Jazz 2026 Mock Draft Thread
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Jazz 2026 Mock Draft Thread
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JazzP
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Jazz 2026 Mock Draft Thread
It does not seem like these forums are formatted to allow BBCode and URLs currently. I am disappointed, I like to reference the RealGM player pages of the prospects that I am referencing. I have tried to contact the site and an admin to get this fixed, since March, but to no avail.
So I suppose the mocks I make this year will have no links until (unless?) this is fixed. But I did want to put together a preliminary mock, it is what I like to do!!
ROUND 1:
1. Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007
2. Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007
3. AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007
4. Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006
5. Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007
6. Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006
7. Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006
8. Moustapha Thiam, Cincinnati: NCAA 2006
9. Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005
10. Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006
11. Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007
12. Neoklis Avdalas, Virginia Tech: NCAA 2006
13. Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005
14. Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007
15. Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002
16. JT Toppin, Texas Tech: NCAA 2005
17. Declan Duru, Texas: NCAA 2007
18. Karter Knox, Arkansas: NCAA 2005
19. Magoon Gwath, San Diego St: NCAA 2005
20. Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006
21. Bassala Bagayoko, Bilbao (?): Spanish ACB + FIBA Europe Cup 2006
22. Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003
23. Alex Condon, Florida: NCAA 2004
24. Alexandros Samodurov, Panathinaikos: Greek HEBA A1 + Euroleague 2005
25. Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006
26. Adrian Wooley, Louisville; NCAA 2005 (?)
27. Robbie Avila, Saint Louis: NCAA 2003
28. Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005
29. JoJo Tugler, Houston: NCAA 2005
30. Tyler Kropp, Northwestern: NCAA 2007
ROUND 2
31. Milos Uzan, Houston: NCAA 2002
32. Mackenzie Mgbako, Texas A&M: NCAA 2004
33. Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003
34. Elisee Assui, Varese: Italian Serie A 2006
35. Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003
36. Flory Bidunga, Kansas: NCAA 2005
37. PJ Haggerty, Kansas St: NCAA 2004
38. Cayden Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007
39. Alex Karaban, UConn: NCAA 2002
40. Johann Grunloh, Virginia: NCAA 2005
41. Donovan Dent, UCLA: NCAA 2003
42. Alvaro Folgueiras, Iowa: NCAA 2005
43. Maxence Lemoine, Stade Rochelais: French Betclic Elite2 2007
44. Richie Saunders, BYU: NCAA 2001
45. Desmond Claude, Washington: NCAA 2003
46. Tomislav Ivisic, Illinois: NCAA 2003
47. Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003
48. Silas Demary, UConn: NCAA 2004
49. Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Tennessee: NCAA 2004
50. Zak Smrekar, Krka Novo Mesto: Slovenian SKL + Adriatic ABA 2006
51. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003
52. Solo Ball, UConn: NCAA 2003
53. Jaron Pierre, SMU: NCAA 2002
54. Malik Thomas, Virginia: NCAA 2002
55. Otega Oweh, Kentucky: NCAA 2003
56. Jaden Bradley, Arizona: NCAA 2003
57. Michael Rataj, Baylor: NCAA 2003
58. Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003
59. Dillon Mitchell, St. John's: NCAA 2003
60. JJ White, Baylor: NCAA 2003
So I suppose the mocks I make this year will have no links until (unless?) this is fixed. But I did want to put together a preliminary mock, it is what I like to do!!
ROUND 1:
1. Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007
2. Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007
3. AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007
4. Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006
5. Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007
6. Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006
7. Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006
8. Moustapha Thiam, Cincinnati: NCAA 2006
9. Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005
10. Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006
11. Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007
12. Neoklis Avdalas, Virginia Tech: NCAA 2006
13. Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005
14. Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007
15. Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002
16. JT Toppin, Texas Tech: NCAA 2005
17. Declan Duru, Texas: NCAA 2007
18. Karter Knox, Arkansas: NCAA 2005
19. Magoon Gwath, San Diego St: NCAA 2005
20. Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006
21. Bassala Bagayoko, Bilbao (?): Spanish ACB + FIBA Europe Cup 2006
22. Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003
23. Alex Condon, Florida: NCAA 2004
24. Alexandros Samodurov, Panathinaikos: Greek HEBA A1 + Euroleague 2005
25. Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006
26. Adrian Wooley, Louisville; NCAA 2005 (?)
27. Robbie Avila, Saint Louis: NCAA 2003
28. Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005
29. JoJo Tugler, Houston: NCAA 2005
30. Tyler Kropp, Northwestern: NCAA 2007
ROUND 2
31. Milos Uzan, Houston: NCAA 2002
32. Mackenzie Mgbako, Texas A&M: NCAA 2004
33. Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003
34. Elisee Assui, Varese: Italian Serie A 2006
35. Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003
36. Flory Bidunga, Kansas: NCAA 2005
37. PJ Haggerty, Kansas St: NCAA 2004
38. Cayden Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007
39. Alex Karaban, UConn: NCAA 2002
40. Johann Grunloh, Virginia: NCAA 2005
41. Donovan Dent, UCLA: NCAA 2003
42. Alvaro Folgueiras, Iowa: NCAA 2005
43. Maxence Lemoine, Stade Rochelais: French Betclic Elite2 2007
44. Richie Saunders, BYU: NCAA 2001
45. Desmond Claude, Washington: NCAA 2003
46. Tomislav Ivisic, Illinois: NCAA 2003
47. Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003
48. Silas Demary, UConn: NCAA 2004
49. Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Tennessee: NCAA 2004
50. Zak Smrekar, Krka Novo Mesto: Slovenian SKL + Adriatic ABA 2006
51. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003
52. Solo Ball, UConn: NCAA 2003
53. Jaron Pierre, SMU: NCAA 2002
54. Malik Thomas, Virginia: NCAA 2002
55. Otega Oweh, Kentucky: NCAA 2003
56. Jaden Bradley, Arizona: NCAA 2003
57. Michael Rataj, Baylor: NCAA 2003
58. Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003
59. Dillon Mitchell, St. John's: NCAA 2003
60. JJ White, Baylor: NCAA 2003
Re: Jazz 2026 Mock Draft Thread
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JazzP
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Re: Jazz 2026 Mock Draft Thread
I've made a few changes to my mock- in part because of news concerning international rosters, but also in part just because my familiarity with the class is updating a bit and my sentiments are changing.
I can't wait until the season gets underway and there is more justifiable cause to update this mock, but this is what I have right now:
(also, I discovered that the code that this site doesn't like is the numbered list. The URLs work just fine, so they are back)
ROUND 1
1. Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007
2. AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007
3. Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007
4. Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007
5. Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006
6. Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006
7. Moustapha Thiam, Cincinnati: NCAA 2006
8. Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006
9. Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006
10. Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007
11. Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007
12. Diego Garavaglia, Ratiopharm Ulm: German BBL + Eurocup 2007
13. Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005
14. Bassala Bagayoko, Bilbao: Spanish ACB + FIBA Europe Cup 2006
15. Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005
16. Neoklis Avdalas, Virginia Tech: NCAA 2006
17. Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002
18. Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006
19. Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005
20. Kam Williams, Kentucky: NCAA (birthdate not listed)
21. JT Toppin, Texas Tech: NCAA 2005
22. Karter Knox, Arkansas: NCAA 2005
23. Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003
24. Wesley Yates, Washington: NCAA 2005
25. Cayden Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007
26. Magoon Gwath, San Diego St: NCAA 2005
27. Milos Uzan, Houston: NCAA 2002
28. Robbie Avila, Saint Louis: NCAA 2003
29. Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006
30. JoJo Tugler, Houston: NCAA 2005
ROUND 2
31. Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005
32. Pavle Backo, Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2007
33. Mackenzie Mgbako, Texas A&M: NCAA 2004
34. Thierry Darlan, Delaware (?): G League 2004
35. Tyler Kropp, Northwestern: NCAA 2007
36. Oswin Erhunmwunse, Providence: NCAA 2005
37. PJ Haggerty, Kansas St: NCAA 2004
38. Donovan Dent, UCLA: NCAA 2003
39. Johann Grunloh, Virginia: NCAA 2005
40. Alex Condon, Florida: NCAA 2004
41. Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003
42. Michael Ruzic, Joventut Baladona: Spanish ACB + FIBA BCL 2006
43. Alex Karaban, UConn: NCAA 2002
44. Silas Demary, UConn: NCAA 2004
45. Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003
46. Miles Byrd, San Diego St: NCAA 2004
47. Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Tennessee: NCAA 2004
48. Solo Ball, UConn: NCAA 2003
49. Richie Saunders, BYU: NCAA 2001
50. Zak Smrekar, Krka Novo Mesto: Adriatic ABA 2006
51. Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003
52. Alexandros Samodurov, Panathinaikos: Greek HEBA A1 + Euroleague 2005
53. Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue: NCAA 2002
54. Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003
55. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003
56. Michael Rataj, Baylor: NCAA 2003
57. Jaden Bradley, Arizona: NCAA 2003
58. Otega Oweh, Kentucky: NCAA 2003
59. Jaron Pierre, SMU: NCAA 2002
60. Dillon Mitchell, St. John's: NCAA 2003
I can't wait until the season gets underway and there is more justifiable cause to update this mock, but this is what I have right now:
(also, I discovered that the code that this site doesn't like is the numbered list. The URLs work just fine, so they are back)
ROUND 1
1. Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007
2. AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007
3. Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007
4. Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007
5. Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006
6. Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006
7. Moustapha Thiam, Cincinnati: NCAA 2006
8. Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006
9. Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006
10. Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007
11. Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007
12. Diego Garavaglia, Ratiopharm Ulm: German BBL + Eurocup 2007
13. Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005
14. Bassala Bagayoko, Bilbao: Spanish ACB + FIBA Europe Cup 2006
15. Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005
16. Neoklis Avdalas, Virginia Tech: NCAA 2006
17. Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002
18. Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006
19. Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005
20. Kam Williams, Kentucky: NCAA (birthdate not listed)
21. JT Toppin, Texas Tech: NCAA 2005
22. Karter Knox, Arkansas: NCAA 2005
23. Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003
24. Wesley Yates, Washington: NCAA 2005
25. Cayden Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007
26. Magoon Gwath, San Diego St: NCAA 2005
27. Milos Uzan, Houston: NCAA 2002
28. Robbie Avila, Saint Louis: NCAA 2003
29. Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006
30. JoJo Tugler, Houston: NCAA 2005
ROUND 2
31. Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005
32. Pavle Backo, Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2007
33. Mackenzie Mgbako, Texas A&M: NCAA 2004
34. Thierry Darlan, Delaware (?): G League 2004
35. Tyler Kropp, Northwestern: NCAA 2007
36. Oswin Erhunmwunse, Providence: NCAA 2005
37. PJ Haggerty, Kansas St: NCAA 2004
38. Donovan Dent, UCLA: NCAA 2003
39. Johann Grunloh, Virginia: NCAA 2005
40. Alex Condon, Florida: NCAA 2004
41. Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003
42. Michael Ruzic, Joventut Baladona: Spanish ACB + FIBA BCL 2006
43. Alex Karaban, UConn: NCAA 2002
44. Silas Demary, UConn: NCAA 2004
45. Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003
46. Miles Byrd, San Diego St: NCAA 2004
47. Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Tennessee: NCAA 2004
48. Solo Ball, UConn: NCAA 2003
49. Richie Saunders, BYU: NCAA 2001
50. Zak Smrekar, Krka Novo Mesto: Adriatic ABA 2006
51. Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003
52. Alexandros Samodurov, Panathinaikos: Greek HEBA A1 + Euroleague 2005
53. Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue: NCAA 2002
54. Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003
55. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003
56. Michael Rataj, Baylor: NCAA 2003
57. Jaden Bradley, Arizona: NCAA 2003
58. Otega Oweh, Kentucky: NCAA 2003
59. Jaron Pierre, SMU: NCAA 2002
60. Dillon Mitchell, St. John's: NCAA 2003
Re: Jazz 2026 Mock Draft Thread
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JazzP
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Re: Jazz 2026 Mock Draft Thread
I wanted to make an update to my mock, and I think this one will be the final one before the international season gets underway!! I don't know how much to read into some of the international preseason games, but I do think they at least grant some insight into what team rotations might look like for those who let the results be publicized. I can't wait to see how these predictions look by next year.
ROUND 1
1. AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
2. Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
3. Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
4. Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
5. Moustapha Thiam, Cincinnati: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
6. Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
7. Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007
8. Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (sophomore)
9. Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
10. Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
11. Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
12. Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
13. Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005 (freshman)
14. Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
15. Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (senior)
16. Karter Knox, Arkansas: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
17. Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
18. Neoklis Avdalas, Virginia Tech: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
19. Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
20. JT Toppin, Texas Tech: NCAA 2005 (junior)
21. Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005
22. Magoon Gwath, San Diego St: NCAA 2005 (RS-sophomore)
23. Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (RS-grad senior)
24. Cayden Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
25. Kam Williams, Kentucky: NCAA birthdate not listed (sophomore)
26. Mario Saint-Supery, Gonzaga: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
27. Johann Grunloh, Virginia: NCAA 2005 (freshman?)
28. Emanuel Sharp, Houston: NCAA 2004 (senior)
29. Michael Ruzic, Joventut Baladona: Spanish ACB + FIBA BCL 2006
30. Tyler Kropp, Northwestern: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
ROUND 2
31. Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
32. Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue: NCAA 2002 (RS senior)
33. Diego Garavaglia, Ratiopharm Ulm: German BBL + Eurocup 2007
34. Oswin Erhunmwunse, Providence: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
35. Alex Condon, Florida: NCAA 2004 (junior)
36. Wesley Yates, Washington: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
37. Patrick Ngongba, Duke: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
38. Silas Demary, UConn: NCAA 2004 (junior)
39. Robbie Avila, Saint Louis: NCAA 2003 (senior)
40. Miles Byrd, San Diego St: NCAA 2004 (RS junior)
41. Jack Kayil, ALBA Berlin: German BBL + FIBA BCL 2006
42. Mackenzie Mgbako, Texas A&M: NCAA 2004 (junior)
43. Milos Uzan, Houston: NCAA 2002 (senior)
44. Solo Ball, UConn: NCAA 2003 (junior)
45. Alex Karaban, UConn: NCAA 2002 (senior)
46. PJ Haggerty, Kansas St: NCAA 2004 (RS junior)
47. Zak Smrekar, Krka Novo Mesto: Adriatic ABA 2006
48. Bassala Bagayoko, Bilbao: Spanish ACB + FIBA Europe Cup 2006
49. Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Tennessee: NCAA 2004 (senior)
50. Thierry Darlan, Delaware (?): G League 2004
51. Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
52. Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (senior)
53. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
54. Richie Saunders, BYU: NCAA 2001 (senior)
55. Urban Kroflic, KK Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2006
56. Donovan Dent, UCLA: NCAA 2003 (senior)
57. Michael Rataj, Baylor: NCAA 2003 (senior)
58. Jaron Pierre, SMU: NCAA 2002 (RS grad senior)
59. Jaden Bradley, Arizona: NCAA 2003 (senior)
60. Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
ROUND 1
1. AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
2. Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
3. Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
4. Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
5. Moustapha Thiam, Cincinnati: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
6. Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
7. Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007
8. Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (sophomore)
9. Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
10. Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
11. Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
12. Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
13. Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005 (freshman)
14. Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
15. Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (senior)
16. Karter Knox, Arkansas: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
17. Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
18. Neoklis Avdalas, Virginia Tech: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
19. Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
20. JT Toppin, Texas Tech: NCAA 2005 (junior)
21. Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005
22. Magoon Gwath, San Diego St: NCAA 2005 (RS-sophomore)
23. Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (RS-grad senior)
24. Cayden Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
25. Kam Williams, Kentucky: NCAA birthdate not listed (sophomore)
26. Mario Saint-Supery, Gonzaga: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
27. Johann Grunloh, Virginia: NCAA 2005 (freshman?)
28. Emanuel Sharp, Houston: NCAA 2004 (senior)
29. Michael Ruzic, Joventut Baladona: Spanish ACB + FIBA BCL 2006
30. Tyler Kropp, Northwestern: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
ROUND 2
31. Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
32. Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue: NCAA 2002 (RS senior)
33. Diego Garavaglia, Ratiopharm Ulm: German BBL + Eurocup 2007
34. Oswin Erhunmwunse, Providence: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
35. Alex Condon, Florida: NCAA 2004 (junior)
36. Wesley Yates, Washington: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
37. Patrick Ngongba, Duke: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
38. Silas Demary, UConn: NCAA 2004 (junior)
39. Robbie Avila, Saint Louis: NCAA 2003 (senior)
40. Miles Byrd, San Diego St: NCAA 2004 (RS junior)
41. Jack Kayil, ALBA Berlin: German BBL + FIBA BCL 2006
42. Mackenzie Mgbako, Texas A&M: NCAA 2004 (junior)
43. Milos Uzan, Houston: NCAA 2002 (senior)
44. Solo Ball, UConn: NCAA 2003 (junior)
45. Alex Karaban, UConn: NCAA 2002 (senior)
46. PJ Haggerty, Kansas St: NCAA 2004 (RS junior)
47. Zak Smrekar, Krka Novo Mesto: Adriatic ABA 2006
48. Bassala Bagayoko, Bilbao: Spanish ACB + FIBA Europe Cup 2006
49. Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Tennessee: NCAA 2004 (senior)
50. Thierry Darlan, Delaware (?): G League 2004
51. Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
52. Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (senior)
53. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
54. Richie Saunders, BYU: NCAA 2001 (senior)
55. Urban Kroflic, KK Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2006
56. Donovan Dent, UCLA: NCAA 2003 (senior)
57. Michael Rataj, Baylor: NCAA 2003 (senior)
58. Jaron Pierre, SMU: NCAA 2002 (RS grad senior)
59. Jaden Bradley, Arizona: NCAA 2003 (senior)
60. Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
Re: Jazz 2026 Mock Draft Thread
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JazzP
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Re: Jazz 2026 Mock Draft Thread
The international season is underway, and I'm certainly making a few snap decisions based on the first couple games that will likely balance out as the season goes. Even if the sample size is small, the insight into team rotations and prospects' roles on those teams is valuable. I am also flip-flopping a bit about my impressions of some of the incoming college freshman-- I certainly think there is an established big 3 at the top of the draft, but I do keep switching my opinion on who will be #1. I want to see if the college season establishes a consensus but I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't. This is what I have right now!
Also, I do notice that most professional outlets are quite a bit lower on Moustapha Thiam than I am. Being the aberration is a pretty clear sign that I'm the one who's off, but I want to point out that Thiam's freshman season is stunningly similar to Myles Turner's freshman season. I think that is frankly a high bar of expectations for a guy who probably isn't as ready as Turner was for the NBA (stats aside), but also I think his ceiling can be a bit higher all the same. I think there is a lot to like about him and I think Cincinnati will be a good program for him to work on his game.
ROUND 1
1. Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
2. AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
3. Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
4. Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
5. Dash Daniels, Melbourne: Australian NBL 2007
6. Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
7. Moustapha Thiam, Cincinnati: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
8. Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
9. Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007
10. Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (sophomore)
11. Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
12. Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
13. Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
14. Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005
15. Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005 (freshman)
16. Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
17. Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
18. Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
19. Magoon Gwath, San Diego St: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
20. Cayden Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
21. Karter Knox, Arkansas: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
22. Kam Williams, Kentucky: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
23. Neoklis Avdalas, Virginia Tech: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
24. JT Toppin, Texas Tech: NCAA 2005 (junior)
25. Johann Grunloh, Virginia: NCAA 2005 (freshman)
26. Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (RS-grad senior)
27. Adam Atamna, ASVEL: French Elite1 + Euroleague 2007
28. Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (senior)
29. Mario Saint-Supery, Gonzaga: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
30. Alex Condon, Florida: NCAA 2004 (junior)
ROUND 2
31. Alexandros Samodurov, Panathinaikos: Greek HEBA A1 + Euroleague 2005
32. Tyler Kropp, Northwestern: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
33. Tobias Jensen, Ratiopharm Ulm: German BBL + Eurocup 2004
34. Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue: NCAA 2002 (RS senior)
35. Silas Demary, UConn: NCAA 2004 (junior)
36. Luigi Suigo, KK Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2007
37. Solo Ball, UConn: NCAA 2003 (junior)
38. Patrick Ngongba, Duke: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
39. Robbie Avila, Saint Louis: NCAA 2003 (senior)
40. Miles Byrd, San Diego St: NCAA 2004 (RS junior)
41. Alex Karaban, UConn: NCAA 2002 (senior)
42. Milos Uzan, Houston: NCAA 2002 (senior)
43. Wesley Yates, Washington: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
44. Mohammad Amini, Nancy: French Elite1 2005
45. Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
46. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
47. Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
48. Michael Ruzic, Joventut Baladona: Spanish ACB + FIBA BCL 2006
49. Jaron Pierre, SMU: NCAA 2002 (RS-grad senior)
50. Richie Saunders, BYU: NCAA 2001 (senior)
51. Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
52. Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (senior)
53. Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004
54. Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Tennessee: NCAA 2004 (senior)
55. Emanuel Sharp, Houston: NCAA 2004 (senior)
56. Michael Rataj, Baylor: NCAA 2003 (senior)
57. Donovan Dent, UCLA: NCAA 2003 (senior)
58. Zacharie Perrin, Veolia Towers Hamburg: German BBL + Eurocup 2004
59. Jaden Bradley, Arizona: NCAA 2003 (senior)
60. Iliyan Pishtikov, BC Balkan: Bulgarian NBL 2004
Also, I do notice that most professional outlets are quite a bit lower on Moustapha Thiam than I am. Being the aberration is a pretty clear sign that I'm the one who's off, but I want to point out that Thiam's freshman season is stunningly similar to Myles Turner's freshman season. I think that is frankly a high bar of expectations for a guy who probably isn't as ready as Turner was for the NBA (stats aside), but also I think his ceiling can be a bit higher all the same. I think there is a lot to like about him and I think Cincinnati will be a good program for him to work on his game.
ROUND 1
1. Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
2. AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
3. Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
4. Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
5. Dash Daniels, Melbourne: Australian NBL 2007
6. Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
7. Moustapha Thiam, Cincinnati: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
8. Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
9. Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007
10. Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (sophomore)
11. Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
12. Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
13. Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
14. Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005
15. Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005 (freshman)
16. Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
17. Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
18. Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
19. Magoon Gwath, San Diego St: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
20. Cayden Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
21. Karter Knox, Arkansas: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
22. Kam Williams, Kentucky: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
23. Neoklis Avdalas, Virginia Tech: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
24. JT Toppin, Texas Tech: NCAA 2005 (junior)
25. Johann Grunloh, Virginia: NCAA 2005 (freshman)
26. Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (RS-grad senior)
27. Adam Atamna, ASVEL: French Elite1 + Euroleague 2007
28. Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (senior)
29. Mario Saint-Supery, Gonzaga: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
30. Alex Condon, Florida: NCAA 2004 (junior)
ROUND 2
31. Alexandros Samodurov, Panathinaikos: Greek HEBA A1 + Euroleague 2005
32. Tyler Kropp, Northwestern: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
33. Tobias Jensen, Ratiopharm Ulm: German BBL + Eurocup 2004
34. Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue: NCAA 2002 (RS senior)
35. Silas Demary, UConn: NCAA 2004 (junior)
36. Luigi Suigo, KK Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2007
37. Solo Ball, UConn: NCAA 2003 (junior)
38. Patrick Ngongba, Duke: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
39. Robbie Avila, Saint Louis: NCAA 2003 (senior)
40. Miles Byrd, San Diego St: NCAA 2004 (RS junior)
41. Alex Karaban, UConn: NCAA 2002 (senior)
42. Milos Uzan, Houston: NCAA 2002 (senior)
43. Wesley Yates, Washington: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
44. Mohammad Amini, Nancy: French Elite1 2005
45. Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
46. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
47. Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
48. Michael Ruzic, Joventut Baladona: Spanish ACB + FIBA BCL 2006
49. Jaron Pierre, SMU: NCAA 2002 (RS-grad senior)
50. Richie Saunders, BYU: NCAA 2001 (senior)
51. Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
52. Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (senior)
53. Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004
54. Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Tennessee: NCAA 2004 (senior)
55. Emanuel Sharp, Houston: NCAA 2004 (senior)
56. Michael Rataj, Baylor: NCAA 2003 (senior)
57. Donovan Dent, UCLA: NCAA 2003 (senior)
58. Zacharie Perrin, Veolia Towers Hamburg: German BBL + Eurocup 2004
59. Jaden Bradley, Arizona: NCAA 2003 (senior)
60. Iliyan Pishtikov, BC Balkan: Bulgarian NBL 2004
Re: Jazz 2026 Mock Draft Thread
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I wanted to put together one more mock draft before the start of the NCAA season, with some impressions from the college exhibition games that have been happening over the past few weeks. I do hope to be able to write a few more long-form analyses of the prospects rather than making simple lists as I move forward, but I think that will probably only happen after the seasons are finished, not here at the beginning, as most of my speculations come from data.
ROUND 1
1. Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
2. AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
3. Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
4. Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
5. Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
6. Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
7. Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
8. Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007
9. Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
10. Dash Daniels, Melbourne: Australian NBL 2007
11. Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
12. Moustapha Thiam, Cincinnati: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
13. Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
14. Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
15. Adam Atamna, ASVEL: French Elite1 + Euroleague 2007
16. Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (sophomore)
17. Joseph Tugler, Houston: NCAA 2005 (junior)
18. Meleek Thomas, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
19. Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005
20. Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (RS grad senior)
21. Miikka Muurinen, KK Partizan: Adriatic ABA + Euroleague 2007
22. Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (senior)
23. Neoklis Avdalas, Virginia Tech: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
24. JT Toppin, Texas Tech: NCAA 2005 (junior)
25. Shon Abaev, Cincinnati: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
26. Magoon Gwath, San Diego St: NCAA 2005 (RS sophomore)
27. David Mirkovic, Illinois: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
28. Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
29. Johann Grunloh, Virginia: NCAA 2005 (freshman)
30. Karter Knox, Arkansas: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
ROUND 2
31. Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005 (freshman)
32. Robbie Avila, Saint Louis: NCAA 2003 (senior)
33. Tucker DeVries, Indiana: NCAA 2002 (RS senior)
34. Alex Condon, Florida: NCAA 2004 (junior)
35. Wesley Yates, Washington: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
36. Solo Ball, UConn: NCAA 2003 (junior)
37. Alex Karaban, UConn: NCAA 2002 (senior)
38. Luigi Suigo, KK Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2007
39. Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue: NCAA 2002 (RS senior)
40. Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
41. Milos Uzan, Houston: NCAA 2002 (senior)
42. Narcisse N'Goy, Poitiers: French Elite2 2004
43. Mario Saint-Supery, Gonzaga: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
44. Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004
45. Otega Oweh, Kentucky: NCAA 2003 (senior)
46. Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (senior)
47. Anthony Roy, Oklahoma St: NCAA 2001 (RS grad senior)
48. Jaron Pierre, SMU: NCAA 2002 (RS grad senior)
49. Motiejus Krivas, Arizona: NCAA 2004 (junior)
50. Donovan Dent, UCLA: NCAA 2003 (senior)
51. Tobias Jensen, Ratiopharm Ulm: German BBL + Eurocup 2004
52. Emanuel Sharp, Houston: NCAA 2004 (senior)
53. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
54. Noam Yaacov, Filou Oostende: Belgian/Dutch BNXT + FIBA BCL 2004
55. Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
56. Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
57. Eli Ellis, South Carolina: NCAA 2005 (freshman)
58. Jaden Bradley, Arizona: NCAA 2003 (senior)
59. Silas Demary, UConn: NCAA 2004 (junior)
60. Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Tennessee: NCAA 2004 (senior)
ROUND 1
1. Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
2. AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
3. Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
4. Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
5. Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
6. Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
7. Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
8. Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007
9. Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
10. Dash Daniels, Melbourne: Australian NBL 2007
11. Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
12. Moustapha Thiam, Cincinnati: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
13. Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
14. Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
15. Adam Atamna, ASVEL: French Elite1 + Euroleague 2007
16. Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (sophomore)
17. Joseph Tugler, Houston: NCAA 2005 (junior)
18. Meleek Thomas, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
19. Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005
20. Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (RS grad senior)
21. Miikka Muurinen, KK Partizan: Adriatic ABA + Euroleague 2007
22. Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (senior)
23. Neoklis Avdalas, Virginia Tech: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
24. JT Toppin, Texas Tech: NCAA 2005 (junior)
25. Shon Abaev, Cincinnati: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
26. Magoon Gwath, San Diego St: NCAA 2005 (RS sophomore)
27. David Mirkovic, Illinois: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
28. Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
29. Johann Grunloh, Virginia: NCAA 2005 (freshman)
30. Karter Knox, Arkansas: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
ROUND 2
31. Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005 (freshman)
32. Robbie Avila, Saint Louis: NCAA 2003 (senior)
33. Tucker DeVries, Indiana: NCAA 2002 (RS senior)
34. Alex Condon, Florida: NCAA 2004 (junior)
35. Wesley Yates, Washington: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
36. Solo Ball, UConn: NCAA 2003 (junior)
37. Alex Karaban, UConn: NCAA 2002 (senior)
38. Luigi Suigo, KK Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2007
39. Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue: NCAA 2002 (RS senior)
40. Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
41. Milos Uzan, Houston: NCAA 2002 (senior)
42. Narcisse N'Goy, Poitiers: French Elite2 2004
43. Mario Saint-Supery, Gonzaga: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
44. Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004
45. Otega Oweh, Kentucky: NCAA 2003 (senior)
46. Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (senior)
47. Anthony Roy, Oklahoma St: NCAA 2001 (RS grad senior)
48. Jaron Pierre, SMU: NCAA 2002 (RS grad senior)
49. Motiejus Krivas, Arizona: NCAA 2004 (junior)
50. Donovan Dent, UCLA: NCAA 2003 (senior)
51. Tobias Jensen, Ratiopharm Ulm: German BBL + Eurocup 2004
52. Emanuel Sharp, Houston: NCAA 2004 (senior)
53. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
54. Noam Yaacov, Filou Oostende: Belgian/Dutch BNXT + FIBA BCL 2004
55. Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
56. Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
57. Eli Ellis, South Carolina: NCAA 2005 (freshman)
58. Jaden Bradley, Arizona: NCAA 2003 (senior)
59. Silas Demary, UConn: NCAA 2004 (junior)
60. Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Tennessee: NCAA 2004 (senior)
Re: Jazz 2026 Mock Draft Thread
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I wanted to make some first week overreactions!!
I think more data will correct some anomalies but I wanted to take a guess at which early trends might keep.
I am definitely taking a more cautious approach to injuries in this mock up, leaving Kaufman-Renn (hip), Karter Knox (toe), and Magoon Gwath (PCL) off this version and also keeping Michael Ruzic and Bassala Bagayoko off, who did just return from their own injuries in the Spanish ACB.
By the way, it seems like this class is going to have a very high powered top 10, I think this year's lottery will be deep.
This is what I put together at the moment-
ROUND 1
1. Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
2. Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
3. AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
4. Koa Peat, Arizona: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
5. Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
6. Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
7. Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
8. Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007
9. Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
10. Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
11. Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
12. Dash Daniels, Melbourne: Australian NBL 2007
13. Meleek Thomas, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
14. Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
15. Cameron Carr, Baylor: NCAA 2004 (RS sophomore)
16. Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (sophomore)
17. Jacob Cofie, USC: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
18. Adam Atamna, ASVEL: French Elite1 + Euroleague 2007
19. Moustapha Thiam, Cincinnati: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
20. Keaton Wagler, Illinois: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
21. Mikey Lewis, St. Mary's: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
22. JT Toppin, Texas Tech: NCAA 2005 (junior)
23. Joseph Tugler, Houston: NCAA 2005 (junior)
24. Juke Harris, Wake Forest: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
25. David Mirkovic, Illinois: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
26. Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
27. Thomas Haugh, Florida: NCAA 2003 (junior)
28. Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005
29. Sebastian Williams-Adams, Auburn: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
30. Khani Rooths, Louisville: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
ROUND 2
31. Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
32. Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (senior)
33. Christian Anderson, Texas Tech: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
34. Alex Condon, Florida: NCAA 2004 (junior)
35. Tucker DeVries, Indiana: NCAA 2002 (RS senior)
36. Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
37. Mouhamed Sylla, Georgia Tech: NCAA 2005 (freshman)
38. Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
39. Alex Karaban, UConn: NCAA 2002 (senior)
40. Luigi Suigo, KK Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2007
41. Donnie Freeman, Syracuse: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
42. Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (RS grad senior)
43. Johann Grunloh, Virginia: NCAA 2005 (freshman)
44. Solo Ball, UConn: NCAA 2003 (junior)
45. Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (senior)
46. Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
47. Emanuel Sharp, Houston: NCAA 2004 (senior)
48. Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004
49. Robbie Avila, Saint Louis: NCAA 2003 (senior)
50. Tamin Lipsey, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
51. Tarris Reed, UConn: NCAA 2003 (senior)
52. Keyshawn Hall, Auburn: NCAA 2003 (senior)
53. Jaden Bradley, Arizona: NCAA 2003 (senior)
54. Christoph Tilly, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
55. Nick Townsend, Yale: NCAA 2003 (senior)
56. Milos Uzan, Houston: NCAA 2002 (senior)
57. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
58. Narcisse N'Goy, Poitiers: French Elite2 2004
59. Donovan Dent, UCLA: NCAA 2003 (senior)
60. Noam Yaacov, Filou Oostende: Belgian/Dutch BNXT + FIBA BCL 2004
I think more data will correct some anomalies but I wanted to take a guess at which early trends might keep.
I am definitely taking a more cautious approach to injuries in this mock up, leaving Kaufman-Renn (hip), Karter Knox (toe), and Magoon Gwath (PCL) off this version and also keeping Michael Ruzic and Bassala Bagayoko off, who did just return from their own injuries in the Spanish ACB.
By the way, it seems like this class is going to have a very high powered top 10, I think this year's lottery will be deep.
This is what I put together at the moment-
ROUND 1
1. Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
2. Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
3. AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
4. Koa Peat, Arizona: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
5. Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
6. Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
7. Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
8. Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007
9. Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
10. Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
11. Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
12. Dash Daniels, Melbourne: Australian NBL 2007
13. Meleek Thomas, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
14. Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
15. Cameron Carr, Baylor: NCAA 2004 (RS sophomore)
16. Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (sophomore)
17. Jacob Cofie, USC: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
18. Adam Atamna, ASVEL: French Elite1 + Euroleague 2007
19. Moustapha Thiam, Cincinnati: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
20. Keaton Wagler, Illinois: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
21. Mikey Lewis, St. Mary's: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
22. JT Toppin, Texas Tech: NCAA 2005 (junior)
23. Joseph Tugler, Houston: NCAA 2005 (junior)
24. Juke Harris, Wake Forest: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
25. David Mirkovic, Illinois: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
26. Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
27. Thomas Haugh, Florida: NCAA 2003 (junior)
28. Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005
29. Sebastian Williams-Adams, Auburn: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
30. Khani Rooths, Louisville: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
ROUND 2
31. Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
32. Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (senior)
33. Christian Anderson, Texas Tech: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
34. Alex Condon, Florida: NCAA 2004 (junior)
35. Tucker DeVries, Indiana: NCAA 2002 (RS senior)
36. Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
37. Mouhamed Sylla, Georgia Tech: NCAA 2005 (freshman)
38. Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
39. Alex Karaban, UConn: NCAA 2002 (senior)
40. Luigi Suigo, KK Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2007
41. Donnie Freeman, Syracuse: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
42. Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (RS grad senior)
43. Johann Grunloh, Virginia: NCAA 2005 (freshman)
44. Solo Ball, UConn: NCAA 2003 (junior)
45. Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (senior)
46. Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
47. Emanuel Sharp, Houston: NCAA 2004 (senior)
48. Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004
49. Robbie Avila, Saint Louis: NCAA 2003 (senior)
50. Tamin Lipsey, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
51. Tarris Reed, UConn: NCAA 2003 (senior)
52. Keyshawn Hall, Auburn: NCAA 2003 (senior)
53. Jaden Bradley, Arizona: NCAA 2003 (senior)
54. Christoph Tilly, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
55. Nick Townsend, Yale: NCAA 2003 (senior)
56. Milos Uzan, Houston: NCAA 2002 (senior)
57. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
58. Narcisse N'Goy, Poitiers: French Elite2 2004
59. Donovan Dent, UCLA: NCAA 2003 (senior)
60. Noam Yaacov, Filou Oostende: Belgian/Dutch BNXT + FIBA BCL 2004
Re: Jazz 2026 Mock Draft Thread
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I like the inclusion of off the wall names this early in the season, I am sure a couple will stick.
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Thanks babyjax!! I think there are always some breakout players, it's certainly hard to guess what is real and what is not based on just a few games and it's hard to predict what will happen, but I think there are definitely some clues about who is carrying a bigger role in the first few games.
I like getting swayed by early trends and then just adjusting as they normalize, I think that's the easiest way to cast a wide net on potential breakout players and I also do like giving shout outs to under the radar guys doing well, but it certainly does mean that there will always be a few things that are unrealistic in my mocks. But that's ok, it's all just a fan project anyways.
I have some major things going on over the year to come but if I do have the time when the draft nears I think I'll want to put a list together of guys who I don't think will be drafted but might make some great summer league camp invites. I've been impressed by Andrew Holifield since last year, but I think he will probably fall in that category.
I'm also really impressed by Delrecco Gillespie, he's on such a tear to begin this season. I'd definitely like to see how he does against stiffer competition but I'm not sure how many opportunities there will be this season. I don't think he can get away with being a C outside of niche scenarios in the NBA, but I think he might be able to be a capable PF. It's still rather limiting that he would be a PF that can't really shoot, but I think there is enough there that he might be a worthwhile late pick for NBA teams anyways, his first 5 games are no joke. He was a solid starter last year for Kent St, but the leap he took into this season is insane so far and he's clearly the first option for the team, I just want to see how well he can maintain the production. I was sort of on the fence about it but I put him in my mock for now.
Here's what I have at the moment:
1. Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
2. Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
3. AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
4. Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
5. Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
6. Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
7. Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
8. Kingston Flemings, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
9. Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
10. Koa Peat, Arizona: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
11. Neoklis Avdalas, Virginia Tech: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
12. Dash Daniels, Melbourne: Australian NBL 2007
13. Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007
14. Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (sophomore)
15. Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
16. Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
17. Meleek Thomas, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
18. Cameron Carr, Baylor: NCAA 2004 (RS sophomore)
19. Ebuka Okorie, Stanford: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
20. Jacob Cofie, USC: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
21. JT Toppin, Texas Tech: NCAA 2005 (junior)
22. David Mirkovic, Illinois: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
23. Thomas Haugh, Florida: NCAA 2003 (junior)
24. Kiyan Anthony, Syracuse: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
25. Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
26. Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (senior)
27. Keaton Wagler, Illinois: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
28. Alex Condon, Florida: NCAA 2004 (junior)
29. Juke Harris, Wake Forest: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
30. Alex Karaban, Connecticut: NCAA 2002 (senior)
31. Christian Anderson, Texas Tech: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
32. Dai Dai Ames, California: NCAA 2005 (junior)
33. Luigi Suigo, KK Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2007
34. Aday Mara, Michigan: NCAA 2005 (junior)
35. Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
36. Mikey Lewis, St. Mary's: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
37. Joseph Tugler, Houston: NCAA 2005 (junior)
38. Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (RS grad senior)
39. Johann Grunloh, Virginia: NCAA 2005 (freshman)
40. Solo Ball, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (junior)
41. Zuby Ejiofor, St. John's: NCAA 2004 (senior)
42. Ilias Kamardine, Mississippi: NCAA 2003 (senior)
43. Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (senior)
44. Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
45. Mouhamed Sylla, Georgia Tech: NCAA 2005 (freshman)
46. Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
47. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
48. Tarris Reed, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (senior)
49. Tamin Lipsey, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
50. Keyshawn Hall, Auburn: NCAA 2003 (senior)
51. Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue: NCAA 2002 (RS senior)
52. Tucker DeVries, Indiana: NCAA 2002 (RS senior)
53. Robbie Avila, Saint Louis: NCAA 2003 (senior)
54. Boopie Miller, SMU: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
55. Lamar Wilkerson, Indiana: NCAA 2001 (RS grad senior)
56. Narcisse N'Goy, Poitiers: French Elite2 2004
57. Delrecco Gillespie, Kent St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
58. Emanuel Sharp, Houston: NCAA 2004 (senior)
59. Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004
60. Noam Yaacov, Filou Oostende: Belgian/Dutch BNXT + FIBA BCL 2004
I like getting swayed by early trends and then just adjusting as they normalize, I think that's the easiest way to cast a wide net on potential breakout players and I also do like giving shout outs to under the radar guys doing well, but it certainly does mean that there will always be a few things that are unrealistic in my mocks. But that's ok, it's all just a fan project anyways.
I have some major things going on over the year to come but if I do have the time when the draft nears I think I'll want to put a list together of guys who I don't think will be drafted but might make some great summer league camp invites. I've been impressed by Andrew Holifield since last year, but I think he will probably fall in that category.
I'm also really impressed by Delrecco Gillespie, he's on such a tear to begin this season. I'd definitely like to see how he does against stiffer competition but I'm not sure how many opportunities there will be this season. I don't think he can get away with being a C outside of niche scenarios in the NBA, but I think he might be able to be a capable PF. It's still rather limiting that he would be a PF that can't really shoot, but I think there is enough there that he might be a worthwhile late pick for NBA teams anyways, his first 5 games are no joke. He was a solid starter last year for Kent St, but the leap he took into this season is insane so far and he's clearly the first option for the team, I just want to see how well he can maintain the production. I was sort of on the fence about it but I put him in my mock for now.
Here's what I have at the moment:
1. Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
2. Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
3. AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
4. Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
5. Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
6. Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
7. Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
8. Kingston Flemings, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
9. Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
10. Koa Peat, Arizona: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
11. Neoklis Avdalas, Virginia Tech: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
12. Dash Daniels, Melbourne: Australian NBL 2007
13. Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007
14. Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (sophomore)
15. Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
16. Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
17. Meleek Thomas, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
18. Cameron Carr, Baylor: NCAA 2004 (RS sophomore)
19. Ebuka Okorie, Stanford: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
20. Jacob Cofie, USC: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
21. JT Toppin, Texas Tech: NCAA 2005 (junior)
22. David Mirkovic, Illinois: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
23. Thomas Haugh, Florida: NCAA 2003 (junior)
24. Kiyan Anthony, Syracuse: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
25. Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
26. Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (senior)
27. Keaton Wagler, Illinois: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
28. Alex Condon, Florida: NCAA 2004 (junior)
29. Juke Harris, Wake Forest: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
30. Alex Karaban, Connecticut: NCAA 2002 (senior)
31. Christian Anderson, Texas Tech: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
32. Dai Dai Ames, California: NCAA 2005 (junior)
33. Luigi Suigo, KK Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2007
34. Aday Mara, Michigan: NCAA 2005 (junior)
35. Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
36. Mikey Lewis, St. Mary's: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
37. Joseph Tugler, Houston: NCAA 2005 (junior)
38. Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (RS grad senior)
39. Johann Grunloh, Virginia: NCAA 2005 (freshman)
40. Solo Ball, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (junior)
41. Zuby Ejiofor, St. John's: NCAA 2004 (senior)
42. Ilias Kamardine, Mississippi: NCAA 2003 (senior)
43. Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (senior)
44. Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
45. Mouhamed Sylla, Georgia Tech: NCAA 2005 (freshman)
46. Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
47. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
48. Tarris Reed, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (senior)
49. Tamin Lipsey, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
50. Keyshawn Hall, Auburn: NCAA 2003 (senior)
51. Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue: NCAA 2002 (RS senior)
52. Tucker DeVries, Indiana: NCAA 2002 (RS senior)
53. Robbie Avila, Saint Louis: NCAA 2003 (senior)
54. Boopie Miller, SMU: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
55. Lamar Wilkerson, Indiana: NCAA 2001 (RS grad senior)
56. Narcisse N'Goy, Poitiers: French Elite2 2004
57. Delrecco Gillespie, Kent St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
58. Emanuel Sharp, Houston: NCAA 2004 (senior)
59. Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004
60. Noam Yaacov, Filou Oostende: Belgian/Dutch BNXT + FIBA BCL 2004
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I just learned that international players born in 2003 who signed with college teams, even if they did so before the 2025 NBA Draft, are in fact ineligible for future drafts and technically NBA free agents. So guys like Ilias Kamardine (who I had on my last mock), Thijs de Ridder, Ruben Dominguez, and a few others who might not be as relevant for these mocks do not qualify, they were undrafted in 2025. Whoops!!
It's still pretty early on into the season and I'm still moving a lot of things around, but I do think the class is at least *starting* to take shape. This is what I have right now!
1. Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
2. Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
3. AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
4. Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
5. Kingston Flemings, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
6. Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
7. Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
8. Neoklis Avdalas, Virginia Tech: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
9. Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007
10. Meleek Thomas, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
11. Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
12. Dash Daniels, Melbourne: Australian NBL 2007
13. Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
14. Koa Peat, Arizona: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
15. Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
16. Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (sophomore)
17. Ebuka Okorie, Stanford: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
18. Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
19. Cameron Carr, Baylor: NCAA 2004 (RS sophomore)
20. Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (RS grad senior)
21. Amari Allen, Alabama: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
22. Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (senior)
23. Juke Harris, Wake Forest: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
24. Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
25. Thomas Haugh, Florida: NCAA 2003 (junior)
26. Magoon Gwath, San Diego St: NCAA 2005 (RS sophomore)
27. Mario Saint-Supery, Gonzaga: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
28. Alex Condon, Florida: NCAA 2004 (junior)
29. David Mirkovic, Illinois: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
30. Keaton Wagler, Illinois: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
31. Christian Anderson, Texas Tech: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
32. Mackenzie Mgbako, Texas A&M: NCAA 2004 (junior)
33. PJ Haggerty, Kansas St: NCAA 2004 (RS junior)
34. JT Toppin, Texas Tech: NCAA 2005 (junior)
35. Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
36. Jacob Cofie, USC: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
37. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
38. Mikey Lewis, St. Mary's: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
39. Alex Karaban, Connecticut: NCAA 2002 (senior)
40. Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005
41. Ryan Conwell, Louisville: NCAA 2004 (senior)
42. Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
43. Graham Ike, Gonzaga: NCAA 2002 (RS grad senior)
44. Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
45. Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue: NCAA 2002 (RS senior)
46. Leo Beath, UC San Diego: NCAA 2003 (RS junior)
47. Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Tennessee: NCAA 2004 (senior)
48. Keyshawn Hall, Auburn: NCAA 2003 (senior)
49. Tarris Reed, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (senior)
50. Zuby Ejiofor, St. John's: NCAA 2004 (senior)
51. Jaxon Kohler, Michigan St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
52. Dillon Mitchell, St. John's: NCAA 2003 (senior)
53. Luigi Suigo, KK Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2007
54. BJ Edwards, SMU: NCAA 2002 (senior)
55. Tucker DeVries, Indiana: NCAA 2002 (RS senior)
56. Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004
57. Nate Bittle, Oregon: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
58. Robbie Avila, Saint Louis: NCAA 2003 (senior)
59. Noam Yaacov, Filou Oostende: Belgian/Dutch BNXT + FIBA BCL 2004
60. Bryce Harris, Howard: NCAA *no listed birthdate* (RS senior)
It's still pretty early on into the season and I'm still moving a lot of things around, but I do think the class is at least *starting* to take shape. This is what I have right now!
1. Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
2. Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
3. AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
4. Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
5. Kingston Flemings, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
6. Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
7. Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
8. Neoklis Avdalas, Virginia Tech: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
9. Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007
10. Meleek Thomas, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
11. Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
12. Dash Daniels, Melbourne: Australian NBL 2007
13. Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
14. Koa Peat, Arizona: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
15. Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
16. Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (sophomore)
17. Ebuka Okorie, Stanford: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
18. Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
19. Cameron Carr, Baylor: NCAA 2004 (RS sophomore)
20. Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (RS grad senior)
21. Amari Allen, Alabama: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
22. Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (senior)
23. Juke Harris, Wake Forest: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
24. Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
25. Thomas Haugh, Florida: NCAA 2003 (junior)
26. Magoon Gwath, San Diego St: NCAA 2005 (RS sophomore)
27. Mario Saint-Supery, Gonzaga: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
28. Alex Condon, Florida: NCAA 2004 (junior)
29. David Mirkovic, Illinois: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
30. Keaton Wagler, Illinois: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
31. Christian Anderson, Texas Tech: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
32. Mackenzie Mgbako, Texas A&M: NCAA 2004 (junior)
33. PJ Haggerty, Kansas St: NCAA 2004 (RS junior)
34. JT Toppin, Texas Tech: NCAA 2005 (junior)
35. Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
36. Jacob Cofie, USC: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
37. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
38. Mikey Lewis, St. Mary's: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
39. Alex Karaban, Connecticut: NCAA 2002 (senior)
40. Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005
41. Ryan Conwell, Louisville: NCAA 2004 (senior)
42. Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
43. Graham Ike, Gonzaga: NCAA 2002 (RS grad senior)
44. Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
45. Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue: NCAA 2002 (RS senior)
46. Leo Beath, UC San Diego: NCAA 2003 (RS junior)
47. Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Tennessee: NCAA 2004 (senior)
48. Keyshawn Hall, Auburn: NCAA 2003 (senior)
49. Tarris Reed, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (senior)
50. Zuby Ejiofor, St. John's: NCAA 2004 (senior)
51. Jaxon Kohler, Michigan St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
52. Dillon Mitchell, St. John's: NCAA 2003 (senior)
53. Luigi Suigo, KK Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2007
54. BJ Edwards, SMU: NCAA 2002 (senior)
55. Tucker DeVries, Indiana: NCAA 2002 (RS senior)
56. Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004
57. Nate Bittle, Oregon: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
58. Robbie Avila, Saint Louis: NCAA 2003 (senior)
59. Noam Yaacov, Filou Oostende: Belgian/Dutch BNXT + FIBA BCL 2004
60. Bryce Harris, Howard: NCAA *no listed birthdate* (RS senior)
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I don't think there are too many changes but I wanted to update this. Braylon Mullins has been cleared from injury and he had an excellent debut, I don't have him on my mock yet (I know most do), I still think that Connecticut will lean a bit more towards their relative "vets" and that Mullins' role coming off the bench shows that, but he sure does look like the real deal as well and I'm very well prepared to eat my words and adjust my mock accordingly as the season goes.
I am still intrigued by Leo Beath and I think his play in the past week has only further validated my sentiments, but I also am a bit skeptical that he will be convincing enough to scouts to justify declaring early (he is a junior). Meanwhile, Elias Ralph has had a pretty spectacular start to the season and is still really only picking up steam. I'm not sure how much an unheralded prospect and a guy who hasn't really been NBA-level impressive before this year, playing for Pacific, will be entertained as a draft selection rather than as like a camp invite-- but he HAS looked good, and he will at least get the opportunity to play the likes of Gonzaga and St. Mary's in conference play. I don't know how much credit goes to Ralph singularly, but I know Pacific was a terrible basketball program just a season or two ago and they look solid now, albeit probably not quite a powerhouse. I do think there is something to be said for Ralph as both an interior and exterior scorer, and ALSO as a defender, at least at the college level, so there might be more to explore with the senior from Canada in his 2nd US college season. I was really mostly only paying attention to Pacific because I thought Jaion Pitt was underrated (which I do continue to believe but also I don't think he is a 2026 prospect as much as further down the line), but Ralph has been quite a pleasant surprise.
I do want to revisit Delrecco Gillespie as well, I have some concerns about his turnover rate against the competition he's been playing and will continue to play against; but he's starting to hit his 3-point jumpers, his interior scoring seems almost unfair against other mid-majors or low-majors, and his defensive awareness and timing seem great too. I think he could break into the ranks of draft prospects yet, even if I don't have him back on my mock yet. At the very least he seems like a very likely early two-way signing. As the NIL seems to consolidate the programs with high level prospects, it does seem tough for seniors that are not in those programs to get draft consideration and I DO think that's justified, but I do think that it's an imperfect science and some guys take unexpected leaps and I wouldn't be surprised if a few standouts do get draft consideration and maybe even picked-- especially by teams that really like to think outside the box (especially with their 2nd round picks), like Memphis or perhaps Oklahoma City.
And on that note, I don't think this is a very strong class of international players and I feel more likely to drop Noam Yaacov from my mock rather than add another at this particular point in time, but I do want to say that after a brief lull, Iliyan Pishtikov seems to have started to catch fire again. He's pretty off the radar, but I am keeping an eye on him and I think diligent franchises probably should too, at the very least just in case. I wanted to keep his name in circulation a bit here.
There is far, far too much to like about Darryn Peterson's game when he's on the court to warrant too much concern or really any kind of drop in the rankings, but I do think that the amount of time he's been out for what is supposed to be a very minor injury of "tightness" in his leg, which is a month now, feels dubious. Either there is more to it than Bill Self is letting on, or it could maybe be a precautionary flag about injuries. I don't know that there's much to read into it but it was something I was thinking about recently. Still pretty hard to pass up a guy who I think, in some ways, feels like a George Gervin/Ray Allen fusion.
Anyways, here is what my mock looks like at the moment:
1. Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
2. Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
3. AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
4. Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
5. Kingston Flemings, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
6. Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007
7. Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
8. Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
9. Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
10. Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
11. Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
12. Dash Daniels, Melbourne: Australian NBL 2007
13. Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (sophomore)
14. Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
15. Cameron Carr, Baylor: NCAA 2004 (RS sophomore)
16. Neoklis Avdalas, Virginia Tech: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
17. Amari Allen, Alabama: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
18. Meleek Thomas, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
19. Michael Ruzic, Joventut Baladona: Spanish ACB + FIBA BCL 2006
20. Koa Peat, Arizona: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
21. Ebuka Okorie, Stanford: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
22. Christian Anderson, Texas Tech: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
23. Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (RS grad senior)
24. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
25. Jacob Cofie, USC: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
26. Thomas Haugh, Florida: NCAA 2003 (junior)
27. Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
28. Keyshawn Hall, Auburn: NCAA 2003 (senior)
29. Fletcher Loyer, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (senior)
30. Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (senior)
31. Alex Condon, Florida: NCAA 2004 (junior)
32. Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
33. Mario Saint-Supery, Gonzaga: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
34. JT Toppin, Texas Tech: NCAA 2005 (junior)
35. Juke Harris, Wake Forest: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
36. PJ Haggerty, Kansas St: NCAA 2004 (RS junior)
37. David Mirkovic, Illinois: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
38. Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005
39. Alex Karaban, Connecticut: NCAA 2002 (senior)
40. Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue: NCAA 2002 (RS senior)
41. Magoon Gwath, San Diego St: NCAA 2005 (RS sophomore)
42. Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
43. Devin Vanterpool, Florida Atlantic: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
44. Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
45. Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
46. Zuby Ejiofor, St. John's: NCAA 2004 (senior)
47. Mikey Lewis, St. Mary's: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
48. Luigi Suigo, KK Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2007
49. Jaxon Kohler, Michigan St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
50. Ryan Conwell, Louisville: NCAA 2004 (senior)
51. Jaron Pierre, SMU: NCAA 2002 (RS grad senior)
52. Nate Bittle, Oregon: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
53. Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004
54. Chase Ross, Marquette: NCAA 2003 (senior)
55. Elias Ralph, Pacific: NCAA 2003 (grad senior)
56. Duke Miles, Vanderbilt: NCAA 2002 (RS grad senior)
57. Leo Beath, UC San Diego: NCAA 2003 (RS junior)
58. Tarris Reed, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (senior)
59. Tucker DeVries, Indiana: NCAA 2002 (RS senior)
60. Noam Yaacov, Filou Oostende: Belgian/Dutch BNXT + FIBA BCL 2004
I am still intrigued by Leo Beath and I think his play in the past week has only further validated my sentiments, but I also am a bit skeptical that he will be convincing enough to scouts to justify declaring early (he is a junior). Meanwhile, Elias Ralph has had a pretty spectacular start to the season and is still really only picking up steam. I'm not sure how much an unheralded prospect and a guy who hasn't really been NBA-level impressive before this year, playing for Pacific, will be entertained as a draft selection rather than as like a camp invite-- but he HAS looked good, and he will at least get the opportunity to play the likes of Gonzaga and St. Mary's in conference play. I don't know how much credit goes to Ralph singularly, but I know Pacific was a terrible basketball program just a season or two ago and they look solid now, albeit probably not quite a powerhouse. I do think there is something to be said for Ralph as both an interior and exterior scorer, and ALSO as a defender, at least at the college level, so there might be more to explore with the senior from Canada in his 2nd US college season. I was really mostly only paying attention to Pacific because I thought Jaion Pitt was underrated (which I do continue to believe but also I don't think he is a 2026 prospect as much as further down the line), but Ralph has been quite a pleasant surprise.
I do want to revisit Delrecco Gillespie as well, I have some concerns about his turnover rate against the competition he's been playing and will continue to play against; but he's starting to hit his 3-point jumpers, his interior scoring seems almost unfair against other mid-majors or low-majors, and his defensive awareness and timing seem great too. I think he could break into the ranks of draft prospects yet, even if I don't have him back on my mock yet. At the very least he seems like a very likely early two-way signing. As the NIL seems to consolidate the programs with high level prospects, it does seem tough for seniors that are not in those programs to get draft consideration and I DO think that's justified, but I do think that it's an imperfect science and some guys take unexpected leaps and I wouldn't be surprised if a few standouts do get draft consideration and maybe even picked-- especially by teams that really like to think outside the box (especially with their 2nd round picks), like Memphis or perhaps Oklahoma City.
And on that note, I don't think this is a very strong class of international players and I feel more likely to drop Noam Yaacov from my mock rather than add another at this particular point in time, but I do want to say that after a brief lull, Iliyan Pishtikov seems to have started to catch fire again. He's pretty off the radar, but I am keeping an eye on him and I think diligent franchises probably should too, at the very least just in case. I wanted to keep his name in circulation a bit here.
There is far, far too much to like about Darryn Peterson's game when he's on the court to warrant too much concern or really any kind of drop in the rankings, but I do think that the amount of time he's been out for what is supposed to be a very minor injury of "tightness" in his leg, which is a month now, feels dubious. Either there is more to it than Bill Self is letting on, or it could maybe be a precautionary flag about injuries. I don't know that there's much to read into it but it was something I was thinking about recently. Still pretty hard to pass up a guy who I think, in some ways, feels like a George Gervin/Ray Allen fusion.
Anyways, here is what my mock looks like at the moment:
1. Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
2. Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
3. AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
4. Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
5. Kingston Flemings, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
6. Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007
7. Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
8. Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
9. Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
10. Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
11. Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
12. Dash Daniels, Melbourne: Australian NBL 2007
13. Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (sophomore)
14. Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
15. Cameron Carr, Baylor: NCAA 2004 (RS sophomore)
16. Neoklis Avdalas, Virginia Tech: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
17. Amari Allen, Alabama: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
18. Meleek Thomas, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
19. Michael Ruzic, Joventut Baladona: Spanish ACB + FIBA BCL 2006
20. Koa Peat, Arizona: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
21. Ebuka Okorie, Stanford: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
22. Christian Anderson, Texas Tech: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
23. Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (RS grad senior)
24. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
25. Jacob Cofie, USC: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
26. Thomas Haugh, Florida: NCAA 2003 (junior)
27. Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
28. Keyshawn Hall, Auburn: NCAA 2003 (senior)
29. Fletcher Loyer, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (senior)
30. Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (senior)
31. Alex Condon, Florida: NCAA 2004 (junior)
32. Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
33. Mario Saint-Supery, Gonzaga: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
34. JT Toppin, Texas Tech: NCAA 2005 (junior)
35. Juke Harris, Wake Forest: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
36. PJ Haggerty, Kansas St: NCAA 2004 (RS junior)
37. David Mirkovic, Illinois: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
38. Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005
39. Alex Karaban, Connecticut: NCAA 2002 (senior)
40. Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue: NCAA 2002 (RS senior)
41. Magoon Gwath, San Diego St: NCAA 2005 (RS sophomore)
42. Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
43. Devin Vanterpool, Florida Atlantic: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
44. Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
45. Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
46. Zuby Ejiofor, St. John's: NCAA 2004 (senior)
47. Mikey Lewis, St. Mary's: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
48. Luigi Suigo, KK Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2007
49. Jaxon Kohler, Michigan St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
50. Ryan Conwell, Louisville: NCAA 2004 (senior)
51. Jaron Pierre, SMU: NCAA 2002 (RS grad senior)
52. Nate Bittle, Oregon: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
53. Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004
54. Chase Ross, Marquette: NCAA 2003 (senior)
55. Elias Ralph, Pacific: NCAA 2003 (grad senior)
56. Duke Miles, Vanderbilt: NCAA 2002 (RS grad senior)
57. Leo Beath, UC San Diego: NCAA 2003 (RS junior)
58. Tarris Reed, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (senior)
59. Tucker DeVries, Indiana: NCAA 2002 (RS senior)
60. Noam Yaacov, Filou Oostende: Belgian/Dutch BNXT + FIBA BCL 2004
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It's been a while, and I wanted to post an update. I think it is late enough in the season now that I have started to account for teams and their needs/draft preferences using their currently projected pick order (as provided by Tankathon last night).
There are still some unusual prospects here, I do like to do this by who I think should be in the draft mix rather than who I think will be. I am not sure about Sam Hoiberg's draft viability, I don't think he's considered by many teams/outlets/fans but I do really like his game, the way he has grown as a role player and a pillar of a surprisingly potent Nebraska team, and I think he has started to compare favorably to another prospect that I have always liked in Tamin Lipsey, though I unfortunately have dropped him from this latest mock.
Also I have put Narcisse N'Goy back on my mock, I had dropped him and I'm not sure he's really formally on the radar. I also do think there are better Center prospects, but I think a lot of the more enticing prospects (like Mouhamed Faye, Oswin Erhunmwunse, Somtochukwu Cyril, Johann Grunloh, Mor Massamba Diop, Rueben Chinyelu, JT Toppin etc) still have things to work on themselves and on the virtue of the fact that they CAN elect to wait at least one more year to declare, that many of them might do so.
I think this *could* be a sweet spot of fortune for a guy like N'Goy, even though the level of competition is dubious, because he has continued to show growth in the minutiae of his position and an ability to perform the fundamentals rather well, and I think those would carry over to the NBA well after a bit of an adjustment period with a much bigger and faster league. I do not think he has a high ceiling but I think he seems safe a good backup big in the league and could feasibly grow to try to recreate a Mitchell Robinson role. Also, you cannot teach size, and N'Goy is a large human being. He is 7'1", he is not thin, he seems to have a reasonably large wingspan and potentially the biggest hands in league history. I don't know how much that actually matters but I know some franchises do actually value those measurements, so he does strike me as a sleeper pick.
Finally I want to mention Peter Suder-- I am not sure if he is even an unlikely prospect. I have seen more than one person on forums extolling his virtues for more than a year now, and I think there's enough of a narrative for the stars to align for him this year. His team remains undefeated and nationally prominent, and while they are a very egalitarian team rather than a heliocentric one, I think he is rather clearly the biggest contributor. He has great size for a guard, absolutely stellar shooting efficiency (the depth of great shooters does seem to be the staple of Miami OH's success), and he seems to be a strong contributor both on and off the ball. He does seem pretty good at defense too; albeit at a mid-major level and I would assume he would be a below average defender in the NBA, but at the very least I don't think it would be a distinct concern for franchises.
But without further ado, here is what I came up with:
1. Sacramento Kings - AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
2. Indiana Pacers - Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
3. Atlanta Hawks (from New Orleans) - Kingston Flemings, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
4. Brooklyn Nets - Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
5. Washington Wizards - Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
6. Utah Jazz - Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
7. Dallas Mavericks - Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
8. Memphis Grizzlies - Mikel Brown, Louisvillle: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
9. Chicago Bulls - Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
10. Milwaukee Bucks - Keaton Wagler, Illinois: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
11. Charlotte Hornets - Koa Peat, Arizona: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
12. San Antonio Spurs (from Atlanta) - Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
13. Portland Trailblazers - Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
14. Oklahoma City Thunder (from LAC) - Amari Allen, Alabama: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
15. Golden State Warriors - Christian Anderson, Texas Tech: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
16. Miami Heat - Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
17. Memphis Grizzlies (from Orlando) - Miles Byrd, San Diego St: NCAA 2004 (RS junior)
18. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Philadelphia) - Milan Momcilovic, Iowa St: NCAA 2004 (junior)
19. Charlotte Hornets (from Phoenix) - Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
20. Toronto Raptors - Cameron Carr, Baylor: NCAA 2004 (RS sophomore)
21. Detroit Pistons (from Minnesota) - Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007
22. Los Angeles Lakers - Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (RS grad senior)
23. New York Knicks - Nick Martinelli, Northwestern: NCAA 2004 (senior)
24. Philadelphia 76ers (from Houston) - Thomas Haugh, Florida: NCAA 2003 (junior)
25. Denver Nuggets - Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005 (freshman)
26. Atlanta Hawks (from Cleveland) - Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
27. Boston Celtics - Braylon Mullins, Connecticut: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
28. Cleveland Cavaliers (from San Antonio) - Dash Daniels, Melbourne: Australian NBL 2007
29. Dallas Mavericks (from Oklahoma City) - Ace Glass, Washington St: NCAA 2007? (freshman)
30. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Detroit) - Shelton Henderson, Miami: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
31. Sacramento Kings - Tyler Tanner, Vanderbilt: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
32. Chicago Bulls (from New Orleans) - Morez Johnson, Michigan: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
33. Memphis Grizzlies (from Indiana) - Dailyn Swain, Texas: NCAA 2005 (junior)
34. Brooklyn Nets - Meleek Thomas, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
35. New York Knicks (from Washington) - Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (senior)
36. San Antonio Spurs (from Utah) - Aday Mara, Michigan: NCAA 2005 (junior)
37. Oklahoma City (from Dallas) - Robbie Avila, St. Louis: NCAA 2003 (senior)
38. Los Angeles Clippers (from Memphis) - Ebuka Okorie, Stanford: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
39. Washington Wizards (from Chicago) - Keyshawn Hall, Auburn: NCAA 2003 (senior)
40. Boston Celtics (from Milwaukee) - Alex Karaban, Connecticut: NCAA 2002 (senior)
41. Sacramento Kings (from Charlotte) - Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (senior)
42. Brooklyn Nets (from Atlanta) - Juke Harris, Wake Forest: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
43. San Antonio Spurs (from Portland) - Richie Saunders, BYU: NCAA 2001 (senior)
44. Denver Nuggets (from LAC) - Sam Hoiberg, Nebraska: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
45. Charlotte Hornets (from Golden St) - Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
46. San Antonio Spurs (from Miami) - Tyler Nickel, Vanderbilt: NCAA 2003 (senior)
47. Orlando Magic - Henri Veesaar, North Carolina: NCAA 2004 (RS junior)
48. Phoenix Suns (from Philadelphia) - Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
49. Dallas Mavericks (from Phoenix) - Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
50. Toronto Raptors - Michael Ruzic, Joventut Baladona: Spanish ACB + FIBA BCL 2006
51. Washington Wizards (from Minnesota) - Tyler Bilodeau, UCLA: NCAA 2004 (senior)
52. Golden State Warriors (from LAL) - Corey Camper, Nevada: NCAA ? (grad senior)
53. New York Knicks - Zuby Ejiofor, St. John's: NCAA 2004 (senior)
54. Houston Rockets - Peter Suder, Miami (OH): NCAA 2003 (senior)
55. Los Angeles Clippers (from Cleveland) - Tre Carroll, Xavier: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
56. Chicago Bulls - Tarris Reed, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (senior)
57. Atlanta Hawks (from Boston) - Jaden Bradley, Arizona: NCAA 2003 (senior)
58. Minnesota Timberwolves (from San Antonio) - BJ Edwards, SMU: NCAA 2002 (senior)
59. Washington Wizards (from Oklahoma City) - Narcisse N'Goy, Poitiers: French Elite2 2004
60. New York Knicks (from Detroit) - Quadir Copeland, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
There are still some unusual prospects here, I do like to do this by who I think should be in the draft mix rather than who I think will be. I am not sure about Sam Hoiberg's draft viability, I don't think he's considered by many teams/outlets/fans but I do really like his game, the way he has grown as a role player and a pillar of a surprisingly potent Nebraska team, and I think he has started to compare favorably to another prospect that I have always liked in Tamin Lipsey, though I unfortunately have dropped him from this latest mock.
Also I have put Narcisse N'Goy back on my mock, I had dropped him and I'm not sure he's really formally on the radar. I also do think there are better Center prospects, but I think a lot of the more enticing prospects (like Mouhamed Faye, Oswin Erhunmwunse, Somtochukwu Cyril, Johann Grunloh, Mor Massamba Diop, Rueben Chinyelu, JT Toppin etc) still have things to work on themselves and on the virtue of the fact that they CAN elect to wait at least one more year to declare, that many of them might do so.
I think this *could* be a sweet spot of fortune for a guy like N'Goy, even though the level of competition is dubious, because he has continued to show growth in the minutiae of his position and an ability to perform the fundamentals rather well, and I think those would carry over to the NBA well after a bit of an adjustment period with a much bigger and faster league. I do not think he has a high ceiling but I think he seems safe a good backup big in the league and could feasibly grow to try to recreate a Mitchell Robinson role. Also, you cannot teach size, and N'Goy is a large human being. He is 7'1", he is not thin, he seems to have a reasonably large wingspan and potentially the biggest hands in league history. I don't know how much that actually matters but I know some franchises do actually value those measurements, so he does strike me as a sleeper pick.
Finally I want to mention Peter Suder-- I am not sure if he is even an unlikely prospect. I have seen more than one person on forums extolling his virtues for more than a year now, and I think there's enough of a narrative for the stars to align for him this year. His team remains undefeated and nationally prominent, and while they are a very egalitarian team rather than a heliocentric one, I think he is rather clearly the biggest contributor. He has great size for a guard, absolutely stellar shooting efficiency (the depth of great shooters does seem to be the staple of Miami OH's success), and he seems to be a strong contributor both on and off the ball. He does seem pretty good at defense too; albeit at a mid-major level and I would assume he would be a below average defender in the NBA, but at the very least I don't think it would be a distinct concern for franchises.
But without further ado, here is what I came up with:
1. Sacramento Kings - AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
2. Indiana Pacers - Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
3. Atlanta Hawks (from New Orleans) - Kingston Flemings, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
4. Brooklyn Nets - Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
5. Washington Wizards - Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
6. Utah Jazz - Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
7. Dallas Mavericks - Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
8. Memphis Grizzlies - Mikel Brown, Louisvillle: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
9. Chicago Bulls - Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
10. Milwaukee Bucks - Keaton Wagler, Illinois: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
11. Charlotte Hornets - Koa Peat, Arizona: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
12. San Antonio Spurs (from Atlanta) - Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
13. Portland Trailblazers - Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
14. Oklahoma City Thunder (from LAC) - Amari Allen, Alabama: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
15. Golden State Warriors - Christian Anderson, Texas Tech: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
16. Miami Heat - Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
17. Memphis Grizzlies (from Orlando) - Miles Byrd, San Diego St: NCAA 2004 (RS junior)
18. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Philadelphia) - Milan Momcilovic, Iowa St: NCAA 2004 (junior)
19. Charlotte Hornets (from Phoenix) - Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
20. Toronto Raptors - Cameron Carr, Baylor: NCAA 2004 (RS sophomore)
21. Detroit Pistons (from Minnesota) - Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007
22. Los Angeles Lakers - Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (RS grad senior)
23. New York Knicks - Nick Martinelli, Northwestern: NCAA 2004 (senior)
24. Philadelphia 76ers (from Houston) - Thomas Haugh, Florida: NCAA 2003 (junior)
25. Denver Nuggets - Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005 (freshman)
26. Atlanta Hawks (from Cleveland) - Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
27. Boston Celtics - Braylon Mullins, Connecticut: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
28. Cleveland Cavaliers (from San Antonio) - Dash Daniels, Melbourne: Australian NBL 2007
29. Dallas Mavericks (from Oklahoma City) - Ace Glass, Washington St: NCAA 2007? (freshman)
30. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Detroit) - Shelton Henderson, Miami: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
31. Sacramento Kings - Tyler Tanner, Vanderbilt: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
32. Chicago Bulls (from New Orleans) - Morez Johnson, Michigan: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
33. Memphis Grizzlies (from Indiana) - Dailyn Swain, Texas: NCAA 2005 (junior)
34. Brooklyn Nets - Meleek Thomas, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
35. New York Knicks (from Washington) - Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (senior)
36. San Antonio Spurs (from Utah) - Aday Mara, Michigan: NCAA 2005 (junior)
37. Oklahoma City (from Dallas) - Robbie Avila, St. Louis: NCAA 2003 (senior)
38. Los Angeles Clippers (from Memphis) - Ebuka Okorie, Stanford: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
39. Washington Wizards (from Chicago) - Keyshawn Hall, Auburn: NCAA 2003 (senior)
40. Boston Celtics (from Milwaukee) - Alex Karaban, Connecticut: NCAA 2002 (senior)
41. Sacramento Kings (from Charlotte) - Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (senior)
42. Brooklyn Nets (from Atlanta) - Juke Harris, Wake Forest: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
43. San Antonio Spurs (from Portland) - Richie Saunders, BYU: NCAA 2001 (senior)
44. Denver Nuggets (from LAC) - Sam Hoiberg, Nebraska: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
45. Charlotte Hornets (from Golden St) - Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
46. San Antonio Spurs (from Miami) - Tyler Nickel, Vanderbilt: NCAA 2003 (senior)
47. Orlando Magic - Henri Veesaar, North Carolina: NCAA 2004 (RS junior)
48. Phoenix Suns (from Philadelphia) - Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
49. Dallas Mavericks (from Phoenix) - Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
50. Toronto Raptors - Michael Ruzic, Joventut Baladona: Spanish ACB + FIBA BCL 2006
51. Washington Wizards (from Minnesota) - Tyler Bilodeau, UCLA: NCAA 2004 (senior)
52. Golden State Warriors (from LAL) - Corey Camper, Nevada: NCAA ? (grad senior)
53. New York Knicks - Zuby Ejiofor, St. John's: NCAA 2004 (senior)
54. Houston Rockets - Peter Suder, Miami (OH): NCAA 2003 (senior)
55. Los Angeles Clippers (from Cleveland) - Tre Carroll, Xavier: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
56. Chicago Bulls - Tarris Reed, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (senior)
57. Atlanta Hawks (from Boston) - Jaden Bradley, Arizona: NCAA 2003 (senior)
58. Minnesota Timberwolves (from San Antonio) - BJ Edwards, SMU: NCAA 2002 (senior)
59. Washington Wizards (from Oklahoma City) - Narcisse N'Goy, Poitiers: French Elite2 2004
60. New York Knicks (from Detroit) - Quadir Copeland, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
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It has been a while, and I wanted to give this an update. It's probably awkward timing since we still don't know how the last few days of Early Entry is going to play out, but the whole point of this exercise is speculation anyways, right? I did leave Koa Peat and Thomas Haugh off this mock, I saw *unconfirmed* reports that they were both going to withdraw from the 2026 draft, but neither player has publicly announced their decision yet of course and both would very likely be first round draft picks if they were to declare. I am going to try to denote the non-NCAA senior players on my mock that have not formally entered the NBA draft.
1. Washington Wizards - AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (freshman), undeclared
2. Indiana Pacers - Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (freshman), undeclared
3. Brooklyn Nets - Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (freshman), undeclared
4. Utah Jazz - Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
5. Sacramento Kings - Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman), undeclared
6. Memphis Grizzlies - Kingston Flemings, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
7. Atlanta Hawks (from New Orleans) - Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
8. Dallas Mavericks - Keaton Wagler, Illinois: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
9. Chicago Bulls - Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005 (freshman), undeclared
10. Milwaukee Bucks - Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
11. Golden St. Warriors - Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
12. Oklahoma City Thunder (from LAC) - Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
13. Miami Heat - Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (RS grad senior)
14. Charlotte Hornets - Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007
15. Chicago Bulls (from Portland) - Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (sophomore)
16. Memphis Grizzlies (from Phoenix) - Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
17. Charlotte Hornets (from Orlando) - Ebuka Okorie, Stanford: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
18. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Philadelphia) - Luigi Suigo, Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2007, undeclared
19. San Antonio Spurs (from Atlanta) - Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
20. Toronto Raptors - Aday Mara, Michigan: NCAA 2005 (junior), undeclared
21. Detroit Pistons (from Minnesota) - Amari Allen, Alabama: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
22. Atlanta Hawks (from Cleveland) - Henri Veesaar, North Carolina: NCAA 2004 (RS junior), undeclared
23. Philadelphia 76ers (from Houston) - Milan Momcilovic, Iowa St: NCAA 2004 (junior)
24. New York Knicks - Allen Graves, Santa Clara: NCAA 2006 (RS freshman)
25. Los Angeles Lakers - Cameron Carr, Baylor: NCAA 2004 (RS sophomore)
26. Denver Nuggets - Tyler Tanner, Vanderbilt: NCAA 2006 (sophomore), undeclared
27. Boston Celtics - Morez Johnson, Michigan: NCAA 2006 (sophomore), undeclared
28. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Detroit) - Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (senior)
29. Cleveland Cavaliers (from San Antonio) - Christian Anderson, Texas Tech: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
30. Dallas Mavericks (from Oklahoma City) - Meleek Thomas, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
31. New York Knicks (from Washington) - Alex Karaban, Connecticut: NCAA 2002 (senior)
32. Memphis Grizzlies (from Indiana) - Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (sophomore), undeclared
33. Brooklyn Nets - Matt Able, NC State: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
34. Sacramento Kings - Juke Harris, Wake Forest: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
35. San Antonio Spurs (from Utah) - Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
36. Los Angeles Clippers (from Memphis) - Dailyn Swain, Texas: NCAA 2005 (junior)
37. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Dallas) - Dash Daniels, Melbourne: Australian NBL 2007, undeclared
38. Chicago Bulls (from New Orleans) - Michael Ruzic, Joventut Baladona: Spanish ACB + FIBA BCL 2006, undeclared
39. Houston Rockets (from Chicago) - Lamar Wilkerson, Indiana: NCAA 2001 (RS grad senior)
40. Boston Celtics (from Milwaukee) - Motiejus Krivas, Arizona: NCAA 2004 (junior), undeclared
41. Miami Heat (from Golden St) - Peter Suder, Miami (OH): NCAA 2003 (senior)
42. San Antonio Spurs (from Portland) - Tyler Bilodeau, UCLA: NCAA 2004 (senior)
43. Brooklyn Nets (from LAC) - Malachi Moreno, Kentucky: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
44. San Antonio Spurs (from Miami) - Tramon Mark, Texas: NCAA 2001 (RS grad senior)
45. Sacramento Kings (from Charlotte) - Zuby Ejiofor, St. John's: NCAA 2004 (senior)
46. Phoenix Suns (from Philadelphia) - Keyshawn Hall, Auburn: NCAA 2003 (senior)
47. Dallas Mavericks (from Phoenix) - Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
48. Orlando Magic - Tarris Reed, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (senior)
49. Toronto Raptors - Nick Martinelli, Northwestern: NCAA 2003 (senior)
50. Denver Nuggets (from Atlanta) - Richie Saunders, BYU: NCAA 2001 (senior)
51. Washington Wizards (from Minnesota) - Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (senior)
52. Houston Rockets - Rashaun Agee, Texas A&M: NCAA 2000 (RS grad senior)
53. Los Angeles Clippers (from Cleveland) - Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
54. Golden St. Warriors (from LAL) - Elias Ralph, Pacific: NCAA 2003 (grad senior)
55. New York Knicks - Ugonna Onyenso, Virginia: NCAA 2004 (senior)
56. Chicago Bulls (from Denver) - Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
57. Atlanta Hawks (from Boston) - Ryan Conwell, Louisville: NCAA 2004 (senior)
58. New Orleans Pelicans (from Detroit) - Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004
59. Minnesota Timberwolves (from San Antonio) - Quadir Copeland, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
60. Washington (from Oklahoma City) - Malik Reneau, Miami: NCAA 2003 (senior)
1. Washington Wizards - AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (freshman), undeclared
2. Indiana Pacers - Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (freshman), undeclared
3. Brooklyn Nets - Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (freshman), undeclared
4. Utah Jazz - Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
5. Sacramento Kings - Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman), undeclared
6. Memphis Grizzlies - Kingston Flemings, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
7. Atlanta Hawks (from New Orleans) - Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
8. Dallas Mavericks - Keaton Wagler, Illinois: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
9. Chicago Bulls - Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005 (freshman), undeclared
10. Milwaukee Bucks - Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
11. Golden St. Warriors - Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
12. Oklahoma City Thunder (from LAC) - Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
13. Miami Heat - Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (RS grad senior)
14. Charlotte Hornets - Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007
15. Chicago Bulls (from Portland) - Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (sophomore)
16. Memphis Grizzlies (from Phoenix) - Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
17. Charlotte Hornets (from Orlando) - Ebuka Okorie, Stanford: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
18. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Philadelphia) - Luigi Suigo, Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2007, undeclared
19. San Antonio Spurs (from Atlanta) - Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
20. Toronto Raptors - Aday Mara, Michigan: NCAA 2005 (junior), undeclared
21. Detroit Pistons (from Minnesota) - Amari Allen, Alabama: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
22. Atlanta Hawks (from Cleveland) - Henri Veesaar, North Carolina: NCAA 2004 (RS junior), undeclared
23. Philadelphia 76ers (from Houston) - Milan Momcilovic, Iowa St: NCAA 2004 (junior)
24. New York Knicks - Allen Graves, Santa Clara: NCAA 2006 (RS freshman)
25. Los Angeles Lakers - Cameron Carr, Baylor: NCAA 2004 (RS sophomore)
26. Denver Nuggets - Tyler Tanner, Vanderbilt: NCAA 2006 (sophomore), undeclared
27. Boston Celtics - Morez Johnson, Michigan: NCAA 2006 (sophomore), undeclared
28. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Detroit) - Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (senior)
29. Cleveland Cavaliers (from San Antonio) - Christian Anderson, Texas Tech: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
30. Dallas Mavericks (from Oklahoma City) - Meleek Thomas, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
31. New York Knicks (from Washington) - Alex Karaban, Connecticut: NCAA 2002 (senior)
32. Memphis Grizzlies (from Indiana) - Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (sophomore), undeclared
33. Brooklyn Nets - Matt Able, NC State: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
34. Sacramento Kings - Juke Harris, Wake Forest: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
35. San Antonio Spurs (from Utah) - Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
36. Los Angeles Clippers (from Memphis) - Dailyn Swain, Texas: NCAA 2005 (junior)
37. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Dallas) - Dash Daniels, Melbourne: Australian NBL 2007, undeclared
38. Chicago Bulls (from New Orleans) - Michael Ruzic, Joventut Baladona: Spanish ACB + FIBA BCL 2006, undeclared
39. Houston Rockets (from Chicago) - Lamar Wilkerson, Indiana: NCAA 2001 (RS grad senior)
40. Boston Celtics (from Milwaukee) - Motiejus Krivas, Arizona: NCAA 2004 (junior), undeclared
41. Miami Heat (from Golden St) - Peter Suder, Miami (OH): NCAA 2003 (senior)
42. San Antonio Spurs (from Portland) - Tyler Bilodeau, UCLA: NCAA 2004 (senior)
43. Brooklyn Nets (from LAC) - Malachi Moreno, Kentucky: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
44. San Antonio Spurs (from Miami) - Tramon Mark, Texas: NCAA 2001 (RS grad senior)
45. Sacramento Kings (from Charlotte) - Zuby Ejiofor, St. John's: NCAA 2004 (senior)
46. Phoenix Suns (from Philadelphia) - Keyshawn Hall, Auburn: NCAA 2003 (senior)
47. Dallas Mavericks (from Phoenix) - Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
48. Orlando Magic - Tarris Reed, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (senior)
49. Toronto Raptors - Nick Martinelli, Northwestern: NCAA 2003 (senior)
50. Denver Nuggets (from Atlanta) - Richie Saunders, BYU: NCAA 2001 (senior)
51. Washington Wizards (from Minnesota) - Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (senior)
52. Houston Rockets - Rashaun Agee, Texas A&M: NCAA 2000 (RS grad senior)
53. Los Angeles Clippers (from Cleveland) - Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
54. Golden St. Warriors (from LAL) - Elias Ralph, Pacific: NCAA 2003 (grad senior)
55. New York Knicks - Ugonna Onyenso, Virginia: NCAA 2004 (senior)
56. Chicago Bulls (from Denver) - Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
57. Atlanta Hawks (from Boston) - Ryan Conwell, Louisville: NCAA 2004 (senior)
58. New Orleans Pelicans (from Detroit) - Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004
59. Minnesota Timberwolves (from San Antonio) - Quadir Copeland, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
60. Washington (from Oklahoma City) - Malik Reneau, Miami: NCAA 2003 (senior)
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Here's an update right before the combines and lottery!
1. Washington Wizards - AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
2. Indiana Pacers - Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
3. Brooklyn Nets - Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
4. Utah Jazz - Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
5. Sacramento Kings - Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
6. Memphis Grizzlies - Kingston Flemings, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
7. Atlanta Hawks (from New Orleans) - Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
8. Dallas Mavericks - Keaton Wagler, Illinois: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
9. Chicago Bulls - Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (sophomore)
10. Milwaukee Bucks - Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005 (freshman)
11. Golden St Warriors - Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (RS grad senior)
12. Oklahoma City Thunder (from LAC) - Koa Peat, Arizona: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
13. Miami Heat - Dailyn Swain, Texas: NCAA 2005 (junior)
14. Charlotte Hornets - Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
15. Chicago Bulls (from Portland) - Ebuka Okorie, Stanford: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
16. Memphis Grizzlies (from Phoenix) - Allen Graves, Santa Clara: NCAA 2006 (RS freshman)
17. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Philadelphia) - Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
18. Charlotte Hornets (from Orlando) - Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
19. Toronto Raptors - Aday Mara, Michigan: NCAA 2005 (junior)
20. San Antonio Spurs (from Atlanta) - Milan Momcilovic, Iowa St: NCAA 2004 (junior)
21. Detroit Pistons (from Minnesota) - Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007
22. Philadelphia 76ers (from Houston) - Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
23. Atlanta Hawks (from Cleveland) - Henri Veesaar, North Carolina: NCAA 2004 (junior)
24. New York Knicks - Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
25. Los Angeles Lakers - Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
26. Denver Nuggets - Tyler Tanner, Vanderbilt: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
27. Boston Celtics - Morez Johnson, Michigan: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
28. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Detroit) - Christian Anderson, Texas Tech: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
29. Cleveland Cavaliers (from San Antonio) - Cameron Carr, Baylor: NCAA 2004 (RS sophomore)
30. Dallas Mavericks (from Oklahoma City) - Luigi Suigo, Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2007
31. New York Knicks (from Washington) - Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
32. Memphis Grizzlies (from Indiana) - Meleek Thomas, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
33. Brooklyn Nets - Amari Allen, Alabama: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
34. Sacramento Kings - Alex Karaban, Connecticut: NCAA 2002 (senior)
35. San Antonio Spurs (from Utah) - Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005
36. Los Angeles Clippers (from Memphis) - Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (senior)
37. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Dallas) - Andrej Stojakovic, Ilinois: NCAA 2004 (junior)
38. Chicago Bulls (from New Orleans) - Keyshawn Hall, Auburn: NCAA 2003 (senior)
39. Houston Rockets (from Chicago) - Jacob Cofie, USC: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
40. Boston Celtics (from Milwaukee) - Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
41. Miami Heat (from Golden St) - Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
42. San Antonio Spurs (from Portland) - Tyler Bilodeau, UCLA: NCAA 2004 (senior)
43. Brooklyn Nets (from LAC) - Malachi Moreno, Kentucky: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
44. San Antonio Spurs (from Miami) - Ugonna Onyenso, Virginia: NCAA 2004 (senior)
45. Sacramento Kings (from Charlotte) - Richie Saunders, BYU: NCAA 2001 (senior)
46. Orlando Magic - Zuby Ejiofor, St. John's: NCAA 2004 (senior)
47. Phoenix Suns (from Philadelphia) - Quadir Copeland, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
48. Dallas Mavericks (from Phoenix) - Ryan Conwell, Louisville: NCAA 2004 (senior)
49. Denver Nuggets (from Atlanta) - Melvin Council, Kansas: NCAA 2002 (grad senior)
50. Toronto Raptors - Peter Suder, Miami (OH): NCAA 2003 (senior)
51. Washington Wizards (from Minnesota) - Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (senior)
52. Los Angeles Clippers (from Cleveland) - Izaiyah Nelson, South Florida: NCAA 2003 (senior)
53. Houston Rockets - Lamar Wilkerson, Indiana: NCAA 2001 (RS grad senior)
54. Golden St Warriors (from LAL) - Nick Martinelli, Northwestern: NCAA 2003 (senior)
55. New York Knicks - Elias Ralph, Pacific: NCAA 2003 (senior)
56. Chicago Bulls (from Denver) - Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
57. Atlanta Hawks (from Boston) - Jaden Bradley, Arizona: NCAA 2003 (senior)
58. New Orleans Pelicans (from Detroit) - Baba Miller, Cincinnati: NCAA 2004 (senior)
59. Minnesota Timberwolves (from San Antonio) - Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004
60. Washington Wizards (from Oklahoma City) - Tarris Reed, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (senior)
1. Washington Wizards - AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
2. Indiana Pacers - Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
3. Brooklyn Nets - Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
4. Utah Jazz - Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
5. Sacramento Kings - Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
6. Memphis Grizzlies - Kingston Flemings, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
7. Atlanta Hawks (from New Orleans) - Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
8. Dallas Mavericks - Keaton Wagler, Illinois: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
9. Chicago Bulls - Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (sophomore)
10. Milwaukee Bucks - Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005 (freshman)
11. Golden St Warriors - Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (RS grad senior)
12. Oklahoma City Thunder (from LAC) - Koa Peat, Arizona: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
13. Miami Heat - Dailyn Swain, Texas: NCAA 2005 (junior)
14. Charlotte Hornets - Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
15. Chicago Bulls (from Portland) - Ebuka Okorie, Stanford: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
16. Memphis Grizzlies (from Phoenix) - Allen Graves, Santa Clara: NCAA 2006 (RS freshman)
17. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Philadelphia) - Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
18. Charlotte Hornets (from Orlando) - Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
19. Toronto Raptors - Aday Mara, Michigan: NCAA 2005 (junior)
20. San Antonio Spurs (from Atlanta) - Milan Momcilovic, Iowa St: NCAA 2004 (junior)
21. Detroit Pistons (from Minnesota) - Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007
22. Philadelphia 76ers (from Houston) - Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
23. Atlanta Hawks (from Cleveland) - Henri Veesaar, North Carolina: NCAA 2004 (junior)
24. New York Knicks - Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
25. Los Angeles Lakers - Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
26. Denver Nuggets - Tyler Tanner, Vanderbilt: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
27. Boston Celtics - Morez Johnson, Michigan: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
28. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Detroit) - Christian Anderson, Texas Tech: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
29. Cleveland Cavaliers (from San Antonio) - Cameron Carr, Baylor: NCAA 2004 (RS sophomore)
30. Dallas Mavericks (from Oklahoma City) - Luigi Suigo, Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2007
31. New York Knicks (from Washington) - Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
32. Memphis Grizzlies (from Indiana) - Meleek Thomas, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
33. Brooklyn Nets - Amari Allen, Alabama: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
34. Sacramento Kings - Alex Karaban, Connecticut: NCAA 2002 (senior)
35. San Antonio Spurs (from Utah) - Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005
36. Los Angeles Clippers (from Memphis) - Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (senior)
37. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Dallas) - Andrej Stojakovic, Ilinois: NCAA 2004 (junior)
38. Chicago Bulls (from New Orleans) - Keyshawn Hall, Auburn: NCAA 2003 (senior)
39. Houston Rockets (from Chicago) - Jacob Cofie, USC: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
40. Boston Celtics (from Milwaukee) - Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
41. Miami Heat (from Golden St) - Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
42. San Antonio Spurs (from Portland) - Tyler Bilodeau, UCLA: NCAA 2004 (senior)
43. Brooklyn Nets (from LAC) - Malachi Moreno, Kentucky: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
44. San Antonio Spurs (from Miami) - Ugonna Onyenso, Virginia: NCAA 2004 (senior)
45. Sacramento Kings (from Charlotte) - Richie Saunders, BYU: NCAA 2001 (senior)
46. Orlando Magic - Zuby Ejiofor, St. John's: NCAA 2004 (senior)
47. Phoenix Suns (from Philadelphia) - Quadir Copeland, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
48. Dallas Mavericks (from Phoenix) - Ryan Conwell, Louisville: NCAA 2004 (senior)
49. Denver Nuggets (from Atlanta) - Melvin Council, Kansas: NCAA 2002 (grad senior)
50. Toronto Raptors - Peter Suder, Miami (OH): NCAA 2003 (senior)
51. Washington Wizards (from Minnesota) - Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (senior)
52. Los Angeles Clippers (from Cleveland) - Izaiyah Nelson, South Florida: NCAA 2003 (senior)
53. Houston Rockets - Lamar Wilkerson, Indiana: NCAA 2001 (RS grad senior)
54. Golden St Warriors (from LAL) - Nick Martinelli, Northwestern: NCAA 2003 (senior)
55. New York Knicks - Elias Ralph, Pacific: NCAA 2003 (senior)
56. Chicago Bulls (from Denver) - Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
57. Atlanta Hawks (from Boston) - Jaden Bradley, Arizona: NCAA 2003 (senior)
58. New Orleans Pelicans (from Detroit) - Baba Miller, Cincinnati: NCAA 2004 (senior)
59. Minnesota Timberwolves (from San Antonio) - Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004
60. Washington Wizards (from Oklahoma City) - Tarris Reed, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (senior)
Re: Jazz 2026 Mock Draft Thread
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Re: Jazz 2026 Mock Draft Thread
Ok, I wanted to update this now that the combine and the withdrawal deadline (for college players) has passed. There is still some speculation to be had about whether international players are going to remain in the draft or withdraw, but I think the field is mostly set.
I make this mock with the presumption that Suigo actually stays in-- I don't think he is NBA ready yet, but I don't think he's all that far and I think he is exactly the kind of player that teams would be willing to sign up for as a development project. I don't know how likely it is that he stays in, I know he was looking for a "top 20" selection and I don't think that's particularly likely in a deep draft such as this, but I don't think it's unreasonable and where I have him mocked is only *just* outside of that range.
I also think Pavle Backo is a person of interest, but I think it is hard to gauge that interest. He is immensely skilled, he is a physical presence and also a great shooter, but he does not have ideal Center size or build and he is highly unproven- only showing out in regional Serbian competition (not even the ABA league) and a U18 tournament. I think he probably would be drafted but I think it would be a late 2nd round pick at this stage and that there would be no guarantee, and I think he could expect to see his stock significantly improve with a year in development at a higher profile league (such as the ABA itself, or a US college).
Anyways, here is what I have at the moment:
1. Washington Wizards - AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
2. Utah Jazz - Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
3. Memphis Grizzlies - Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
4. Chicago Bulls - Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
5. Los Angeles Clippers (from Indiana) - Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
6. Brooklyn Nets - Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005 (freshman)
7. Sacramento Kings - Keaton Wagler, Illinois: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
8. Atlanta Hawks (from New Orleans) - Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
9. Dallas Mavericks - Kingston Flemings, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
10. Milwaukee Bucks - Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
11. Golden St Warriors - Morez Johnson, Michigan: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
12. Oklahoma City Thunder (from LAC) - Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (sophomore)
13. Miami Heat - Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (RS grad senior)
14. Charlotte Hornets - Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007
15. Chicago Bulls (from Portland) - Aday Mara, Michigan: NCAA 2005 (junior)
16. Memphis Grizzlies (from Phoenix) - Cameron Carr, Baylor: NCAA 2004 (RS sophomore)
17. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Philadelphia) - Koa Peat, Arizona: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
18. Charlotte Hornets (from Orlando) - Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
19. Toronto Raptors - Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
20. San Antonio Spurs (from Atlanta) - Allen Graves, Santa Clara: NCAA 2006 (RS freshman)
21. Detroit Pistons (from Minnesota) - Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
22. Philadelphia 76ers (from Houston) - Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
23. Atlanta Hawks (from Cleveland) - Luigi Suigo, Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2007
24. New York Knicks - Meleek Thomas, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
25. Los Angeles Lakers - Henri Veesaar, North Carolina: NCAA 2004 (RS junior)
26. Denver Nuggets - Christian Anderson, Texas Tech: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
27. Boston Celtics - Alex Karaban, Connecticut: NCAA 2002 (senior)
28. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Detroit) - Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (senior)
29. Cleveland Cavaliers (from San Antonio) - Dailyn Swain, Texas: NCAA 2005 (junior)
30. Dallas Mavericks (from OKC) - Zuby Ejiofor, St. John's: NCAA 2004 (senior)
31. New York Knicks (from Washington) - Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
32. Memphis Grizzlies (from Indiana) - Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005
33. Brooklyn Nets - Ebuka Okorie, Stanford: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
34. Sacramento Kings - Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
35. San Antonio Spurs (from Utah) - Tarris Reed, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (senior)
36. Los Angeles Clippers (from Memphis) - Baba Miller, Cincinnati: NCAA 2004 (senior)
37. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Dallas) - Otega Oweh, Kentucky: NCAA 2003 (senior)
38. Chicago Bulls (from New Orleans) - Keyshawn Hall, Auburn: NCAA 2003 (senior)
39. Houston Rockets (from Chicago) - Ryan Conwell, Louisville: NCAA 2004 (senior)
40. Boston Celtics (from Milwaukee) - Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue: NCAA 2002 (RS senior)
41. Miami Heat (from Golden St) - Jaden Bradley, Arizona: NCAA 2003 (senior)
42. San Antonio Spurs (from Portland) - Tyler Bilodeau, UCLA: NCAA 2004 (senior)
43. Brooklyn Nets (from LAC) - Aaron Nkrumah, Tennessee St: NCAA 2001 (senior)
44. San Antonio Spurs (from Miami) - Vsevolod Ishchenko, Lokomotiv Kuban: Russian VTB United 2005
45. Sacramento Kings (from Charlotte) - Mark Mitchell, Missouri: NCAA 2003 (senior)
46. Orlando Magic - Nick Martinelli, Northwestern: NCAA 2003 (senior)
47. Phoenix Suns (from Philadelphia) - Dillon Mitchell, St. John's: NCAA 2003 (senior)
48. Dallas Mavericks (from Phoenix) - Richie Saunders, BYU: NCAA 2001 (senior)
49. Denver Nuggets (from Atlanta) - Maliq Brown, Duke: NCAA 2003 (senior)
50. Toronto Raptors - Elias Ralph, Pacific: NCAA 2003 (senior)
51. Washington Wizards (from Minnesota) - Quadir Copeland, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
52. Los Angeles Clippers (from Cleveland) - Nate Bittle, Oregon: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
53. Houston Rockets - Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Tennessee: NCAA 2004 (senior)
54. Golden St Warriors (from LAL) - Robbie Avila, Saint Louis: NCAA 2003 (senior)
55. New York Knicks - Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
56. Chicago Bulls (from Denver) - Ugonna Onyenso, Virginia: NCAA 2004 (senior)
57. Atlanta Hawks (from Boston) - Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
58. New Orleans Pelicans (from Detroit) - Emanuel Sharp, Houston: NCAA 2004 (senior)
59. Minnesota Timberwolves (from San Antonio) - Tyler Nickel, Vanderbilt: NCAA 2003 (senior)
60. Washington Wizards (from OKC) - Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004
I make this mock with the presumption that Suigo actually stays in-- I don't think he is NBA ready yet, but I don't think he's all that far and I think he is exactly the kind of player that teams would be willing to sign up for as a development project. I don't know how likely it is that he stays in, I know he was looking for a "top 20" selection and I don't think that's particularly likely in a deep draft such as this, but I don't think it's unreasonable and where I have him mocked is only *just* outside of that range.
I also think Pavle Backo is a person of interest, but I think it is hard to gauge that interest. He is immensely skilled, he is a physical presence and also a great shooter, but he does not have ideal Center size or build and he is highly unproven- only showing out in regional Serbian competition (not even the ABA league) and a U18 tournament. I think he probably would be drafted but I think it would be a late 2nd round pick at this stage and that there would be no guarantee, and I think he could expect to see his stock significantly improve with a year in development at a higher profile league (such as the ABA itself, or a US college).
Anyways, here is what I have at the moment:
1. Washington Wizards - AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
2. Utah Jazz - Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
3. Memphis Grizzlies - Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
4. Chicago Bulls - Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
5. Los Angeles Clippers (from Indiana) - Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
6. Brooklyn Nets - Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005 (freshman)
7. Sacramento Kings - Keaton Wagler, Illinois: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
8. Atlanta Hawks (from New Orleans) - Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
9. Dallas Mavericks - Kingston Flemings, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
10. Milwaukee Bucks - Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
11. Golden St Warriors - Morez Johnson, Michigan: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
12. Oklahoma City Thunder (from LAC) - Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (sophomore)
13. Miami Heat - Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (RS grad senior)
14. Charlotte Hornets - Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007
15. Chicago Bulls (from Portland) - Aday Mara, Michigan: NCAA 2005 (junior)
16. Memphis Grizzlies (from Phoenix) - Cameron Carr, Baylor: NCAA 2004 (RS sophomore)
17. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Philadelphia) - Koa Peat, Arizona: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
18. Charlotte Hornets (from Orlando) - Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
19. Toronto Raptors - Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
20. San Antonio Spurs (from Atlanta) - Allen Graves, Santa Clara: NCAA 2006 (RS freshman)
21. Detroit Pistons (from Minnesota) - Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
22. Philadelphia 76ers (from Houston) - Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
23. Atlanta Hawks (from Cleveland) - Luigi Suigo, Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2007
24. New York Knicks - Meleek Thomas, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
25. Los Angeles Lakers - Henri Veesaar, North Carolina: NCAA 2004 (RS junior)
26. Denver Nuggets - Christian Anderson, Texas Tech: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
27. Boston Celtics - Alex Karaban, Connecticut: NCAA 2002 (senior)
28. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Detroit) - Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (senior)
29. Cleveland Cavaliers (from San Antonio) - Dailyn Swain, Texas: NCAA 2005 (junior)
30. Dallas Mavericks (from OKC) - Zuby Ejiofor, St. John's: NCAA 2004 (senior)
31. New York Knicks (from Washington) - Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
32. Memphis Grizzlies (from Indiana) - Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005
33. Brooklyn Nets - Ebuka Okorie, Stanford: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
34. Sacramento Kings - Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
35. San Antonio Spurs (from Utah) - Tarris Reed, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (senior)
36. Los Angeles Clippers (from Memphis) - Baba Miller, Cincinnati: NCAA 2004 (senior)
37. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Dallas) - Otega Oweh, Kentucky: NCAA 2003 (senior)
38. Chicago Bulls (from New Orleans) - Keyshawn Hall, Auburn: NCAA 2003 (senior)
39. Houston Rockets (from Chicago) - Ryan Conwell, Louisville: NCAA 2004 (senior)
40. Boston Celtics (from Milwaukee) - Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue: NCAA 2002 (RS senior)
41. Miami Heat (from Golden St) - Jaden Bradley, Arizona: NCAA 2003 (senior)
42. San Antonio Spurs (from Portland) - Tyler Bilodeau, UCLA: NCAA 2004 (senior)
43. Brooklyn Nets (from LAC) - Aaron Nkrumah, Tennessee St: NCAA 2001 (senior)
44. San Antonio Spurs (from Miami) - Vsevolod Ishchenko, Lokomotiv Kuban: Russian VTB United 2005
45. Sacramento Kings (from Charlotte) - Mark Mitchell, Missouri: NCAA 2003 (senior)
46. Orlando Magic - Nick Martinelli, Northwestern: NCAA 2003 (senior)
47. Phoenix Suns (from Philadelphia) - Dillon Mitchell, St. John's: NCAA 2003 (senior)
48. Dallas Mavericks (from Phoenix) - Richie Saunders, BYU: NCAA 2001 (senior)
49. Denver Nuggets (from Atlanta) - Maliq Brown, Duke: NCAA 2003 (senior)
50. Toronto Raptors - Elias Ralph, Pacific: NCAA 2003 (senior)
51. Washington Wizards (from Minnesota) - Quadir Copeland, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
52. Los Angeles Clippers (from Cleveland) - Nate Bittle, Oregon: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
53. Houston Rockets - Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Tennessee: NCAA 2004 (senior)
54. Golden St Warriors (from LAL) - Robbie Avila, Saint Louis: NCAA 2003 (senior)
55. New York Knicks - Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
56. Chicago Bulls (from Denver) - Ugonna Onyenso, Virginia: NCAA 2004 (senior)
57. Atlanta Hawks (from Boston) - Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
58. New Orleans Pelicans (from Detroit) - Emanuel Sharp, Houston: NCAA 2004 (senior)
59. Minnesota Timberwolves (from San Antonio) - Tyler Nickel, Vanderbilt: NCAA 2003 (senior)
60. Washington Wizards (from OKC) - Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004
Re: Jazz 2026 Mock Draft Thread
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Re: Jazz 2026 Mock Draft Thread
Ok, I wanted to publish my final mock draft here. I don't really have many notes, but I definitely have made some changes in the few weeks since I last updated this, especially since that was before the international player early entry deadline.
Here's what I have:
1. Washington Wizards - AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
2. Utah Jazz - Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
3. Memphis Grizzlies - Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
4. Chicago Bulls - Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
5. Los Angeles Clippers (from Indiana) - Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
6. Brooklyn Nets - Keaton Wagler, Illinois: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
7. Sacramento Kings - Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
8. Atlanta Hawks (from New Orleans) - Aday Mara, Michigan: NCAA 2005 (junior)
9. Dallas Mavericks - Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
10. Milwaukee Bucks - Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005 (freshman)
11. Golden St Warriors - Kingston Flemings, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
12. Oklahoma City Thunder (from LAC) - Morez Johnson, Michigan: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
13. Miami Heat - [https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Yaxel-Lendeborg/Summary/177627]Yaxel Lendeborg[/url], Michigan: NCAA 2002 (RS grad senior)
14. Charlotte Hornets - Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007
15. Chicago Bulls (from Portland) - Cameron Carr, Baylor: NCAA 2004 (RS sophomore)
16. Memphis Grizzlies (from Phoenix) - Ebuka Okorie, Stanford: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
17. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Philadelphia) - Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005
18. Charlotte Hornets (from Orlando) - Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
19. Toronto Raptors - Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
20. San Antonio Spurs (from Atlanta) - Allen Graves, Santa Clara: NCAA 2006 (RS freshman)
21. Detroit Pistons (from Minnesota) - Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
22. Philadelphia 76ers (from Houston) - Dailyn Swain, Texas: NCAA 2005 (junior)
23. Atlanta Hawks (from Cleveland) - Christian Anderson, Texas Tech: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
24. New York Knicks - Koa Peat, Arizona: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
25. Los Angeles Lakers - Henri Veesaar, North Carolina: NCAA 2004 (RS junior)
26. Denver Nuggets - Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
27. Boston Celtics - Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (senior)
28. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Detroit) - Jack Kayil, ALBA Berlin: German BBL + FIBA BCL 2006
29. Cleveland Cavaliers (from San Antonio) - Meleek Thomas, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
30. Dallas Mavericks (from OKC) - Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (sophomore)
31. New York Knicks (from Washington) - Tarris Reed, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (senior)
32. Memphis Grizzlies (from Indiana) - Tyler Bilodeau, UCLA: NCAA 2004 (senior)
33. Brooklyn Nets - Zuby Ejiofor, St. John's: NCAA 2004 (senior)
34. Sacramento Kings - Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
35. San Antonio Spurs (from Utah) - Richie Saunders, BYU: NCAA 2001 (senior)
36. Los Angeles Clippers (from Memphis) - Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
37. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Dallas) - Baba Miller, Cincinnati: NCAA 2004 (senior)
38. Chicago Bulls (from New Orleans) - Dillon Mitchell, St. John's: NCAA 2003 (senior)
39. Houston Rockets (from Chicago) - Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Tennessee: NCAA 2004 (senior)
40. Boston Celtics (from Milwaukee) - Ugonna Onyenso, Virginia: NCAA 2004 (senior)
41. Miami Heat (from Golden St) - Otega Oweh, Kentucky: NCAA 2003 (senior)
42. San Antonio Spurs (from Portland) - Lajae Jones, Florida St: NCAA 2004 (senior)
43. Brooklyn Nets (from LAC) - Ryan Conwell, Louisville: NCAA 2004 (senior)
44. San Antonio Spurs (from Miami) - Vsevolod Ishchenko, Lokomotiv Kuban: Russian VTB 2005
45. Sacramento Kings (from Charlotte) - Alex Karaban, Connecticut: NCAA 2002 (senior)
46. Orlando Magic - Nick Martinelli, Northwestern: NCAA 2004 (senior)
47. Phoenix Suns (from Philadelphia) - Maliq Brown, Duke: NCAA 2003 (senior)
48. Dallas Mavericks (from Phoenix) - Aaron Nkrumah, Tennessee St: NCAA 2001 (senior)
49. Denver Nuggets (from Atlanta) - Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (senior)
50. Toronto Raptors - Jaden Bradley, Arizona: NCAA 2003 (senior)
51. Washington Wizards (from Minnesota) - Quadir Copeland, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
52. Los Angeles Clippers (from Cleveland) - Nate Bittle, Oregon: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
53. Houston Rockets - Tobe Awaka, Arizona: NCAA 2004 (senior)
54. Golden St Warriors (from LAL) - Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004
55. New York Knicks - Emanuel Sharp, Houston: NCAA 2004 (senior)
56. Chicago Bulls (from Denver) -Keyshawn Hall, Auburn: NCAA 2003 (senior)
57. Atlanta Hawks (from Boston) - Tyler Nickel, Vanderbilt NCAA 2003 (senior)
58. New Orleans Pelicans (from Detroit) - Mark Mitchell, Missouri: NCAA 2003 (senior)
59. Minnesota Timberwolves (from San Antonio) - Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
60. Washington Wizards (from OKC) - Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
Here's what I have:
1. Washington Wizards - AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
2. Utah Jazz - Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
3. Memphis Grizzlies - Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
4. Chicago Bulls - Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
5. Los Angeles Clippers (from Indiana) - Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
6. Brooklyn Nets - Keaton Wagler, Illinois: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
7. Sacramento Kings - Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
8. Atlanta Hawks (from New Orleans) - Aday Mara, Michigan: NCAA 2005 (junior)
9. Dallas Mavericks - Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
10. Milwaukee Bucks - Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005 (freshman)
11. Golden St Warriors - Kingston Flemings, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
12. Oklahoma City Thunder (from LAC) - Morez Johnson, Michigan: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
13. Miami Heat - [https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Yaxel-Lendeborg/Summary/177627]Yaxel Lendeborg[/url], Michigan: NCAA 2002 (RS grad senior)
14. Charlotte Hornets - Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007
15. Chicago Bulls (from Portland) - Cameron Carr, Baylor: NCAA 2004 (RS sophomore)
16. Memphis Grizzlies (from Phoenix) - Ebuka Okorie, Stanford: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
17. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Philadelphia) - Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005
18. Charlotte Hornets (from Orlando) - Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
19. Toronto Raptors - Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
20. San Antonio Spurs (from Atlanta) - Allen Graves, Santa Clara: NCAA 2006 (RS freshman)
21. Detroit Pistons (from Minnesota) - Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
22. Philadelphia 76ers (from Houston) - Dailyn Swain, Texas: NCAA 2005 (junior)
23. Atlanta Hawks (from Cleveland) - Christian Anderson, Texas Tech: NCAA 2006 (sophomore)
24. New York Knicks - Koa Peat, Arizona: NCAA 2007 (freshman)
25. Los Angeles Lakers - Henri Veesaar, North Carolina: NCAA 2004 (RS junior)
26. Denver Nuggets - Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (sophomore)
27. Boston Celtics - Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (senior)
28. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Detroit) - Jack Kayil, ALBA Berlin: German BBL + FIBA BCL 2006
29. Cleveland Cavaliers (from San Antonio) - Meleek Thomas, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (freshman)
30. Dallas Mavericks (from OKC) - Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (sophomore)
31. New York Knicks (from Washington) - Tarris Reed, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (senior)
32. Memphis Grizzlies (from Indiana) - Tyler Bilodeau, UCLA: NCAA 2004 (senior)
33. Brooklyn Nets - Zuby Ejiofor, St. John's: NCAA 2004 (senior)
34. Sacramento Kings - Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
35. San Antonio Spurs (from Utah) - Richie Saunders, BYU: NCAA 2001 (senior)
36. Los Angeles Clippers (from Memphis) - Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
37. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Dallas) - Baba Miller, Cincinnati: NCAA 2004 (senior)
38. Chicago Bulls (from New Orleans) - Dillon Mitchell, St. John's: NCAA 2003 (senior)
39. Houston Rockets (from Chicago) - Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Tennessee: NCAA 2004 (senior)
40. Boston Celtics (from Milwaukee) - Ugonna Onyenso, Virginia: NCAA 2004 (senior)
41. Miami Heat (from Golden St) - Otega Oweh, Kentucky: NCAA 2003 (senior)
42. San Antonio Spurs (from Portland) - Lajae Jones, Florida St: NCAA 2004 (senior)
43. Brooklyn Nets (from LAC) - Ryan Conwell, Louisville: NCAA 2004 (senior)
44. San Antonio Spurs (from Miami) - Vsevolod Ishchenko, Lokomotiv Kuban: Russian VTB 2005
45. Sacramento Kings (from Charlotte) - Alex Karaban, Connecticut: NCAA 2002 (senior)
46. Orlando Magic - Nick Martinelli, Northwestern: NCAA 2004 (senior)
47. Phoenix Suns (from Philadelphia) - Maliq Brown, Duke: NCAA 2003 (senior)
48. Dallas Mavericks (from Phoenix) - Aaron Nkrumah, Tennessee St: NCAA 2001 (senior)
49. Denver Nuggets (from Atlanta) - Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (senior)
50. Toronto Raptors - Jaden Bradley, Arizona: NCAA 2003 (senior)
51. Washington Wizards (from Minnesota) - Quadir Copeland, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
52. Los Angeles Clippers (from Cleveland) - Nate Bittle, Oregon: NCAA 2003 (RS senior)
53. Houston Rockets - Tobe Awaka, Arizona: NCAA 2004 (senior)
54. Golden St Warriors (from LAL) - Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004
55. New York Knicks - Emanuel Sharp, Houston: NCAA 2004 (senior)
56. Chicago Bulls (from Denver) -Keyshawn Hall, Auburn: NCAA 2003 (senior)
57. Atlanta Hawks (from Boston) - Tyler Nickel, Vanderbilt NCAA 2003 (senior)
58. New Orleans Pelicans (from Detroit) - Mark Mitchell, Missouri: NCAA 2003 (senior)
59. Minnesota Timberwolves (from San Antonio) - Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (senior)
60. Washington Wizards (from OKC) - Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (senior)
Re: Jazz 2026 Mock Draft Thread
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Re: Jazz 2026 Mock Draft Thread
The trades yesterday night did make me switch two things around, but I honestly don't think there's too much else I would want to change.
#13 pick (now Milwaukee Bucks) Yaxel Lendeborg -> Karim Lopez
#14 pick (Charlotte Hornets) Karim Lopez -> Yaxel Lendeborg
#28 pick (now Brooklyn Nets) Jack Kayil -> Jayden Quaintance
#30 pick (Dallas Mavericks) Jayden Quaintance -> Jack Kayil
#41 pick (Miami Heat) Otega Oweh -> Ryan Conwell
#43 pick (Brooklyn Nets) Ryan Conwell -> Otega Oweh
I think the #33 pick stays the same, I think Zuby Ejiofor makes perfect sense for the Minnesota Timberwolves that just traded away Julius Randle.
#13 pick (now Milwaukee Bucks) Yaxel Lendeborg -> Karim Lopez
#14 pick (Charlotte Hornets) Karim Lopez -> Yaxel Lendeborg
#28 pick (now Brooklyn Nets) Jack Kayil -> Jayden Quaintance
#30 pick (Dallas Mavericks) Jayden Quaintance -> Jack Kayil
#41 pick (Miami Heat) Otega Oweh -> Ryan Conwell
#43 pick (Brooklyn Nets) Ryan Conwell -> Otega Oweh
I think the #33 pick stays the same, I think Zuby Ejiofor makes perfect sense for the Minnesota Timberwolves that just traded away Julius Randle.
