2026 Big Board
Curated pre-draft consensus board — prospect rankings, grades and projected fits, with where each player actually landed (drafted or signed) once the 2026 draft played out.
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AJ Dybantsa95Franchise
SF · BYU · 6'9" · 19y
Range 1–1Comp Jayson Tatum / Tracy McGrady
UTAProjected to Jazz · #1
A 6'9" three-level wing scorer with franchise-altering upside — the Jazz take the highest-upside player and sort out fit later.
2
Cameron Boozer94Franchise
PF · Duke · 6'9" · 19y
Range 1–3Comp Julius Randle with better defense
BKNProjected to Nets · #2
A polished, productive two-way forward who impacts winning immediately — slots straight into the Nets' thinnest spot at frontcourt.
3
Darryn Peterson93Franchise
SG · Kansas · 6'6" · 19y
Range 1–4Comp Anthony Edwards / Cade Cunningham
CHIProjected to Bulls · #3
A big shot-creating guard who gets a bucket on demand — a cornerstone for the Bulls' rebuild, whatever the position.
4
Caleb Wilson89All-Star upside
PF · North Carolina · 6'10" · 19y
Range 3–6Comp Jonathan Isaac / Jaren Jackson Jr. (defense-first)
WASProjected to Wizards · #4
An explosive two-way forward who runs the floor and erases shots at the rim — the Wizards needed frontcourt help, and this lands it.
5
Keaton Wagler88All-Star upside
SG · Illinois · 6'6" · 19y
Range 4–8Comp Tyrese Haliburton
LALProjected to Lakers · #5
A 6'6" off-the-dribble shotmaker and high-feel lead guard — franchise-altering talent for the Lakers to build around.
6
Darius Acuff Jr.85Plus starter
PG · Arkansas · 6'3" · 19y
Range 5–10Comp Jamal Murray / Trae Young (scoring)
SACProjected to Kings · #6
An explosive lead guard who pressures the rim and shoots off the dribble — the best player on the board as the Kings build out a young core.
7
Mikel Brown Jr.84Plus starter
PG · Louisville · 6'4" · 19y
Range 6–12Comp Coby White / Jamal Murray (lite)
PHIProjected to 76ers · #8 ↓1
A shot-making lead guard who runs an offense — the 76ers needed backcourt help, and this lands it.
8
Kingston Flemings83Plus starter
PG · Houston · 6'4" · 19y
Range 6–14Comp Tony Parker / De'Aaron Fox (lite)
DALProjected to Mavericks · #10 ↓2
A blur-quick lead guard who pushes pace and sets the table — slots straight into the Mavericks' thinnest spot at backcourt.
9
Nate Ament82Plus starter
SF · Tennessee · 6'10" · 19y
Range 8–16Comp Jabari Smith Jr. with more handle
DETProjected to Pistons · #9
A 6'10" shot-making wing with rare positional length — fills a clear hole at wing for the Pistons.
10
Brayden Burries81Plus starter
SG · Arizona · 6'5" · 19y
Range 9–17Comp CJ McCollum (lite)
NOPProjected to Pelicans · #11 ↓1
A three-level scoring guard who creates off catch and bounce — the Pelicans keep stacking talent around their core.
11
Yaxel Lendeborg80Plus starter
PF · Michigan · 6'9" · 23y
Range 11–20Comp Jae'Sean Tate / Draymond Green (lite)
PHXProjected to Suns · #7 ↑4
A do-it-all point-forward who fills the stat sheet — slots straight into the Suns' thinnest spot at frontcourt.
12
Aday Mara79Starter / high-end role
C · Michigan · 7'3" · 20y
Range 10–22Comp Walker Kessler / Jakob Pöltl
LACProjected to Clippers · #12
A massive, mobile rim-protecting center who passes — fills a clear hole at frontcourt for the Clippers.
13
Morez Johnson Jr.78Starter / high-end role
PF · Michigan · 6'9" · 20y
Range 12–24Comp Kenneth Faried with a developing jumper
ATLProjected to Hawks · #13
A high-motor energy big who rebounds and finishes everything — the Hawks needed frontcourt help, and this lands it.
14
Hannes Steinbach77Starter / high-end role
C · Washington · 6'11" · 20y
Range 13–26Comp Domantas Sabonis (lite)
GSWProjected to Warriors · #14
A skilled, high-motor big who rebounds and stretches the floor — slots straight into the Warriors' thinnest spot at frontcourt.
15
Karim López77Starter / high-end role
SF · NZ Breakers · 6'8" · 19y
Range 14–26Comp Josh Green
MIAProjected to Heat · #15
A two-way connector wing already playing pro minutes — the best player on the board as the Heat build out a young core.
16
Cameron Carr76Starter / high-end role
SG · Baylor · 6'6" · 21y
Range 15–28Comp Norman Powell (lite)
MILProjected to Bucks · #16
A long, athletic 3-and-D wing with shooting upside — the Bucks keep stacking talent around their core.
17
Labaron Philon Jr.76Starter / high-end role
PG · Alabama · 6'4" · 20y
Range 14–28Comp Dennis Schröder
PORProjected to Trail Blazers · #17
A shifty pick-and-roll lead guard who bends defenses — a clean addition to the Trail Blazers' rising group.
18
Bennett Stirtz75Starter / high-end role
PG · Iowa · 6'4" · 22y
Range 17–30Comp Payton Pritchard
ORLProjected to Magic · #19 ↓1
A high-feel combo guard who shoots and makes the right read — the best player on the board as the Magic build out a young core.
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Christian Anderson Jr.74Starter / high-end role
PG · Texas Tech · 6'2" · 20y
Range 16–32Comp Jared McCain / Fred VanVleet (lite)
MINProjected to Timberwolves · #20 ↓1
A sharpshooting lead guard who runs the offense — the Timberwolves needed backcourt help, and this lands it.
20
Allen Graves74Starter / high-end role
PF · Santa Clara · 6'8" · 22y
Range 17–34Comp Georges Niang
SASProjected to Spurs · #21 ↓1
A stretch-four who shoots, rebounds, and fills the stat sheet — slots straight into the Spurs' thinnest spot at wing.
21
Chris Cenac Jr.73Rotation
C · Houston · 6'10" · 19y
Range 19–34Comp Mark Williams
CHAProjected to Hornets · #18 ↑3
A mobile, switchable big with a 7'5" wingspan and stretch flashes — fills a clear hole at frontcourt for the Hornets.
22
Dailyn Swain73Rotation
SF · Texas · 6'7" · 21y
Range 20–36Comp Josh Hart / Herbert Jones (lite)
TORProjected to Raptors · #23 ↓1
A slashing two-way wing who drives, defends, and runs the floor — the Raptors bank high-end talent over positional need.
23
Ebuka Okorie72Rotation
PG · Stanford · 6'3" · 21y
Range 22–38Comp Jordan Poole / Bones Hyland
INDProjected to Pacers · #25 ↓2
An electric microwave scoring guard — rotation help and long-term upside for the Pacers.
24
Jayden Quaintance72Rotation
C · Kentucky · 6'10" · 18y
Range 20–40Comp Nerlens Noel
NYKProjected to Knicks · #22 ↑2
A switchable defensive-anchor big with rare youth — fills a clear hole at frontcourt for the Knicks.
25
Isaiah Evans71Rotation
SG · Duke · 6'6" · 20y
Range 23–40Comp Buddy Hield / Landry Shamet
HOUProjected to Rockets · #27 ↓2
A dynamic movement shooter who scores in bunches — the Rockets needed wing help, and this lands it.
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Koa Peat71Rotation
PF · Arizona · 6'8" · 20y
Range 24–42Comp Aaron Gordon (lite) / P.J. Tucker
BOSProjected to Celtics · #29 ↓3
A physical, switchable combo forward who defends 1–4 — rotation help and long-term upside for the Celtics.
27
Zuby Ejiofor70Rotation
PF · St. John's · 6'9" · 21y
Range 25–44Comp Montrezl Harrell
MEMProjected to Grizzlies · #24 ↑3
A high-motor interior big who rebounds and finishes — fills a clear hole at frontcourt for the Grizzlies.
28
Sergio de Larrea69Rotation
PG · Valencia · 6'7" · 19y
Range 25–45Comp Josh Giddey (lite) / Nicolas Batum
OKCProjected to Thunder · #30 ↓2
A big, pass-first lead guard who sees over the defense — the Thunder bank high-end talent over positional need.
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Tarris Reed Jr.69Rotation
C · UConn · 6'11" · 22y
Range 24–45Comp Steven Adams (lite) / Daniel Gafford
DENProjected to Nuggets · #26 ↑3
A big, physical two-way center who anchors the paint — slots straight into the Nuggets' thinnest spot at frontcourt.
30
Meleek Thomas68Rotation
SG · Arkansas · 6'4" · 19y
Range 28–48Comp Jordan Poole (lite) / Tyler Herro (lite)
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Henri Veesaar67Developmental
C · North Carolina · 7'0" · 22y
Range 30–48Comp Nikola Vucevic (lite)
CLEProjected to Cavaliers · #28 ↑3
A skilled stretch 7-footer who shoots and passes — the Cavaliers needed frontcourt help, and this lands it.
38
Trevon Brazile65Developmental
PF · Arkansas · 6'10" · 23y
Range 36–54Comp Jarred Vanderbilt with range
52
Nick Martinelli61Developmental
SF · Northwestern · 6'8" · 22y
Range 48–60Comp Kyle Anderson (scoring lean)
57
Bryce Hopkins60Developmental
PF · St. John's · 6'7" · 23y
Range 50–60Comp P.J. Tucker (scoring lean)
61
Quadir Copeland59Developmental
PG · NC State · 6'6" · 22y
Range second round / UDFAComp Josh Giddey (lite)
63
Rafael Castro58Developmental
C · George Washington · 6'10" · 23y
Range second roundComp Mitchell Robinson (lite)
67
Jaden Henley57Developmental
SG · Grand Canyon · 6'7" · 22y
Range second round / UDFAComp Cody Martin
69
Vsevolod Ishchenko57Developmental
SF · Lokomotiv Kuban (Russia) · 6'8" · 21y
Range second round / UDFAComp Deni Avdija (lite)
70
Noam Yaacov56Developmental
PG · BC Oostende (Belgium) · 6'2" · 21y
Range UDFAComp Goran Dragic (lite)
72
Jaron Pierre Jr.56Developmental
SG · SMU · 6'4" · 23y
Range second round / UDFAComp Gary Trent Jr. (lite)
73
Seth Trimble56Developmental
SG · North Carolina · 6'3" · 21y
Range second round / UDFAComp Davion Mitchell
76
Malique Lewis55Developmental
SF · South East Melbourne Phoenix (Australia, NBL) · 6'8" · 21y
Range second round / UDFAComp Dorian Finney-Smith
78
Tucker DeVries55Developmental
SG · Indiana · 6'7" · 23y
Range second round / UDFAComp Doug McDermott
80
Malik Reneau54Developmental
PF · Miami · 6'9" · 23y
Range second round / UDFAComp Julius Randle (lite)
84
Ernest Udeh Jr.53Developmental
C · Miami · 6'11" · 22y
Range UDFA / two-wayComp Daniel Gafford (lite)
87
William Kyle III53Developmental
PF · Syracuse · 6'9" · 22y
Range UDFA / two-wayComp Nic Claxton (lite)
90
Robert McCray V52Developmental
PG · Florida State · 6'3" · 24y
Range UDFAComp Dennis Schroder (lite)