In HoopsHype’s third Aggregate 2026 Mock NBA Draft, we’re still not getting the full picture of every prospect, but the view is sharpening. Players returning from injuries and those with slow (or hot) starts are beginning to settle into clearer trajectories, which creates a wide range of projections for everyone outside the Top 3. Despite that uncertainty, several coaches, scouts and league executives have told us this class could still be historically great given how talented it is at the top.
Another interesting piece is that we’re seeing the back end of the draft split into two sections. If we had to put labels on it, one group would be “they’re probably going to go back because of NIL.” The other group includes older or overseas prospects who are “locks” to enter the draft. Our sources agree with HoopsHype’s assessment that this is a very guard-and-wing-heavy draft, with questionable frontcourt depth.
NOTE: These rankings reflect the composite score to get a feel for the overall consensus, not our own opinion. For this Aggregate Mock Draft, we used mocks from ESPN, NBADraft.net, CBS Sports, The Athletic, Bleacher Report, Babcock Hoops, SB Nation, USA Today Sports and No Ceilings.
1. Darryn Peterson (SG, Kansas)
Best rank: 1 / Worst rank: 2
6-5 HT | 195 lbs | 6-10 WS | Freshman
Statistics: 22.2 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 2.1 apg, 1.1 spg, 0.8 bpg, 50.4% FG, 40.6% 3P in 10 games this season
Peterson has appeared in just 10 games for the Kansas Jayhawks this season – only seven since the last aggregate mock draft – due to a mixture of hamstring and quad injuries.
When healthy, Peterson plays on a different level than his college peers. His pace, his ability to get to his spots with ease and awareness, and his stoic demeanor can be misinterpreted as disinterest simply because he is that far ahead of the competition. On the court, he looks to make the winning play, never disappears, and never seems to go cold. A deceptively elite athlete, he’ll rise above the rim, shoot over anyone from all three levels.
However, lingering lower-body injuries may be affecting his athleticism and limiting his vertical pop. Still, most scouts dismiss concerns about his two-way potential.
2. AJ Dybantsa (PF/SF, BYU)
Best rank: 1 / Worst rank: 3
6-9 HT | 210 lbs | 7-0 WS | Freshman
Statistics: 22.5 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 3.6 apg, 1.4 spg, 0.4 bpg, 54.7% FG, 30.2% 3P in 18 games this season
AJ Dybantsa has been fun over the last eight weeks, as he has become more of an offensive hub for his teammates. Scouts note that, besides being a solid switchable defender, Dybantsa has been an improving off-ball defender. Multiple coaches and scouts HoopsHype spoke with noted that he has played weaker competition than the other Top 3, but his athleticism, paired with a 6-foot-9, seven-foot-plus wingspan, embodies the prototype modern combo forward.
3. Cameron Boozer (Big, Duke)
Best rank: 1 / Worst rank: 3
6-9 HT | 245 lbs | 7-1 WS | Freshman
Statistics: 23.2 ppg, 9.9 rpg, 4.1 apg, 1.8 spg, 0.7 bpg, 58.6% FG, 37.7% 3P in 18 games this season
According to several scouts, Boozer has solidified himself as an NBA-ready big that’ll be a frontcourt starter on whichever team drafts him. Most sources said they have Boozer (with Peterson) ahead of AJ Dybantsa, because his elite feel for the game as both a post scorer and a connecting player is what teams look for in potential franchise cornerstones. He has had several dominant performances, like his 30 point and 14 rebound vs. Stanford.
Scouts HoopsHype spoke with love his court vision (as we’ve mentioned previously, it’s been compared to Kevin Love’s ability to outlet and pocket-pass as a secondary playmaker), and how he impacts winning.
4. Caleb Wilson (PF/C, North Carolina)
Best rank: 4 / Worst rank: 5
6-9 HT | 205 lbs | 7-0 WS | Freshman
Statistics: 19.7 ppg, 10.6 rpg, 2.7 apg, 1.6 spg, 1.4 bpg, 57.7% FG, 23.5% 3P in 18 games this season
Scouts and executives love Caleb Wilson’s performance at UNC this year, and he is a walking highlight reel and an electric watch. An immediate NBA transition threat, he dunks everything while using his quickness to make secondary moves and find cutters. Wilson has surprised people with his playmaking, which has taken a significant leap. He’s also transformed into one college basketball’s best rim-protecting defensive anchors.
5. Mikel Brown Jr (PG, Louisville)
Best rank: 5 / Worst rank: 9
6-4 HT | 173 lbs | 6-6 WS | Freshman
Statistics: 16.6 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 5.1 apg, 0.8 spg, 0.1 bpg, 38.1% FG, 26.8% 3P in 18 games this season
Mikel Brown Jr cooled off after a solid start, and his shot selection has become a major concern, with his shooting splits cratering due to forced pull-up attempts and a high volume of contested threes. He really struggled going 2-13 from deep against Arkansas.
His playmaking remains a bright spot as Brown Jr continues to create easy looks for teammates, and has a high (30.3%) Assist Rate. The problem is that he struggles as a primary creator due to poor shot selection and having tunnel vision on drives. His lack of strength has limited his ability to finish through contact.
6. Nate Ament (SF/PF, Tennessee)
Best rank: 4 / Worst rank: 18
6-10 HT | 185 lbs | 7-1 WS | Freshman
Statistics: 15.4 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.4 spg, 0.4 bpg, 41.2% FG, 27.8% 3P in 18 games this season
With a near seven-foot frame, Nate Ament fits the coveted modern combo forward archetype perfectly. He has had a better stretch as of late than he did to start the season and has shown flashes of the connector player he can be. Ament’s shooting remains a major concern, though, as that was supposed to be his trademark skill. While his 20 points against Kansas game and recent outings against Texas A&M and Kentucky showed steps in the right direction, shooting woes aside, rough spells persist.
7. Jayden Quaintance (Big, Kentucky)
Best rank: 6 / Worst rank: 23
6-10 HT | 250 lbs | 7-5 WS | Sophomore
Statistics: 5.0 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 0.5 apg, 0.5 spg, 0.8 bpg, 57.1% FG, 0.0% 3P in 4 games this season
Knee swelling has sidelined Jayden Quaintance following earlier issues against Mississippi State, LSU, and Tennessee. Limited to just four games since his December debut at Kentucky, he simply hasn’t looked like himself. The hustle, motor, and NBA-ready body are still evident, but the major concern is his current inability to play above the rim or move with the fluidity that once made him a big-time prospect. We want the multi-positional defender we saw at Arizona State pre-injury, and we saw flashes of it against St. John’s.
Pro Scout on Jayden Quaintance: “Offensively, you don’t know what he does. And he’s not Mitch Robinson, defensively. He’s a really good athlete. Has huge hands, but the fact that he’s still so bad on offense just kind of leaves you to wonder. He’s still super young. Like, that’s the thing that works in his favor.”
8. Koa Peat (PF, Arizona)
Best rank: 6 / Worst rank: 30
6-8 HT | 235 lbs | 6-11 WS | Freshman
Statistics: 14.7 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 2.8 apg, 0.8 spg, 0.7 bpg, 56.1% FG, 21.4% 3P in 18 games this season
Koa Peat projects as a pure four who has been a mixed bag lately. After a rough December stretch against inferior competition, he’s responded with a strong four-game run against Big 12 opponents that included two double-doubles. He shows good feel and high IQ as a connector. Still, Peat’s inability to space the floor remains a big limitation (3-of-10 from deep since December 20th, 18.7% on the year). At 6-foot-8 and 235 pounds, he profiles as an undersized switch big at the NBA level — a non-shooter who will need to impact games through playmaking, defense, and hustle.
Pro Scout on Koa Peat: “[Arizona] is a really good team. It’s a little weird that he’s not getting more rebounds as an undersized big. I don’t think he is a wing; he’s playing four in college, and I just still think he’s a tweener, and I don’t know what his true position is in the NBA.”
9. Kingston Flemings (PG, Houston)
Best rank: 5 / Worst rank: 19
6-4 HT | 190 lbs | N/A WS | Freshman
Statistics: 15.6 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 5.4 apg, 2.0 spg, 0.4 bpg, 51.9% FG, 38.2% 3P in 18 games this season
Kingston Flemings might be ranked below Brown Jr (expect that to change in the future) in this third edition of the Aggregate Mock Draft, but he stands as the best collegiate point guard prospect right now. His performance has been consistent all year, but to close out 2025 and to start the New Year, he has only solidified his case.
Fleming’s shown recently that he can be a point-of-attack defender (Houston is a good defensive team but Fleming has a 91.5 defensive rating on the floor), due to his active hands and ability to contain his opponent on closeouts. His blend of pace control, a quick trigger from deep and playmaking makes him the most NBA-ready creator in this class.
10. Braylon Mullins (SG/SF, UConn)
Best rank: 8 / Worst rank: 26
6-5 HT | 185 lbs | 6-7 WS | Freshman
Statistics: 11.6 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1.3 spg, 0.5 bpg, 47.1% FG, 36.5% 3P in 13 games this season
Braylon Mullins started slow following an early October practice injury, but since returning, he has been electric. We expected a bonafide shooter, but his offensive creation has been a pleasant surprise.
During this dominant UConn stretch, he’s been a consistent scorer, hitting double figures nearly every night with a few single-digit exceptions. Mullins’ shot selection could improve, as he can get streaky, and his defensive limitations against quicker guards are concerning. That said, he’s averaging 4.3 stocks per game over his last three outings, proving to be a pesky and willing defender for the Huskies.
Assistant coach on Braylon Mullins: “I can’t get too stoked on Mullins, but he is a solid scoring guard, not a combo, maybe a swingman. He looks like a good defender, though I haven’t seen enough yet.”
11. Labaron Philon (PG/SG, Alabama)
Best rank: 9 / Worst rank: 16
6-3 HT | 175 lbs | 6-6 WS | Sophomore
Statistics: 22.0 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 4.9 apg, 1.4 spg, 0.2 bpg, 53.4% FG, 38.0% 3P in 18 games this season
LeBaron Philon proved a lot of scouts wrong. HoopsHype loved him in the 2025 NBA draft and had a first-round grade on him, but viewed him then as a two-guard with point guard-like skills. This year, he emerged as a legit primary creator. He displays great form, a quick trigger, and reads the basket well with excellent shot selection.
12. Thomas Haugh (PF, Florida)
Best rank: 9 / Worst rank: 22
6-9 HT | 210 lbs | 6-11 WS | Junior
Statistics: 17.4 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 2.2 apg, 0.9 spg, 0.8 bpg, 48.1% FG, 34.7% 3P in 18 games this season
Thomas Haugh is a fluid, explosive four with a quick first step and impressive vertical pop who loves finishing above the rim. He’s been a revelation for the Gators, strong all-around lines like a 21-point, 12-rebound, 5-assist, 4-block game against Georgia. Capable of playing the big-ball three or small-ball five, Haugh moves well laterally and contributes without needing touches. Defensively, he can switch and rotate with good awareness. His three-point shot has a low release, but it works, though he needs to develop his body to compensate for his lack of size.
13. Darius Acuff Jr. (PG, Arkansas)
Best rank: 12 / Worst rank: 23
6-2 HT | 180 lbs | 6-6 WS | Freshman
Statistics: 19.8 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 6.3 apg, 1.0 spg, 0.4 bpg, 48.6% FG, 40.8% 3P in 18 games this season
Darius Acuff has been a high-volume scoring engine lately, dropping 29 against Tennessee and 27 points with 7 assists against Houston. He’s evolved as a facilitator too, posting double-digit assist double-doubles against Louisville, Queens (NC), and South Carolina. He drives with his shoulder and a low center of gravity before exploding off two feet to flush dunks with ease.
Defensively, though, he’s a potential liability: he lacks discipline, struggles containing quicker guards, and doesn’t rebound. His shot selection against better competition is also a concern for his projection.
Assistant Coach on Darius Acuff: “Darius plays well but resembles a thicker Trae Young. You must account for that if you want him leading your offense, because everything runs through him.”
14. Chris Cenac Jr. (Big, Houston)
Best rank: 7 / Worst rank: NR
6-10 HT | 240 lbs | 7-4 WS | Freshman
Statistics: 9.6 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 0.9 apg, 0.7 spg, 0.5 bpg, 49.3% FG, 38.5% 3P in 18 games this season
The problem with Chris Cenac Jr is that he wants to play outside too much for how big he is. Sometimes you just want to tell him: be a big man and big-body your opponents more often. It reminds us of Noah Clowney, a great defender who is forcing his way into a shooting role.
Cenac shows flashes as a switchable defender and rebounder. His three-point shot came around, after a streaky start and he hits them at a high clip, but he has also been a confounding mix of flashes and inconsistencies, putting together an impressive 18-point, 8-rebound, 5-assist, 3-steal game against Arizona State but also disappearing for stretches of games.
15. Yaxel Lendeborg (PF, Michigan)
Best rank: 11 / Worst rank: 20
6-9 HT | 235 lbs | 7-4 WS | Senior
Statistics: 14.1 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 3.1 apg, 1.3 spg, 1.4 bpg, 51.6% FG, 34.2% 3P in 17 games this season
Yaxel Lendeborg returned after withdrawing from last year’s draft, transferring from UAB to Michigan. With Aday Mara and Morez Johnson in the frontcourt, the 6-10 Lendeborg plays out of position on the wing, shooting 34% from deep on four attempts per game. He’s been a stat-sheet stuffer, nearly posting a triple-double against Maryland (29 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists) and averaging nearly three stocks per game since late November while keeping turnovers under one a night. Executives note his NBA body and high IQ, but his lack of a true position and floor-bound defense against athletes are concerns.
16. Hannes Steinbach (PF, Washington)
Best rank: 8 / Worst rank: NR
6-11 HT | 220 lbs | 7-1 WS | 2006
Statistics: 17.8 ppg, 11.1 rpg, 1.7 apg, 1.0 spg, 0.9 bpg, 55.1% FG, 28.0% 3P in 15 games this season
Steinbach fits the pure power forward mold but can moonlight as an undersized five. Steinbach has been engine powering Washington, as seen in his game that he put up a 29-point, 10-rebound game against UCLA and dominating the glass with multiple double-doubles over the past month-and-a-half. Yes, the three-point shot struggles, under 20% on nearly two attempts per game, making him a non-shooter for now. However, Steinbach surprisingly shoots 38.5% on similar volume in road games.
17. Tounde Yessoufou (SG/SF, Baylor)
Best rank: 12 / Worst rank: 29
6-5 HT | 215 lbs | 6-9 WS | Freshman
Statistics: 18.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 1.9 apg, 2.1 spg, 0.7 bpg, 49.1% FG, 30.6% 3P in 17 games this season
We’ve mentioned before that Tounde Yessoufou is Josh Okogie or Isaac Okoro 2.0. He has had explosive scoring games, like a 28-point, 8-rebound, 6-steal performance against Southern, where his two-way potential was on display as a transition threat and on-ball defender. However, his streakiness as a shooter and tendency to disappear against top competition, like in a 4-point outing against TCU, are some of the issues that cap his ceiling.
Assistant coach on Tounde Yessoufou: “Not quite at a Lu Dort level, but capable as a point-of-attack, switchable defender at the wing. Offensively, is he a ball stopper? Yeah. I think he is gonna be a great role player, just not someone I’d take with a lottery pick.”
18. Karim Lopez (SF/PF, New Zealand Breakers)
Best rank: 11 / Worst rank: 31
6-8 HT | 210 lbs | 6-11 WS | 2007
Statistics: 10.7 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 2.0 apg, 1.2 spg, 1.0 bpg, 49.1% FG, 32.9% 3P in 25 games this season
Karim Lopez once looked like a Top 10 talent but has had a rollercoaster NBL stretch – 18 points against Sydney mixed with clunkers like a 1-point outing. His great frame and playmaking are there, but inconsistency and lack of explosive athleticism against pros have tempered his ceiling. At 6-8 and 220 pounds, he offers a high floor rather than star power, projecting as a 3-and-D floor-spacer.
19. Bennett Stirtz (PG, Iowa)
Best rank: 10 / Worst rank: 23
6-4 HT | 180 lbs | 6-7 WS | Senior
Statistics: 18.2 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 5.0 apg, 1.4 spg, 0.1 bpg, 48.4% FG, 38.9% 3P in 18 games this season
Bennett Stirtz has been a revelation at every level of college basketball. He’s a high-volume scorer who plays his best against the best – after a rough Big Ten stretch, he dropped 27 on both UCLA and Indiana, then 25 on Maryland. He fires six threes a night, some from NBA range, with a quick trigger and lethal step-backs that create space. The occasional streakiness likely stems from being the offensive focal point, a role he wouldn’t carry in the NBA. One of the most polished guards in the class.
20. Neoklis Avdalas (SG/SF, Virginia Tech)
Best rank: 12 / Worst rank: NR
6-7 HT | 187 lbs | 6-8 WS | 2006
Statistics: 13.9 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 5.2 apg, 0.7 spg, 0.6 bpg, 41.9% FG, 31.6% 3P in 19 games this season
We loved Neoklis Avdalas coming out of Greece last year, and he’s validated our fringe first-round grade at Virginia Tech. He lives in the paint, crossing defenders over to create mid-range step-backs or rim attacks, and thrives in transition pushing pace and finding teammates. He’s flashed his ceiling as a primary creator – 30 points against Western Carolina, multiple 7-assist games – but his impact goes down against tougher competition. At 6-8 with court vision and live-dribble passing (24.1% assist rate), he’s exciting as a point wing. But the lack of a reliable jumper and inconsistent motor keeps him in the high-upside project category for now, that might be enticed to return after testing draft waters with a bigger NIL deal.
21. Cameron Carr (SG/SF, Baylor)
Best rank: 10 / Worst rank: NR
6-5 HT | 175 lbs | 7-1 WS | Sophomore
Statistics: 20.5 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 2.2 apg, 0.7 spg, 1.5 bpg, 53.7% FG, 43.6% 3P in 17 games this season
Cameron Carr was a highly recruited prospect forgotten due to injuries at Tennessee before arriving at Baylor. At 6-5 with a 7-foot wingspan, he jumps out of the gym and finishes above the rim. He’s been an efficient high-volume scorer lately – 27 against St. John’s, 24 against Kansas – while flashing improved playmaking with a 10-assist game against Arlington Baptist. Tunnel vision limits him as he hunts his own shot rather than creating for others.
Executive on Cameron Carr: “Cameron Carr’s physicals and recent play make him interesting. His analytics look really good. Definitely keep an eye on him.”
22. Dash Daniels (SG/SF, Melbourne United)
Best rank: 17 / Worst rank: NR
6-6 HT | 190 lbs | 6-10 WS | 2007
Statistics: 4.6 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 0.9 apg, 0.8 spg, 0.3 bpg, 43.1% FG, 41.0% 3P in 26 games this season
Dyson’s brother Dash Daniels operates more as a wing with a compact, below-the-rim frame in the NBL. Offensively, he’s a work in progress – he hasn’t scored in double figures since September – but he earns 15-17 minutes nightly for Melbourne United purely as a defensive specialist who forces turnovers and guards multiple positions. His NBA body and defensive impact are clear, but the lack of any reliable offensive skill, particularly as a non-shooter, makes him a true project. It wouldn’t shock us if Daniels seeks NIL money and spends time in college.
23. Isaiah Evans (SG/SF, Duke)
Best rank: 13 / Worst rank: NR
6-7 HT | 170 lbs | 6-10 WS | Sophomore
Statistics: 14.6 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 1.4 apg, 0.9 spg, 1.1 bpg, 41.4% FG, 35.9% 3P in 18 games this season
We adored Isaiah Evans last draft cicle, projecting him as a first-rounder based on his size and shooting ability. This year, he’s validated that faith with a six-game double-digit scoring streak, including three 20-point outings. He erupted for 28 points on six threes against Florida State and routinely launches 10-plus attempts a night with elite range and a quick release. He’s also shown more than just shooting – attacking closeouts better with spin moves and dunking off two feet.
24. Meleek Thomas (SG, Arkansas)
Best rank: 16 / Worst rank: NR
6-4 HT | 185 lbs | 6-6 WS | Freshman
Statistics: 15.3 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 2.8 apg, 1.6 spg, 0.1 bpg, 40.6% FG, 39.3% 3P in 18 games this season
The combo guard alongside Darius Acuff in Arkansas’s backcourt, Meleek Thomas is a shoot-first guard who loves the corner three and uses his handle to slash for layups. He’s been streaky lately with 28 points on 6-10 from deep against James Madison, but vanishing for stretches against Queens. His size allows him to guard ones through threes with enough lateral quickness to stay in front.
25. Patrick Ngongba II (Big, Duke)
Best rank: 8 / Worst rank: NR
6-11 HT | 235 lbs | 7-4 WS | Sophomore
Statistics: 10.9 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 2.1 apg, 0.6 spg, 1.4 bpg, 64.2% FG, 25.0% 3P in 18 games this season
Patrick Ngongba II is the most physically imposing big man here with an NBA-ready body. For the first time, durability isn’t at the forefront after foot surgeries sidelined him previously. He’s a non-shooter who lives on lobs, rim running, and finishing within five feet. His broad shoulders, huge wingspan and reliable hands make him a high-floor anchor.
Pro Scout on Patrick Ngongba II: “I think about his athletic limitations and injury history a lot; I just wish he could’ve stayed on the floor more, he has been durable this year. He doesn’t stretch the floor but remains productive with defensive acumen. Still, I question his NBA effectiveness and how high you draft a guy like that.”
26. Aday Mara (Big, Michigan)
Best rank: 17 / Worst rank: NR
7-3 HT | 233 lbs | 7-6 WS | Junior
Statistics: 10.8 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 2.4 apg, 0.4 spg, 2.6 bpg, 67.9% FG, 0.0% 3P in 17 games this season
Aday Mara is likely the biggest player in the draft, but with enough mobility to run the floor well. He functions as an offensive hub at Michigan, running dribble handoffs, operating from the elbow or working the low block with old-school post moves. His lack of lateral quickness and inability to space the floor cap his versatility, but he offers a superior offensive package to similar-sized bigs like Zach Edey.
27. Henri Veesaar (Big, North Carolina)
Best rank: 24 / Worst rank: NR
7-0 HT | 200 lbs | 7-2 WS | Senior
Statistics: 17.2 ppg, 9.1 rpg, 2.1 apg, 0.6 spg, 1.1 bpg, 64.3% FG, 49.0% 3P in 18 games this season
Henri Veesaar is an incredibly nimble big man for the Tar Heels. He uses spin moves and subtle ball handling on the low block, finishing with explosive dunks or simply outpowering opponents. A great screen roller who can finish lobs, he plays with a non-stop motor. The Estonian has an NBA body, quick footwork, and ability to cover ground as a roaming shot-blocker make him intriguing.
28. Dame Sarr (SG/SF, Duke)
Best rank: 10 / Worst rank: NR
6-7 HT | 195 lbs | 6-11 WS | 2006
Statistics: 6.1 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 0.9 apg, 1.2 spg, 0.3 bpg, 38.7% FG, 34.4% 3P in 18 games this season
Dame Sarr defends at a high level, but his offensive game has been virtually nonexistent outside of a 13-point outing against Florida State. His defensive versatility as a lockdown wing stopper earns him minutes under Jon Scheyer. He has fluid athleticism and finishes above the rim when needed, but a loose handle and shaky shot limit him on a loaded Duke roster.
29. Sergio De Larrea (PG, Spain)
Best rank: 22 / Worst rank: NR
6-6 HT | 175 lbs | 6-7 WS | 2005
Statistics: 7.2 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 3.4 apg, 0.3 spg, 0.2 bpg, 41.7% FG, 41.4% 3P in 13 games this season
Sergio De Larrea is a tall guard who can play the one or two, combining tight handles with a quick trigger from deep. To us, he’s underrated as he has better size and shooting than last year’s late first-rounders Ben Saraf or Nolan Traore. He needs strength and has defensive limitations against athletic players, but fits the mold of a late first-round guard who develops into a, at least, quality reserve.
30. Braden Smith (PG, Purdue)
Best rank: 34 / Worst rank: NR
6-0 HT | 175 lbs | 6-3 WS | Senior
Statistics: 14.7 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 9.4 apg, 1.9 spg, 0.2 bpg, 49.0% FG, 42.9% 3P in 18 games this season
Braden Smith is an older guard prospect we really enjoy. At just 6-foot with a 6-5 wingspan, his passing vision drives Purdue’s offense. He’s been an assist machine, including a 14-assist, 26-point game against Penn State. One of the most NBA-ready backup point guards in the class despite defensive limitations.
31. Zuby Ejiofor (Big, St. John’s)
Best rank: 25 / Worst rank: NR
6-9 HT | 240 lbs | 7-1 WS | Junior
Statistics: 16.2 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 3.0 apg, 1.3 spg, 2.0 bpg, 53.8% FG, 30.0% 3P in 18 games this season
32. Keaton Wagler (G, Illinois)
Best rank: 11 / Worst rank: NR
6-6 HT | 180 lbs | N/A WS | Freshman
Statistics: 16.1 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 3.8 apg, 0.8 spg, 0.3 bpg, 45.9% FG, 42.1% 3P in 18 games this season
33. Alex Karaban (SF/PF, UConn)
Best rank: 29 / Worst rank: NR
6-8 HT | 219 lbs | 6-11 WS | Senior
Statistics: 13.6 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 2.0 apg, 0.8 spg, 0.9 bpg, 48.2% FG, 42.0% 3P in 19 games this season
34. Brayden Burries (SG, Arizona)
Best rank: 15 / Worst rank: NR
6-4 HT | 200 lbs | 6-5 WS | Freshman
Statistics: 14.3 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.7 spg, 0.2 bpg, 50.5% FG, 34.2% 3P in 18 games this season
35. JT Toppin (PF, Texas Tech)
Best rank: 23 / Worst rank: NR
6-9 HT | 210 lbs | 7-1 WS | Junior
Statistics: 21.6 ppg, 11.2 rpg, 2.1 apg, 1.2 spg, 1.9 bpg, 56.3% FG, 28.6% 3P in 18 games this season
36. Joseph Tugler (PF/C, Houston)
Best rank: 17 / Worst rank: NR
6-7 HT | 230 lbs | 7-6 WS | Junior
Statistics: 8.6 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 1.3 apg, 2.0 spg, 1.6 bpg, 56.7% FG, 100.0% 3P in 18 games this season
37. Christian Anderson Jr. (PG, Texas Tech)
Best rank: 15 / Worst rank: NR
6-3 HT | 178 lbs | 6-4.5 WS | Sophomore
Statistics: 20.2 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 7.4 apg, 1.5 spg, 0.3 bpg, 49.2% FG, 45.3% 3P in 19 games this season
38. Joshua Jefferson (PF, Iowa State)
Best rank: 10 / Worst rank: NR
6-8 HT | 225 lbs | N/A WS | Junior
Statistics: 17.3 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 4.9 apg, 1.4 spg, 1.0 bpg, 48.8% FG, 36.0% 3P in 18 games this season
39. Miles Byrd (SG/SF, San Diego State)
Best rank: 26 / Worst rank: NR
6-6 HT | 182 lbs | 6-10 WS | Junior
Statistics: 10.6 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 2.8 apg, 1.9 spg, 0.9 bpg, 42.6% FG, 32.9% 3P in 17 games this season
40. Alex Condon (Big, Florida)
Best rank: 28 / Worst rank: NR
7-0 HT | 222 lbs | 7-0 WS | Junior
Statistics: 14.4 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 3.5 apg, 0.8 spg, 1.4 bpg, 51.9% FG, 16.2% 3P in 18 games this season
41. Ryan Conwell (SG, Louisville)
Best rank: 24 / Worst rank: NR
6-4 HT | 215 lbs | N/A WS | Senior
Statistics: 19.8 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 2.6 apg, 1.4 spg, 0.2 bpg, 40.4% FG, 37.0% 3P in 18 games this season
42. Tahaad Pettiford (PG, Auburn)
Best rank: 29 / Worst rank: NR
6-1 HT | 172 lbs | 6-5 WS | Sophomore
Statistics: 13.7 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 3.2 apg, 1.1 spg, 0.8 bpg, 36.6% FG, 27.4% 3P in 18 games this season
43. Milos Uzan (PG, Houston)
Best rank: 25 / Worst rank: NR
6-4 HT | 190 lbs | 6-5 WS | Senior
Statistics: 11.6 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 4.1 apg, 0.9 spg, 0.1 bpg, 36.4% FG, 30.8% 3P in 18 games this season
44. Dailyn Swain (SG/SF, Texas)
Best rank: 27 / Worst rank: NR
6-8 HT | 220 lbs | 6-10 WS | Sophomore
Statistics: 15.7 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 3.3 apg, 1.7 spg, 0.3 bpg, 55.7% FG, 26.2% 3P in 18 games this season
45. Paul McNeil Jr. (SG/SF, NC State)
Best rank: 28 / Worst rank: NR
6-5 HT | 190 lbs | 6-11 WS | Sophomore
Statistics: 13.9 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 1.0 apg, 0.8 spg, 0.3 bpg, 42.4% FG, 41.0% 3P in 18 games this season
46. Richie Saunders (SG/SF, BYU)
Best rank: 38 / Worst rank: NR
6-5 HT | 200 lbs | 6-8 WS | Senior
Statistics: 19.2 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 2.1 apg, 2.1 spg, 0.3 bpg, 50.0% FG, 39.8% 3P in 18 games this season
47. Karter Knox (SF/PF, Arkansas)
Best rank: 26 / Worst rank: NR
6-6 HT | 215 lbs | 6-10 WS | Sophomore
Statistics: 8.5 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 1.2 apg, 0.8 spg, 0.6 bpg, 44.7% FG, 41.5% 3P in 18 games this season
48. Flory Bidunga (Big, Kansas)
Best rank: 32 / Worst rank: NR
6-9 HT | 220 lbs | 7-2 WS | Freshman
Statistics: 14.2 ppg, 8.9 rpg, 1.7 apg, 0.8 spg, 2.6 bpg, 65.5% FG, 0.0% 3P in 18 games this season
49. Darrion Williams (SF/PF, NC State)
Best rank: 44 / Worst rank: NR
6-6 HT | 236 lbs | 6-6 WS | Senior
Statistics: 14.2 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 3.4 apg, 1.1 spg, 0.2 bpg, 43.5% FG, 40.7% 3P in 18 games this season
50. Dwayne Aristode (SF/PF, Arizona)
Best rank: 30 / Worst rank: NR
6-8 HT | 220 lbs | 6-10 WS | Freshman
Statistics: 5.3 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 0.9 apg, 0.3 spg, 0.1 bpg, 53.2% FG, 48.9% 3P in 18 games this season
51. Adam Atamna (PG, ASVEL Basket)
Best rank: 34 / Worst rank: NR
6-5 HT | 205 lbs | 6-7.5 WS | 2007
Statistics: 6.0 ppg, 1.4 rpg, 1.8 apg, 0.7 spg, 0.2 bpg, 37.4% FG, 28.1% 3P in 30 games this season
52. Nikolas Khamenia (SF, Duke)
Best rank: 33 / Worst rank: NR
6-8 HT | 215 lbs | 6-9 WS | Freshman
Statistics: 5.5 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 1.4 apg, 0.6 spg, 0.0 bpg, 41.6% FG, 31.5% 3P in 18 games this season
53. Amari Allen (SF, Alabama)
Best rank: 26 / Worst rank: NR
6-7 HT | 210 lbs | 7-0 WS | Freshman
Statistics: 11.2 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 3.1 apg, 1.1 spg, 0.8 bpg, 46.3% FG, 37.3% 3P in 20 games this season
54. Andrej Stojakovic (SG/SF, Illinois)
Best rank: 49 / Worst rank: NR
6-7 HT | 205 lbs | 6-9 WS | Junior
Statistics: 13.5 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 1.1 apg, 0.4 spg, 0.6 bpg, 51.4% FG, 23.4% 3P in 18 games this season
55. Morez Johnson (Big, Michigan)
Best rank: 24 / Worst rank: NR
6-9 HT | 225 lbs | 7-1 WS | Freshman
Statistics: 14.1 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 1.1 apg, 0.9 spg, 1.3 bpg, 67.4% FG, 40.0% 3P in 17 games this season
56. Matt Able (SG/SF, NC State)
Best rank: 30 / Worst rank: NR
6-6 HT | 205 lbs | 6-10 WS | Freshman
Statistics: 8.4 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 1.1 apg, 1.3 spg, 0.3 bpg, 40.9% FG, 37.5% 3P in 18 games this season
57. Tarris Reed (Big, UConn)
Best rank: 36 / Worst rank: NR
6-10 HT | 265 lbs | N/A WS | Junior
Statistics: 14.5 ppg, 7.9 rpg, 1.9 apg, 1.2 spg, 2.1 bpg, 60.7% FG, 0.0% 3P in 19 games this season
58. Tomislav Ivisic (Big, Illinois)
Best rank: 43 / Worst rank: NR
7-1 HT | 220 lbs | 7-3 WS | Junior
Statistics: 10.5 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 1.1 apg, 0.3 spg, 0.6 bpg, 50.0% FG, 36.9% 3P in 18 games this season
59. Nate Bittle (Big, Oregon)
Best rank: 30 / Worst rank: NR
7-0 HT | 250 lbs | 7-6 WS | Senior
Statistics: 16.3 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 2.0 apg, 0.6 spg, 2.3 bpg, 46.9% FG, 36.9% 3P in 18 games this season
60. Magoon Gwath (Big, Arizona)
Best rank: 41 / Worst rank: NR
7-0 HT | 190 lbs | 7-2 WS | Freshman
Statistics: 9.2 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 0.3 apg, 0.5 spg, 1.5 bpg, 57.0% FG, 57.9% 3P in 17 games this season
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