Get ready for an exciting journey as we dive into the first 2026 NBA Draft Big Board, showcasing the top 100 prospects in a class that's shaping up to be exceptional! The race is on!
At the top, we have the trio of AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer leading the pack. But here's where it gets controversial... while they remain the headline acts, this class has exceeded expectations, especially when it comes to depth. Point guards are stealing the show, and the freshmen class is packed with talent, including Keaton Wagler, Hannes Steinbach, Amari Allen, and Killyan Toure, who are all showing potential for a quick NBA jump.
The sophomores aren't lagging behind either. Tyler Tanner and Labaron Philon are making waves in the SEC, Cameron Carr is breaking out at Baylor, and Patrick Ngongba is finally healthy, showcasing his immense talent. This draft class could be one of the best in recent memory, and it might even be the best, depending on how conference play unfolds.
Now, let's talk about the rules I've implemented to make this Big Board more realistic in the NIL era. First, I've decided not to rank freshmen outside the top 40. If you're a freshman and not projected as a first-round pick, staying in college is the smarter move financially. Similarly, underclassmen outside the top 70 should consider the riches offered by college basketball and the NIL era. These rules impact players like Ebuka Okorie, Malachi Moreno, and Nik Khamenia, who might be better off developing their skills in college.
Ages and heights are as of draft day in 2026, and here's the top 100 list:
- AJ Dybantsa, Wing, BYU, 19, 6'9"
- Darryn Peterson, Guard, Kansas, 19, 6'5"
- Cameron Boozer, Forward, Duke, 18, 6'9"
- Caleb Wilson, Wing, North Carolina, 19, 6'10"
- Kingston Flemings, Guard, Houston, 19, 6'4"
- Jayden Quaintance, Big, Kentucky, 19, 6'10"
- Koa Peat, Forward, Arizona, 19, 6'8"
- Yaxel Lendeborg, Forward, Michigan, 23, 6'9"
- Hannes Steinbach, Big, Washington, 20, 6'11"
- Mikel Brown Jr., Guard, Louisville, 20, 6-5
- Keaton Wagler, Wing, Illinois, 19, 6'6"
- Thomas Haugh, Forward, Florida, 23, 6'9"
- Labaron Philon, Guard, Alabama, 20, 6'4"
- Cameron Carr, Wing, Baylor, 21, 6'5"
- Patrick Ngongba II, Big, Duke, 20, 6'11"
- Darius Acuff Jr., Guard, Arkansas, 19, 6'3"
- Nate Ament, Wing/Forward, Tennessee, 19, 6'10"
- Braylon Mullins, Wing, Connecticut, 20, 6'6"
- Joshua Jefferson, Wing, Iowa State, 22, 6'9"
- Christian Anderson, Guard, Texas Tech, 20, 6'3"
- Bennett Stirtz, Guard, Iowa, 22, 6'4"
- Tounde Yessoufou, Wing, Baylor, 20, 6'5"
- Neoklis Avdalas, Wing, Virginia Tech, 20, 6'9"
- Amari Allen, Wing, Alabama, 20, 6'8"
- Karim Lopez, Forward, NZ Breakers, 19, 6'7"
- Tyler Tanner, Guard, Vanderbilt, 20, 6'0"
- Henri Veesaar, Big, North Carolina, 22, 7'0"
- Dash Daniels, Wing, Melbourne United, 18, 6'4"
- Killyan Toure, Guard, Iowa State, 20, 6'3"
- Dailyn Swain, Wing, Texas, 20, 6'8"
- Aday Mara, Big, Michigan, 21, 7'3"
- Chris Cenac Jr., Big, Houston, 19, 6'11"
- Brayden Burries, Wing, Arizona, 20, 6'4"
- Alex Karaban, Wing, Connecticut, 23, 6'8"
- Richie Saunders, Wing, BYU, 24, 6'5"
- Isaiah Evans, Wing, Duke, 20, 6'6"
- Meleek Thomas, Wing, Arkansas, 19, 6'5"
- Braden Smith, Guard, Purdue, 22, 6'0"
- Ryan Conwell, Guard, Louisville, 22, 6'4"
- JoJo Tugler, Big, Houston, 21, 6'8"
- Sergio De Larrea, Guard, Valencia, 20, 6'5"
- Dame Sarr, Wing, Duke, 20, 6'8"
- Tarris Reed Jr., Big, Connecticut, 22, 6'11"
- Alex Condon, Big, Florida, 21, 6'11"
- Tamin Lipsey, Guard, Iowa State, 23, 6'1"
- Milan Momcilovic, Wing, Iowa State, 21, 6'8"
- Milos Uzan, Guard, Houston, 23, 6'4"
- Johann Grunloh, Big, Virginia, 20, 7'0"
- Nate Bittle, Big, Oregon, 23, 7'0"
- Flory Bidunga, Big, Kansas, 21, 6'10"
- Braden Huff, Big, Gonzaga, 22, 6'10"
- De'Shayne Montgomery, Wing, Dayton, 20, 6'9"
- Morez Johnson Jr., Big, Michigan, 22, 6'2"
- Bruce Thornton, Guard, Ohio State, 20, 6'7"
- Juke Harris, Wing, Wake Forest, 22, 6'3"
- Jaden Bradley, Guard, Arizona, 22, 6'8"
- Zuby Ejiofor, Big, St. John's, 22, 6'4"
- Silas DeMary Jr., Guard, Connecticut, 21, 6'9"
- MoMo Faye, Big, Paris Basketball, 18, 6'5"
- Adam Atamna, Guard, ASVEL, 22, 7'1"
- Tomislav Ivisic, Big, Illinois, 21, 6'9"
- Kwame Evans Jr., Wing, Oregon, 20, 6'5"
- Paul McNeil, Wing, NC State, 22, 6'6"
- Pryce Sandfort, Wing, Nebraska, 21, 7'0"
- Nolan Winter, Big, Wisconsin, 21, 6'7"
- JT Toppin, Big, Texas Tech, 22, 6'4"
- Blue Cain, Guard, Georgia, 21, 6'5"
- Andrej Stojakovic, Wing, Illinois, 21, 6'7"
- Tahaad Pettiford, Guard, Auburn, 20, 6'0.25"
- K.J. Lewis, Guard, Georgetown, 21, 6'4"
- Baba Miller, Wing, Cincinnati, 22, 6'11"
- Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Guard, Tennessee, 22, 6'1"
- Motiejus Krivas, Big, Arizona, 21, 7'2" 74.
