2026 NBA Draft Big Board 4.0: Latest intel leads to Mikel Brown Jr., Keaton Wagler, Darius Acuff Jr. questions

With the 2026 NBA Finals ending and the New York Knicks claiming this year’s championship over the San Antonio Spurs, the NBA now turns its attention to the 2026-27 season.

But before free agency and the league calendar officially flips to the new season, all 30 teams will attempt to find their next stars who can lead them to a championship in the 2026 NBA Draft, one of the most talented draft classes we have seen in quite some time.

Highlighted by potential future All-Stars in AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson at the very top of the draft board, every team with a first-round pick in this year’s draft will have a chance to add a young talent who could immediately become a part of their core for years to come.

As the NBA prepares for major changes to the draft format, with the new lottery reform starting in 2027, teams around the league have been discussing various trade scenarios in the weeks leading up to the 2026 NBA Draft to stockpile picks right now.

So much talent exists in this 2026 draft class, which is why many teams stuck in the mud and attempting to emerge from a rebuild are aggressive in their pursuit of more picks. That is why there is a belief among league personnel that we could see a record amount of trades in the first round of this year’s draft.

Nonetheless, the focus over the next week, leading up to June 23, is on final workouts and meetings. These next few days are critical for potential lottery picks, especially in a draft class as talented as this one, with about 15 draftees fighting to be a top-10 pick and over 20 prospects attempting to be picked in the lottery.

Outside of the top four names above, the rest of this year’s draft is a complete unknown. The LA Clippers (No. 5 pick), Brooklyn Nets (No. 6 pick), and Sacramento Kings (No. 7 pick) will set the stage for how the 2026 NBA Draft plays out, and that is why the latest intel surrounding the next tier of talent like Mikel Brown Jr., Darius Acuff Jr., and Keaton Wagler is vital.

A lot of movement has already taken place over the last few weeks. With teams only having one week left before this year’s draft, we have updated our 2026 NBA Draft Big Board 4.0, full of the latest intel and talk around the league from agents, scouts, league executives, and other personnel, starting with Brown’s rise inside the top 8.

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Mikel Brown Jr. drawing serious interest from Clippers, Nets

The talk of the 2026 NBA Draft is the amount of talent, specifically among the group of guards in the top 10, that exists. However, once Darryn Peterson goes in the top four, there has been a debate of who the next guard off the board should be, and each team will seem to have a different answer.

Whereas some teams have labeled Wagler as the obvious choice to be the next guard selected after Peterson, some have pointed to Acuff due to his superior offensive talents and explosiveness. And then there is Brown, who has seemed to gain the most momentum among the group of guards in the top 10 of the draft board, especially pertaining to the Clippers and Nets with the fifth and sixth picks, respectively.

Brown is drawing serious interest from both the Clippers and Nets leading up to the 2026 NBA Draft on June 23, and as of last week, teams behind these two teams are beginning to operate under the assumption that the Louisville guard won’t be an option for them in the draft.

Although the Atlanta Hawks are viewed as another potential landing spot inside the top 10 for Brown, sources told ClutchPoints it is looking like a “long shot” that he will be on the board then.

“Watching him in the gym has been incredible,” one front office executive granted anonymity to speak freely, whose team owns a top-10 pick, told ClutchPoints. “His back problems are a thing of the past, and he looks every bit like the second-best guard in this class behind Darryn (Peterson). As soon as you watch him, you can see the star potentially immediately.”

There is real momentum surrounding Brown and the Clippers with the fifth pick. With this said, multiple sources said the Clippers have yet to finalize any decision with the No. 5 pick, including the possibility of moving down slightly in the draft.

Although this scenario was deemed unlikely at the moment, league sources have been adamant that the Clippers want to remain inside the top 10 to add a high-level talent to their backcourt. Along with Brown standing out as a real possibility for LA with the fifth pick, Wagler and Kingston Flemings have also left a strong impression on the Clippers.

But then there are the Nets with the sixth pick, who are also extremely high on Brown’s value and long-term potential. Even though Sean Marks and the Nets drafted multiple guards in the 2025 NBA Draft, sources said Brooklyn is operating with the mindset of selecting the best player available with the sixth pick, regardless of position.

Brown has clearly left an impression on the Nets. He is scheduled to meet with the team once again before the draft, following a group of the Nets’ front office meeting with Brown and his family in Orlando for one of his workouts. News of Brooklyn officials flying to Orlando and meeting with Brown was first reported by draft consultant James Barlowe and since confirmed by ClutchPoints.

As momentum continues to build for Brown, he has moved up into the No. 6 spot on ClutchPoints’ latest 2026 NBA Draft Big Board 4.0, ahead of Acuff, but still behind Wagler. With Brown gaining serious traction between the Clippers and Nets, what does this mean for Wagler and Acuff with the draft one week away?

Will Keaton Wagler, Darius Acuff Jr. fall out of top 6?

Since the draft lottery, Wagler has been the overwhelming favorite to be the Clippers’ pick at five. His ability to fit alongside Darius Garland right now makes a lot of sense, especially since Wagler is a crafty scorer who can do a little bit of everything, especially when it comes to playing off the ball.

Now, with Brown’s stock rising and drawing serious consideration from the Clippers inside the top five, there is a chance Wagler could slip slightly. Although he could very well be the sixth pick if LA passes on him, would he make a lot of sense for a Nets team seeking star potential?

Not to mention, if Wagler doesn’t go to the Clippers, multiple teams will have interest in moving up to grab him, potentially opening up some options for Brooklyn.

As reported last week on ClutchPoints, the Chicago Bulls have been attempting to move up inside the top 10 of this year’s draft and add another high-level prospect in addition to what everyone expects to be Caleb Wilson with the fourth pick. If the Bulls were to move up from No. 15, the intent behind doing so would be to draft Wagler, who sources said Chicago has pinpointed as a top guard option in this class after a recent workout.

Wagler is not falling outside of the top 10, but there is a strong chance right now that he won’t be the fifth pick. If both the Clippers and Nets pass on him, with Brooklyn possibly taking another guard we will touch on shortly, would the Kings be Wagler’s landing spot with the seventh pick?

Sorting through the guards in this draft class and gathering more information on each team’s intentions are what league personnel inside the top 10 are up to the week before this year’s draft. In the event that Wagler does fall, many currently view his floor as the Atlanta Hawks with the eighth pick.

Although the Hawks have frequently been mentioned as a possible landing spot for Aday Mara and continue to hold interest in the Michigan big man, sources say Atlanta is also focused on three names in particular at the guard position: Brown, Wagler, and Flemings.

One of them will surely be available alongside Mara at eighth overall, which is where a key decision will be made that will evidently shape the rest of the lottery.

Now onto Acuff, who is the other guard we mentioned as a possibility for Brooklyn at sixth overall. Throughout the pre-draft process, Acuff has been linked to three teams: the Clippers, Nets, and Kings.

It is no secret to anyone that the Kings love Acuff and would select him in a heartbeat with the seventh pick, which may just be why there is “rumored” interest in Acuff from LA and Brooklyn.

Teams like to play mind games with one another all the time to force them to trade up and relinquish other assets, so it really wouldn’t be surprising if the Clippers and Nets are trying to do so with Scott Perry and the Kings’ front office. Much like how Wagler very likely wouldn’t fall past the Hawks at eight if he does slip in the top 10, Acuff, without a doubt, wouldn’t fall past Sacramento at seven.

But still, many can’t get a firm read on the Nets and who they like over who. Compared to last year, when ClutchPoints reported on the Nets’ longstanding interest in Egor Demin from the draft combine through the pre-draft process and being locked in with him, the same cannot be said this year.

Brown is clearly a player Brooklyn likes, and there has been plenty of chatter about Nate Ament possibly being another option for the Nets inside the top 10. Add Acuff to the equation, and now this is a very confusing equation to try and solve regarding the Nets, especially since all three players are opposites of one another.

Should Brown go fifth overall, there is a very real possibility that the Nets will lean toward Acuff, given his star-like potential and scoring prowess. Although he may have measured 6’2″ at the combine, we just saw Jalen Brunson lead the Knicks to a championship as an offensive-minded guard with a similar stature.

Will that play a role in Acuff’s draft status with either LA or Brooklyn?

Other draft intel: Who is moving up and down?

Outside of all the talk surrounding the guards inside the top 10 of the NBA Draft, Nate Ament continues to draw serious interest as a top-10 prospect in this year’s draft class. Along with recent rumors suggesting the Nets have interest in the 6’10” forward, both the Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks have also been mentioned by league sources as teams with interest in Ament.

There are likely other teams that hold the lengthy wing in high regard, especially since teams around the NBA fall in love with this type of player in the draft process.

You can teach offensive and defensive skills, but you can’t teach height and athleticism on the wing, which is why Ament has left an impression on a handful of teams. He is certainly viewed as a trade-up option for teams looking to move up inside the top 10.

Kingston Flemings is another prospect who is viewed as a top-10 prospect in this year’s class, but his range has been hard to pinpoint simply because of all the backcourt talent that exists.

Not one bad thing has been said of Flemings throughout the pre-draft process, and one source from a team with a top-10 pick said the Houston guard would be a top-five pick in any other draft. Depending on what happens in the five-to-eight range, there is a chance Flemings could be on the board for either Dallas at No. 9 or Milwaukee at No. 10. Either spot would be an absolute steal for Flemings.

The three Michigan prospects — Aday Mara, Yaxel Lendeborg, and Morez Johnson Jr. — are all viewed as lottery-level talents.

Mara will not fall past the Thunder with the 12th pick, and he is certainly a trade-up candidate inside the top 10 like Ament. Johnson is generating very strong interest from multiple teams with late lottery picks, with many around the league linking him to Charlotte with the 14th pick. Lendeborg has plenty of suitors in the lottery, but there is a slight chance he could be on the board right after the lottery.

Funny enough, sources say all three Michigan guys are in play for the Golden State Warriors with the 11th pick, as are Ament and Brayden Burries. The Warriors are in a position where they will wait and see what happens in the top 10, potentially being able to bounce around, gather more assets, and still get one of the players they want.

Like many teams, the Warriors ultimately have to operate in a wait-and-see mode.

Speaking of Burries, there hasn’t been much chatter surrounding him other than reports of his representatives at Klutch Sports trying to push him to the Mavericks. We will see what happens with Burries, but he may be the one prospect inside the top 10 of our big board who is the greatest unknown.

With that said, let’s dive right into our full 2026 NBA Draft Big Board 4.0 and all the latest intel surrounding those ranked as first-round prospects inside the top 30 with a week left until the draft.

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FULL 2026 NBA Draft Big Board 4.0

1. AJ Dybantsa – BYU – Freshman [-]

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

While many are still creating a debate for the first pick in this year’s draft, and the Washington Wizards haven’t made it publicly known who they plan on choosing, AJ Dybantsa is still widely viewed as the obvious choice. Dybantsa recently worked out for the Wizards and met with the team’s leadership at the end of last week, and everything went “perfect,” one source close to the situation told ClutchPoints.

Between his athleticism on the wing and explosive scoring tendencies, Dybantsa would fit in perfectly with the Wizards. That is why he has been operating under the assumption that he will be the top pick, and the same source said Dybantsa left Washington DC fully of the belief that he would be the first pick in the draft on June 23.

Although there is also a small chance that the Wizards could trade the pick, they would only do so with the Utah Jazz if they were to surrender a plethora of future assets, which doesn’t appear to be a possibility. The debate between Dybantsa and Peterson has dominated talk inside the top four of this year’s draft since the lottery, but following his time with the Wizards, it’s all but certain Dybantsa will be the first pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

2. Darryn Peterson – Kansas – Freshman [-]

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

The general consensus around the NBA is that Peterson will be the next player selected in the draft after Dybantsa goes first. However, there have been many wondering whether Peterson could possibly fall to the third pick or farther, especially since he is only working out and meeting with the Wizards, according to ESPN.

In the grand scheme of things, this really isn’t anything to make a lot of noise about, as top draft prospects do this all the time if they believe they’re the No. 1 pick. Ace Bailey did this a year ago, and he ended up with the Jazz, who did not care about whether they hosted him for meetings or workouts in the pre-draft process. The Jazz always take the best player who can set them up for the most long-term success, which is why it would be surprising if he fell past the No. 2 pick.

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

Nobody is concerned about anything long-term with Peterson, and he is the top guard on virtually every team’s draft boards. His fit in Utah makes too much sense alongside Keyonte George in the backcourt.

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

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

There is definitely talk of Caleb Wilson possibly being selected ahead of Cam Boozer in this year’s draft, with some lottery teams even having Wilson ranked ahead of Peterson and Boozer when it comes to long-term potential. Even so, the majority of the league still believes Wilson will be the fourth name called by Adam Silver during the draft.

Between his length and pure power as a playmaker on offense, Wilson checks all the boxes for what teams are looking for in a modern-day, versatile forward. Although his 3-point shooting is not there yet, Wilson’s mechanics and jumper are NBA-ready.

"I'll be stronger, I'll be more athletic and most importantly, I'll be mentally sharper"@CalebWilson2025 shares where he sees his game in 4 years pic.twitter.com/p8oY5IpabB

— NBA Draft (@NBADraft) May 13, 2026

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

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

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

4. Cameron Boozer – Duke – Freshman [-]

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

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

Cam Boozer pro lane agility drill at the NBA draft combine pic.twitter.com/5shaRwG6Gt

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 12, 2026

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

All indications continue to point to Boozer being selected before Wilson in the draft, with continued speculation on whether the Jazz would take him over Peterson with the second pick. Still, the overwhelming belief is that he will be available for Memphis, who should be thrilled to take him as a new cornerstone of their franchise.

5. Keaton Wagler – Illinois – Freshman [-]

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

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

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

There are still plenty around the league who believe Wagler is the next best player in this year’s class behind the top four, which is why the Clippers, with the fifth pick, remain a strong possibility. As previously mentioned, Wagler would not be on the board long if he were to fall past the fifth pick.

6. Mikel Brown Jr. – Louisville – Freshman [+2]

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

Lingering back problems led to Brown missing a handful of games at Louisville, including the team’s final six games of the year. However, when Brown was available, he showed flashes of his pure scoring ability and overall offensive potential, scoring 20-plus points nine times during his freshman year, including a 45-point performance with 10 threes against NC State. These back problems are no more, and Brown is said to be 100 percent healthy entering the draft, making him a very strong option to be drafted ahead of Wagler.

Stunning performance from Mikel Brown Jr. in Louisville’s 118-77 win over NC St.:

45 points
9 rebounds
2 assists
3 steals
14-23 FG
10-16 3PT
7-7 FT

Tied single-game program record for points and 3-pointers. Set ACC freshman single-game scoring record.pic.twitter.com/SMem8aEetv

— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) February 10, 2026

Word from teams who have watched Brown in workouts has been fantastic, and he is drawing serious interest from both the Clippers and Nets with the fifth and sixth picks, respectively. The Hawks and Mavs also hold interest in Brown, but he is not expected to be on the board by the time those two teams pick at the end of the top 10.

7. Darius Acuff Jr. – Arkansas – Freshman [-1]

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

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

DARIUS ACUFF IS LIKE THAT

Acuff finished with 36 points as Arkansas knocked off High Point to advance to the Sweet 16 pic.twitter.com/KtIYgPaySI

— B/R Hoops (@brhoops) March 22, 2026

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

The Nets and Kings are viewed as the two most likely landing spots for Acuff in this year’s draft. What this comes down to is whether the Nets truly want Acuff or if they trade the pick to another team that has expressed interest in the Arkansas guard, like the Mavericks. Should they pass on him at No. 6, then Acuff will be no doubt heading to Sacramento.

8. Brayden Burries – Arizona – Freshman [-1]

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

Brayden Burries is a sure-thing lottery pick. Where he ends up in the lottery is a mystery, as he could go as high as No. 5 overall and as low as No. 11 or No. 12 overall. Despite being an older freshman prospect, Burries checks off all the boxes for being able to enter the NBA and contribute in many different ways right away.

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

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

Burries has been linked to the Clippers, Mavs, Warriors, and Thunder over the last week by league personnel, and multiple teams will have trade-up interest in the versatile guard should Dallas pass on him and he falls out of the top 10.

9. Kingston Flemings – Houston – Freshman [+1]

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

In any other draft, Flemings would be a top-five pick. However, with all the guard talent and long-term potential inside the top 10 of this year’s draft, there is a chance Flemings is the fourth or fifth guard off the board. He has drawn interest from every team in the 5-to-10 region of this year’s draft.

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

There is something about watching Flemings that just looks appealing, as his overall feel for how to attack downhill on offense and create confusion among his defenders is what makes him one of the better lead guards in this draft class.

Entering the NBA, it will be interesting to see how Flemings’ physicality translates and whether he continues finding the same success attacking the rim that he did at Houston. As far as his pick-and-roll game goes, Flemings should be able to thrive early on in his career with a team that already has reliable big men in the frontcourt who are capable screeners and rollers.

10. Nate Ament – Tennessee – Freshman [-1]

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

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

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

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

11. Yaxel Lendeborg – Michigan – Senior [-]

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

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

Lendeborg’s charisma, two-way play, and basketball IQ make him a high-level prospect despite being 23 years old and turning 24 by the start of the 2026-27 NBA season. Fresh off leading the Michigan Wolverines to a championship, Lendeborg will be the first senior taken in this year’s draft, but it’s possible he could wind up slipping slightly due to guards being prioritized at the top of the draft board for teams.

The Thunder, Warriors, and Hornets all have strong interest in Lendeborg, which is why he is expected to be a late-lottery pick. At the same time, if players like Mara and Ament fall out of the top 10, this will directly impact Lendeborg and where he evidently falls.

12. Aday Mara – Michigan – Junior [-]

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

Another Michigan product who helped himself immensely and has solidified himself as a first-round prospect from the team’s championship run is Aday Mara. After his measurements and performance at the draft combine, Mara is viewed as a lock for the lottery. The Hawks, Warriors, and Thunder are the most frequently mentioned teams for Mara in this year’s lottery.

Although the Clippers and Nets have also come up in rumors, neither team is considering the big man inside the top 6, sources said. He would be an option for them if LA or Brooklyn were to trade down a few spots.

Aday Mara in the pro lane agility drill. Moves his feet pretty well at 7'3… pic.twitter.com/afmVnYx8EC

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 12, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

Johnson has been linked to the Warriors, Hornets, and Bulls the most. If the Miami Heat make a selection with the 13th pick, which nobody is expecting to happen due to their involvement in Giannis Antetokounmpo trade talks, then he could make a lot of sense for them next to Bam Adebayo.

14. Cameron Carr – Baylor – Sophomore [-]

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

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

Baylor's Cameron Carr went OFF in the NBA draft combine scrimmage:

30 PTS | 9-18 FG | 6-12 3PT | 7 REB pic.twitter.com/nFc3R4H9Bq

— B/R Hoops (@brhoops) May 13, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

16. Labaron Philon Jr. – Alabama – Sophomore [-1]

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

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

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

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

The Bucks, Grizzlies, Hornets, and Raptors are all known suitors for Philon in the teens. It is worth noting he was one of the first 14 players to receive a green room invite to the draft, which is telling in terms of what teams think about where he’ll end up.

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

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

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

Karim Lopez erupted for 32 points on just 13 shots in a narrow Australian NBL win over Melbourne. The 18-year-old potential lottery pick closed out the game with a personal 14–2 run over the final five minutes to seal a crucial victory. pic.twitter.com/wGf0zpBJ2K

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) January 30, 2026

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

Every team outside of the Raptors with the 19th pick has been mentioned multiple times by league personnel to ClutchPoints as a realistic suitor for Lopez in the 10-to-20 region of the draft.

18. Chris Cenac Jr. – Houston – Freshman [-]

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

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

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

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

19. Ebuka Okorie – Stanford – Freshman [+4]

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

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

As the youngest guard in the draft, Okorie’s talent certainly stands out when he’s on the court, but so does his immaturity as a shot-maker and facilitator. It will be interesting to see if a team invests in Okorie’s long-term upside, as he is one of the biggest boom-or-bust prospects in the class. Patience will be needed from any team drafting Okorie, as they will be doing so for his development and the future. He is certainly one of the better offensive-minded guards in the draft.

Keep an eye on teams like the Bulls, Grizzlies, Raptors, Pistons, and Hawks being suitors for Okorie in the 15-to-23 range of this year’s draft, as he is attempting to stand out as the best guard in the second grouping of backcourt talents, which also includes Philon, Bennett Stirtz, Christian Anderson Jr., and Meleek Thomas.

20. Dailyn Swain – Texas – Junior [+5]

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

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

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

DAILYN SWAIN WITH THE CLUTCH AND-1 FOR TEXAS

They tie things up with Purdue with 11 seconds left!pic.twitter.com/vhaaoRSexF

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 27, 2026

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

There has been very little chatter about Swain throughout the pre-draft process, which is why many believe he could have received a promise from a team with a pick in the late teens or early 20s.

21. Allen Graves – Santa Clara – Freshman [+1]

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

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

There has even been talk of the Raptors being viewed as his floor with the 19th pick, although that is certainly contingent on what guards could fall to Toronto.

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

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

22. Bennett Stirtz – Iowa – Senior [-2]

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

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

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

Bennett Stirtz goes back-to-back from three @IowaHoops

: Peacock pic.twitter.com/qyTaZDj0aC

— Big Ten Men's Basketball (@B1GMBBall) March 6, 2026

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

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

23. Christian Anderson Jr. – Texas Tech – Sophomore [-2]

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

Christian Anderson Jr. may be the best perimeter shooter in this draft class, especially after shooting over 41% from distance while in an elevated role at Texas Tech. At the NBA Draft Combine, Anderson ranked second among all players by shooting 27-of-30 off the dribble, and his confidence from the perimeter was on full display. This is why multiple teams with lottery picks have been enamored with him.

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

Anderson has the quickness to get past defenders and get to the rim, he is extremely comfortable as a shooter, and he is a very sound pick-and-roll ball handler. While he may be smaller than most guards entering the league nowadays, Anderson can play with anyone.

As of right now, there is a good chance Anderson ends up as a top-20 pick. He is expected to be selected in the draft before Stirtz, Okorie, and Meleek Thomas as the second wave of guards after the lottery-projected backcourt prospects.

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

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

Health is a big factor in where Jayden Quaintance goes in this year’s draft, as some teams have taken him off their boards completely because of all the yellow flags that come with his availability. Although Quaintance has drawn attention from NBA evaluators for quite some time due to his natural defensive abilities and length at the center position, he suffered a torn right ACL at the end of his freshman year and then barely played at Kentucky because of persisting problems.

Now, many around the league believe Quaintance will fall out of the top 20, and he could even be available very late in the first round. There is at least one prospect every year who slips in the draft because of health concerns, and this year, that player is Quaintance.

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

25. Koa Peat – Arizona – Freshman [-1]

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

Koa Peat remaining in the draft was not a shock to league personnel, but the consensus was that he would have benefited from returning to college. Then again, Peat is represented by Klutch Sports, which always tends to find a destination for their clients in the NBA Draft and are said to be trying to angle Peat to the Philadelphia 76ers with the 22nd overall pick.

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

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

Peat will be selected somewhere in the 20s.

26. Isaiah Evans – Duke – Sophomore [-]

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

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

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

27. Meleek Thomas – Arkansas – Freshman [-]

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

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

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

The New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, and Minnesota Timberwolves have been the most frequently discussed landing spots among league circles for Thomas.

28. Tarris Reed Jr. – UConn – Senior [+1]

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

When it comes to big-bodied, bruiser-like centers who play above the rim, Taris Reed Jr. stands out as a first-round-rated prospect. At 6’11” with a large frame and 7’4″ wingspan, Reed is drawing the attention of New York, Boston, Denver, and Cleveland near the end of the first round, all of which are eyeing frontcourt depth this offseason.

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

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

29. Zuby Ejiofor – St. John’s – Senior [+2]

Position: PF/C, Height: 6’7.5″, Weight: 245 lbs, Wingspan: 7’2″
2025-26 Stats: 37 games, 16.3 PTS, 7.3 RPG, 3.5 AST, 2.1 BLK, 53.6 FG%

While it is possible he could be one of the first names called in the second round of the draft, Zuby Ejiofor may just be the prospect drawing the most interest out of any player in this year’s draft class, considering that he’s worked out in front of half the teams in the league. Ejiofor is a workhorse whose relentless energy and character make him an obvious fit for virtually any team’s frontcourt.

Despite being viewed as undersized for a center in today’s NBA, it is very possible he could hold a Draymond Green-like role for whatever team drafts him. After all, Ejiofor is a very solid passer, and he has no problem operating either on the perimeter or in the low post.

Defensively, Ejiofor is as good as they get in this draft class, which is why he is drawing late first-round interest from virtually every team in the 24-to-30 range. As an experienced 22-year-old big man, Ejiofor can enter the NBA and immediately contribute off the bench for a playoff-ready team.

30. Sergio De Larrea – Spain (Valencia Basket – Liga ACB) [+6]

Position: PG/SG, Height: 6’6″, Weight: 204 lbs, Wingspan: 6’9″
2025-26 Stats: 67 games, 7.1 PTS, 2.2 RPG, 2.8 AST, 43.5 FG%, 39.5 3P%

Lengthy guards who can be primary ball-handlers and shoot from the perimeter are highly valued in the NBA right now. That is why Sergio De Larrea’s stock has spiked, and he is now viewed as a first-round pick around the league.

De Larrea should immediately be able to enter the NBA and be a reliable 3-point shooting threat off the bench who checks off the boxes for becoming a multidimensional defender. His length and movement off the ball defensively are what make De Larrea capable of defending multiple positions.

At 6’6″ with a 6’9″ wingspan and the ability to be a true playmaking guard at either spot in the backcourt, De Larrea will have some teams fighting over him late in the first round.

31. Joshua Jefferson – Iowa State – Senior [-3]

Position: SF/PF, Height: 6’8″, Weight: 218 lbs, Wingspan: 6’9.25″

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

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

33. Ryan Conwell – Louisville – Senior [+1]

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

34. Alex Karaban – UConn – Senior [-1]

Position: SF/PF, Height: 6’6.75″, Weight: 225 lbs, Wingspan: 6’11”

35. Trevon Brazile – Arkansas – Senior [+6]

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

36. Baba Miller – Cincinnati – Senior [-1]

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

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

Position: PG, Height: 6’3″, Weight: 185 lbs, Wingspan: 6’5.75″

38. Richie Saunders – BYU – Senior [+1]

Position: SG, Height: 6’3.5″, Weight: 189 lbs, Wingspan: 6’8.75″

39. Ugonna Onyenso – Virginia – Senior [+4]

Position: C, Height: 6’11”, Weight: 237 lbs, Wingspan: 7’4.75″

40. Jaden Bradley – Arizona – Senior [-2]

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

41. Nick Martinelli – Northwestern – Senior [+6]

Position: SG/SF, Height: 6’6.5″, Weight: 224 lbs, Wingspan: 6’10”

42. Dillon Mitchell – St. John’s – Senior [-2]

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

43. Emanuel Sharp – Houston – Senior [+3]

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

44. Ja’Kobi Gillespie – Tennessee – Senior [-]

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

45. Braden Smith – Purdue – Senior [-]

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

46. Izaiyah Nelson – South Florida – Senior [-4]

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

47. Tobi Lawal – Virginia Tech – Senior [+1]

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

48. Bruce Thornton – Ohio State – Senior [+2]

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

49. Tyler Nickel – Vanderbilt – Senior [+5]

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

50. Felix Okpara – Tennessee – Senior [+5]

Position: C, Height: 6’10”, Weight: 237 lbs, Wingspan: 7’2″

51. Tobe Awaka – Arizona – Senior [+5]

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

52. Maliq Brown – Duke – Senior [+9]

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

53. Otega Oweh – Kentucky – Senior [-4]

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

54. Keyshawn Hall – Auburn – Senior [-2]

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

55. Aaron Nkrumah – Tennessee State – Senior [+2]

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

56. Bryce Hopkins – St. John’s – Senior [-3]

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

57. Tyler Bilodeau – UCLA – Senior [+2]

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

58. Kylan Boswell – Illinois – Senior [-7]

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

59. Milos Uzan – Houston – Senior [+1]

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

60. Tamin Lipsey – Iowa State – Senior [-2]

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

NBA Draft Big Board 4.0: #61-100

61. Nick Boyd – Wisconsin – Senior [+1]

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

62. Trey Kaufman-Renn – Purdue – Senior [+2]

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

63. Quadir Copeland – NC State – Senior [+3]

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

64. Nate Bittle – Oregon – Senior [+4]

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

65. Graham Ike – Gonzaga – Senior [+5]

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

66. Darrion Williams – NC State – Senior [+6]

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

67. Noam Yaacov – Israel (BC Oostende – BNXT League) [+17]

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

68. Vsevolod Ishchenko – Russia (Lokomotiv Kuban – VTB United League) [NEW]

Position: SF, Height: 6’8″, Weight: 190 lbs, Wingspan: 7’0″

69. Malique Lewis – Trinidad & Tobago (South East Melbourne – NBL) [NEW]

Position: PF, Height: 6’8″, Weight: 209 lbs, Wingspan: 7’1″

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

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

71. Pavle Backo – Serbia (KK Mega – ABA) [-6]

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

72. Rafael Castro – George Washington – Senior [-3]

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

73. Tre Donaldson – Miami (FL) – Senior [-6]

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

74. Michael Ajayi – Butler – Senior [+11]

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

75. Malik Reneau – Miami (FL) – Senior [-4]

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

76. Peter Suder – Miami (OH) – Senior [-1]

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

77. Mark Mitchell Jr. – Missouri – Senior [-4]

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

78. Oscar Cluff – Purdue – Senior [-4]

Position: C, Height: 6’11”, Weight: 255 lbs, Wingspan: Unknown

79. Jaden Henley – Grand Canyon – Senior [-3]

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

80. Lamar Wilkerson – Indiana – Senior [-17]

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

81. Cade Tyson – Minnesota – Senior [-1]

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

82. Tucker DeVries – Indiana – Senior [-]

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

83. Kowacie Reeves Jr. – Georgia Tech – Senior [+5]

Position: SG/SF, Height: 6’5.5″, Weight: 194 lbs, Wingspan: 6’10”

84. Isaac McKneely – Louisville – Senior [+9]

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

85. Duke Miles – Vanderbilt – Senior [-4]

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

86. Xaivian Lee – Florida – Senior [-8]

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

87. Jaylin Sellers – Providence – Senior [-8]

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

88. Fletcher Loyer – Purdue – Senior [-2]

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

89. Seth Trimble – North Carolina – Senior [-]

Position: SG, Height: 6’1.5″, Weight: 201 lbs, Wingspan: 6’7.75“

90. Elijah Mahi – Santa Clara – Senior [-3]

Position: SF, Height: 6’7″, Weight: 220 lbs, Wingspan: 6’11”

91. Tre White – Kansas – Senior [-8]

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

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

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

93. Ernest Udeh Jr. – Miami (FL) – Senior [+1]

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

94. Wyatt Fricks – Marshall – Senior [+2]

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

95. AJ Storr – Ole Miss – Senior [-]

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

96. Koba Keita – BYU – Senior [+2]

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

97. Lajae Jones – Florida State – Senior [-7]

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

98. Donovan Atwell – Texas Tech – Senior [-7]

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

99. Tre Carroll – Xavier – Senior [NEW]

Position: SG/SF, Height: 6’7.5″, Weight: 235 lbs, Wingspan: 7’0″

100. Josh Dix – Creighton – Senior [NEW]

Position: PG/SG, Height: 6’6″, Weight: 205 lbs, Wingspan: 6’7″

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