March Madness
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.
Darius Acuff Jr., the 19-year-old Arkansas point guard, signed a signature shoe deal with Reebok on Tuesday, becoming the first male college athlete to do so. Acuff has led the Razorbacks through two NCAA Tournament wins, scoring 60 points and dishing 13 assists. The deal comes amid strong tournament play but questions from NBA scouts about his defense.
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High Point defeated Wisconsin 83-82 for the first major upset of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, led by three-point specialist Chase Johnston. Hours later, VCU overcame a 19-point deficit to beat North Carolina in an 11-over-6 matchup. Duke survived a close call against Siena after a second-half rally.