2026 NBA DRAFT CLASS

[moss_is_1]

Jack Kayil won their title today. I didnt get to watch it all, just the last 5ish minutes where he looked good. Looked like he had a really rough game before that lol.

They were running offense through him down the stretch, speaks volumes for his development. Jumper looks good just didnt go in. Made quick and easy decisions in the pick and roll, even when he has aggressively hedged.

[Cammo101]

Hot take. Quaintance falls out of the first round. I'm just too worried about his health to give him a guaranteed contract. He's the first pick of the second round, though.

It is so hard to predict with guys like him, because we don't have access to team's medicals. I could see him going a lot earlier than expected or falling out of the first round entirely. He is a total wild card.

[WargamesX]

I wonder which of the Michigan bigs end up on the Mavs?….

[ReggiesKnicks]

I wonder which of the Michigan bigs end up on the Mavs?….

Burries and Kingston aren't Michigan Bigs

[Caneman786]

Read on Twitter

This seems to suggest that Wagler thinks his floor is 5 to the Clippers.

[Klomp]

My late stupid move was to put Ryan Conwell at the end of the first round. Strong guards have done well lately, he is basically a bowling ball that hits threes and I imagine he is an NBA player.

I like him a lot.

[babyjax13]

My late stupid move was to put Ryan Conwell at the end of the first round. Strong guards have done well lately, he is basically a bowling ball that hits threes and I imagine he is an NBA player.

I like him a lot.

You'll be happy to know I have him going to the Wolves

[CptCrunch]

Tonight, we'll wait for insider betting to place big bets on Boozer, who is the clear #1 prospect this year. All the Dybantsa and DP smokescreen is gonna clear. Despite the Wizards and their history of bad drafting, I believe they will make the right decision.

Same thing happened with Paolo at about 1:30 AM ET on draft day. This is not to say that Paolo is the right choice; just that there is zero incentive for any front office to leak any news of preference. Any leaks you see are most like to be smokescreen than actual intel.

[treefi]

my final big board (top 60): https://pistonsdraft.com/prospects

[jman3134]

The depth in this draft class really isn't as good as previous years due to NIL. You can still find 'guys', but there isn't as much of a wealth of talent.

[vincecarter4pres]

Tonight, we'll wait for insider betting to place big bets on Boozer, who is the clear #1 prospect this year. All the Dybantsa and DP smokescreen is gonna clear. Despite the Wizards and their history of bad drafting, I believe they will make the right decision.

Same thing happened with Paolo at about 1:30 AM ET on draft day. This is not to say that Paolo is the right choice; just that there is zero incentive for any front office to leak any news of preference. Any leaks you see are most like to be smokescreen than actual intel.

Think we see him go 2 to Utah and Lauri is instantly shopped and ultimately moved no later then next summer, maybe in a rarer talent for talent swap.

Just typing that I feel like Lauri +future FRP’s for Jaylen Brown would be perfect.

[vincecarter4pres]

The depth in this draft class really isn't as good as previous years due to NIL. You can still find 'guys', but there isn't as much of a wealth of talent.

How do you feel about Mikel Brown Jr.?

[G R E Y]

I have a feeling Ament will drop at least out of top 10... It'll be an interesting moving chairs this draft.

[jman3134]

The depth in this draft class really isn't as good as previous years due to NIL. You can still find 'guys', but there isn't as much of a wealth of talent.

How do you feel about Mikel Brown Jr.?

Sorry I wasn't ignoring your question. I actually was trying to formulate an opinion, as I have not dug as deep into his game. While he was not one of my more viewed players, I like his game and would place him in my top 8 or 9 prospects overall. Speed, handle, P&R game are tight. I was not enamored by the reads to the same extent as some others (I think I prefer Acuff overall).

I am kind of:
Wilson
Peterson
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Boozer
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Acuff
Dybantsa
Mara
Wagler/Brown Jr
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Yaxel

[bucknut]

Jack Kayil won their title today. I didnt get to watch it all, just the last 5ish minutes where he looked good. Looked like he had a really rough game before that lol.

They were running offense through him down the stretch, speaks volumes for his development. Jumper looks good just didnt go in. Made quick and easy decisions in the pick and roll, even when he has aggressively hedged.

not alot of film out there on this guy but i like his vibe, alot. Gives me fearless patty mills vibes.

[Caneman786]

LINK TO DRAFT THREAD DIRECTORY, FINAL UPDATE BEFORE THE NBA DRAFT!

The final update of the draft directory thread. The draft begins tonight at 8 PM on ABC and ESPN!

Consensus mock draft as of June 23, 2026 with all threads on NBA Draft board as of June 23, 2026 linked:

First Round

1. AJ Dybantsa - Thread created 7/16/24 - Ranked #1 in the class of 2025 - Freshman - Brigham Young University - From Brockton, MA
2. Darryn Peterson - Thread created 11/19/24 - Ranked #2 in the class of 2025 - Freshman - University of Kansas - From Canton, OH
3. ‎Cameron Boozer - Thread created 7/22/24 - Ranked #3 in the class of 2025 - Freshman - Duke University - From Miami, FL
‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Cameron Boozer original Thread (locked) Thread created 8/23/23
4. Caleb Wilson - Thread created 11/3/25 - Ranked #5 in the class of 2025 - Freshman - University of North Carolina - From Atlanta, GA
5. Keaton Wagler - Thread created 1/25/26 - Not top 100 in the class of 2025 - Freshman - University of Illinois - From Shawnee, KS
6. Mikel Brown Jr. - Thread created 11/8/25 - Ranked #7 in the class of 2025 - Freshman - University of Louisville - From Orlando, FL
7. Darius Acuff Jr. - Thread created 12/17/25 - Ranked #10 in the class of 2025 - Freshman - University of Arkansas - From Detroit, MI
8. Kingston Flemings - Thread created 12/11/25 - Ranked #15 in the class of 2025 - Freshman - University of Houston - From San Antonio, TX
9. Nate Ament - Thread created 11/2/25 - Ranked #4 in the class of 2025 - Freshman - University of Tennessee - From Manassas, VA
10. Brayden Burries - Thread created 1/12/26 - Ranked #9 in the class of 2025 - Freshman - University of Arizona - From San Bernardino, CA
11. Aday Mara - Thread created 6/27/21 - Junior - University of Michigan - From Zaragoza, Spain
12. Morez Johnson Jr. - Thread not yet created - Ranked #26 in the class of 2024 - Sophomore - University of Michigan - From Riverdale, IL
13. Yaxel Lendeborg - Thread created 2/21/26 - Not top 100 in the class of 2020 - Senior - University of Michigan - From Pennsauken, NJ
‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Yaxel Lendeborg second thread - Thread created 5/3/26
14. Hannes Steinbach - Thread created 12/30/25 - Freshman - University of Washington - From Würzburg, Germany
15. Cameron Carr - Thread created 12/20/25 - Ranked #55 in the class of 2023 - Junior - Baylor University - From Eden Prairie, MN
16. Karim Lopez - Thread created 10/5/24 - Australian Pro League (NBL) - New Zealand Breakers - From Hermosillo, Mexico
17. Bennett Stirtz - Thread created 3/28/26 - Not top 100 in the class of 2022 - Senior - University of Iowa - From Liberty, MO
18. Christian Anderson Jr. - Thread not yet created - Not top 100 in the class of 2024 - Sophomore - Texas Tech - From Atlanta, GA
19. Labaron Philon Jr. - Thread created 3/27/26 - Ranked #32 in the class of 2024 - Sophomore - University of Alabama - From Mobile, AL
20. Allen Graves - Thread created 3/17/26 - Not top 100 in the class of 2024 - Freshman - Santa Clara University - From Ponchatoula, LA
21. Dailyn Swain - Thread created 3/26/26 - Ranked #94 in the class of 2023 - Junior - University of Texas - From Columbus, OH
22. Ebuka Okorie - Thread created 1/26/26 - Not top 100 in the class of 2025 - Freshman - Stanford University - From Nashua, NH
23. Chris Cenac Jr. - Thread created 3/27/26 - Ranked #6 in the class of 2025 - Freshman - University of Houston - From New Orleans, LA
24. Jayden Quaintance - Thread not yet created - Ranked #8 in the class of 2024 - Sophomore - University of Kentucky - From Cleveland, OH
25. Isaiah Evans - Thread not yet created - Ranked #16 in the class of 2024 - Sophomore - Duke University - From Fayetteville, NC
26. Tarris Reed Jr. - Thread not yet created - Ranked #31 in the class of 2022 - Senior - University of Connecticut - From St. Louis, MO
27. Koa Peat - Thread created 11/3/25 - Ranked #8 in the class of 2025 - Freshman - University of Arizona - From Gilbert, AZ
28. Zuby Ejiofor - Thread not yet created - Ranked #50 in the class of 2022 - Senior - St. John's University - From Garland, TX
29. Meleek Thomas - Thread created 11/5/25 - Ranked #12 in the class of 2025 - Freshman - University of Arkansas - From Atlanta, GA
30. Henri Veesaar - Thread not yet created - Senior - University of North Carolina - From Tallinn, Estonia

Second Round

31. Sergio de Larrea - Thread created 2/14/25 - Spanish Liga ACB - Valencia - From Valladolid, Spain
32. Joshua Jefferson - Thread created 1/17/26 - Not top 100 in the class of 2022 - Senior - University of North Carolina - From Las Vegas, NV
33. Alex Karaban - Thread not yet created - Not top 100 in the class of 2021 - Senior - University of Connecticut - From Southborough, MA
34. Baba Miller - Thread created 8/28/21 - Senior - University of Cincinnati - From Mallorca, Spain
35. Ryan Conwell - Thread not yet created - Not top 100 in the class of 2022 - Senior - University of Louisville - From Indianapolis, IN
36. Richie Saunders - Thread not yet created - Not top 100 in the class of 2022 - Senior - Brigham Young University - From Riverton, UT
37. Jack Kayil - Thread not yet created - Alba Berlin - Basketball Bundesliga - From Berlin, Germany
38. Braden Smith - Thread not yet created - Not top 100 in the class of 2022 - Senior - Purdue University - From Westfield, IN
39. Trevon Brazile - Thread not yet created - Not top 100 in the class of 2021 - Senior - University of Arkansas - From Springfield, MO
40. Emanuel Sharp - Thread not yet created - Not top 100 in the class of 2021 - Senior - University of Houston - From Tampa, FL
41. Dillon Mitchell - Thread not yet created - Ranked #5 in the class of 2022 - Senior - St. John's University - From Tampa, FL
42. Jaden Bradley - Thread not yet created - Ranked #24 in the class of 2022 - Senior - University of Arizona - From Rochester, NY
43. Ugonna Onyenso - Thread not yet created - Senior - University of Virginia - From Oweri, Nigeria
44. Bruce Thornton - Thread not yet created - Ranked #47 in the class of 2022 - Senior - The Ohio State University - From Alpharetta, GA
45. Ja'Kobi Gillespie - Thread not yet created - Not top 100 in the class of 2022 - Senior - University of Tennessee - From Greeneville, TN
46. Tyler Nickel - Thread not yet created - Ranked #93 in the class of 2022 - Senior - Vanderbilt University - From Harrisonburg, VA
47. Otega Oweh - Thread created 12/4/23 - Ranked #72 in the class of 2022 - Senior - University of Kentucky - From Somerset, NJ
48. Felix Okpara - Thread not yet created - Ranked #65 in the class of 2022 - Senior - University of Tennessee - From Lagos, Nigeria
49. Izaiyah Nelson - Thread not yet created - Not top 100 in the class of 2022 - Senior - University of South Florida - From Marietta, GA
50. Maliq Brown - Thread not yet created - Not top 100 in the class of 2022 - Senior - Duke University - From Culpeper, VA
51. Nick Martinelli - Thread not yet created - Not top 100 in the class of 2022 - Senior - Northwestern University - From Glenbrook, IL
52. Tobi Lawal - Thread not yet created - Senior - Virginia Tech - From London, United Kingdom
53. Tyler Bilodeau - Thread not yet created - Not top 100 in the class of 2022 - Senior - University of California, Los Angeles - From Kennewich, WA
54. Milos Uzan - Thread not yet created - Ranked #70 in the class of 2022 - Senior - University of Houston - From Las Vegas, NV
55. Tobe Awaka - Thread not yet created - Not top 100 in the class of 2022 - Senior - University of Arizona - From Hyde Park, NY
56. Aaron Nkrumah - Thread not yet created - Not top 100 in the class of 2019 - Senior - Tennessee State University - From Worcester, MA
57. Bryce Hopkins - Thread not yet created - Ranked #33 in the class of 2021 - Senior - St. John's University - From Oak Park, IL
58. Kylan Boswell - Thread not yet created - Not top 100 in the class of 2022 - Senior - University of Illinois - From Champaign, IL
59. Nate Bittle - Thread not yet created - Ranked #20 in the class of 2021 - Senior - University of Oregon - From Central Point, OR
60. Trey Kaufmnn-Renn - Thread not yet created - Ranked #37 in the class of 2021 - Senior - Purdue University - From Sellersburg, IN

Fringe prospect, outside of top 100

Tae Davis - Thread created 4/4/26 - Not top 100 in the class of 2022 - Senior - University of Oklahoma - From Indianapolis, IN

The source for the consensus mock draft is the rookiescale.com 2026 NBA Draft Consensus Big Board, which is based on many different currently available draft boards and rankings. https://www.rookiescale.com/2026-consensus-board/

Class rankings are from the RSCI Hoops Index.

Other threads:

General discussion thread for 2026 NBA draft - Thread began 2/4/25

"Is there a generational talent in the 2026 NBA draft?" - Thread began 12/5/25
Upperclassman watch, 2026 NBA draft - Thread began 12/14/25
Seeing prospects play in person - Thread began 1/1/26
Point Guards in the 2026 NBA draft - Thread began 1/5/26
Will one of the Big 3 underwhelm? - Thread began 1/14/26
Poll: Peterson, Dybantsa, Boozer for #1 pick? - Thread began 1/25/26
Comparing AJ Dybantsa with Tatum, Barrett as prospects - Thread began 2/5/26
Guards comparison: Acuff, Flemings, Brown, Philon - Thread began 3/8/26
Possible Power Forwards? Peat, Lendeborg, Johnson Jr. - Thread began 3/8/26
Bigs discussion: Steinbach, Quaintance, Ngongba II, etc. - Thread began 3/8/26
Picks 4 to 10 relative strength in other drafts - Thread began 3/14/26
Best fits for teams and draft prospects - Thread began 3/15/26
D1 College Basketball RAPM estimates, 2025–26 season - Thread began 3/19/26
Total points leader in D1 College Basketball: Dybantsa vs. Boozer vs. Acuff Jr. - Thread began 3/19/26
Create your future NBA team - Thread began on 4/6/26
Who gets drafted higher? Jayden Quaintance or Yaxel Lendeborg - Thread began 4/9/26
Which top 5 pick is most likely to bust? - Thread began 4/23/26
Guard ranking (lottery guards) - Thread began 5/10/26
John Hollinger's draft board - Thread began 5/12/26
Should the Wizards trade the #1 pick for the #2 pick and Ace Bailey? - Thread began 5/14/26
euchus1981's draft comps - Thread began 5/23/26
NBADraftIntel.com - Thread began 5/15/26
Second Round Upperclassman Perimeter Players - Thread began 6/2/26
AI Feature, Ask Kevin O'Connor - Thread began 6/4/26
Prospect likes and dislikes? - Thread began 6/10/26
Who are the 7 all-stars? - Thread began 6/16/26
Poll: Dybantsa vs. Peterson - Thread began 6/19/26

[Caneman786]

Here's a collection of where the major pundits stand when it comes to the lottery picks this draft (mock drafts made in the last two days, so this excludes Vecenie's most recent mock that was published on June 8):

Spoiler:

Kevin O'Connor, Yahoo Sports — Mock draft (June 16): https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/nba-mock-draft-90-updated-projections-with-a-week-to-go-162407099.html

Jeremy Woo, ESPN — Mock draft (June 15): https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49041464/2026-nba-mock-draft-projecting-60-picks-draft-night-trade-talks-boozer-peterson-dybantsa-acuff

Jonathan Wasserman, Bleacher Report — Mock draft (June 16): https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25262746-2026-nba-mock-draft

They are in this order, and separated by commas.

1. Dybantsa, Dybantsa, Dybantsa
2. Boozer, Peterson, Peterson
3. Peterson, Boozer, Boozer
4. Wilson, Wilson, Wilson
5. Acuff, Jr.; Wagler; Wagler
6. Brown, Jr.; Acuff, Jr.; Acuff, Jr.
7. Wagler; Brown, Jr.; Flemings
8. Burries; Flemings; Brown, Jr.
9. Lopez, Burries, Burries
10. Flemings, Ament, Ament
11. Mara, Mara, Lopez
12. Lendeborg, Lendeborg, Mara
13. Steinbach; Johnson, Jr.; Carr
14. Johnson, Jr.; Lopez; Lendeborg

The top four players seem locked in that range.
The top ten has five more players locked in (nine total): Wagler; Acuff, Jr.; Brown, Jr.; Flemings, Burries
The lottery has three more players locked in (twelve total): Lopez, Mara, Lendeborg

Spoiler:

The biggest change I've seen in the last two weeks is that Lopez has been working his way up the boards (something that user Chuck Everett predicted would happen around this time). There was a while he was being projected in the late first round.

I haven't found a mock draft by Jonathan Givony, who used to be with ESPN and who originally founded Draft Express. Does anyone have a link to that or know what's going on there (does he even still make them?)?

An update for today!

Mock drafts

Kevin O'Connor of Yahoo Sports (June 23, 2026): https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/nba-mock-draft-110-latest-projections-for-every-pick-with-fresh-intel-on-day-of-draft-182429225.html

Jeremy Woo of ESPN (June 23, 2026): https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49041464/2026-nba-mock-draft-projecting-60-picks-draft-night-trade-talks-boozer-peterson-dybantsa-acuff

Sam Vecenie of the Athletic (June 22, 2026): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7382249/2026/06/22/nba-draft-2026-aj-dybantsa-darryn-peterson-cameron-boozer/

Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report (June 23, 2026): https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25444097-jonathan-wassermans-final-2-round-2026-nba-mock-draft-after-blockbuster-giannis-antetokounmpo-trade

The different mock drafts' results are separated by semicolons

1. Dybantsa; Dybantsa; Dybantsa; Dybantsa
2. Peterson; Peterson; Peterson; Peterson
3. Boozer; Boozer; Boozer; Boozer
4. Wilson; Wilson; Wilson; Wilson
5. Brown, Jr.; Wagler; Wagler; Wagler
6. Wagler; Brown, Jr.; Brown, Jr.; Brown, Jr.
7. Acuff, Jr.; Acuff, Jr.; Acuff, Jr.; Acuff, Jr.
8. Mara; Flemings; Flemings; Flemings
9. Flemings; Ament; Mara; Burries
10. Ament; Burries; Ament; Ament
11. Burries; Mara; Burries; Lendeborg
12. Johnson, Jr.; Lendeborg; Johnson, Jr.; Mara
13. Lopez; Lopez; Carr; Lopez
14. Steinbach; Johnson, Jr.; Steinbach; Johnson, Jr.

We are seeing some consolidation for the expected picks for the guards.

The top four picks remain the same, however now analysts are split between 5 and 6 going between Wagler and Brown, Jr. (most preferring Wagler going to the Clippers at #5).

Acuff, Jr. is unanimously expected to go to the Kings among the four analysts.

There is another tier following this with Flemings, Ament, and Burries (in that order). Aday Mara slots in that tier but has the widest range.

The Bucks are expected to pick Lopez or Carr at #13 (another boom-or-bust prospect). Johnson, Jr. is expected to be a lottery pick.

Steinbach and Lendeborg are the two prospects that may be chosen towards the end of the lottery.

[CptCrunch]

Tonight, we'll wait for insider betting to place big bets on Boozer, who is the clear #1 prospect this year. All the Dybantsa and DP smokescreen is gonna clear. Despite the Wizards and their history of bad drafting, I believe they will make the right decision.

Same thing happened with Paolo at about 1:30 AM ET on draft day. This is not to say that Paolo is the right choice; just that there is zero incentive for any front office to leak any news of preference. Any leaks you see are most like to be smokescreen than actual intel.

This didn't manifest. Congrats to AJ for going first following the breaking news 30 min ago confirming this decision.

Personally he was my #4 prospect this year. I think it's a justifiable choice, just a bad one based on risk weighted development.

I think the market is evaluating incorrectly this year. I'm happier with reverse 4-1 consensus right now than with 1-4.

[Cammo101]

Tonight, we'll wait for insider betting to place big bets on Boozer, who is the clear #1 prospect this year. All the Dybantsa and DP smokescreen is gonna clear. Despite the Wizards and their history of bad drafting, I believe they will make the right decision.

Same thing happened with Paolo at about 1:30 AM ET on draft day. This is not to say that Paolo is the right choice; just that there is zero incentive for any front office to leak any news of preference. Any leaks you see are most like to be smokescreen than actual intel.

This didn't manifest. Congrats to AJ for going first following the breaking news 30 min ago confirming this decision.

Personally he was my #4 prospect this year. I think it's a justifiable choice, just a bad one based on risk weighted development.

I think the market is evaluating incorrectly this year. I'm happier with reverse 4-1 consensus right now than with 1-4.

Respectfully, I don't know how anyone can have AJ at the #4 player in this, or any class really. This guys is everything teams are looking for in a wing.

[vincecarter4pres]

Tonight, we'll wait for insider betting to place big bets on Boozer, who is the clear #1 prospect this year. All the Dybantsa and DP smokescreen is gonna clear. Despite the Wizards and their history of bad drafting, I believe they will make the right decision.

Same thing happened with Paolo at about 1:30 AM ET on draft day. This is not to say that Paolo is the right choice; just that there is zero incentive for any front office to leak any news of preference. Any leaks you see are most like to be smokescreen than actual intel.

This didn't manifest. Congrats to AJ for going first following the breaking news 30 min ago confirming this decision.

Personally he was my #4 prospect this year. I think it's a justifiable choice, just a bad one based on risk weighted development.

I think the market is evaluating incorrectly this year. I'm happier with reverse 4-1 consensus right now than with 1-4.

Respectfully, I don't know how anyone can have AJ at the #4 player in this, or any class really. This guys is everything teams are looking for in a wing.

I’ve personally dropped him to 5, but I don’t mean that to speak ill of him, just think the top 6 are that strong.

But there’s also just something about him where I think he’s gonna be a little Tmac-ish success-wise. Monster stats, regular season success, legit makes teammates better, passes the eye test with flying colors, but for some reason cannot stay out of his own way in the playoffs.

Or DeRozan/Melo/Westbrook-like in style and impact, where he’s pretty great on paper and very good in function, but kind of ball stops, and limits ceiling even though he’s a huge floor raiser.

Most any other year he’d be clear number one or two for me, but I love the other 4 guys I have ahead of him that much.