NBA Draft
2026 NBA mock drafts highlight talented prospect class
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As the NCAA regular season ends, mock drafts for the 2026 NBA Draft spotlight a deep class of freshmen prospects. AJ Dybantsa of BYU leads projections with his scoring prowess, while Darryn Peterson of Kansas and Cameron Boozer of Duke round out the top trio. A SB Nation poll names Dybantsa the most exciting future NBA player to watch.
University of North Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson has suffered a season-ending injury to his right thumb during practice on March 5, 2026. The 19-year-old star, who was set to return from a previous left-hand injury, will undergo surgery and miss the remainder of the season, including March Madness. This blow comes at a critical time for the No. 17 Tar Heels as they prepare for their rivalry game against No. 1 Duke.
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In a projection for the 2026 NBA Draft, CBS Sports' Gary Parrish ranks Kansas guard Darryn Peterson as the top overall pick. The mock draft prioritizes the best available prospects over team needs, with BYU's AJ Dybantsa and Duke's Cameron Boozer following closely. Peterson's inconsistent season has raised questions, but Parrish expects him to emerge as the consensus choice.
One day after Baylor announced the midseason addition of 2023 NBA draftee James Nnaji, the NCAA officially granted the 7-foot center four years of eligibility, clearing him to play immediately for the Bears. The ruling has ignited social media debates on the future of college athletics amid NIL and antitrust shifts.
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Baylor men's basketball has added 21-year-old center James Nnaji, selected 31st overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, to its roster midseason. The Nigerian big man is immediately eligible to play after never signing an NBA contract. This historic move fills a key void for the 9-2 Bears amid evolving NCAA eligibility rules.
During a pre-draft interview in 2020, LaMelo Ball told the Minnesota Timberwolves he wanted to become President of the United States after his playing career, contributing to their choice of Anthony Edwards with the No. 1 pick. The Charlotte Hornets selected Ball third overall. Edwards has since become a three-time All-Star, while Ball has dealt with injuries limiting his availability.