2026 NBA DRAFT CLASS

[BAMAFREAK]

Amari Allen looks really good tonight. I like just about everything about him more than Ament. Especially his physicality.

[ReggiesKnicks]

Amari Allen looks really good tonight. I like just about everything about him more than Ament. Especially his physicality.

Difficult to compare.

I think the advantages for Ament are clear-cut--1 year younger, 3 inches taller (likely means larger reach), better ft shooter.

Amari is stronger, more grounded, will have a clearer role from Day 1 (due to being older and more developed physically).

I prefer Ament still given his combination of size/skill/age. Both seem like 2nd half of lottery guys, though I could see a team like the Clippers liking Ament in the 5-9 range.

[Fifii]

Kohler would be a good second round draft pick in my opinion. Are you agree with me?

[JMAC3]

Kohler has 3 dunks the entire year as a big. Probably not going there.

[CptCrunch]

Kohler is not a nba player. Senior with bad feels from block and steals angle. Only finishes 60% FG from restricted area. Not a dominant scorer, not a great shooter. Hope you are ready to try to draft 3 and D center, and that D is questionable at best. I am not convinced he can 3 either.

[SNPA]

Amari Allen looks really good tonight. I like just about everything about him more than Ament. Especially his physicality.

Difficult to compare.

I think the advantages for Ament are clear-cut--1 year younger, 3 inches taller (likely means larger reach), better ft shooter.

Amari is stronger, more grounded, will have a clearer role from Day 1 (due to being older and more developed physically).

I prefer Ament still given his combination of size/skill/age. Both seem like 2nd half of lottery guys, though I could see a team like the Clippers liking Ament in the 5-9 range.

If Swain can be an average three point shooter he could end up the most valuable of the bunch.

[Klomp]

I think so.

The Boswell from Illinois? That guy will be lucky to get a cup of coffee.

We will see. I like him quite a bit, he can hit open shots and help run an offense. Basically what a team needs from a 15 minute a game 9th/10th man. I have him in the second round for sure, though.

I liked Boswell's projection a lot when he was at Arizona, but haven't seen much of him since his transfer.

[babyjax13]

The Boswell from Illinois? That guy will be lucky to get a cup of coffee.

We will see. I like him quite a bit, he can hit open shots and help run an offense. Basically what a team needs from a 15 minute a game 9th/10th man. I have him in the second round for sure, though.

I liked Boswell's projection a lot when he was at Arizona, but haven't seen much of him since his transfer.

I don't think you'd see a huge difference other than he operates off ball more effectively now. He basically fits as a second guard as a point guard or off ball, it just depends on what you need.

[Jstock12]

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[RipCity71252]

Bennett Stirtz is making my earlier takes on him look pretty bad. His wizardry on offense is on full display vs Nebraska.

He's looked like a top 20 guy for a while now tbh. The defense is still a question, but I'm interested to see how it looks in the NBA with a lighter offensive load.

[BostoNZ]

Bennett Stirtz is making my earlier takes on him look pretty bad. His wizardry on offense is on full display vs Nebraska.

He's looked like a top 20 guy for a while now tbh. The defense is still a question, but I'm interested to see how it looks in the NBA with a lighter offensive load.

Benny Styles is a dog - hope & doubt he'll be there at 27(ish) for Boston

Toronto, Atlanta, Detroit, Denver in the late teens-early 20s would find it hard to pass on him I bet!

[King Ken]

The Five Guys list

Kill the workouts list
1. Mikel Brown Jr - Elite traits, AJ unlikely to workout for many teams
2. Kingston Flemings
3. Jayden Quaintance
4. Karim Lopez
5. Nate Ament

Honorable Mention: Christian Anderson, Koa Peat, and Morez Johnson Jr.

Guys I expect to struggle a bit: Wagler, Vasaar, Evans

Elite interview guys, these guys interview extremely well and get raving reviews
1. Cenac
2. Wagler
3. Flemings
4. Wilson
5. Acuff

Struggles: AJ for some. This is a great people's class as well.

Combine warriors
1. Johnson Jr.
2. AJ
3. Mikel
4. Wilson
5. Peat

Expected Struggles: Wagler, Mullins, Stirtz, and Haugh

Biggest raiser after tourney:

1. Wagler
2. Lendeborg
3. Mara
4. Smith
5. Burries

Biggest faller:
Anyone who loses. Lmao, right now that's probably Ament and Cenac.

Biggest riser post everything but draft.

1. Brown Jr.
2. Mara
3. Krivas
4. Johnson Jr.
5. Peat

[Caneman786]

The Five Guys list

This is cool to read. Is there a link to more about this or did you write it yourself based on what you know?

[King Ken]

The Five Guys list

This is cool to read. Is there a link to more about this or did you write it yourself based on what you know?

Wrote it myself. Some of this is based off of what they did with Team USA and just comments I've gathered from others on them.

[Upperclass]

Isiah Evans just played himself into the top 10.. maybe top 7

[CptCrunch]

Isiah Evans just played himself into the top 10.. maybe top 7

Not sure about top 10, but this kid's touch is super good albeit on low volumes 77% finishing rate in restricted area

He omega chucks it from 3, with 65.5% of his field goals coming from 3, while shooting only 35.8%. He seems decent as a wing shooter at 48% on 56 shots. Has shot diet of Curry or Dame but doesn't have the skills aside from the short corner.



In fact, his shot chart basically looks like Mikel Brown, take a bunch of 3's at okay efficiency, and then only take open layups/dunks near the rim. Same average shot distance even.

[Upperclass]

Isiah Evans just played himself into the top 10.. maybe top 7

Not sure about top 10, but this kid's touch is super good albeit on low volumes 77% finishing rate in restricted area

He omega chucks it from 3, with 65.5% of his field goals coming from 3, while shooting only 35.8%. He seems decent as a wing shooter at 48% on 56 shots. Has shot diet of Curry or Dame but doesn't have the skills aside from the short corner.



In fact, his shot chart basically looks like Mikel Brown, take a bunch of 3's at okay efficiency, and then only take open layups/dunks near the rim. Same average shot distance even.

Brown likely goes before him but Evans is a much better talent and prospect. Brown has alot of Jr Smith in his game

[CptCrunch]

Isiah Evans just played himself into the top 10.. maybe top 7

Not sure about top 10, but this kid's touch is super good albeit on low volumes 77% finishing rate in restricted area

He omega chucks it from 3, with 65.5% of his field goals coming from 3, while shooting only 35.8%. He seems decent as a wing shooter at 48% on 56 shots. Has shot diet of Curry or Dame but doesn't have the skills aside from the short corner.



In fact, his shot chart basically looks like Mikel Brown, take a bunch of 3's at okay efficiency, and then only take open layups/dunks near the rim. Same average shot distance even.

Brown likely goes before him but Evans is a much better talent and prospect. Brown has alot of Jr Smith in his game

I've never stated that Evans is better than Brown in any way.

[Upperclass]

^ Didnt said that you did.. I did.

[CptCrunch]

I'm not putting too much weight in tourney play, not any more than regular season.

Brown is guard 3 after Wagler and Flemings for me.