-foot-7 wingspan, but he is more than a center like Zach Edey, who simply operates space in the paint. Mara is a skilled big man with a high IQ when it comes to helping make plays for others. His passing skills are severely underrated, and there's potential for him to grow into an all-around center like Marc Gasol should his perimeter game develop more.

Shot-blocking, high IQ plays when it comes to passing at center, and the potential to develop an outside game are what any team will get with Mara. While there are some limitations when it comes to athleticism and endurance, as expected with a 7-footer, Mara finds himself as the best center on our NBA Draft Big Board.

Another team mentioned as a landing spot for Mara is the Nets, but rival teams do not expect Brooklyn to take him at No. 6 overall, instead viewing the Nets as a potential trade-down option to gather more assets in this draft should they want Mara.

13. Morez Johnson Jr. – Michigan – Sophomore [-1]

Position: PF/C, Height: 6'9″, Weight: 251 lbs, Wingspan: 7'3.5″ 2025-26 Stats: 40 games, 13.1 PTS, 7.3 RPG, 1.1 BLK, 62.3 FG%, 34.3 3P%

One of the biggest risers during the second half of the collegiate season and a player who could wind up sneaking into the back half of the lottery in this year's draft is Morez Johnson Jr. Next to Lendeborg and Mara at Michigan, Johnson helped lead the Wolverines to a national championship with his toughness and physical play in the paint. A lot of scouts are comparing his brute-like force on the glass and defensively to Isaiah Stewart and Derrick Favors.

There is a lot to like about the energy Johnson brings to the court, and he operates as an igniter on defense. Whether it is creating second-chance scoring opportunities on the glass, backing down his opponents in the low post, or setting hard screens on the perimeter, Johnson is agile enough to move around and operate in space. He even shot 34.3% from deep on 35 shot attempts after not attempting a single triple in his freshman season at Illinois.

Keep a close eye on Johnson, as teams picking late in the lottery will fall in love with his work ethic and demeanor. Johnson is ready to contribute to a team set up to win right now or take a massive step toward playoff contention. At this rate, he seems locked into the 11 to 18 range after keeping his name in the draft.

14. Cameron Carr – Baylor – Sophomore [+2]

Position: SG, Height: 6'4.5″, Weight: 184 lbs, Wingspan: 7'0.75″ 2025-26 Stats: 34 games, 18.9 PTS, 5.8 RPG, 2.6 AST, 1.3 BLK, 49.4 FG%, 37.4 3P%

No player at the NBA Draft Combine helped himself more than Cameron Carr . Not only did he essentially measure true to his 6-foot-5 size and 7-foot-1 wingspan before the combine, but Carr dropped 30 points on 6-of-12 from 3-point range in his only scrimmage before shutting things down. Carr was clearly the best player on the court, and now there is real hype about him being locked into the top 20, potentially even rising into the lottery.

Under Scott Drew at Baylor, Carr became one of the best scoring wings in the Big 12 and proved to be a shot-maker with the ball in his hands. He is one of the more underrated perimeter players in this year's draft, and it's not hard to imagine he could make a similar impact right away as fellow Baylor Bear VJ Edgecombe made with the Philadelphia 76ers this year.

Although he is not the same physical defender as Edgecombe, Carr's offensive game will allow him to see the court off the bench during his rookie year. In time, he could wind up making an impact defensively, especially when it comes to disrupting passing lanes with his 7-foot-1 wingspan.

The Bulls have known interest in Carr, along with the Mavericks, sources said. Do not be shocked if even more teams express interest in Carr and attempt to move up into the lottery to select him, especially with the Thunder and Hornets open to hearing trade offers that come their way.

15. Labaron Philon Jr. – Alabama – Sophomore [-]

Position: PG/SG, Height: 6'2.5″, Weight: 176 lbs, Wingspan: 6'6.25″ 2025-26 Stats: 33 games, 22.0 PTS, 3.5 RPG, 5.0 AST, 1.2 STL, 50.1 FG%, 39.9 3P%

Another guard with elite offensive abilities is Labaron Philon Jr., and unlike some of the other guards ranked above him, the Alabama product enters this year's draft process already having experience from last year's pre-draft evaluation period. Philon returned to the Crimson Tide for his sophomore year, and he did exactly what NBA personnel wanted to see more of — aggressiveness on offense and the ability to be a floor general at the point guard position.

Although he is slightly smaller in stature, Philon's game is very similar to that of Nickeil Alexander-Walker's, and every team in the league would love to add that type of talent as a combo guard, especially after the Atlanta Hawks guard took home the Most Improved Player award. Philon's defense does not get enough appreciation, as he will immediately help elevate his NBA team's defensive rating.

Philon is comfortable operating and shooting on the perimeter, and he doesn't have many limitations coming off screens with the ball in either hand. He also thrives next to another guard capable of creating for themselves. In a league dominated by guard play, Philon should be able to ease his way into his first NBA season on a team that fully trusts him as their lead point guard.

There is a chance he could wind up being the player to slip out of the lottery despite being a lottery-rated player by many teams. Some league personnel have mentioned the Memphis Grizzlies at No. 16 being his floor.

16. Hannes Steinbach – Washington – Freshman [+1]

Position: PF/C, Height: 6'10.25″, Weight: 248 lbs, Wingspan: 7'2.25″ 2025-26 Stats: 30 games, 18.5 PTS, 11.8 RPG, 1.2 BLK, 57.7 FG%, 34.0 3P%

With 20 double-doubles in 30 games at Washington, Hannes Steinbach is preparing to enter the NBA as a rookie who won't face much of a learning curve since he's been playing professionally for years. Steinbach not only played in Germany before opting to come overseas and play in the NCAA, but he has also spent each of the last three years representing his home country in the FIBA U18 EuroBasket and, most recently, the 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup, where he averaged a double-double and immediately put his name on the radar of NBA evaluators in Europe.

It isn't hard to argue that Steinbach is one of the best offensive rebounders in the 2026 draft class, and these skills will translate over to the NBA level perfectly. Not to mention, he's extremely comfortable operating outside the paint, as he shot 34% from 3-point range in college and has a smooth-looking jumper. The German big man should be able to contribute right away during his rookie season and continue to grow as a defender — the one area of his game scouts visualize limitations in against quicker forwards in the league.

Steinbach is beginning to create chatter about him being a late-lottery pick, with the Warriors, Thunder, and Hornets linked to him. He will be a top-20 pick, with the Hornets at No. 18 and the Toronto Raptors at No. 19 viewed as Steinbach's floor, although he will likely be off the board by then.

17. Karim Lopez – Mexico (New Zealand Breakers – NBL) [+1]

Position: SF/PF, Height: 6'8.25″, Weight: 222 lbs, Wingspan: 6'11.5″ 2025-26 Stats: 30 games, 11.9 PTS, 6.1 RPG, 1.9 AST, 1.2 STL, 49.4 FG%, 32.2 3P%

Karim Lopez has arguably the widest range out of any top-20 prospect on our latest NBA Draft Big Board, as he could realistically go anywhere from 10th overall to the Bucks to 20th overall to the San Antonio Spurs. It is hard to pinpoint where exactly he will end up, with some teams high on Lopez's long-term upside and others not envision much changing as far as him only being a slasher and driver with a limited jump shot.

Every NBA team is always looking for length, athleticism, and versatility when it comes to the wing positions. That is exactly what Lopez brings to the table after playing in New Zealand, and the Mexican-born forward certainly has a chance to be a lottery pick in June. Although there are still some questions about his shooting abilities, Lopez proved to be a pure scorer on the drive by recording the most points by a draft-eligible Next Stars player in the NBL.

The NBA combine and early pre-draft workouts were the real first look many got of Lopez, other than watching his tape from overseas. How he performs in his workouts moving forward, specifically shooting drills, will determine if he can be a lottery selection in this year's draft. Lopez certainly looks like a modern-day NBA wing, but whether his offensive game can translate to the next level is the biggest question mark surrounding him.

18. Chris Cenac Jr. – Houston – Freshman [+1]

Position: C, Height: 6'10.25″, Weight: 248 lbs, Wingspan: 7'2.25″ 2025-26 Stats: 37 games, 9.5 PTS, 7.9 RPG, 48.5 FG%, 33.3 3P%

Chris Cenac Jr. has a chance to be one of the first centers off the board next to Mara. Whoever drafts Cenac will be doing so for his long-term potential, length, and ability to get out in the open court as a center. Although he still needs to work on his overall feel on both ends of the floor, there is a lot to like about Cenac's ability to play above the rim and take advantage of smaller frontcourt players in the low post.

The best spot for Cenac to end up is with a team that already has an established winning culture and can devote time to slowly integrating him into the rotation behind an already established starting center. While potential exists for him to grow into an everyday starter, Cenac will definitely need time to develop compared to others who will be instant-impact rookies.

Many league personnel don't envision him falling out of the top 20 at this point, especially with several teams with mid-first-round picks seeking frontcourt additions. Should the Hawks pass on Mara near the top of the draft, they are viewed as an optimal landing spot for Cenac at No. 23 overall, possibly even wanting to move up for him inside the top 20.

19. Jayden Quaintance – Kentucky – Sophomore [-5]

Position: C, Height: 6'9″, Weight: 253 lbs, Wingspan: 7'5.25″ 2025-26 Stats: 4 games, 5.0 PTS, 5.0 RPG, 0.8 BLK, 57.1 FG%

After originally committing to Kentucky as a five-star recruit out of high school, Jayden Quaintance instead began his collegiate career at Arizona State once John Calipari left the Wildcats for Arkansas. Immediately, Quaintance drew NBA evaluators' attention with his natural defensive abilities and length at the center position, but he suffered a torn right ACL near the end of the year and ultimately transferred to Kentucky for his sophomore season, with the hopes of being 100% healthy and ready to go for the start of the new year.

Unfortunately, Quaintance played just four games at Kentucky this past season due to ongoing swelling and complications in his knee. As a result, many league personnel are skeptical about Quaintance's overall health and long-term availability. There are many around the league who believe Quaintance will slip out of the lottery and possibly into the 20s of this year's draft because of his injury history and concerns.

As far as talent goes, and assuming he can be his previous self, Quaintance projects to be an elite defensive playmaker with a high understanding of being a lob threat in pick-and-roll situations. There are a lot of similarities in his game to a young Robert Williams III early in his career with the Boston Celtics. But again, everything for Quaintance depends on his health and records throughout the pre-draft process.

20. Bennett Stirtz – Iowa – Senior [-]

Position: PG, Height: 6'2.5″, Weight: 186 lbs, Wingspan: 6'6″ 2025-26 Stats: 37 games, 19.8 PTS, 2.6 RPG, 4.4 AST, 1.4 STL, 47.7 FG%, 35.8 3P%

Bennett Stirtz should be the second senior to come off the draft board in June behind Lendeborg, and his story is remarkable. Stritz spent the first two years of his collegiate career playing for Northwest Missouri State in Division II before transferring to Drake, following his head coach Ben McCollum. At Drake, Stirtz broke onto the scene, averaging just under 20 points per game and shooting almost 40% from 3-point range en route to being named the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year.

The sharpshooting guard then followed McCollum again to Iowa for his senior season, and Stirtz continued to put up big numbers, helping the Hawkeyes reach the Elite 8 for the first time since 1987. Everywhere he has gone, Stirtz has won, and his confidence is something scouts have been raving about. There is no shot Stirtz is afraid to take simply because he knows there is a good chance it will go in.

Every team is always looking for guard depth, especially experienced players who can come into the game off the bench and be a reliable scoring option. Much like how Payton Pritchard was an older guard forging his role with the Celtics early in his career, Stritz could follow a similar trajectory for a team that isn't worried about him being 23 years old by the time the new season comes around.

Toronto and Charlotte are the two most frequently mentioned teams for Stirtz at No. 18 and No. 19, respectively. If he falls out of the top 20, then Atlanta at No. 23, assuming they don't go guard in the top 10, would be an intriguing fit for the 22-year-old sharpshooter.

21. Christian Anderson Jr. – Texas Tech – Sophomore [+2]

Position: PG, Height: 6'1″, Weight: 180 lbs, Wingspan: 6'6.25″ 2025-26 Stats: 33 games, 18.5 PTS, 3.6 RPG, 7.4 AST, 1.5 STL, 47.2 FG%, 41.5 3P%

Christian Anderson Jr. kept his name in the NBA Draft, and he may be the best perimeter shooter in this draft class, especially after shooting over 41% from distance while in an elevated role at Texas Tech. At the NBA Draft Combine, Anderson ranked second among all players by shooting 27-of-30 off the dribble, and his confidence from the perimeter was on full display.

There are certain tendencies he displays as a playmaker and scorer that have some scouts believing he could be a non-lottery pick from this draft who ultimately becomes a star.

Anderson has the quickness to get past defenders and get to the rim, he is extremely comfortable as a shooter, and he is a very sound pick-and-roll ball handler. While he may be smaller than most guards entering the league nowadays, Anderson can play with anyone. If he falls past the 20th pick, some playoff-level team is going to be getting an immediate scoring option who could quickly become a starter or key sixth man.

He is expected to be selected in the draft before Stirtz, Ebuka Okorie, and Meleek Thomas as the second wave of guards after the lottery-projected backcourt prospects.

22. Allen Graves – Santa Clara – Freshman [+3]

Position: PF, Height: 6'7.75″, Weight: 226 lbs, Wingspan: 7'0″ 2025-26 Stats: 35 games, 11.8 PTS, 6.5 RPG, 1.8 AST, 1.9 STL, 51.2 FG%, 41.3 3P%

Although he was on the fence about staying in the draft or returning to college, Graves ultimately decided to turn pro, and he is drawing serious interest from the late lottery to teams with picks in the early 20s. A lot of teams are said to be interested in Graves' ability to contribute in many different areas, and his metrics are some of the most analytically sound in the draft.

It seems like every year, Santa Clara has a new NBA draft prospect who flies up draft boards throughout the season and during the NBA combine, like Jalen Williams and Brandin Podziemski in previous years. This year, that player is Graves, who plays in the low post with an incredible feel on offense and a smooth shooting stroke from the perimeter.

Graves possesses great footwork all over the offensive end of the court, and his specialty is getting to his spots in the low post and around the rim with his high-percentage floater/touch. More importantly, as it relates to the NBA, he is more than capable of spreading the floor and knocking down perimeter shots, including in pick-and-pop scenarios. That is why there is serious interest in him as an immediate contributor in the frontcourt off the bench.

23. Ebuka Okorie – Stanford – Freshman [+6]

Position: PG, Height: 6'1.25″, Weight: 186 lbs, Wingspan: 6'7.75″ 2025-26 Stats: 31 games, 23.2 PTS, 3.6 RPG, 3.6 AST, 1.6 STL, 46.5 FG%, 35.4 3P%

Ebuka Okorie is beginning to rise on a lot of draft boards around the league since the combine, with one team that brought him in for a workout claiming he was the best guard they've seen so far. There is a shiftiness, craftiness, and confidence to Okorie's game that, at times, has flashes of a young Kemba Walker. This is not to say Okorie is the same high-level talent Kemba was coming out of UConn, but the Stanford guard has the quickness, shot-making, and playmaking potential Walker did.

As the youngest guard in the draft, Okorie's talent certainly stands out when he's on the court, but so does his immaturity as a shot-maker and facilitator. It will be interesting to see if a team invests in Okorie's long-term upside, as he is one of the biggest boom-or-bust prospects in the class.

Patience will be needed from any team drafting Okorie, as they will be doing so for his development and the future. He is certainly one of the better offensive-minded guards in the draft.

24. Koa Peat – Arizona – Freshman [-]

Position: PF, Height: 6'7″, Weight: 245 lbs, Wingspan: 6'11.25″ 2025-26 Stats: 36 games, 14.1 PTS, 5.6 RPG, 2.6 AST, 52.8 FG%, 35.0 3P%

Koa Peat remaining in the draft was not a shock to league personnel, but the consensus was that he would have benefited from returning to college. Then again, Peat is represented by Klutch Sports, which always tends to find a destination for their clients in the NBA Draft.

At this point, Peat is expected to be a late first-round pick, with some believing he has received a promise from either the Denver Nuggets or Boston Celtics at No. 26 and No. 27 overall. This is viewed as his floor, though, and there is still time for Peat to move up the board or for his representation to find other teams interested.

When it comes to physicality and strength, Peat checks off the boxes to be in the league right now. However, his jump shot will need a lot of work if he is to have a long NBA career. Right now, Peat is nothing more than an athletic forward who can run in up-tempo systems and create havoc in transition as a rim-runner.

Where Peat ends up in the 2026 NBA Draft is quite possibly the biggest mystery on this big board.

25. Dailyn Swain – Texas – Junior [-3]

Position: SG/SF, Height: 6'6.5″, Weight: 211 lbs, Wingspan: 6'10" 2025-26 Stats: 36 games, 17.3 PTS, 7.5 RPG, 3.6 AST, 1.6 STL, 54.2 FG%, 34.4 3P%

A big criticism of Dailyn Swain's game last year, and one of the reasons why he wasn't on many NBA personnel's radars yet, was his lack of shot-making and perimeter game. So, Swain worked hard in the offseason, and he became a reliable 3-point shooting option while also proving to be the leader of the Longhorns' offense, specifically using his athleticism to attack the basket and set the tone on offense.

Compared to college, where he needed to fit into a system, Swain's game should translate nicely over to the NBA, where he can spread the court and play in more isolation sets.

The two words that describe Swain are what every team always wants late in the first round — athletic wing. With a high understanding of his skills and traits on offense, as well as a strong handle on the wing, Swain finds himself as an intriguing mid-to-late first-round prospect in this year's draft.

26. Isaiah Evans – Duke – Sophomore [-]

Position: SG/SF, Height: 6'5.5″, Weight: 186 lbs, Wingspan: 6'8.75″ 2025-26 Stats: 38 games, 15.0 PTS, 3.2 RPG, 1.3 AST, 43.3 FG%, 36.1 3P%

Isaiah Evans is viewed as one of the more NBA-ready draft prospects who can join a playoff-level team and contribute right away as a knockdown shooter on the wing. While his measurables and stature are similar to a skinny Brandon Ingram when he was at Duke, Evans' style of play is similar to that of Aaron Nesmith. It took him some time, but Nesmith developed behind the scenes and worked hard to become a 3-and-D wing before bursting onto the scene in Indianapolis.

Evans could follow a similar path, as he checks off the boxes to make a difference on defense, and he can be very explosive coming off screens and diving to the hoop. Of course, his high-percentage 3-point stroke also makes him an intriguing wing option for teams late in the first round. With 3-and-D potential, there will be a long list of suitors for Evans after the lottery.

27. Meleek Thomas – Arkansas – Freshman [-]

Position: PG/SG, Height: 6'3″, Weight: 190 lbs, Wingspan: 6'6.75″ 2025-26 Stats: 37 games, 15.6 PTS, 3.8 RPG, 2.5 AST, 1.5 STL, 43.5 FG%, 41.6 3P%

Darius Acuff was the player receiving the most attention for the Razorbacks, and rightfully so, but Meleek Thomas' shot-making and shooting abilities opened up a lot of space for his teammate to operate in. Thomas is an extremely strong shooter off the ball, and he ended up keeping his name in the draft as a one-and-done prospect due to the high potential he possesses on offense.

However, there are some questioning his decision-making and on-ball defense. As far as late-round potential goes, Thomas would be a fantastic high-upside, long-term option for any team in the 20-30 range of this year's draft. He would not have remained in the draft unless he was sure about his draft range, which is why one can concur that multiple teams have shown interest in Thomas.

28. Joshua Jefferson – Iowa State – Senior [-]

Position: SF/PF, Height: 6'8″, Weight: 218 lbs, Wingspan: 6'9.25″ 2025-26 Stats: 35 games, 16.4 PTS, 7.4 RPG, 4.8 AST, 1.6 STL, 47.1 FG%, 34.5 3P%

It was unfortunate to see Joshua Jefferson go down with a left ankle sprain in the NCAA Tournament because he was one of the best two-way players in the country and could've carried Iowa State deep into the second weekend. Now entering the NBA, Jefferson should immediately be able to make an impact as a physical forward who is comfortable both around the rim and out on the perimeter.

Overall, what makes Jefferson a first-round prospect is his feel for the game and his ability to be a point forward at times for his team. Offense comes easily to Jefferson, whether that's using his athleticism and length to score or being a primary facilitator. Because of his stature, Jefferson is also a reliable defender in pick-and-roll situations. This holds true when he gets switched onto smaller, quicker guards, as he's proven to be able to keep them in front of him.

Jefferson's feel around the paint and his natural offensive abilities when it comes to passing as a forward are what make him special.

29. Tarris Reed Jr. – UConn – Senior [+2]

Position: C, Height: 6'11", Weight: 265 lbs, Wingspan: 7'4″
2025-26 Stats: 35 games, 14.7 PTS, 9.0 RPG, 2.3 AST, 2.0 BLK, 60.7 FG%

When it comes to big-bodied, bruiser-like centers who play above the rim, Taris Reed Jr. stands out as a first-round-rated prospect. At 6'11" with a large frame and 7'4″ wingspan, Reed is drawing the attention of multiple teams near the end of the first round with a clear need at center.

Reed can be very hard to stop when he gets the ball in the low post due to his impressive footwork and patience. Not to mention, Reed is a very strong screener who operates well in pick-and-roll situations, especially as a lob threat at the rim. One of the more underrated parts of Reed's game is his ability to be a passer and make the right decisions from the top of the arc.

The only downside to Reed's game as far as the NBA goes is that he is not a modern-day big man who can stretch the floor as a shooter. All of his dirty work will come in the paint, which isn't necessarily a bad thing for a team in need of an athletic big man that can block shots on one end, grab the rebound, and then be on the receiving end of a lob at the other.

30. Luigi Suigo – Italy (KK Mega – ABA) [+4]

Position: C, Height: 7'2.75″, Weight: 289 lbs, Wingspan: 7'5.5″
2025-26 Stats: 32 games, 8.5 PTS, 5.3 RPG, 1.0 BLK, 55.8 FG%, 30.0 3P%

NBA scouts and front-office personnel came away from the NBA Draft Combine impressed with Luigi Suigo's measurements, especially since he can stretch the floor and be a threat from the perimeter at his size. Although he is not the same player, there are some similarities between Suigo and Kristaps Porzingis in terms of being 7-footers who are comfortable operating in pick-and-pop scenarios.

Still, there are a lot of unknowns when it comes to Suigo and his ability to absorb physicality in the paint at the NBA level. Is he truly ready to be a center in the NBA? This is a question many teams are asking, especially since his size and stature mask his lack of overall athleticism.

31. Zuby Ejafor – St. John's – Senior [+6]

Position: PF/C, Height: 6'7.5″, Weight: 245 lbs, Wingspan: 7'2″

32. Henri Veesaar – North Carolina – Junior [-]

Position: C, Height: 6'11.25″, Weight: 243 lbs, Wingspan: 7'1.5″

33. Alex Karaban – UConn – Senior [-3]

Position: SF/PF, Height: 6'6.75″, Weight: 225 lbs, Wingspan: 6'11"

34. Ryan Conwell – Louisville – Senior [+7]

Position: PG/SG, Height: 6'2″, Weight: 215 lbs, Wingspan: 6'7″

35. Baba Miller – Cincinnati – Senior [+10]

Position: PF, Height: 6'10.5″, Weight: 208 lbs, Wingspan: 7'1.75″

36. Sergio De Larrea – Spain (Valencia Basket – Liga ACB) [-]

Position: PG/SG, Height: 6'7″, Weight: 189 lbs, Wingspan: 6'9″

37. Jack Kayil – Germany (Alba Berlin – Basketball Bundesliga) [+5]

Position: PG, Height: 6'3″, Weight: 185 lbs, Wingspan: 6'5″

38. Jaden Bradley – Arizona – Senior [+6]

Position: PG, Height: 6'2.5″, Weight: 205 lbs, Wingspan: 6'6.25″

39. Richie Saunders – BYU – Senior [+10]

Position: SG, Height: 6'5″, Weight: 205 lbs, Wingspan: 6'8.75″

40. Dillon Mitchell – St. John's – Senior [+36]

Position: SF, Height: 6'6.75″, Weight: 202 lbs, Wingspan: 6'10.5″

41. Trevon Brazile – Arkansas – Senior [+7]

Position: PF, Height: 6'9.5″, Weight: 226 lbs, Wingspan: 7'3.75″

42. Izaiyah Nelson – South Florida – Senior [+22]

Position: C, Height: 6'8.25″, Weight: 219 lbs, Wingspan: 7'2.5″

43. Ugonna Onyenso – Virginia – Senior [+13]

Position: C, Height: 6'11", Weight: 237 lbs, Wingspan: 7'4.75″

44. Ja'Kobi Gillespie – Tennessee – Senior [+14]

Position: PG, Height: 5'11.75″, Weight: 182 lbs, Wingspan: 6'4″

45. Braden Smith – Purdue – Senior [+5]

Position: PG, Height: 5'10.25″, Weight: 167 lbs, Wingspan: 6'3.25″

46. Emanuel Sharp – Houston – Senior [+6]

Position: SG, Height: 6'2.75″, Weight: 208 lbs, Wingspan: 6'3″

47. Nick Martinelli – Northwestern – Senior [+10]

Position: SG/SF, Height: 6'6.5″, Weight: 224 lbs, Wingspan: 6'10"

48. Tobi Lawal – Virginia Tech – Senior [+26]

Position: PF, Height: 6'7.25″, Weight: 214 lbs, Wingspan: 6'10.5″

49. Otega Oweh – Kentucky – Senior [+5]

Position: SG, Height: 6'4.25″, Weight: 216 lbs, Wingspan: 6'8.25″

50. Bruce Thornton – Ohio State – Senior [+11]

Position: PG, Height: 6'0″, Weight: 223 lbs, Wingspan: 6'5″

51. Kylan Boswell – Illinois – Senior [+9]

Position: PG/SG, Height: 6'1.25″, Weight: 226 lbs, Wingspan: 6'7″

52. Keyshawn Hall – Auburn – Senior [+25]

Position: SF, Height: 6'6″, Weight: 227 lbs, Wingspan: 6'10.25″

53. Bryce Hopkins – St. John's – Senior [+14]

Position: SF, Height: 6'6″, Weight: 219 lbs, Wingspan: 6'10.5″

54. Tyler Nickel – Vanderbilt – Senior [+21]

Position: SG/SF, Height: 6'6″, Weight: 217 lbs, Wingspan: 6'8.5″

55. Felix Okpara – Tennessee – Senior [+16]

Position: C, Height: 6'10", Weight: 237 lbs, Wingspan: 7'2″

56. Tobe Awaka – Arizona – Senior [+22]

Position: PF, Height: 6'8″, Weight: 261 lbs, Wingspan: 7'2.25″

57. Aaron Nkrumah – Tennessee State – Senior [+23]

Position: SG, Height: 6'5″, Weight: 189 lbs, Wingspan: 6'10.25″

58. Tamin Lipsey – Iowa State – Senior [+8]

Position: PG, Height: 6'1.5″, Weight: 200 lbs, Wingspan: 6'2″

59. Tyler Bilodeau – UCLA – Senior [+6]

Position: PF, Height: 6'7.25″, Weight: 228 lbs, Wingspan: 7'0.75″

60. Milos Uzan – Houston – Senior [-1]

Position: PG, Height: 6'3″, Weight: 185 lbs, Wingspan: 6'5″

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61. Maliq Brown – Duke – Senior [+2]

Position: PF, Height: 6'8″, Weight: 217 lbs, Wingspan: 7'0.75″

62. Nick Boyd – Wisconsin – Senior [+6]

Position: PG, Height: 6'1″, Weight: 176 lbs, Wingspan: 6'2.5″

63. Lamar Wilkerson – Indiana – Senior [+23]

Position: SG, Height: 6'3.5″, Weight: 204 lbs, Wingspan: 6'7.5″

64. Trey Kaufman-Renn – Purdue – Senior [+15]

Position: SF/PF, Height: 6'7.75″, Weight: 241 lbs, Wingspan: 6'10.5″

65. Pavle Backo – Serbia (KK Mega – ABA) [+4]

Position: C, Height: 7'0″, Weight: 265 lbs, Wingspan: Unknown

66. Quadir Copeland – NC State – Senior [+4]

Position: PG, Height: 6'5.25″, Weight: 205 lbs, Wingspan: 6'10.75″

67. Tre Donaldson – Miami (FL) – Senior [+30]

Position: PG, Height: 6'0.5″, Weight: 206 lbs, Wingspan: 6'4″

68. Nate Bittle – Oregon – Senior [+17]

Position: C, Height: 6'11.5″, Weight: 254 lbs, Wingspan: 7'6″

69. Rafael Castro – George Washington – Senior [+12]

Position: C, Height: 6'9″, Weight: 224 lbs, Wingspan: 7'1.25″

70. Graham Ike – Gonzaga – Senior [+14]

Position: PF, Height: 6'9.75″, Weight: 251 lbs, Wingspan: 7'5.25″

71. Malik Reneau – Miami (FL) – Senior [+11]

Position: PF, Height: 6'7.75″, Weight: 238 lbs, Wingspan: 6'10.5″

72. Darrion Williams – NC State – Senior [+14]

Position: SF, Height: 6'5″, Weight: 236 lbs, Wingspan: 6'6″

73. Mark Mitchell Jr. – Missouri – Senior [+19]

Position: PF, Height: 6'7.75″, Weight: 239 lbs, Wingspan: 7'2″

74. Oscar Cluff – Purdue – Senior [+24]

Position: C, Height: 6'11", Weight: 255 lbs, Wingspan: Unknown

75. Peter Suder – Miami (OH) – Senior [+14]

Position: SG, Height: 6'3.75″, Weight: 213 lbs, Wingspan: 6'8″

76. Jaden Henley – Grand Canyon – Senior [+12]

Position: SG, Height: 6'6″, Weight: 207 lbs, Wingspan: 6'6″

77. Jaron Pierre Jr. – SMU – Senior [+7]

Position: SG, Height: 6'4.5″, Weight: 200 lbs, Wingspan: 6'8.25″

78. Xaivian Lee – Florida – Senior [NEW]

Position: PG, Height: 6'2.5″, Weight: 178 lbs, Wingspan: 6'4.75″

79. Jaylin Sellers – Providence – Senior [NEW]

Position: SG, Height: 6'3″, Weight: 201 lbs, Wingspan: 6'7.75″

80. Cade Tyson – Minnesota – Senior [+10]

Position: SF, Height: 6'6.25″, Weight: 192 lbs, Wingspan: 6'6.25″

81. Duke Miles – Vanderbilt – Senior [+12]

Position: PG, Height: 6'0.75″, Weight: 196 lbs, Wingspan: 6'5.25″

82. Tucker DeVries – Indiana – Senior [+9]

Position: SF/PF, Height: 6'6.25″, Weight: 222 lbs, Wingspan: 6'9.5″

83. Tre White – Kansas – Senior [NEW]

Position: SG/SF, Height: 6'6″, Weight: 210 lbs, Wingspan: 6'6.5″

84. Noam Yaacov – Israel (BC Oostende – BNXT League) [NEW]

Position: PG, Height: 6'1.25″, Weight: 185 lbs, Wingspan: 6'2.25″

85. Michael Ajayi – Butler – Senior [NEW]

Position: SG/SF, Height: 6'5.75″, Weight: 228 lbs, Wingspan: 7'0.75″

86. Fletcher Loyer – Purdue – Senior [+1]

Position: SG, Height: 6'3.5″, Weight: 179 lbs, Wingspan: 6'5.5″

87. Elijah Mahi – Santa Clara – Senior [NEW]

Position: SF, Height: 6'7″, Weight: 220 lbs, Wingspan: 6'11"

88. Kowacie Reeves Jr. – Georgia Tech – Senior [+6]

Position: SG/SF, Height: 6'5.5″, Weight: 194 lbs, Wingspan: 6'10"

89. Seth Trimble – North Carolina – Senior [+7]

Position: SG, Height: 6'1.5″, Weight: 201 lbs, Wingspan: 6'7.75"

90. Lajae Jones – Florida State – Senior [NEW]

Position: SG/SF, Height: 6'7″, Weight: 220 lbs, Wingspan: 6'7.5″

91. Donovan Atwell – Texas Tech – Senior [NEW]

Position: SG, Height: 6'4.5″, Weight: 192 lbs, Wingspan: 6'5.75″

92. William Kyle III – Syracuse – Senior [NEW]

Position: PF/C, Height: 6'9″, Weight: 230 lbs, Wingspan: 7'3″

93. Isaac McKneely – Louisville – Senior [NEW]

Position: SG, Height: 6'4″, Weight: 195 lbs, Wingspan: 6'8″

94. Ernest Udeh Jr. – Miami (FL) – Senior [NEW]

Position: C, Height: 6'9.25″, Weight: 257 lbs, Wingspan: 7'4.25″

95. AJ Storr – Ole Miss – Senior [+5]

Position: SG, Height: 6'5″, Weight: 205 lbs, Wingspan: 6'8″

96. Wyatt Fricks – Marshall – Senior [NEW]

Position: SF/PF, Height: 6'9.", Weight: 210 lbs, Wingspan: 6'9.5″

97. Tre Campbell – Northern Iowa – Senior [NEW]

Position: PG/SG, Height: 6'4″, Weight: 195 lbs, Wingspan: UNKNOWN

98. Koba Keita – BYU – Senior [NEW]

Position: C, Height: 6'8″, Weight: 230 lbs, Wingspan: 7'4″

99. Tramon Mark – Texas – Senior [NEW]

Position: C, Height: 6'5″, Weight: 210 lbs, Wingspan: 6'8″

100. Melvin Council Jr. – Kansas – Senior [NEW]

Position: PG/SG, Height: 6'3″, Weight: 179 lbs, Wingspan: 6'9.25″

See Brett Siegel's full 2026 NBA Big Board database here.

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