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Post#481 » by eminence » Tue Feb 17, 2026 3:46 am

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Flemings the only guy on the floor who can consistently create offense, impressed so far.

Not for this draft class, but I like Toure, lot of tools there.

Momcilovic with some decent defensive sequences switching on the perimeter and of course the shooting. Really expect he'll look great in the pros.


Is Flemings comp Darius garland?


Seems to look for his own shot more often than that. Or at least the pro version of Garland.
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Post#482 » by Chi town » Tue Feb 17, 2026 3:47 am

Flemings is a winner. Plays both sides and competes. Garland is just a good scorer and shooter.
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Post#483 » by Eatgreenz » Tue Feb 17, 2026 4:16 am

Flemings is very impressive
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Post#484 » by eminence » Tue Feb 17, 2026 4:24 am

Flemings was great - got a little loose with his passes towards the end when ISU was really looking to force him to pass, but overall a great game from him.

Cenac was invisible.

Got just enough from everybody for ISU. Lipsey is the Ames GOAT.
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Post#485 » by Chi town » Tue Feb 17, 2026 4:29 am

I wouldn’t draft Cenac. He needs stay another year. Problem is one more year and he could vet exposed and be a 2nd rounder.

Id only take him in the 2nd if all the other C’s were drafted.
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Re: 2026 NBA DRAFT CLASS 

Post#486 » by JMAC3 » Tue Feb 17, 2026 4:55 am

Flemings was good, but felt like Iowa State adjusted and was keeping him out of the paint the final 7 mins of the game. Iowa State ended game on 17-4 run and it could have been worse if Iowa State wasn't awful from the line, they shot 11/22 from FT.

Flemings didn't really do any damage at the rim, he hit 4 threes which is a lot for him and he got to FT 0 times. Had a few tough midrange pull ups but I think Iowa State defended him pretty well and would live with the shots he took 10/10 times.
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Post#487 » by TheSuzerain » Tue Feb 17, 2026 6:23 pm

Flemings = Maxey?
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Post#488 » by babyjax13 » Tue Feb 17, 2026 6:24 pm

TheSuzerain wrote:Flemings = Maxey?

I see some Devin Harris.
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Post#489 » by King Ken » Tue Feb 17, 2026 6:42 pm

Chi town wrote:I wouldn’t draft Cenac. He needs stay another year. Problem is one more year and he could vet exposed and be a 2nd rounder.

Id only take him in the 2nd if all the other C’s were drafted.

I would draft him but why come out this year to go to the Gleague and be a late 1st pick when you can be a top 5 to 10 pick next year
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Re: 2026 NBA DRAFT CLASS 

Post#490 » by Chi town » Tue Feb 17, 2026 7:48 pm

TheSuzerain wrote:Flemings = Maxey?


Not nearly the athlete or volume scorer.

I think Flemings is a much better leader and PG. Maxey is more SG like Dame or Curry. Flemings makes others better.
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Post#491 » by moss_is_1 » Tue Feb 17, 2026 11:57 pm

Chi town wrote:
TheSuzerain wrote:Flemings = Maxey?


Not nearly the athlete or volume scorer.

I think Flemings is a much better leader and PG. Maxey is more SG like Dame or Curry. Flemings makes others better.

Flemings a better scorer at this stage than Maxey was. Also looks to be bigger. I do think that Maxey isn't a great comparison though. He's on of the quickest guys in the league, and on the smaller side at 6'2. Flemings looks to be 6'3 or 4 and a much better shooter at this stage.
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Post#492 » by vincecarter4pres » Wed Feb 18, 2026 3:13 am

TheSuzerain wrote:Flemings = Maxey?

Philon is more Maxey stylistically imho.
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Post#493 » by JMAC3 » Wed Feb 18, 2026 3:21 pm

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Chi town wrote:
TheSuzerain wrote:Flemings = Maxey?


Not nearly the athlete or volume scorer.

I think Flemings is a much better leader and PG. Maxey is more SG like Dame or Curry. Flemings makes others better.

Flemings a better scorer at this stage than Maxey was. Also looks to be bigger. I do think that Maxey isn't a great comparison though. He's on of the quickest guys in the league, and on the smaller side at 6'2. Flemings looks to be 6'3 or 4 and a much better shooter at this stage.


Flemings is going to measure like 6-2.25, he isn't a big guard.

All these guards are probably 1-2 inches shorter than they are listed.
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Re: 2026 NBA DRAFT CLASS 

Post#494 » by BigGargamel » Wed Feb 18, 2026 9:15 pm

I know he's not considered a first round pick but JT Toppin tearing his ACL sucks. He was one of the best college players out there.
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Re: 2026 NBA DRAFT CLASS 

Post#495 » by SeattleJazzFan » Thu Feb 19, 2026 9:34 pm

BigGargamel wrote:I know he's not considered a first round pick but JT Toppin tearing his ACL sucks. He was one of the best college players out there.


Toppin and Richie Saunders who is another second round guy who probably finds a way to stick, both with ACLs.
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Re: 2026 NBA DRAFT CLASS 

Post#496 » by Klomp » Fri Feb 20, 2026 6:12 am

Chuck Everett wrote:Dailyn Swain continues his march towards all-SEC. Some is going to take him with a late first/early second and then sic him on your favorite perimeter scorer.

Teams to keep an eye on: OKC (via Houston pick), Denver and Sacramento (top of round 2).

Reminds me of Jaden McDaniels....funny enough, that was from watching offensive highlights more than defensive.
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Re: 2026 NBA DRAFT CLASS 

Post#497 » by JMAC3 » Fri Feb 20, 2026 3:07 pm

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Chuck Everett wrote:Dailyn Swain continues his march towards all-SEC. Some is going to take him with a late first/early second and then sic him on your favorite perimeter scorer.

Teams to keep an eye on: OKC (via Houston pick), Denver and Sacramento (top of round 2).

Reminds me of Jaden McDaniels....funny enough, that was from watching offensive highlights more than defensive.


Lot of red flags around him, 3 straight years of bad 3pt shooting. Only averaged 11 ppg for Xavier last year as a soph.
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Re: 2026 NBA DRAFT CLASS 

Post#498 » by GQ03 » Fri Feb 20, 2026 7:56 pm

JMAC3 wrote:
Klomp wrote:
Chuck Everett wrote:Dailyn Swain continues his march towards all-SEC. Some is going to take him with a late first/early second and then sic him on your favorite perimeter scorer.

Teams to keep an eye on: OKC (via Houston pick), Denver and Sacramento (top of round 2).

Reminds me of Jaden McDaniels....funny enough, that was from watching offensive highlights more than defensive.


Lot of red flags around him, 3 straight years of bad 3pt shooting. Only averaged 11 ppg for Xavier last year as a soph.


Yeah, that's called development.

Each year he has gotten better and better.
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Re: 2026 NBA DRAFT CLASS 

Post#499 » by Caneman786 » Sat Feb 21, 2026 8:27 am

Update to directory thread:

Caneman786 wrote:Consensus mock draft as of February 21, 2026 with all threads on NBA Draft board as of February 21, 2026 linked:

First Round

1. Darryn Peterson - Thread created 11/19/24 - Ranked #2 in the class of 2025 - Freshman - University of Kansas - From Canton, OH
2. ‎Cameron Boozer - Thread created 7/22/24 - Ranked #3 in the class of 2025 - Freshman - Duke University - Miami, FL
‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Cameron Boozer Original Thread (locked) Thread created 8/23/23
3. AJ Dybantsa - Thread created 7/16/24 - Ranked #1 in the class of 2025 - Freshman - Brigham Young University - From Brockton, MA
4. Caleb Wilson - Thread created 11/3/25 - Ranked #5 in the class of 2025 - Freshman - University of North Carolina - From Atlanta, GA
5. Kingston Flemings - Thread created 12/11/25 - Ranked #15 in the class of 2025 - Freshman - University of Houston - From San Antonio, TX
6. Keaton Wagler - Thread created 1/25/26 - Not top 100 in the class of 2025 - Freshman - University of Illinois - From Shawnee, KS
7. Mikel Brown Jr. - Thread created 11/8/25 - Ranked #7 in the class of 2025 - Freshman - University of Louisville - From Orlando, FL
8. Yaxel Lendeborg - Thread not yet created - Not top 100 in the class of 2020 - Senior - University of Michigan - From Pennsauken, NJ
9. Labaron Philon - Thread not yet created - Ranked #32 in the class of 2024 - Sophomore - University of Alabama - From Mobile, AL
10. Darius Acuff Jr. - Thread created 12/17/25 - Ranked #10 in the class of 2025 - Freshman - University of Arkansas - From Detroit, MI
11. Jayden Quaintance - Thread not yet created - Ranked #8 in the class of 2024 - Sophomore - Arizona State University - From Cleveland, OH
12. Hannes Steinbach - Thread created 12/30/25 - Freshman - University of Washington - From Würzburg, Germany
13. Koa Peat - Thread created 11/3/25 - Ranked #8 in the class of 2025 - Freshman - University of Arizona - From Gilbert, AZ
14. Bennett Stirtz - Thread not yet created - Not top 100 in the class of 2022 - Senior - University of Iowa - From Liberty, MO
15. Braylon Mullins - Thread created 2/19/26 - Ranked #14 in the class of 2025 - Freshman - University of Connecticut - From Greenfield, IN
16. Cameron Carr - Thread created 12/20/25 - Ranked #55 in the class of 2023 - Junior - Baylor University - From Eden Prairie, MN
17. Nate Ament - Thread created 11/2/25 - Ranked #4 in the class of 2025 - Freshman - University of Tennessee - From Manassas, VA
18. Patrick Ngongba II - Thread not yet created - Ranked #24 in the class of 2024 - Sophomore - Duke University - From Manassas, VA
19. Brayden Burries - Thread created 1/12/26 - Ranked #9 in the class of 2025 - Freshman - University of Arizona - From San Bernardino, CA
20. Christian Anderson - Thread not yet created - Not top 100 in the class of 2024 - Sophomore - Texas Tech - From Atlanta, GA
21. Thomas Haugh - Thread created 2/23/25 - Not top 100 in the class of 2023 - Junior - University of Florida - From New Oxford, PA
22. Dailyn Swain - Thread not yet created - Ranked #94 in the class of 2023 - Junior - University of Texas - From Columbus, OH
23. Joshua Jefferson - Thread created 1/17/26 - Not top 100 in the class of 2022 - Senior - University of North Carolina - From Las Vegas, NV
24. Morez Johnson Jr. - Thread not yet created - Ranked #26 in the class of 2024 - Sophomore - University of Michigan - From Riverdale, IL
25. Karim Lopez - Thread created 10/5/24 - Australian Pro League (NBL) - New Zealand Breakers - From Hermosillo, Mexico
26. Amari Allen - Thread created 12/3/25 - Freshman - University of Alabama - From Green Bay, WI
27. Tyler Tanner - Thread not yet created - Not top 100 in the class of 2024 - Sophomore - Vanderbilt University - From Brentwood, TN
28. Chris Cenac Jr. - Thread not yet created - Ranked #6 in the class of 2025 - Freshman - University of Houston - From New Orleans, LA
29. Henri Veesaar - Thread not yet created - Senior - Iowa State University - From Tallinn, Estonia
30. Aday Mara - Thread created 6/27/21 - Junior - University of Michigan - From Zaragoza, Spain


Second Round

31. Tounde Yessoufou - Thread created 12/20/25 - Ranked #11 in the class of 2025 - Freshman - Baylor University - From Cotonou, Benin
32. Meleek Thomas - Thread created 11/5/25 - Ranked #12 in the class of 2025 - Freshman - University of Arkansas - From Atlanta, GA
36. Neoklis Avdalas - Thread created 12/13/25 - Freshman - Virginia Tech - From Kalamata, Greece
46. Ebuka Okorie - Thread created 1/26/26 - Not top 100 in the class of 2025 - Freshman - Stanford University - From Nashua, NH
50. Sergio de Larrea - Thread created 2/14/25 - Spanish Liga ACB - Valencia - From Valladolid, Spain
60. Baba Miller - Thread created 8/28/21 - Senior - University of Cincinnati - From Mallorca, Spain

Fringe prospects

166. Adrian Wooley - Thread created 2/26/25 - Sophomore - University of Louisville - From Tuscaloosa, AL

Outside of top 344

Rakim Chaney - Thread created 11/22/25 - Freshman - Valparaiso University - From Rockford, IL

The source for the consensus mock draft is ESPN Analytics' Draft Simulator's Aggregate prospect ranking, which is based on many different currently available draft boards and rankings. The Simulation tool is great and is available at this link: https://espnanalytics.com/nba-draft-simulator

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
Compare AJ Dybantsa with Tatum, Barrett as prospects - Thread began 2/5/26
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Re: 2026 NBA DRAFT CLASS 

Post#500 » by Duke4life831 » Sat Feb 21, 2026 9:59 pm

I wouldn’t let Shelton Henderson out of the 1st round if I was a team at the end of the 1st

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