2026 Mock Draft

It seems like Mario Saint-Supery is actually going to Gonzaga this upcoming season.

I imagine the FIBA U20 and U18 tournaments are going to change some of my early sentiments, but I am most of the way through my projections of what the NCAA depth charts are going to look like and they definitely changed how I feel about the 2026 draft, so I wanted to make another early mock. I didn’t quite finish my depth charts yet so I still might make more changes. There are definitely some highly touted prospects, many of whom I am quite high on, who I think will be coming off the bench and so I don’t really see fit to include them (at least right now). Most notably, that includes Koa Peat, who I do think is a high quality prospect- but I think Arizona will settle on a frontcourt of Awaka and Krivas most of the time.

I also decided to include Avtandil Bakhtadze- I have no idea whether or not he will get playing time in Lithuania’s LKL league (if he remains playing in Lithuania at all), and he would almost certainly be a draft-and-stash project. But he has quite a lot of experience in FIBA youth tournaments and will almost certainly rack up quite a bit more as the centerpiece of both Georgia’s U20 and U18 teams this year too. Whether or not he is truly a 2026 prospect or a future prospect, I have to imagine he draws a fair amount of intrigue from scouts.

This is what I have right now:
1. Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (previous: 1)
2. Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (previous: 4)
3. AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (previous: 2)
4. Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (previous: 16)
5. Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (previous: 13)
6. Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007 (previous: 3)
7. Moustapha Thiam, Cincinnati: NCAA 2006 (previous: 10)
8. Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (previous: 5)
9. Bassala Bagayoko, Bilbao: Spanish ACB 2006 (previous: 27)
10. Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (previous: 21)
11. Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005 (previous: unranked)
12. Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (previous: 17)
13. Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (previous: unranked)
14. Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (previous: 8)
15. Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (previous: 12)
16. Adrian Wooley, Louisville: NCAA *could not find birthdate, guessing 2005* (previous: 19)
17. Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (previous: 7)
18. Maxence Lemoine, Strasbourg: French LNB 2007 (previous: 11)
19. Alvaro Folgueiras, Iowa: NCAA 2005 (previous: 20)
20. JT Toppin, Texas Tech: NCAA 2005 (previous: 25)
21. Karter Knox, Arkansas: NCAA 2005 (previous: 26)
22. Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005 (previous: 31)
23. Darius Acuff, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (previous: 9)
24. Joseph Tugler, Houston: NCAA 2005 (previous: 32)
25. Elisee Assui, OpenJobMetis Varese: Italian Serie A 2006 (previous: 39)
26. Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (previous: 24)
27. Magoon Gwath, San Diego St: NCAA 2005 (previous: 29)
28. Jaron Pierre, SMU: NCAA 2002 (previous: 37)
29. Robbie Avila, Saint Louis: NCAA 2003 (previous: 44)
30. Tomislav Ivisic, Illinois: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)

31. Mackenzie Mgbako, Texas A&M: NCAA 2004 (previous: 34)
32. Ja’Kobi Gillespie, Tennessee: NCAA 2004 (previous: unranked)
33. Silas Demary, Connecticut: NCAA 2004 (previous: unranked)
34. Alexandros Samodurov, Panathinaikos: Greek HEBA A1 + Euroleague 2005 (previous: 50)
35. Donovan Dent, UCLA: NCAA 2003 (previous: 52)
36. Tyler Kropp, Northwestern: NCAA 2007 (previous: unranked)
37. Flory Bidunga, Kansas: NCAA 2005 (previous: 33)
38. Cayden Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (previous: unranked)
39. Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (previous: 48)
40. Alex Karaban, Connecticut: NCAA 2002 (previous: 43)
41. Desmond Claude, Washington: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)
42. Jeremiah Wilkinson, Georgia: NCAA 2006 (previous: 42)
43. Declan Duru, Real Madrid: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2007 (previous: 30)
44. Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (previous: 35)
45. Richie Saunders, BYU: NCAA 2001 (previous: 59)
46. Lamar Wilkerson, Indiana: NCAA 2001 (previous: unranked)
47. PJ Haggerty, Kansas St: NCAA 2004 (previous: 53)
48. Solo Ball, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (previous: 46)
49. Johann Grunloh, Virginia: NCAA 2005 (previous: 45)
50. Avtandil Bakhtadze, Zalgiris??: Lithuanian LKL + Euroleague 2007 (previous: unranked)
51. Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 49)
52. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 41)
53. Mouhamed Faye, Reggio Emilia: Italian Serie A 2005 (previous: 47)
54. Zak Smrekar, Krka Novo Mesto: Adriatic ABA 2006 (previous: 28)
55. Malik Thomas, Virginia: NCAA 2002 (previous: 54)
56. Michael Rataj, Baylor: NCAA 2003 (previous: 60)
57. Milos Uzan, Houston: NCAA 2002 (previous: 56)
58. Otega Oweh, Kentucky: NCAA 2003 (previous: 51)
59. Jaden Bradley, Arizona: NCAA 2003 (previous: 40)
60. Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)

DROPPED OUT: (mostly playing time concerns, especially for the younger guys)
-Koa Peat, Arizona: NCAA 2007 (previous: 6)
-Mario Saint-Supery, Gonzaga: NCAA 2006 (previous: 14)
-Dame Sarr, Duke: NCAA 2006 (previous: 15)
-Boyuan Zhang, Shanxi: Chinese CBA 2007 (prevous: 18)
-Dash Daniels, Melbourne: Australian NBL 2007 (previous: 22)
-Niko Bundalo, Mississippi: NCAA 2006 (previous: 23)
-Aday Mara, Michigan: NCAA 2005 (previous: 36)
-Zvonimir Ivisic, Illinois: NCAA 2003 (previous: 38)
-Tucker DeVries, Indiana: NCAA 2002 (previous: 55)
-Jacari Lane, Texas A&M: NCAA 2003 (previous: 57)
-Roman Domon, BCM Gravelines: French LNB 2005 (previous: 58)

Oh, jeez, I only just saw it now but it seems Texas announced that they signed Declan Duru 3 days ago- he will not be with Real Madrid next year. Definitely gonna have to see how he fits in there, although honestly I’m thinking it will probably be an easier path than Real Madrid would have been.

I suppose the status of a lot of the international prospects and what teams they will be playing for is still very much up in the air– but I do think it is worth note that, at least if I understand correctly, Elisee Assui was pursued by a few college teams but did confirm that he is ultimately opting to remain with Varese in Italy.

Ah, sorry for the spam, but while I am checking news concerning international players and their team situations–
It seems as though Strasbourg loaned Maxence Lemoine to Union La Rochelle this year.
I *think* they are a French LNB team? I will fully admit I’m not entire sure how their relegation process works or if the teams are confirmed yet, but I do know Basketball Reference lists them as a LNB team for the 2025-26 season. They were promoted there last year, but then proceeded to be the worst LNB team. It could very well mean more opportunity for Lemoine, though.

I am pretty sure it is confirmed that Bagayoko is staying with Bilbao, and that de Larrea is staying with Valencia.

There are some interesting players in the U18 tournament. I wonder how many will be relevant to the draft this year. I know Ian Platteeuw has been on the radar for some time, I’m not sure he’s really put all of his potential skills together and I wonder if he will have any playing time with Joventut Baladona this year. But I could see it.
I think Pavle Backo might actually get some significant playing time with Mega Basket and impress this year- it seems like they’ve been quite a prospect factory and I would think he is the primary option to be the beneficiary for 2026, if anybody is.
Ulm has a few interesting players- I am looking at Diego Garavaglia and Endurance Aiyamenkhue in particular (though they also have Mohamed Diakite and Meissa Faye from France). I don’t know if either will establish themselves as 2026 draft prospects, but I do think Ulm is going to be an exciting team to watch and is one of the premier prospect factory international teams right there alongside Mega Basket.
It’s probably too early to see what BCM Gravelines is putting together for their actual roster, but I think they could wind up at least trying to establish something similar, with their acquisitions of Soren Bracq, Romain Valakou, and Adrien Guermuer (along with retaining Louka Letailleur, who is not eligible until 2027). Either they want to make their senior team a prospect factory or they want to have a kickass Espoirs (U21) team. I do want to see what they do.

I had mentioned Avtandil Bakhtadze before, and that’s not happening, bad info on my part. I don’t think his bad game at the U20 tournament was too detrimental, and I have no idea about what I assume is an injury that kept him out of the rest of the tournament. I have no idea how recently this is or if it was always true, but he is attending a US high school and won’t be eligible for the 2026 draft no matter what.

I completely forgot Thierry Darlan from my 2026 mock, that will definitely change on the next one I post. I am surprised at how overlooked he was in the 2025 draft process, I think he had a pretty good season in the G League and made significant strides, especially over the last few months he looked really promising. I am very high on him.

Figured I’d drop an update. I can’t wait until the things that prompt these updates aren’t pure speculation. I do remain optimistic in the capabilities of Declan Duru and Maxence Lemoine, but I did leave them off of this mock until I see what kinds of opportunities they actually have– although I very well might change my mind on that stance later. But this is what I’m thinking right now:

1. Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (previous: 1)
2. AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (previous: 3)
3. Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007 (previous: 6)
4. Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (previous: 2)
5. Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (previous: 4)
6. Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (previous: 8)
7. Moustapha Thiam, Cincinnati: NCAA 2006 (previous: 7)
8. Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (previous: 5)
9. Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (previous: 10)
10. Bassala Bagayoko, Bilbao: Spanish ACB 2006 (previous: 9)
11. Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005 (previous: 11)
12. Kam Williams, Kentucky: NCAA birthyear not published (previous: unranked)
13. Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (previous: 14)
14. Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (previous: 13)
15. JT Toppin, Texas Tech: NCAA 2005 (previous: 20)
16. Neoklis Avdalas, Virginia Tech: NCAA 2006 (previous: unranked)
17. Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (previous: 12)
18. Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (previous: 15)
19. Darius Acuff, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (previous: 23)
20. Pavle Backo, Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2007 (previous: unranked)
21. Joseph Tugler, Houston: NCAA 2005 (previous: 24)
22. Karter Knox, Arkansas: NCAA 2005 (previous: 21)
23. Cayden Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (previous: 38)
24. Milos Uzan, Houston: NCAA 2002 (previous: 57)
25. Robbie Avila, Saint Louis: NCAA 2003 (previous: 29)
26. Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (previous: 17)
27. Magoon Gwath, San Diego St: NCAA 2005 (previous: 27)
28. PJ Haggerty, Kansas St: NCAA 2004 (previous: 47)
29. Oswin Erhunmwunse, Providence: NCAA 2005 (previous: unranked)
30. Tyler Kropp, Northwestern: NCAA 2007 (previous: 36)

31. Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (previous: 26)
32. Adrian Wooley, Louisville: NCAA birthyear not published (previous: 16)
33. Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005 (previous: 22)
34. Mackenzie Mgbako, Texas A&M: NCAA 2004 (previous: 31)
35. Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (previous: 39)
36. Alex Condon, Florida: NCAA 2004 (previous: unranked)
37. Thierry Darlan, ?: G League? 2004 (previous: unranked)
38. Silas Demary, Connecticut: NCAA 2004 (previous: 33)
39. Johann Grunloh, Virginia: NCAA 2005 (previous: 49)
40. Markus Burton, Notre Dame: NCAA 2004 (previous: unranked)
41. Alvaro Folgueiras, Iowa: NCAA 2005 (previous: 19)
42. Donovan Dent, UCLA: NCAA 2003 (previous: 35)
43. Alexandros Samodurov, Panathinaikos: Greek HEBA A1 + Euroleague 2005 (previous: 34)
44. Alex Karaban, Connecticut: NCAA 2002 (previous: 40)
45. Ja’Kobi Gillespie, Tennessee: NCAA 2004 (previous: 32)
46. Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (previous: 44)
47. Elisee Assui, OpenJobMetis Varese: Italian Serie A 2006 (previous: 25)
48. Solo Ball, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (previous: 48)
49. Richie Saunders, BYU: NCAA 2001 (previous: 45)
50. Michael Rataj, Baylor: NCAA 2003 (previous: 56)
51. Zak Smrekar, Krka Novo Mesto: Adriatic ABA 2006 (previous: 54)
52. Jaden Bradley, Arizona: NCAA 2003 (previous: 59)
53. Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (previous: 60)
54. Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 51)
55. Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue: NCAA 2002 (previous: unranked)
56. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 52)
57. Desmond Claude, Washington: NCAA 2003 (previous: 41)
58. Otega Oweh, Kentucky: NCAA 2003 (previous: 58)
59. Dillon Mitchell, St. John’s: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)
60. Jaron Pierre, SMU: NCAA 2002 (previous: 28)

Dropped out:
Maxence Lemoine, Stade Rochelais: French Betclic Elite2 2007 (previous: 18)
Tomislav Ivisic, Illinois: NCAA 2003 (previous: 30)
Flory Bidunga, Kansas: NCAA 2005 (previous: 37)
Jeremiah Wilkinson, Georgia: NCAA 2006 (previous: 42)
Declan Duru, Texas: NCAA 2007 (previous: 43)
Lamar Wilkerson, Indiana: NCAA 2001 (previous: 46)
Avtandil Bakhtadze, Dream City Christian HS 2007 (previous: 50)
Mouhamed Faye, Paris: French Betclic Elite1 + Euroleague 2005 (previous: 53)
Malik Thomas, Virginia: NCAA 2002 (previous: 55)

I can very easily see Mouhamed Faye remaining a prospect for 2026 and even improving his stock, as the French Betclic Elite league is a better league for prospects than the Italian Serie A league and he will also be playing in the Euroleague. I think his skills will translate well to the higher level of competition in the Euroleague. However, I am not sure he will be a starter for Paris, I am inclined to think he will not be this year. I think that could make the difference for him.
I also think Flory Bidunga had a pretty standout freshman season and that he would almost certainly be drafted if he were to declare in 2026, and could wind up being rather highly regarded. However, I think it is more likely that in spite of being nothing but impressive, there will be (honestly rather undeserved IMO) questions about him at the next level, largely because he is a 6’9″ center with a post-centric game. The skill is clearly there, but he does not have the stature that other 6’9″ centers who have been successful in the NBA have like Dwight Howard or Bam Adebayo. Also, while I think he does get more opportunity now that he isn’t stuck behind Hunter Dickinson, I do think that Paul Mbiya will get a fair amount of opportunity with Kansas this year and that Bidunga might still be in a bit of a time-share role. And finally, I think he will absolutely prove good enough that teams will pay through the nose for him in NIL deals and that Bidunga might just prefer to be an elite college player for another year than to be considered as like a early-to-mid second rounder, unless his NBA stock does boom after all. But I’m certainly no mind reader, I do think he is profoundly talented.
I also think the center talent pool is really deep this year, but I also think that might not be going anywhere, either. I don’t have either of the Ivisic twins on here anymore, or Luke Bamgboye, or Baye Ndongo, or Owen Freeman, or Aaron Bradshaw if he bounces back, or Mouhamed Faye (mentioned above).
I have no idea if Oswin Erhunmwunse will break out as a significant prospect this year as I have mocked, but I think he could. I think he way somewhat quietly rather productive for Providence in a freshman year that was supposed to be more developmental (he reclassified in high school, although he was old for his original class) and I think a combine will be very friendly to him, as he has a big wingspan and is very athletic for a big. Also he should get a lot more playing time, as the only other big man on the roster is Latvian incoming freshman Peteris Pinnis, and I think Providence will be juuuust good enough to give him some spotlight.

Time for an update, based on almost nothing? Awww yeah. At least (most) international leagues are starting up this month. It’s been fun looking at the transfer charts, but I want to see some box scores. There is something I’m starting to appreciate about this period of speculation, where wild predictions can still be somewhat plausible. I like wild predictions.
But I still can’t wait for the actual season to unfold and shed light on what beliefs are true and what aren’t.
I don’t think this is going to be a particularly strong or exciting year for international draft prospects (or at least those who did not join the NCAA ranks).

1. AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (previous: 2)
2. Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (previous: 1)
3. Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (previous: 5)
4. Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (previous: 4)
5. Moustapha Thiam, Cincinnati: NCAA 2006 (previous: 7)
6. Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (previous: 18)
7. Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (previous: 6)
8. Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007 (previous: 3)
9. Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (previous: 19)
10. Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (previous: 13)
11. Bassala Bagayoko, Bilbao: Spanish ACB 2006 (previous: 10)
12. Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (previous: 8)
13. Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (previous: 9)
14. Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (previous: 14)
15. Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (previous: 26)
16. Magoon Gwath, San Diego St: NCAA 2005 (previous: 27)
17. Karter Knox, Arkansas: NCAA 2005 (previous: 22)
18. JT Toppin, Texas Tech: NCAA 2005 (previous: 15)
19. Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005 (previous: 11)
20. Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (previous: 17)
21. Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (previous: unranked)
22. Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (previous: 31)
23. Emanuel Sharp, Houston: NCAA 2004 (previous: unranked)
24. Thierry Darlan, Unsigned 2004 (previous: 37)
25. Cayden Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (previous: 23)
26. Kam Williams, Kentucky: NCAA birthyear unavailable (previous: 12)
27. Neoklis Avdalas, Virginia Tech: NCAA 2006 (previous: 16)
28. Patrick Ngongba, Duke: NCAA 2006 (previous: unranked)
29. Diego Garavaglia, Ratiopharm Ulm: German BBL + Eurocup 2007 (previous: unranked)
30. PJ Haggerty, Kansas St: NCAA 2004 (previous: 28)

31. Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (previous: 35)
32. Mackenzie Mgbako, Texas A&M: NCAA 2004 (previous: 34)
33. Miles Byrd, San Diego St: NCAA 2004 (previous: unranked)
34. Wesley Yates, Washington: NCAA 2005 (previous: unranked)
35. Mario Saint-Supery, Gonzaga: NCAA 2006 (previous: unranked)
36. Solo Ball, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (previous: 48)
37. Robbie Avila, Saint Louis: NCAA 2003 (previous: 25)
38. Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (previous: 46)
39. Alex Condon, Florida: NCAA 2004 (previous: 36)
40. Alexandros Samodurov, Panathinaikos: Greek HEBA A1 + Euroleague 2005 (previous: 43)
41. Tyler Kropp, Northwestern: NCAA 2007 (previous: 30)
42. Oswin Erhunmwunse, Providence: NCAA 2005 (previous: 29)
43. Johann Grunloh, Virginia: NCAA 2005 (previous: 39)
44. Milos Uzan, Houston: NCAA 2002 (previous: 24)
45. Pavle Backo, Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2007 (previous: 20)
46. Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005 (previous: 33)
47. Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue: NCAA 2002 (previous: 55)
48. Alex Karaban, Connecticut: NCAA 2002 (previous: 44)
49. Silas Demary, Connecticut: NCAA 2004 (previous: 38)
50. Dillon Mitchell, St. John’s: NCAA 2003 (previous: 59)
51. Ja’Kobi Gillespie, Tennessee: NCAA 2004 (previous: 45)
52. Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (previous: 53)
53. Michael Ruzic, Joventut Baladona: Spanish ACB + FIBA BCL 2006 (previous: unranked)
54. Jaden Bradley, Arizona: NCAA 2003 (previous: 52)
55. Michael Rataj, Baylor: NCAA 2003 (previous: 50)
56. Richie Saunders, BYU: NCAA 2001 (previous: 49)
57. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 56)
58. Donovan Dent, UCLA: NCAA 2004 (previous: 42)
59. Jaron Pierre, SMU: NCAA 2002 (previous: 60)
60. Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 54)

Dropped Out:
Joseph Tugler, Houston: NCAA 2005 (previous: 21)
Adrian Wooley, Louisville: NCAA 2005 (previous: 32)
Markus Burton, Notre Dame: NCAA 2004 (previous: 40)
Alvaro Folgueiras, Iowa: NCAA 2005 (previous: 41)
Elisee Assui, OpenJobMetis Varese: Italian Serie A 2006 (previous: 47)
Zak Smrekar, Krka Novo Mesto: Adriatic ABA 2006 (previous: 51)
Desmond Claude, Washington: NCAA 2003 (previous: 57)
Otega Oweh, Kentucky: NCAA 2003 (previous: 58)

Ok, I was wrong to leave Dash Daniels off of this mock. International basketball is just beginning so I have a few snap adjustments to make. Luigi Suigo finally started to play in preseason for Mega Basket, I think it is worthwhile to include him for now. Also, I don’t know if Iliyan Pishtikov is visible enough as a prospect, let alone even really good enough, for draft consideration. But I’m not sure he isn’t either, he has solid stats in FIBA Youth tournaments and showing up for Bulgaria’s senior Eurobasket qualifiers and his opening game this season for BC Balkan (in the FIBA Europe Cup qualifiers), was pretty great, he led his team in scoring with 17 points and played 32 minutes. I honestly don’t think it’s extremely likely, but IF he remains the leader in scoring for his team I bet he would become a lot harder to ignore for NBA scouts. I wanted to give an early shout out to him, and also mention Berk Akin (for Turkey’s Bursaspor) who was certainly considered as well and could very easily enter the draft picture.

1. AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (previous: 1)
2. Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (previous: 2)
3. Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (previous: 4)
4. Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (previous: 3)
5. Moustapha Thiam, Cincinnati: NCAA 2006 (previous: 5)
6. Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (previous: 6)
7. Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (previous: 7)
8. Dash Daniels, Melbourne: Australian NBL 2007 (previous: unranked)
9. Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (previous: 10)
10. Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007 (previous: 8)
11. Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (previous: 9)
12. Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (previous: 21)
13. Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (previous: 14)
14. Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (previous: 15)
15. Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (previous: 12)
16. Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005 (previous: 46)
17. Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (previous: 13)
18. Neoklis Avdalas, Virginia Tech: NCAA 2006 (previous: 27)
19. Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (previous: 22)
20. Cayden Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (previous: 25)
21. Magoon Gwath, San Diego St: NCAA 2005 (previous: 16)
22. Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005 (previous: 19)
23. JT Toppin, Texas Tech: NCAA 2005 (previous: 18)
24. Luigi Suigo, Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2007 (previous: unranked)
25. Kam Williams, Kentucky: NCAA 2005 (previous: 26)
26. Karter Knox, Arkansas: NCAA 2005 (previous: 17)
27. Johann Grunloh, Virginia: NCAA 2005 (previous: 43)
28. Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (previous: 20)
29. Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue: NCAA 2002 (previous: 47)
30. Mario Saint-Supery, Gonzaga: NCAA 2006 (previous: 35)

31. Silas Demary, Connecticut: NCAA 2004 (previous: 49)
32. Patrick Ngongba, Duke: NCAA 2006 (previous: 28)
33. Mackenzie Mgbako, Texas A&M: NCAA 2004 (previous: 32)
34. Michael Ruzic, Joventut Baladona: Spanish ACB + FIBA BCL 2006 (previous: 53)
35. Wesley Yates, Washington: NCAA 2005 (previous: 34)
36. Bassala Bagayoko, Bilbao: Spanish ACB + FIBA Europe Cup 2006 (previous: 11)
37. Alex Condon, Florida: NCAA 2004 (previous: 39)
38. Diego Garavaglia, Ratiopharm Ulm: German BBL + Eurocup 2007 (previous: 29)
39. Tyler Kropp, Northwestern: NCAA 2007 (previous: 41)
40. Milos Uzan, Houston: NCAA 2002 (previous: 44)
41. Miles Byrd, San Diego St: NCAA 2004 (previous: 33)
42. Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (previous: 38)
43. Robbie Avila, Saint Louis: NCAA 2003 (previous: 37)
44. Solo Ball, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (previous: 36)
45. Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (previous: 31)
46. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 57)
47. Jack Kayil, ALBA Berlin: German BBL + FIBA BCL 2006 (previous: unranked)
48. Jaron Pierre, SMU: NCAA 2002 (previous: 59)
49. Alex Karaban, Connecticut: NCAA 2002 (previous: 48)
50. Emanuel Sharp, Houston: NCAA 2004 (previous: unranked)
51. Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (previous: 52)
52. Ja’Kobi Gillespie, Tennessee: NCAA 2004 (previous: 51)
53. Richie Saunders, BYU: NCAA 2001 (previous: 56)
54. Thierry Darlan, Santa Clara: NCAA 2004 (previous: 24)
55. Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004 (previous: unranked)
56. Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 60)
57. Donovan Dent, UCLA: NCAA 2004 (previous: 58)
58. Michael Rataj, Baylor: NCAA 2003 (previous: 55)
59. Iliyan Pishtikov, BC Balkan: Bulgarian NBL 2004 (previous: unranked)
60. Jaden Bradley, Arizona: NCAA 2004 (previous: 54)

I only just now found out how to access box scores for all the preseason exhibition games, and I’ve been running through all of them. I know there’s a pretty exciting slate of games later today to overreact to, and I’m already overreacting plenty to the information I have. But it’s been a month since I did last update this, and there has definitely been a bit of international ball to analyze. This is what I have at the moment:

1. Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (previous: 3)
2. AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (previous: 1)
3. Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (previous: 2)
4. Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (previous: 6)
5. Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (previous: 4)
6. Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (previous: 7)
7. Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007 (previous: 10)
8. Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (previous: 14)
9. Dash Daniels, Melbourne: Australian NBL 2007 (previous: 8)
10. Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (previous: 12)
11. Moustapha Thiam, Cincinnati: NCAA 2006 (previous: 5)
12. Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (previous: 11)
13. Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (previous: 13)
14. Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (previous: 15)
15. Adam Atamna, ASVEL: French LNB + Euroleague 2007 (previous: unranked)
16. Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (previous: 9)
17. Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005 (previous: 16)
18. Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (previous: 28)
19. Neoklis Avdalas, Virginia Tech: NCAA 2006 (previous: 18)
20. Shon Abaev, Cincinnati: NCAA 2006 (previous: unranked)
21. David Mirkovic, Illinois: NCAA 2006 (previous: unranked)
22. JT Toppin, Texas Tech: NCAA 2005 (previous: 23)
23. Karter Knox, Arkansas: NCAA 2005 (previous: 26)
24. Johann Grunloh, Virginia: NCAA 2005 (previous: 27)
25. Miikka Muurinen, KK Partizan: Adriatic ABA + Euroleague 2007 (previous: unranked)
26. Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (previous: 19)
27. Kam Williams, Kentucky: NCAA 2005 (previous: 25)
28. Magoon Gwath, San Diego St: NCAA 2005 (previous: 21)
29. Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (previous: 17)
30. Tyler Kropp, Northwestern: NCAA 2007 (previous: 39)

31. Robbie Avila, Saint Louis: NCAA 2003 (previous: 43)
32. Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005 (previous: 22)
33. Luigi Suigo, KK Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2007 (previous: 24)
34. Anthony Roy, Oklahoma St: NCAA 2001 (previous: unranked)
35. Alex Condon, Florida: NCAA 2004 (previous: 37)
36. Tobias Jensen, Ratiopharm Ulm: German BBL + Eurocup 2004 (previous: unranked)
37. Alex Karaban, Connecticut: NCAA 2002 (previous: 49)
38. Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue: NCAA 2002 (previous: 29)
39. Jaden Bradley, Arizona: NCAA 2004 (previous: 60)
40. Motiejus Krivas, Arizona: NCAA 2004 (previous: unranked)
41. Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (previous: 42)
42. Emanuel Sharp, Houston: NCAA 2004 (previous: 50)
43. Cayden Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (previous: 20)
44. Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (previous: 45)
45. Mario Saint-Supery, Gonzaga: NCAA 2006 (previous: 30)
46. Tucker DeVries, Indiana: NCAA 2002 (previous: unranked)
47. Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (previous: 51)
48. Wesley Yates, Washington: NCAA 2005 (previous: 35)
49. Solo Ball, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (previous: 44)
50. Milos Uzan, Houston: NCAA 2002 (previous: 40)
51. Narcisse N’Goy, Poitiers: French Elite2 2004 (previous: unranked)
52. Donovan Dent, UCLA: NCAA 2004 (previous: 57)
53. Jaron Pierre, SMU: NCAA 2002 (previous: 48)
54. Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 56)
55. Ja’Kobi Gillespie, Tennessee: NCAA 2004 (previous: 52)
56. Silas Demary, Connecticut: NCAA 2004 (previous: 31)
57. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 46)
58. Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004 (previous: 55)
59. Richie Saunders, BYU: NCAA 2001 (previous: 53)
60. Noam Yaacov, Filou Oostende: Belgian/Dutch BNXT + FIBA BCL 2004 (previous: unranked)

DROPPED OUT:
-Patrick Ngongba, Duke: NCAA 2006 (previous: 32)
-Mackenzie Mgbako, Texas A&M: NCAA 2004 (previous: 33)
-Michael Ruzic, Joventut Baladona: Spanish ACB + FIBA BCL 2006 (previous: 34)
-Bassala Bagayoko, Surne Bilbao: Spanish ACB + FIBA Europe Cup 2006 (previous: 36)
-Diego Garavaglia, Ratiopharm Ulm: German BBL + Eurocup 2007 (previous: 38)
-Miles Byrd, San Diego St: NCAA 2004 (previous: 41)
-Jack Kayil, ALBA Berlin: German BBL + FIBA BCL 2006 (previous: 47)
-Thierry Darlan, Santa Clara: NCAA 2004 (previous: 54)
-Michael Rataj, Baylor: NCAA 2003 (previous: 58)
-Iliyan Pishtikov, BC Balkan: Bulgarian NBL 2004 (previous: 59)

That wasn’t even two weeks ago, but since there was a big day of NCAA yesterday, I did want to update this. Not everyone has even played a game yet and one game isn’t much to go off of, but I definitely wanted to make some clear updates (like putting Koa Peat back on this mock where he clearly belongs). Just trying to make sense of what might prove to be real and what isn’t.
I still don’t have Flory Bidunga on here, but I am acknowledging that this is probably a mistake, I might take All Wright or someone else at the end of the list off for Flory in the coming days. But I did want to acknowledge Wright’s scorching hot finish to last season (his freshman season) for Valparaiso, as well as his opening game for Xavier. If he continues to come off the bench he very well might not get the opportunity to be an early entrant in this draft, and I assume there is more he has to prove to NBA teams anyway, but I definitely think his potential is intriguing and that there’s a reasonable chance he works his way into Xavier’s starting lineup too. It certainly would be cool if the NBA, currently employing zero players born in Mexico, suddenly have 2 players from Mexico drafted in 2026 (Wright and Karim Lopez).
I am not quite sure what to make of Narcisse N’Goy as a prospect either, but I am certainly keeping him on my mocks for now, he also seems intriguing to me. I think he has limited potential to be honest, but I think there is a clear pathway to an NBA role for him too. He is in his final year of NBA draft eligibility, and really only just broke out into a consistent role on a senior level team– and it is still a 2nd division team (French Elite2) that is not great, relying a lot on younger talent. N’Goy is mostly just using his size, with a somewhat limited offensive role and a great FG% mostly because he’s just attacking the rim in a manner that he might need to work on a bit more to make an NBA impact. But he is an absolute rebounding and shot blocking menace, and while I think a lot of that is because the league is not anywhere close to NBA in skill (or size or speed), I do think N’Goy has a good sense of timing for those things and he is just legitimately BIG, even for NBA standards. RealGM only lists him at 6’10” (208cm), but his own team (Poitiers) lists him at 215cm/7’1″, and I don’t think foreign leagues tend to inflate height as much as the NBA does or use height “in shoes”. I think he’s just legitimately a very big guy. He is not thin either, and I bet his wingspan is at least 7’4/7’5″, maybe longer. I am absolutely not sure he is NBA material and I think there is a good chance he isn’t, but if I were in an NBA front office and I needed C depth I would probably be willing to consider the chance worthwhile at the end of the draft.
Anyways, this is a *bit* slapped together because there is a lot to process. I actually made another update between 10/24 and today that I posted over to RealGM on 10/29 (notable adding Meleek Thomas at 18 in that mock, which may help explain adding him straight into the lottery in this mock), and I will probably be making a few updates over the coming week or two as things start to shake out.

1. Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (previous: 1)
2. Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (previous: 3)
3. AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (previous: 2)
4. Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (previous: 5)
5. Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (previous: 4)
6. Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (previous: 12)
7. Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (previous: 8)
8. Koa Peat, Arizona: NCAA 2007 (previous: unranked)
9. Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007 (previous: 7)
10. Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (previous: 14)
11. Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (previous: 6)
12. Dash Daniels, Melbourne: Australian NBL 2007 (previous: 9)
13. Meleek Thomas, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (previous: unranked)
14. Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (previous: 10)
15. Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (previous: 16)
16. Moustapha Thiam, Cincinnati: NCAA 2006 (previous: 11)
17. Adam Atamna, ASVEL: French LNB + Euroleague 2007 (previous: 15)
18. Jacob Cofie, USC: NCAA 2006 (previous: unranked)
19. David Mirkovic, Illinois: NCAA 2006 (previous: 21)
20. Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005 (previous: 17)
21. Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (previous: 13)
22. Thomas Haugh, Florida: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)
23. Magoon Gwath, San Diego St: NCAA 2005 (previous: 28)
24. Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (previous: 41)
25. JT Toppin, Texas Tech: NCAA 2005 (previous: 22)
26. Joseph Tugler, Houston: NCAA 2005 (previous: unranked)
27. Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (previous: 26)
28. Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (previous: 29)
29. Donnie Freeman, Syracuse: NCAA 2005 (previous: unranked)
30. Shon Abaev, Cincinnati: NCAA 2006 (previous: 20)

31. Robbie Avila, Saint Louis: NCAA 2003 (previous: 31)
32. Tucker DeVries, Indiana: NCAA 2002 (previous: 46)
33. Luigi Suigo, KK Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2007 (previous: 33)
34. Miikka Muurinen, KK Partizan: Adriatic ABA + Euroleague 2007 (previous: 25)
35. Alex Karaban, Connecticut: NCAA 2002 (previous: 37)
36. Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (previous: 44)
37. Milos Uzan, Houston: NCAA 2002 (previous: 50)
38. Johann Grunloh, Virginia: NCAA 2005 (previous: 24)
39. Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue: NCAA 2002 (previous: 38)
40. Otega Oweh, Kentucky: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)
41. Solo Ball, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (previous: 49)
42. Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (previous: 47)
43. Alex Condon, Florida: NCAA 2004 (previous: 35)
44. Wesley Yates, Washington: NCAA 2005 (previous: 48)
45. Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (previous: 18)
46. Jaden Bradley, Arizona: NCAA 2004 (previous: 39)
47. Emanuel Sharp, Houston: NCAA 2004 (previous: 42)
48. Tamin Lipsey, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)
49. All Wright, Xavier: NCAA 2005 (previous: unranked)
50. Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 54)
51. Donovan Dent, UCLA: NCAA 2004 (previous: 52)
52. Christoph Tilly, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)
53. Ja’Kobi Gillespie, Tennessee: NCAA 2004 (previous: 55)
54. Narcisse N’Goy, Poitiers: French Elite2 2004 (previous: 51)
55. Eli Ellis, South Carolina: NCAA 2005 (previous: unranked)
56. Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004 (previous: 58)
57. Jaron Pierre, SMU: NCAA 2002 (previous: 53)
58. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 57)
59. Noam Yaacov, Filou Oostende: Belgian/Dutch BNXT + FIBA BCL 2004 (previous: 60)
60. Anthony Roy, Oklahoma St: NCAA 2001 (previous: 34)

DROPPED OUT:
Neoklis Avdalas, Virginia Tech: NCAA 2006 (previous: 19)
Karter Knox, Arkansas: NCAA 2005 (previous: 23)
Kam Williams, Kentucky: NCAA 2005 (previous: 27)
Tyler Kropp, Northwestern: NCAA 2007 (previous: 30)
Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005 (previous: 32)
Tobias Jensen, Ratiopharm Ulm: German BBL + Eurocup 2004 (previous: 36)
Motiejus Krivas, Arizona: NCAA 2004 (previous: 40)
Cayden Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (previous: 43)
Mario Saint-Supery, Gonzaga: NCAA 2006 (previous: 45)
Silas Demary, Connecticut: NCAA 2004 (previous: 56)
Richie Saunders, BYU: NCAA 2001 (previous: 59)

It’s only been a week but I have been moving all sorts of things around with the NCAA season underway. I made another version of this that had quite a few changes a couple of days ago, and I have quite a few more that I made for this version.
There are always a lot of good draft candidates (I happen to think a lot more than 60, whether or not they ultimately do pan out in the NBA), but it feels especially complicated because this freshman class seems so deep.
I do suppose that it is made a bit easier because the international class does not seem particularly deep this year (a lot of top candidates wound up signing to colleges), but even still there are some interesting prospects abroad to keep tabs on too. I do know that Jack Kayil has committed to Gonzaga next season, though I know things can certainly change between now and then.

I will probably still be updating my lists fairly frequently, but my apologies in advance if I do drop off of here in the months to come, I will be moving to another country around the time of the 2026 draft and I have a lot to do to get that all set up.
Anyways, here’s my list (and Norrin you were right of course, I have Avdalas back on here already, though he’s the only one I dropped in the last list that I have added back as of yet)
1. Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (previous: 2)
2. Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (previous: 1)
3. AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (previous: 3)
4. Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (previous: 4)
5. Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (previous: 10)
6. Koa Peat, Arizona: NCAA 2007 (previous: 8)
7. Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007 (previous: 9)
8. Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (previous: 7)
9. Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (previous: 11)
10. Dash Daniels, Melbourne: Australian NBL 2007 (previous: 12)
11. Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (previous: 5)
12. Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (previous: 6)
13. Neoklis Avdalas, Virginia Tech: NCAA 2006 (previous: unranked)
14. Kingston Flemings, Houston: NCAA 2007 (previous: unranked)
15. Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (previous: 14)
16. Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (previous: 15)
17. Jacob Cofie, USC: NCAA 2006 (previous: 18)
18. Meleek Thomas, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (previous: 13)
19. Juke Harris, Wake Forest: NCAA 2005 (previous: unranked)
20. Keaton Wagler, Illinois: NCAA 2007 (previous: unranked)
21. JT Toppin, Texas Tech: NCAA 2005 (previous: 25)
22. Ebuka Okorie, Stanford: NCAA 2006? (previous: unranked)
23. Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (previous: 21)
24. Mikey Lewis, St. Mary’s: NCAA 2005 (previous: unranked)
25. Cameron Carr, Baylor: NCAA 2004 (previous: unranked)
26. Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (previous: 24)
27. Thomas Haugh, Florida: NCAA 2003 (previous: 22)
28. Joseph Tugler, Houston: NCAA 2005 (previous: 26)
29. Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (previous: 27)
30. Sebastian Williams-Adams, Auburn: NCAA 2006 (previous: unranked)

31. Christian Anderson, Texas Tech: NCAA 2006 (previous: unranked)
32. David Mirkovic, Illinois: NCAA 2006 (previous: 19)
33. Aday Mara, Michigan: NCAA 2005 (previous: unranked)
34. Donnie Freeman, Syracuse: NCAA 2005 (previous: 29)
35. Luigi Suigo, KK Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2007 (previous: 33)
36. Alex Karaban, Connecticut: NCAA 2002 (previous: 35)
37. Alex Condon, Florida: NCAA 2004 (previous: 43)
38. Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (previous: 28)
39. Mouhamed Sylla, Georgia Tech: NCAA 2005 (previous: unranked)
40. Solo Ball, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (previous: 41)
41. Keyshawn Hall, Auburn: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)
42. Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (previous: 36)
43. Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (previous: 45)
44. Adam Atamna, ASVEL: French LNB + Euroleague 2007 (previous: 17)
45. Lamar Wilkerson, Indiana: NCAA 2001 (previous: unranked)
46. Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 50)
47. Emanuel Sharp, Houston: NCAA 2004 (previous: 47)
48. Dai Dai Ames, California: NCAA 2005 (previous: unranked)
49. Ilias Kamardine, Mississippi: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)
50. Robbie Avila, Saint Louis: NCAA 2003 (previous: 31)
51. Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004 (previous: 56)
52. Tarris Reed, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)
53. Tamin Lipsey, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 48)
54. Tucker DeVries, Indiana: NCAA 2002 (previous: 32)
55. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 58)
56. Donovan Dent, UCLA: NCAA 2003 (previous: 51)
57. Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (previous: 42)
58. Narcisse N’Goy, Poitiers: French Elite2 2004 (previous: 54)
59. Robert McCray, Florida State: NCAA 2002 (previous: unranked)
60. Noam Yaacov, Filou Oostende: Belgian/Dutch BNXT + FIBA BCL 2004 (previous: 59)

DROPPED OUT:
Moustapha Thiam, Cincinnati: NCAA 2006 (previous: 16)
Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005 (previous: 20)
Magoon Gwath, San Diego St: NCAA 2005 (previous: 23)
Shon Abaev, Cincinnati: NCAA 2006 (previous: 30)
Miikka Muurinen, KK Partizan: Adriatic ABA + Euroleague 2007 (previous: 34)
Milos Uzan, Houston: NCAA 2002 (previous: 37)
Johann Grunloh, Virginia: NCAA 2005 (previous: 38)
Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue: NCAA 2002 (previous: 39)
Otega Oweh, Kentucky: NCAA 2003 (previous: 40)
Wesley Yates, Washington: NCAA 2005 (previous: 44)
Jaden Bradley, Arizona: NCAA 2003 (previous: 46)
All Wright, Xavier: NCAA 2005 (previous: 49)
Christoph Tilly, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 52)
Ja’Kobi Gillespie, Tennessee: NCAA 2004 (previous: 53)
Eli Ellis, South Carolina: NCAA 2005 (previous: 55)
Jaron Pierre, SMU: NCAA 2002 (previous: 57)
Anthony Roy, Oklahoma St: NCAA 2001 (previous: 60)

Ok, I have an update! As a note, I had Delrecco Gillespie of Kent St on here initially, I am really impressed with the way he has started the season. I am not sure how he fits into the NBA, he’s definitely not big enough to be a Center at the NBA level but I think he has the speed/strength to be a PF, even though a PF who can’t shoot is very out of style and I think a guy has to be like Koa Peat-exceptional to make teams reconsider that notion. I think Gillespie has next level athleticism and skill and that’s why he is making offense look so easy to begin the season, but I was sort of on the fence even when I did put him on my list and his last game against Cleveland State reinforced some of my concerns to leave him off again– he is quite turnover prone, even at a mid-major level, and I don’t think there will be a lot of opportunity to see how he plays against higher level competition either. Still, I absolutely want to make a list of guys who I don’t think will be drafted but might make very good summer league candidates or even sneaky two-way contract signings when the college season is over and I think he will make that list (Andrew Holifield from Lamar and Nick Townsend from Yale are two other guys who are some of the first I think of for something like that).
Anyways, I put Baba Miller in my mock in place of Gillespie, and I think Miller is having a fine start to the season (outplaying a prospect I quite like in Moustapha Thiam) and Miller could reignite at least some of the interest he had as a prospect in past years, but I will also admit that at this particular moment I do have him there as a bit of a placeholder. I think he could certainly stay, although I think I might end up putting Magoon Gwath or Sergio de Larrea back in my mock.
I also like Joel Foxwell, I followed his brother Owen in the Australian NBL, who was just undrafted as an auto-eligible prospect in 2025. Joel’s off to a pretty darn good start as a freshman at Portland, I don’t think he’s going to be a one-and-done out of Portland if even Tyler Harris didn’t have the momentum for that, but there could be big things in Foxwell’s future all the same.
I also just found out exactly what the NBA ruled concerning guys who were in their final year of eligibility as international prospects before signing with a college team (like Ilias Kamardine, Thijs de Ridder, Sananda Fru, Lefteris Mantzoukas, Luka Bogavac, Mihailo Petrovic, etc)– even if they signed before the draft, they are still ineligible for upcoming NBA drafts. They are technically NBA free agents right now, which means an NBA team could sign them away from their college program at any time. I think that’s interesting, and it certainly means Kamardine can’t stay in my mock.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Kamardine earns an NBA contract, though I would imagine teams would wait until the offseason and Summer League to assess him.

Here’s what I have right now!!
1. Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (previous: 2)
2. Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (previous: 1)
3. AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (previous: 3)
4. Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (previous: 5)
5. Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (previous: 5)
6. Neoklis Avdalas, Virginia Tech: NCAA 2006 (previous: 13)
7. Kingston Flemings, Houston: NCAA 2007 (previous: 14)
8. Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (previous: 9)
9. Meleek Thomas, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (previous: 18)
10. Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (previous: 12)
11. Dash Daniels, Melbourne: Australian NBL 2007 (previous: 10)
12. Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (previous: 8)
13. Koa Peat, Arizona: NCAA 2007 (previous: 6)
14. Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007 (previous: 7)
15. Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (previous: 16)
16. Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (previous: 11)
17. Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (previous: 15)
18. Cameron Carr, Baylor: NCAA 2004 (previous: 25)
19. David Mirkovic, Illinois: NCAA 2006 (previous: 32)
20. Juke Harris, Wake Forest: NCAA 2005 (previous: 19)
21. Ebuka Okorie, Stanford: NCAA 2006 (previous: 22)
22. Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (previous: 23)
23. Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (previous: 29)
24. Thomas Haugh, Florida: NCAA 2003 (previous: 27)
25. Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (previous: 43)
26. Mor Massamba Diop, Arizona St: NCAA 2005 (previous: unranked)
27. Joseph Tugler, Houston: NCAA 2005 (previous: 28)
28. Jacob Cofie, USC: NCAA 2006 (previous: 17)
29. Kiyan Anthony, Syracuse: NCAA 2007 (previous: unranked)
30. Alex Condon, Florida: NCAA 2004 (previous: 37)

31. JT Toppin, Texas Tech: NCAA 2005 (previous: 21)
32. PJ Haggerty, Kansas St: NCAA 2004 (previous: unranked)
33. Keaton Wagler, Illinois: NCAA 2007 (previous: 20)
34. Christian Anderson, Texas Tech: NCAA 2006 (previous: 31)
35. Nate Bittle, Oregon: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)
36. Alex Karaban, Connecticut: NCAA 2002 (previous: 36)
37. Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (previous: 26)
38. Aday Mara, Michigan: NCAA 2005 (previous: 33)
39. Ryan Conwell, Louisville: NCAA 2004 (previous: unranked)
40. Cayden Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (previous: unranked)
41. Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (previous: 38)
42. Zuby Ejiofor, St. John’s: NCAA 2004 (previous: unranked)
43. Mikey Lewis, St. Mary’s: NCAA 2005 (previous: 24)
44. Dai Dai Ames, California: NCAA 2005 (previous: 48)
45. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 55)
46. BJ Edwards, SMU: NCAA 2002 (previous: unranked)
47. Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue: NCAA 2002 (previous: unranked)
48. Keyshawn Hall, Auburn: NCAA 2003 (previous: 41)
49. Luigi Suigo, KK Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2007 (previous: 35)
50. Tamin Lipsey, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 53)
51. Tucker DeVries, Indiana: NCAA 2002 (previous: 54)
52. Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 46)
53. Tarris Reed, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (previous: 52)
54. Robbie Avila, Saint Louis: NCAA 2003 (previous: 50)
55. Emanuel Sharp, Houston: NCAA 2004 (previous: 47)
56. Lamar Wilkerson, Indiana: NCAA 2001 (previous: 45)
57. Baba Miller, Cincinnati: NCAA 2004 (previous: unranked)
58. Noam Yaacov, Filou Oostende: Belgian/Dutch BNXT + FIBA BCL 2004 (previous: 60)
59. Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004 (previous: 51)
60. Bryce Harris, Howard: NCAA 2002? (previous: unranked)

DROPPED OUT:
Sebastian Williams-Adams, Auburn: NCAA 2006 (previous: 30)
Donnie Freeman, Syracuse: NCAA 2005 (previous: 34)
Mouhamed Sylla, Georgia Tech: NCAA 2005 (previous: 39)
Solo Ball, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (previous: 40)
Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (previous: 42)
Adam Atamna, ASVEL: French LNB + Euroleague 2007 (previous: 44)
Ilias Kamardine, Mississippi: NCAA 2003 (previous: 49)
Donovan Dent, UCLA: NCAA 2003 (previous: 56)
Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (previous: 57)
Narcisse N’Goy, Poitiers: French Elite2 2004 (previous: 58)
Robert McCray, Florida State: NCAA 2002 (previous: 59)

I’m still moving things around a lot, I think some of the names that will be in the draft discussion are starting to materialize but there’s still a lot of games to be played, storylines to be written and combine/private workouts to be had. There are probably some names that really should be on my mock that aren’t and probably some names on here that aren’t going to be here long (or at least shouldn’t be), but I think there might be some genuine emergent prospects too.
I am a bit surprised that most major publications I’ve seen have not yet included Juke Harris or Mikey Lewis. I think both were rather highly rated recruits who had solid freshman seasons last year as rotation players, although certainly not quite one-and-done campaigns. And both have taken the next step so far in their sophomore seasons with some remarkable consistency. Harris does not have any one clear defining attribute but does seem like a fairly switchable 6’7″ athlete with a developed multi-level scorer skillset. I can understand some hesitance with Mikey Lewis, since I think he is a bit small as an off-ball guard at 6’3″ and I’m not sure if he has many playmaking skills (although I think he is starting to show signs of it this year), but BOY does it look like he can shoot it. I think he is looking like what I (and many others) sort of expected Solo Ball to be this year. But, of course, it is early. I do have both of these guys as 2nd round picks in my latest mock, but I definitely think they are right there in the mix.
I have also liked Duke Miles since his time at High Point (I will admit I wasn’t very aware of him at Troy), and it’s nice to finally see him in his comfort zone at a high major program in Vanderbilt. He has really started to take over as the leader of the program in my opinion as of late, and he’s put together a phenomenal start to the season. It’s his 6th year in college, he’s quite old as a prospect and I don’t think he has a particularly high ceiling in the NBA, but I do think he is a very smart player who knows how to be a complementary player and just finds his way into efficient production. The transition to the NBA is tough and I wouldn’t expect it to be automatically seamless for anybody, Miles included, but I do sort of feel like he will arrive into the NBA with the feel of a veteran even when he’s a rookie. I am optimistic that he is here to stay in my mock, although there are quite a few senior PGs vying to be drafted (I don’t like not having Lipsey in my mock, but he isn’t right now).
I don’t know if Leo Beath is a “real” 2026 prospect, and I wonder what the circumstances might be for him to actually declare as an early entrant since he is still a junior– but I’m impressed with the way he has started the season and I think UC San Diego is perhaps a stronger program this year than I would have thought previously. Beath has been ok but not great in matches against stronger teams, so I think there’s a lot left to prove, but I do think his start to the season in transitioning from DII is impressive all the same and I could see NBA appeal in his game as a tall wing with a great shooting touch, even facing primary attention from opposing defenses.

This is what I have right now:
1. Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (previous: 1)
2. Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (previous: 2)
3. Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (previous: 4)
4. AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (previous: 3)
5. Kingston Flemings, Houston: NCAA 2007 (previous: 7)
6. Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (previous: 5)
7. Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (previous: 8)
8. Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007 (previous: 14)
9. Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (previous: 10)
10. Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (previous: 17)
11. Dash Daniels, Melbourne: Australian NBL 2007 (previous: 11)
12. Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (previous: 15)
13. Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (previous: 12)
14. Neoklis Avdalas, Virginia Tech: NCAA 2006 (previous: 6)
15. Cameron Carr, Baylor: NCAA 2004 (previous: 18)
16. Meleek Thomas, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (previous: 9)
17. Koa Peat, Arizona: NCAA 2007 (previous: 13)
18. Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (previous: 16)
19. Ebuka Okorie, Stanford: NCAA 2006 (previous: 21)
20. Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (previous: 25)
21. Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (previous: 22)
22. Christian Anderson, Texas Tech: NCAA 2006 (previous: 34)
23. Amari Allen, Alabama: NCAA 2006 (previous: unranked)
24. Magoon Gwath, San Diego St: NCAA 2005 (previous: unranked)
25. Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (previous: 23)
26. Alex Condon, Florida: NCAA 2004 (previous: 30)
27. Mario Saint-Supery, Gonzaga: NCAA 2006 (previous: unranked)
28. David Mirkovic, Illinois: NCAA 2006 (previous: 19)
29. Thomas Haugh, Florida: NCAA 2003 (previous: 24)
30. Fletcher Loyer, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)

31. Jacob Cofie, USC: NCAA 2006 (previous: 28)
32. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 45)
33. PJ Haggerty, Kansas St: NCAA 2004 (previous: 32)
34. Juke Harris, Wake Forest: NCAA 2005 (previous: 20)
35. Devin Vanterpool, Florida Atlantic: NCAA 2005 (previous: unranked)
36. Alex Karaban, Connecticut: NCAA 2002 (previous: 36)
37. JT Toppin, Texas Tech: NCAA 2005 (previous: 31)
38. Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005 (previous: unranked)
39. Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 52)
40. Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (previous: 41)
41. Mikey Lewis, St. Mary’s: NCAA 2005 (previous: 43)
42. Michael Ruzic, Joventut Baladona: Spanish ACB + FIBA BCL 2006 (previous: unranked)
43. Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (previous: 37)
44. Keyshawn Hall, Auburn: NCAA 2003 (previous: 48)
45. Mackenzie Mgbako, Texas A&M: NCAA 2004 (previous: unranked)
46. Ryan Conwell, Louisville: NCAA 2004 (previous: 39)
47. Zuby Ejiofor, St. John’s: NCAA 2004 (previous: 42)
48. Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue: NCAA 2002 (previous: 47)
49. Chase Ross, Marquette: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)
50. Leo Beath, UC San Diego: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)
51. Luigi Suigo, KK Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2007 (previous: 49)
52. Jaron Pierre, SMU: NCAA 2002 (previous: unranked)
53. Jaxon Kohler, Michigan St: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)
54. Duke Miles, Vanderbilt: NCAA 2002 (previous unranked)
55. Tarris Reed, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (previous: 53)
56. Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004 (previous: 59)
57. Tucker DeVries, Indiana: NCAA 2002 (previous: 51)
58. Noam Yaacov, Filou Oostende: Belgian/Dutch BNXT + FIBA BCL 2004 (previous: 58)
59. Ja’Kobi Gillespie, Tennessee: NCAA 2004 (previous: unranked)
60. Nate Bittle, Oregon: NCAA 2003 (previous: 35)

DROPPED OUT:
-Mor Massamba Diop, Arizona St: NCAA 2005 (previous: 26)
-Joseph Tugler, Houston: NCAA 2005 (previous: 27)
-Kiyan Anthony, Syracuse: NCAA 2007 (previous: 29)
-Keaton Wagler, Illinois: NCAA 2007 (previous: 33)
-Aday Mara, Michigan: NCAA 2005 (previous: 38)
-Cayden Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (previous: 40)
-Dai Dai Ames, California: NCAA 2005 (previous: 44)
-BJ Edwards, SMU: NCAA 2003 (previous: 46)
-Tamin Lipsey, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 50)
-Robbie Avila, Saint Louis: NCAA 2003 (previous: 54)
-Emanuel Sharp, Houston: NCAA 2004 (previous: 55)
-Lamar Wilkerson, Indiana: NCAA 2001 (previous: 56)
-Baba Miller, Cincinnati: NCAA 2004 (previous: 57)
-Bryce Harris, Howard: NCAA 2002? (previous: 60)

Well, I don’t think my commentary from the end of November aged well in the few weeks that followed. Duke Miles started to struggle, and so has Mikey Lewis. At the risk of further jinxing myself and the players involved, I do think Juke Harris and Leo Beath have been holding strong. Though I am still dubious that Leo Beath would declare early this year, or that he is gaining any sort of legitimate notoriety to justify such a decision, I do still think his case would be strong if he were to and that if he maintains this pace, the narrative would suit him better to try to declare this year than to wait.
I think most of the changes I’ve made are simply returning players onto my mock that were on it earlier this year (or in the case of Oscar Cluff, who were on it last year). I don’t think I have too much commentary about it, things are fluid and I’m not sure the actual placement means much, although I do want to note that I have Hannes Steinbach rising to #5 and I do feel fairly strongly about the caliber of prospect he is showing to be. I did already like him and mocked him in the (late) first round in my 2025 mocks, before I saw confirmation that he opted not to declare and instead go to Washington. I think he’s been underrated as a prospect pretty much the entire time he’s been eligible as a prospect, including during summer last year where he really took control in a FIBA youth tournament and crashed the scene in my mind. I think I might have underrated him too. I think there are still questions for how his game might suit the NBA style, and if the early results of his long range shooting are in any way legit, and if he actually grew to 6’11” as listed or if he is actually still a bit undersized.
But the game is real and always has been. He’s an outstanding post presence who has good footwork and can create his own opportunities and while he isn’t an elite shot blocker, he is a good defender. I don’t think the question is if he is good enough for the NBA, it is only HOW good he can/will be. And I think there is plenty of room for optimism even still. He is impressive.

1. Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (previous: 1)
2. Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (previous: 2)
3. AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (previous: 4)
4. Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (previous: 3)
5. Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (previous: 13)
6. Kingston Flemings, Houston: NCAA 2007 (previous: 5)
7. Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (previous: 7)
8. Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (previous: 6)
9. Koa Peat, Arizona: NCAA 2007 (previous: 17)
10. Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007 (previous: 8)
11. Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (previous: 18)
12. Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (previous: 9)
13. Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (previous: 10)
14. Neoklis Avdalas, Virginia Tech: NCAA 2006 (previous: 14)
15. Dash Daniels, Melbourne: Australian NBL 2007 (previous: 11)
16. Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (previous: 20)
17. Cameron Carr, Baylor: NCAA 2004 (previous: 15)
18. Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (previous: 12)
19. Keaton Wagler, Illinois: NCAA 2007 (previous: unranked)
20. Michael Ruzic, Joventut Baladona: Spanish ACB + FIBA BCL 2006 (previous: 42)
21. Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (previous: 21)
22. Amari Allen, Alabama: NCAA 2006 (previous: 23)
23. Alex Condon, Florida: NCAA 2004 (previous: 26)
24. Christian Anderson, Texas Tech: NCAA 2006 (previous: 22)
25. Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005 (previous: unranked)
26. Ebuka Okorie, Stanford: NCAA 2006 (previous: 19)
27. Thomas Haugh, Florida: NCAA 2003 (previous: 29)
28. Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (previous: 40)
29. Mario Saint-Supery, Gonzaga: NCAA 2006 (previous: 27)
30. Meleek Thomas, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (previous: 16)

31. JT Toppin, Texas Tech: NCAA 2005 (previous: 37)
32. Milan Momcilovic, Iowa St: NCAA 2004 (previous: unranked)
33. Juke Harris, Wake Forest: NCAA 2005 (previous: 34)
34. Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (previous: 25)
35. Keyshawn Hall, Auburn: NCAA 2003 (previous: 44)
36. Henri Veesaar, North Carolina: NCAA 2004 (previous: unranked)
37. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 32)
38. Zuby Ejiofor, St. John’s: NCAA 2004 (previous: 47)
39. Alex Karaban, Connecticut: NCAA 2002 (previous: 36)
40. PJ Haggerty, Kansas St: NCAA 2004 (previous: 33)
41. Karter Knox, Arkansas: NCAA 2005 (previous: unranked)
42. Ryan Conwell, Louisville: NCAA 2004 (previous: 46)
43. Devin Vanterpool, Florida Atlantic: NCAA 2005 (previous: 35)
44. Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 39)
45. Leo Beath, UC San Diego: NCAA 2003 (previous: 50)
46. Magoon Gwath, San Diego St: NCAA 2005 (previous: 24)
47. Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005 (previous: 38)
48. Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (previous: 43)
49. Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)
50. Rienk Mast, Nebraska: NCAA 2001 (previous: unranked)
51. Fletcher Loyer, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (previous: 30)
52. Jaron Pierre, SMU: NCAA 2002 (previous: 52)
53. Jaxon Kohler, Michigan St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 53)
54. Emanuel Sharp, Houston: NCAA 2004 (previous: unranked)
55. Oscar Cluff, Purdue: NCAA 2001 (previous: unranked)
56. Tre Carroll, Xavier: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)
57. Tamin Lipsey, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)
58. Tarris Reed, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (previous: 55)
59. Noam Yaacov, Filou Oostende: Belgian/Dutch BNXT + FIBA BCL 2004 (previous: 58)
60. Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004 (previous: 56)

DROPPED OUT:
-David Mirkovic, Illinois: NCAA 2006 (previous: 28)
-Jacob Cofie, USC: NCAA 2006 (previous: 31)
-Mikey Lewis, St. Mary’s: NCAA 2005 (previous: 41)
-Mackenzie Mgbako, Texas A&M: NCAA 2004 (previous: 45)
-Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue: NCAA 2002 (previous: 48)
-Chase Ross, Marquette: NCAA 2003 (previous: 49)
-Luigi Suigo, KK Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2007 (previous: 51)
-Duke Miles, Vanderbilt: NCAA 2002 (previous 54)
-Tucker DeVries, Indiana: NCAA 2002 (previous: 57)
-Ja’Kobi Gillespie, Tennessee: NCAA 2004 (previous: 59)
-Nate Bittle, Oregon: NCAA 2003 (previous: 60)

So I just wrote a whole update, which took like an hour.
I noticed that I wrote “updates” instead of “updated”, so I went and edited it and now the whole post is gone.
Not a fan of the “edit post” feature. I really hope it comes back.

Ok, let me try this again. I’m sorry it’s been a few months!! I updated this and I am considering teams now– using Tankathon’s full draft list. I will admit I have not seen any updates on who is staying and who is formally declaring yet, but I know it is still very early in that process. I do intend to write a bit once the draft lottery and the early entry list is set!! Anyways, here is what I have now:

1. Indiana Pacers – AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (previous: 3)
2. Washington Wizards – Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (previous: 2)
3. Brooklyn Nets – Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (previous: 3)
4. Sacramento Kings – Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (previous: 12)
5. Utah Jazz – Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (previous: 4)
6. Dallas Mavericks – Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (previous: 8)
7. Memphis Grizzlies – Kingston Flemings, Houston: NCAA 2007 (previous: 6)
8. Atlanta Hawks (from New Orleans) – Keaton Wagler, Illinois: NCAA 2007 (previous: 19)
9. Chicago Bulls – Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (previous: 5)
10. Milwaukee Bucks – Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (previous: 7)
11. Golden St Warriors – Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (previous: 21)
12. Portland Trailblazers – Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (previous: 11)
13. Charlotte Hornets – Koa Peat, Arizona: NCAA 2007 (previous: 9)
14. Miami Heat – Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (previous: 13)
15. Oklahoma City Thunder (from LAC) – Ebuka Okorie, Stanford: NCAA 2007 (previous: 26)
16. Memphis Grizzlies (from Orlando) – Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (previous: 16)
17. San Antonio Spurs (from Atlanta) – Milan Momcilovic, Iowa St: NCAA 2004 (previous: 32)
18. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Philadelphia) – Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 37)
19. Charlotte Hornets (from Phoenix) – Christian Anderson, Texas Tech: NCAA 2006 (previous: 24)
20. Toronto Raptors – Aday Mara, Michigan: NCAA 2005 (previous: unranked)
21. Detroit Pistons (from Minnesota) – Cameron Carr, Baylor: NCAA 2004 (previous: 17)
22. Denver Nuggets – Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005 (previous: 25)
23. Philadelphia 76ers (from Houston) – Amari Allen, Alabama: NCAA 2006 (previous: 22)
24. Atlanta Hawks (from Cleveland) – Henri Veesaar, North Carolina: NCAA 2004 (previous: 36)
25. Los Angeles Lakers – Tyler Tanner, Vanderbilt: NCAA 2006 (previous: unranked)
26. New York Knicks – David Mirkovic, Illinois: NCAA 2006 (previous: unranked)
27. Boston Celtics – Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007 (previous: 10)
28. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Detroit) – Robert Wright, BYU: NCAA 2005 (previous: unranked)
29. Cleveland Cavaliers (from San Antonio) – Dash Daniels, Melbourne: Australian NBL 2007 (previous: 15)
30. Dallas Mavericks (from Oklahoma City) – Braylon Mullins, Connecticut: NCAA 2006 (previous: unranked)

31. Memphis Grizzlies (from Indiana) – Alex Karaban, Connecticut: NCAA 2002 (previous: 39)
32. New York Knicks (from Washington) – Zuby Ejiofor, St. John’s: NCAA 2004 (previous: 38)
33. Brooklyn Nets – Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (previous: 28)
34. Sacramento Kings – Thomas Haugh, Florida: NCAA 2003 (previous: 27)
35. San Antonio Spurs (from Utah) – Morez Johnson, Michigan: NCAA 2006 (previous: unranked)
36. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Dallas) – Jake Hall, New Mexico: NCAA 2007?? (previous: unranked)
37. Los Angeles Clippers (from Memphis) – Dailyn Swain, Texas: NCAA 2005 (previous: unranked)
38. Chicago Bulls (from New Orleans) – Nick Martinelli, Northwestern: NCAA 2004 (previous: unranked)
39. Houston Rockets (from Chicago) – Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (previous: 34)
40. Boston Celtics (from Milwaukee) – Meleek Thomas, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (previous: 30)
41. Miami Heat (from Golden St) – Malik Reneau, Miami: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)
42. San Antonio Spurs (from Portland) – Miles Byrd, San Diego St: NCAA 2004 (previous: unranked)
43. Brooklyn Nets (from LAC) – Shelton Henderson, Miami: NCAA 2006 (previous: unranked)
44. Sacramento Kings (from Charlotte) – Juke Harris, Wake Forest: NCAA 2005 (previous: 33)
45. San Antonio Spurs (from Miami) – Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)
46. Orlando Magic – Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (previous: 49)
47. Phoenix Suns (from Philadelphia) – Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (previous: 48)
48. Denver Nuggets (from Atlanta) – Sam Hoiberg, Nebraska: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)
49. Dallas Mavericks (from Phoenix) – Michael Ruzic, Joventut Baladona: Spanish ACB + FIBA BCL 2006 (previous: 20)
50. Toronto Raptors – Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 44)
51. Chicago Bulls (from Denver) – Lamar Wilkerson, Indiana: NCAA 2001 (previous: unranked)
52. Washington Wizards (from Minnesota) – Tyler Bilodeau, UCLA: NCAA 2004 (previous: unranked)
53. Houston Rockets – Tarris Reed, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (previous: 58)
54. Los Angeles Clippers (from Cleveland) – Robbie Avila, Saint Louis: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)
55. Golden St Warriors (from LAL) – Narcisse N’Goy, Poitiers: French Elite2 2004 (previous: unranked)
56. New York Knicks – Richie Saunders, BYU: NCAA 2001 (previous: unranked)
57. Atlanta Hawks (from Boston) – Keyshawn Hall, Auburn: NCAA 2003 (previous: 35)
58. New Orleans Pelicans (from Detroit) – Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004 (previous: 60)
59. Minnesota Timberwolves (from San Antonio) – Quadir Copeland, NC State: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)
60. Washington Wizards (from Oklahoma City) – Tamin Lipsey, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 57)

DROPPED OUT:
– Neoklis Avdalas, Virginia Tech: NCAA 2006 (previous: 14)
– Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (previous: 18)
– Alex Condon, Florida: NCAA 2004 (previous: 23)
– Mario Saint-Supery, Gonzaga: NCAA 2006 (previous: 29)
– JT Toppin, Texas Tech: NCAA 2005 (previous: 31)
– PJ Haggerty, Kansas St: NCAA 2004 (previous: 40)
– Karter Knox, Arkansas: NCAA 2005 (previous: 41)
– Ryan Conwell, Louisville: NCAA 2004 (previous: 42)
– Devin Vanterpool, Florida Atlantic: NCAA 2005 (previous: 43)
– Leo Beath, UC San Diego: NCAA 2003 (previous: 45)
– Magoon Gwath, San Diego St: NCAA 2005 (previous: 46)
– Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005 (previous: 47)
– Rienk Mast, Nebraska: NCAA 2001 (previous: 50)
– Fletcher Loyer, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (previous: 51)
– Jaron Pierre, SMU: NCAA 2002 (previous: 52)
– Jaxon Kohler, Michigan St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 53)
– Emanuel Sharp, Houston: NCAA 2004 (previous: 54)
– Oscar Cluff, Purdue: NCAA 2001 (previous: 55)
– Tre Carroll, Xavier: NCAA 2003 (previous: 56)
– Noam Yaacov, Filou Oostende: Belgian/Dutch BNXT + FIBA BCL 2004 (previous: 59)

Ok, I figured I would update this again! I have a few interesting decisions here that I might not stay with. For starters, I have Tyler Tanner at #7, and I know that is a big jump (and that it’s probably too high). I do think he is going to continue to surprise through the pre-draft process and I stand by the system fit, but the top half of the lottery is still perhaps a bridge too far. I wouldn’t be surprised if he did end up as a lottery pick though (or if he isn’t, which at this stage still seems more likely).
I also have a few guys at the end of the 2nd that didn’t even make it to the Portsmouth Invitational. I don’t know how improbable that is, there are plenty of guys who get invited to workouts and a few might stand out to a franchise at the very tail end of the draft, but I know there are guys who are higher on the big boards. I do happen to like Elias Ralph and the way he plays/adjusted to D1 from wherever the heck he was, but I will certainly admit that Tre Carroll plays the same positions and has the stronger resume (and also had a very good first game at the PIT). And I am sure that there are Centers that are more well rounded than a guy like Ugonna Onyenso, who has never played more than 18 minutes per game in his college career– although I do think his size and skillset are intriguing at a spot late enough in the draft that players rarely see more than 18 minutes per game from anyways.
And I am high up on Milan Momcilovic. He strikes me as *clearly* the best shooting prospect in the draft, I think that is his one standout skill but I think he is capable of being a competent multi-level scorer at the NBA level, and I don’t think he has any super strong deficiencies either (I think he’s an ok defender and has the length to defend taller positions than the ones he would likely prefer to play offensively). I’m not about to peg him as a future superstar or anything but I am a bit surprised to see most projections place him in the mid-2nd round.

1. Washington Wizards – AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (previous: 1)
2. Indiana Pacers – Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (previous: 2)
3. Brooklyn Nets – Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (previous: 3)
4. Utah Jazz – Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (previous: 5)
5. Sacramento Kings – Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (previous: 4)
6. Memphis Grizzlies – Kingston Flemings, Houston: NCAA 2007 (previous: 7)
7. Atlanta Hawks (from New Orleans) – Tyler Tanner, Vanderbilt: NCAA 2006 (previous: 25)
8. Dallas Mavericks – Keaton Wagler, Illinois: NCAA 2007 (previous: 8)
9. Chicago Bulls – Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (previous: 6)
10. Milwaukee Bucks – Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (previous: 10)
11. Golden St Warriors – Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (previous: 14)
12. Oklahoma City Thunder (from LAC) – Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (previous: 9)
13. Miami Heat – Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005 (previous: 22)
14. Charlotte Hornets – Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (previous: 16)
15. Chicago Bulls (from Portland) – Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (previous: 12)
16. Memphis Grizzlies (from Phoenix) – Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007 (previous: 27)
17. Charlotte Hornets (from Orlando) – Ebuka Okorie, Stanford: NCAA 2007 (previous: 15)
18. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Philadelphia) – Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (previous: unranked)
19. San Antonio Spurs (from Atlanta) – Milan Momcilovic, Iowa St: NCAA 2004 (previous: 17)
20. Toronto Raptors – Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (previous: 11)
21. Detroit Pistons (from Minnesota) – Braylon Mullins, Connecticut: NCAA 2006 (previous: 30)
22. Atlanta Hawks (from Cleveland) – Aday Mara, Michigan: NCAA 2005 (previous: 20)
23. Philadelphia 76ers (from Houston) – Koa Peat, Arizona: NCAA 2007 (previous: 13)
24. New York Knicks – Allen Graves, Santa Clara: NCAA 2006 (previous: unranked)
25. Los Angeles Lakers – Amari Allen, Alabama: NCAA 2006 (previous: 23)
26. Denver Nuggets – Cameron Carr, Baylor: NCAA 2004 (previous: 21)
27. Boston Celtics – Thomas Haugh, Florida: NCAA 2003 (previous: 34)
28. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Detroit) – Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (previous: 39)
29. Cleveland Cavaliers (from San Antonio) – Christian Anderson, Texas Tech: NCAA 2006 (previous: 19)
30. Dallas Mavericks (from Oklahoma City) – Meleek Thomas, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (previous: 40)

31. New York Knicks (from Washington) – Alex Karaban, Connecticut: NCAA 2002 (previous: 31)
32. Memphis Grizzlies (from Indiana) – Henri Veesaar, North Carolina: NCAA 2004 (previous: 24)
33. Brooklyn Nets – Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (previous: 33)
34. Sacramento Kings – Morez Johnson, Michigan: NCAA 2006 (previous: 35)
35. San Antonio Spurs (from Utah) – Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 18)
36. Los Angeles Clippers (from Memphis) – Dailyn Swain, Texas: NCAA 2005 (previous: 37)
37. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Dallas) – Dash Daniels, Melbourne: Australian NBL 2007 (previous: 29)
38. Chicago Bulls (from New Orleans) – Motiejus Krivas, Arizona: NCAA 2004 (previous: unranked)
39. Houston Rockets (from Chicago) – Juke Harris, Wake Forest: NCAA 2005 (previous: 44)
40. Boston Celtics (from Milwaukee) – Luigi Suigo, Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2007 (previous: unranked)
41. Miami Heat (from Golden St) – Zuby Ejiofor, St. John’s: NCAA 2004 (previous: 32)
42. San Antonio Spurs (from Portland) – Matt Able, NC State: NCAA 2007 (previous: unranked)
43. Brooklyn Nets (from LAC) – Keyshawn Hall, Auburn: NCAA 2003 (previous: 57)
44. San Antonio Spurs (from Miami) – Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (previous: 46)
45. Sacramento Kings (from Charlotte) – Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (previous: 45)
46. Phoenix Suns (from Philadelphia) – Tyler Bilodeau, UCLA: NCAA 2004 (previous: 52)
47. Dallas Mavericks (from Phoenix) – Lamar Wilkerson, Indiana: NCAA 2001 (previous: 51)
48. Orlando Magic – Malik Reneau, Miami: NCAA 2003 (previous: 41)
49. Toronto Raptors – Richie Saunders, BYU: NCAA 2001 (previous: 56)
50. Denver Nuggets (from Atlanta) – Robbie Avila, Saint Louis: NCAA 2003 (previous: 54)
51. Washington Wizards (from Minnesota) – Nick Martinelli, Northwestern: NCAA 2004 (previous: 38)
52. Houston Rockets – Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (previous: 47)
53. Los Angeles Clippers (from Cleveland) – Tamin Lipsey, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 60)
54. Golden St Warriors (from LAL) – Tarris Reed, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (previous: 53)
55. New York Knicks – Ugonna Onyenso, Virginia: NCAA 2004 (previous: unranked)
56. Chicago Bulls (from Denver) – Elias Ralph, Pacific: NCAA unknown birthdate (previous: unranked)
57. Atlanta Hawks (from Boston) – Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 50)
58. New Orleans Pelicans (from Detroit) – Tramon Mark, Texas: NCAA 2001 (previous: unranked)
59. Minnesota Timberwolves (from San Antonio) – Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004 (previous: 58)
60. Washington Wizards (from Oklahoma City) – Quadir Copeland, NC State: NCAA 2003 (previous: 59)

DROPPED OUT:
– David Mirkovic, Illinois: NCAA 2006 (previous: 26) WITHDREW FROM DRAFT, staying at Illinois
– Robert Wright, BYU: NCAA 2005 (previous: 28) WITHDREW FROM DRAFT, staying at BYU
– Jake Hall, New Mexico: NCAA unknown birthdate (previous: 36) UNLIKELY TO DECLARE, in transfer portal
– Miles Byrd, San Diego St: NCAA 2004 (previous: 42) WITHDREW FROM DRAFT, transferred to Providence
– Shelton Henderson, Miami: NCAA 2006 (previous: 43) WITHDREW FROM DRAFT, staying at Miami
– Sam Hoiberg, Nebraska: NCAA 2003 (previous: 48) IN DRAFT
– Michael Ruzic, Joventut Baladona: Spanish ACB + FIBA BCL 2006 (previous: 49) DRAFT STATUS UNKNOWN
– Narcisse N’Goy, Poitiers: French Elite2 2004 (previous: 55) AUTOELIGIBLE FOR DRAFT, but declared to Auburn

Also, it looks like Jake Hall has formally withdrawn from the transfer portal (and likely any chances of entering the NBA draft) to play with his brother at New Mexico next year

I figured I would update this, since the early entry deadline has passed now! I did exclude anybody who did formally sign a letter of intent to transfer to a specific program even if they kept their name in the draft (at least for now). I think it’s probably wiser to consider them as draft prospects until they formally withdraw, but I didn’t do that. I know that schools are pursuing Juke Harris a ton, and I expect him to withdraw too– but until he chooses a program I am considering him to be more seriously committed to the draft.
I also did have Rashaun Agee in for a bit, but I took him back out. I feel pretty confidently he will end up on a 2-way contract, but I don’t know if I’m sold that a team is going to try to get draft rights for him. We’ll see, though!
I also don’t know how likely it is for Elias Ralph, and I kept him on here, but I do think his profile is solid, though I know he firmly isn’t in the draft discussion and he doesn’t have any particularly defining skills at the next level other than “maybe pretty good at most everything a wing should be expected to do”. But I do expect him to be at Summer League one way or another and I will say that if a team is going to go off the radar late in the draft, I think he fits the profile of the kind of guy that they would do so for.
I have seen a lot of buzz around Dailyn Swain, and I have seen a *few* projections for him in the lottery, though those publications have admitted it’s a bit high. I am not sure I think that he’s that caliber of prospect necessarily, but I can see why teams have been high on him since his freshman season too and I think he is starting to really come into form. I think he is a pretty strong system fit in Miami, so I jumped on that train, at least for now.

1. Washington Wizards – AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (previous: 1)
2. Indiana Pacers – Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (previous: 2)
3. Brooklyn Nets – Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (previous: 3)
4. Utah Jazz – Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (previous: 4)
5. Sacramento Kings – Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (previous: 5)
6. Memphis Grizzlies – Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005 (previous: 13)
7. Atlanta Hawks (from New Orleans) – Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (previous: 9)
8. Dallas Mavericks – Kingston Flemings, Houston: NCAA 2007 (previous: 6)
9. Chicago Bulls – Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (previous: 18)
10. Milwaukee Bucks – Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (previous: 10)
11. Golden St Warriors – Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (previous: 14)
12. Oklahoma City Thunder (from LAC) – Koa Peat, Arizona: NCAA 2007 (previous: 23)
13. Miami Heat – Dailyn Swain, Texas: NCAA 2005 (previous: 36)
14. Charlotte Hornets – Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (previous: 11)
15. Chicago Bulls (from Portland) – Keaton Wagler, Illinois: NCAA 2007 (previous: 8)
16. Memphis Grizzlies (from Phoenix) – Allen Graves, Santa Clara: NCAA 2006 (previous: 24)
17. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Philadelphia) – Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (previous: 12)
18. Charlotte Hornets (from Orlando) – Cameron Carr, Baylor: NCAA 2004 (previous: 26)
19. Toronto Raptors – Aday Mara, Michigan: NCAA 2005 (previous: 22)
20. San Antonio Spurs (from Atlanta) – Milan Momcilovic, Iowa St: NCAA 2004 (previous: 19)
21. Detroit Pistons (from Minnesota) – Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007 (previous: 16)
22. Philadelphia 76ers (from Houston) – Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (previous: 20)
23. Atlanta Hawks (from Cleveland) – Henri Veesaar, North Carolina: NCAA 2004 (previous: 32)
24. New York Knicks – Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (previous: 33)
25. Los Angeles Lakers – Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (previous: 15)
26. Denver Nuggets – Ebuka Okorie, Stanford: NCAA 2007 (previous: 17)
27. Boston Celtics – Morez Johnson, Michigan: NCAA 2006 (previous: 34)
28. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Detroit) – Christian Anderson, Texas Tech: NCAA 2006 (previous: 29)
29. Cleveland Cavaliers (from San Antonio) – Tyler Tanner, Vanderbilt: NCAA 2006 (previous: 7)
30. Dallas Mavericks (from Oklahoma City) – Luigi Suigo, Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2007 (previous: 40)

31. New York Knicks (from Washington) – Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 35)
32. Memphis Grizzlies (from Indiana) – Amari Allen, Alabama: NCAA 2006 (previous: 25)
33. Brooklyn Nets – Meleek Thomas, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (previous: 30)
34. Sacramento Kings – Keyshawn Hall, Auburn: NCAA 2003 (previous: 43)
35. San Antonio Spurs (from Utah) – Alexandros Samodurov, Panathinaikos: Greek HEBA A1 + Euroleague 2005 (previous: unranked)
36. Los Angeles Clippers (from Memphis) – Alex Karaban, Connecticut: NCAA 2002 (previous: 31)
37. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Dallas) – Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005 (previous: unranked)
38. Chicago Bulls (from New Orleans) – Juke Harris, Wake Forest: NCAA 2005 (previous: 39)
39. Houston Rockets (from Chicago) – Lamar Wilkerson, Indiana: NCAA 2001 (previous: 47)
40. Boston Celtics (from Milwaukee) – Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (previous: 28)
41. Miami Heat (from Golden St) – Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 57)
42. San Antonio Spurs (from Portland) – Richie Saunders, BYU: NCAA 2001 (previous: 49)
43. Brooklyn Nets (from LAC) – Malachi Moreno, Kentucky: NCAA 2006 (previous: unranked)
44. San Antonio Spurs (from Miami) – Ugonna Onyenso, Virginia: NCAA 2004 (previous: 55)
45. Sacramento Kings (from Charlotte) – Quadir Copeland, NC State: NCAA 2003 (previous: 60)
46. Orlando Magic – Zuby Ejiofor, St. John’s: NCAA 2004 (previous: 41)
47. Phoenix Suns (from Philadelphia) – Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (previous: 45)
48. Dallas Mavericks (from Phoenix) – Ryan Conwell, Louisville: NCAA 2004 (previous: unranked)
49. Denver Nuggets (from Atlanta) – Tyler BIlodeau, UCLA: NCAA 2004 (previous: 46)
50. Toronto Raptors – Elias Ralph, Pacific: NCAA 2003 (previous: 56)
51. Washington Wizards (from Minnesota) – Malik Reneau, Miami: NCAA 2003 (previous: 48)
52. Los Angeles Clippers (from Cleveland) – Melvin Council, Kansas: NCAA 2002 (previous: unranked)
53. Houston Rockets – Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (previous: 44)
54. Golden St Warriors (from LAL) – Nick Martinelli, Northwestern: NCAA 2004 (previous: 51)
55. New York Knicks – Tarris Reed, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (previous: 54)
56. Chicago Bulls (from Denver) – Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004 (previous: 59)
57. Atlanta Hawks (from Boston) – Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (previous: 52)
58. New Orleans Pelicans (from Detroit) – Tramon Mark, Texas: NCAA 2001 (previous: 58)
59. Minnesota Timberwolves (from San Antonio) – Peter Suder, Miami (OH): NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)
60. Washington Wizards (from Oklahoma City) – Rueben Chinyelu, Florida: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)

DROPPED OUT:
-Braylon Mullins, Connecticut: NCAA 2006 (previous: 21) *DID NOT ENTER*
-Thomas Haugh, Florida: NCAA 2003 (previous: 27) *DID NOT ENTER*
-Dash Daniels, Melbourne: Australian NBL 2007 (previous: 37) *DID NOT ENTER*
-Motiejus Krivas, Arizona: NCAA 2004 (previous: 38) *DID NOT ENTER*
-Matt Able, NC State: NCAA 2007 (previous: 42) *Entered, Signed with North Carolina*
-Robbie Avila, Saint Louis: NCAA 2003 (previous: 50)
-Tamin Lipsey, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 53)

The NBA Draft Combine invite list is out.

There are some interesting players who were invited, I don’t see too many obvious snubs, although there are a few I think are a bit surprising nonetheless.
The only one obvious snub I see is Darrion Williams- I can’t believe he isn’t on that list, frankly.

I definitely think there are other guys who I’d like to have seen on there, but I think there are really only 2 more names I would say I’d have expected to see on that list: Alexandros Samodurov and Quadir Copeland.
I wouldn’t call it an outright surprise that they aren’t there, but I would have thought they’d have gotten that phone call. I would think there is cause for NBA teams to be intrigued with both of them as prospects, albeit not quite sold, and I think this would be a great environment for teams to get a clearer picture.
But I would imagine both will be seen at the G League Elite Camp (?)

OK, here’s a post-draft lottery and combine mock! I think there were a couple of clear combine standouts who generated some buzz, and I wanted to give this an update now that we know the actual final draft order– at least without trades.
I decided to choose to speculate who is going to remain in the draft and who will return to school instead of just considering everybody who has declared, and I know that at least a few of these assumptions are going to be wrong. Some of the more notable players I have returning to school are: Koa Peat, Amari Allen, Tyler Tanner, and Luigi Suigo. Some of the more notable players that I have staying in the draft are: Tounde Yessoufou, Allen Graves, Meleek Thomas, Milan Momcilovic, Malachi Moreno, Matt Able, Jacob Cofie, and Rueben Chinyelu. I absolutely wouldn’t be surprised if Moreno, Cofie, or Able do ultimately return to school. I would be surprised if Momcilovic does, I think a lot of official mocks are still a bit low on him. Even with the massive NIL offers he is supposedly getting, I would imagine that if his goal is to play in the NBA, now would be an excellent time for him to do so. I have seen reports that Chinyelu is more likely to return, but I would be a bit surprised if he does. Florida is loaded with bigs, even though he ended his season with a poor tournament run he was absolutely surging to end conference play, and he was one of the biggest Combine anthro winners in my mind (who also had a solid scrimmage performance).
I also haven’t dropped Elias Ralph from my mock… I understand how unrealistic it is to keep him there, but there’s always someone else who seems more droppable to me. Ralph is unextraordinary but is a remarkably complete and solid player, wings are in such high demand, and for as strong as this class seems to be it isn’t particularly deep with wings. I had seen a Jxmyhighroller video from a year or two ago about how the average height in the NBA hasn’t changed much over the years, but that the variability in height has dwindled significantly. More and more of the league is a lot closer to that 6’6.5″ average, and Ralph typefies that trend; I don’t think he would be able to play the 2, 3, and 4 at a reasonable level and think he will be best suited carving out a niche at one of those positions, but I have NO IDEA which of them it would be right now, it could be any of them. I don’t know, I think he is absolutely worthy of private workouts with teams even after missing both combines and I just can’t help but feel like he could stick with some program. But I don’t know how long I’ll hold onto that notion, I keep tagging him to be dropped from mocks, it’s just someone else always ultimately seems like a better candidate in my mind.
I hate Jack Kayil’s decision to declare this year and his sentiments to forego playing at Gonzaga and elect to stay in this draft. I have always thought he was underrated, but his season has not been good and it isn’t like he would be carried as a prospect by his physical tools. It’s always been about his heady and smart playstyle, which simply isn’t NBA ready *right now*. I saw skepticism on some forums that he would even be college ready, and I think he probably would be, I think Gonzaga would be a great fit for him. But I just don’t see him being drafted in 2026, it doesn’t seem in the cards.

Here’s my latest mock:
1. Washington Wizards – Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (previous: 3)
2. Utah Jazz – Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (previous: 2)
3. Memphis Grizzlies – AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (previous: 1)
4. Chicago Bulls – Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (previous: 4)
5. Los Angeles Clippers (from Indiana) – Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (previous: 5)
6. Brooklyn Nets – Keaton Wagler, Illinois: NCAA 2007 (previous: 15)
7. Sacramento Kings – Kingston Flemings, Houston: NCAA 2007 (previous: 8)
8. Atlanta Hawks (from New Orleans) – Aday Mara, Michigan: NCAA 2005 (previous: 19)
9. Dallas Mavericks – Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (previous: 7)
10. Milwaukee Bucks – Cameron Carr, Baylor: NCAA 2004 (previous: 18)
11. Golden St Warriors – Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (previous: 11)
12. Oklahoma City Thunder (from LAC) – Morez Johnson, Michigan: NCAA 2006 (previous: 27)
13. Miami Heat – Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (previous: 14)
14. Charlotte Hornets – Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005 (previous: 6)
15. Chicago Bulls (from Portland) – Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (previous: 17)
16. Memphis Grizzlies (from Phoenix) – Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (previous: 10)
17. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Philadelphia) – Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007 (previous: 21)
18. Charlotte Hornets (from Orlando) – Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (previous: 22)
19. Toronto Raptors – Henri Veesaar, North Carolina: NCAA 2004 (previous: 23)
20. San Antonio Spurs (from Atlanta) – Milan Momcilovic, Iowa St: NCAA 2004 (previous: 20)
21. Detroit Pistons (from Minnesota) – Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (previous: 24)
22. Philadelphia 76ers (from Houston) – Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (previous: 9)
23. Atlanta Hawks (from Cleveland) – Christian Anderson, Texas Tech: NCAA 2006 (previous: 28)
24. New York Knicks – Alex Karaban, Connecticut: NCAA 2002 (previous: 36)
25. Los Angeles Lakers – Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (previous: 25)
26. Denver Nuggets – Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (previous: 40)
27. Boston Celtics – Baba Miller, Connecticut: NCAA 2004 (previous: unranked)
28. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Detroit) – Ebuka Okorie, Stanford: NCAA 2007 (previous: 26)
29. Cleveland Cavaliers (from San Antonio) – Aaron Nkrumah, Tennessee St: NCAA 2001 (previous: unranked)
30. Dallas Mavericks (from OKC) – Allen Graves, Santa Clara: NCAA 2006 (previous: 16)

31. New York Knicks (from Washington) – Matt Able, NC State: NCAA 2007 (previous: unranked)
32. Memphis Grizzlies (from Indiana) – Meleek Thomas, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (previous: 33)
33. Brooklyn Nets – Jacob Cofie, USC: NCAA 2006 (previous: unranked)
34. Sacramento Kings – Dailyn Swain, Texas: NCAA 2005 (previous: 13)
35. San Antonio Spurs (from Utah) – Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 31)
36. Los Angeles Clippers (from Memphis) – Tarris Reed, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (previous: 55)
37. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Dallas) – Dillon Mitchell, St. John’s: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)
38. Chicago Bulls (from New Orleans) – Rueben Chinyelu, Florida: NCAA 2003 (previous: 60)
39. Houston Rockets (from Chicago) – Zuby Ejiofor, St. John’s: NCAA 2004 (previous: 46)
40. Boston Celtics (from Milwaukee) – Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (previous: 53)
41. Miami Heat (from Golden St) – Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue: NCAA 2002 (previous: unranked)
42. San Antonio Spurs (from Portland) – Nick Martinelli, Northwestern: NCAA 2004 (previous: 54)
43. Brooklyn Nets (from LAC) – Ja’Kobi Gillespie, Tennessee: NCAA 2004 (previous: unranked)
44. San Antonio Spurs (from Miami) – Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005 (previous: 37)
45. Sacramento Kings (from Charlotte) – Ryan Conwell, Louisville: NCAA 2004 (previous: 48)
46. Orlando Magic – Malachi Moreno, Kentucky: NCAA 2006 (previous: 43)
47. Phoenix Suns (from Philadelphia) – Maliq Brown, Duke: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)
48. Dallas Mavericks (from Phoenix) – Otega Oweh, Kentucky: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)
49. Denver Nuggets (from Atlanta) – Keyshawn Hall, Auburn: NCAA 2003 (previous: 34)
50. Toronto Raptors – Tyler Bilodeau, UCLA: NCAA 2004 (previous: 49)
51. Washington Wizards (from Minnesota) – Jaden Bradley, Arizona: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)
52. Los Angeles Clippers (from Cleveland) – Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (previous: 57)
53. Houston Rockets – Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 41)
54. Golden St Warriors (from LAL) – Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004 (previous: 56)
55. New York Knicks – Ugonna Onyenso, Virginia: NCAA 2004 (previous: 44)
56. Chicago Bulls (from Denver) – Quadir Copeland, NC State: NCAA 2003 (previous: 45)
57. Atlanta Hawks (from Boston) – Nate Bittle, Oregon: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)
58. New Orleans Pelicans (from Detroit) – Richie Saunders, BYU: NCAA 2001 (previous: 42)
59. Minnesota Timberwolves (from San Antonio) – Elias Ralph, Pacific: NCAA 2003 (previous: 50)
60. Washington Wizards (from OKC) – Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (previous: 47)

DROPPED OUT:
-Koa Peat, Arizona: NCAA 2007 (previous: 12) *predicting return to NCAA*
-Tyler Tanner, Vanderbilt: NCAA 2006 (previous: 29) *predicting return to NCAA*
-Luigi Suigo, Mega Basket: Adriatic ABA 2007 (previous: 30) *predicting enrollment in NCAA*
-Amari Allen, Alabama: NCAA 2006 (previous: 32) *predicting return to NCAA*
-Alexandros Samodurov, Panathinaikos: Greek HEBA A1 + Euroleague 2005 (previous: 35) *predicting enrollment in NCAA*
-Juke Harris, Wake Forest: NCAA 2005 (previous: 38) *withdrawn, transferred to Tennessee*
-Lamar Wilkerson, Indiana: NCAA 2001 (previous: 39)
-Malik Reneau, Miami: NCAA 2003 (previous: 51)
-Melvin Council, Kansas: NCAA 2002 (previous: 52)
-Tramon Mark, Texas: NCAA 2001 (previous: 58)
-Peter Suder, Miami (OH): NCAA 2003 (previous: 59)

Now that we finally know the list of players in the draft, I wanted to make an update- this might be the final version I make (especially because I’m pretty crazy busy for the next few weeks :S), but I might do one more after looking at some news and rumors. This version is definitely heavy with some of the international early entrants. I think the international class certainly isn’t mindblowing (as seems widely recognized) but I also think they’re a bit underrated, and I wanted to make a few quick notes about my impressions on some of them.
Jack Kayil – I honestly think he’s a bit overrated. I like him as a prospect in general, I thought he was overlooked as a legitimate future NBA player last year, but I’m surprised that this is the year he decided to stake his NBA career on and that this season is where teams are starting to come around to him. I do think he started to adjust well, but his season in Germany was not great and honestly I don’t think that’s a particularly strong league relative to Spain/France/Adriatic leagues. Not sure he was able to clearly define a niche other than “generic floor general”, but I do definitely think there is something there and I do anticipate him getting drafted, although maybe a bit later than he is projected.
Vsevolod Ishchenko – I think it’s odd that the guy is getting projected as aa SG/SF. I think he moves fluidly, but I think he’s a bit slow to reliably cover guards. And also, his 3pt% and volume was pretty good, I think there is reason to be optimistic, but I think his shot is slow and I wouldn’t exactly call it his defining strength or anything (at least from very amateur eyes on tape). But I have seen reports listing his wingspan as either 7’1 or 7’4, which is a pretty big difference, either way the highlights I see of him show him making full use of a long wingspan. He seems to have a very good fundamental forward game- not really able to blow by guys but fluid enough with the ball in his hand to handle drives himself and really, really good at getting to the rim (he barely has to jump to dunk it, even though he is “only” 6’8″). I think he’s completely a legitimate prospect who will most likely be drafted and may hear his name called relatively early.
Malique Lewis – I definitely think this guy is underrated and a fairly likely pick. His stats are underwhelming in the Australian NBL, he never really did show the promise he had flashes of in the G League to really take over games, but he doesn’t need to. He settled into a low-usage role last year and kept it this year, and kicked ass at it. His efficiency drastically improved this year and his defense was pretty darn good both years- and a lot of prospects from the NBL don’t actually show great efficiency there, so I think it’s encouraging. Also he dominated the Eurocamp a week or so ago- granted, most of those players are like 3/4 years younger than him, but he did what he was supposed to and DID show an all-around game that he doesn’t really get to display as a role player. His athletic ability and frame are encouraging, too. I think someone’s going to take him in the 2nd round.
Mohammad Amini – I have long liked Amini as a prospect. He never really seemed to get buzz when he should have. But I don’t think this was really his year to declare, and frankly I don’t think he will get drafted (although I did mock him anyways, because I think he *should* get picked as a late flyer). He had a more substantial role on Nancy this year than his numbers would indicate, but they still don’t really do him a service. He is NOT a great shooter and has not really shown development there, which is a very tough sell for a wing prospect. He is a great on-ball driver, and a pretty great passer (not quite a point guard but honestly not that far IMO), but he was too tentative to frequently show his scoring prowess and Nancy didn’t really run the ball through him much to showcase these strengths. He is a very good defender and I think he did consistently show that, but he did not generate as many stocks (steals/blocks) as he has in previous years. It just doesn’t seem like a great situation. I think even if he did get an NBA opportunity, the transition would be tough for him, though I think he would be able to figure it out after a year of adjusting. Mostly, I have him on here because I genuinely don’t think the NCAA senior class is particularly deep or encouraging, but there are some notable names I left off (especially point guards like Braden Smith, Tamin Lipsey, and Kylan Boswell) that teams might prefer to take a chance on anyway. Still, I think Amini is a legitimate upside play who still has youth on his side a bit, and I have to think there is *some* reason he chose to declare this year of all years.
Also, quick mention of Bryson Tucker- I am mostly a stat guy, in which of course Tucker is thoroughly unimpressive. But I saw a scout I highly respect (Ersin Demir I believe, a great read) write a very convincing article about the legitimacy of Tucker as a prospect. Not only did it sell me on its own, but simply the idea that a guy as reputable as him sees a valid case makes me think some franchise somewhere might feel the same way. Especially for a guy who is still as young as many freshmen. I still don’t think he would be anything but an end-of-the-draft shot in the dark, though.

1. Washington Wizards – AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (previous: 3)
2. Utah Jazz – Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (previous: 1)
3. Memphis Grizzlies – Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (previous: 2)
4. Chicago Bulls – Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (previous: 4)
5. Los Angeles Clippers (from Indiana) – Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (previous: 5)
6. Brooklyn Nets – Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (previous: 16)
7. Sacramento Kings – Keaton Wagler, Illinois: NCAA 2007 (previous: 6)
8. Atlanta Hawks (from New Orleans) – Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (previous: 9)
9. Dallas Mavericks – Kingston Flemings, Houston: NCAA 2007 (previous: 7)
10. Milwaukee Bucks – Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (previous: 15)
11. Golden St Warriors – Aday Mara, Michigan: NCAA 2005 (previous: 8)
12. Oklahoma City Thunder – Morez Johnson, Michigan: NCAA 2006 (previous: 12)
13. Miami Heat – Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005 (previous: 14)
14. Charlotte Hornets – Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (previous: 11)
15. Chicago Bulls (from Portland) – Cameron Carr, Baylor: NCAA 2004 (previous: 10)
16. Memphis Grizzlies (from Phoenix) – Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (previous: 13)
17. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Philadelphia) – Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (previous: 22)
18. Charlotte Hornets (from Orlando) – Koa Peat, Arizona: NCAA 2007 (previous: unranked)
19. Toronto Raptors – Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (previous: 18)
20. San Antonio Spurs (from Atlanta) – Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007 (previous: 17)
21. Detroit Pistons (from Minnesota) – Christian Anderson, Texas Tech: NCAA 2006 (previous: 23)
22. Philadelphia 76ers (from Houston) – Zuby Ejiofor, St. John’s: NCAA 2004 (previous: 39)
23. Atlanta Hawks (from Cleveland) – Henri Veesaar, North Carolina: NCAA 2004 (previous: 19)
24. New York Knicks – Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (previous: 21)
25. Los Angeles Lakers – Tarris Reed, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (previous: 36)
26. Denver Nuggets – Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005 (previous: 44)
27. Boston Celtics – Allen Graves, Santa Clara: NCAA 2006 (previous: 30)
28. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Detroit) – Bennett Stirtz, Iowa: NCAA 2003 (previous: 26)
29. Cleveland Cavaliers (from San Antonio) – Ebuka Okorie, Stanford: NCAA 2007 (previous: 28)
30. Dallas Mavericks (from Oklahoma City) – Meleek Thomas, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (previous: 32)

31. New York Knicks (from Washington) – Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 35)
32. Memphis Grizzlies (from Indiana) – Dailyn Swain, Texas: NCAA 2005 (previous: 34)
33. Brooklyn Nets – Vsevolod Ishchenko, Lokomotiv Kuban: Russian VTB 2005 (previous: unranked)
34. Sacramento Kings – Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (previous: 40)
35. San Antonio Spurs (from Utah) – Alex Karaban, Connecticut: NCAA 2002 (previous: 24)
36. Los Angeles Clippers (from Memphis) – Aaron Nkrumah, Tennessee St: NCAA 2001 (previous: 29)
37. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Dallas) – Baba Miller, Cincinnati: NCAA 2004 (previous: 27)
38. Chicago Bulls (from New Orleans) – Ugonna Onyenso, Virginia: NCAA 2004 (previous: 55)
39. Houston Rockets (from Chicago) – Ryan Conwell, Louisville: NCAA 2004 (previous: 45)
40. Boston Celtics (from Milwaukee) – Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue: NCAA 2002 (previous: 41)
41. Miami Heat (from Golden St) – Jaden Bradley, Arizona: NCAA 2003 (previous: 51)
42. San Antonio Spurs (from Portland) – Ja’Kobi Gillespie, Tennessee: NCAA 2004 (previous: 43)
43. Brooklyn Nets (from LAC) – Otega Oweh, Kentucky: NCAA 2003 (previous: 48)
44. San Antonio Spurs (from Miami) – Richie Saunders, BYU: NCAA 2001 (previous: 58)
45. Sacramento Kings (from Charlotte) – Mark Mitchell, Missouri: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)
46. Orlando Magic – Nick Martinelli, Northwestern: NCAA 2004 (previous: 42)
47. Phoenix Suns (from Philadelphia) – Dillon Mitchell, St. John’s: NCAA 2003 (previous: 37)
48. Dallas Mavericks (from Phoenix) – Maliq Brown, Duke: NCAA 2003 (previous: 47)
49. Denver Nuggets (from Atlanta) – Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004 (previous: 54)
50. Toronto Raptors – Emanuel Sharp, Houston: NCAA 2004 (previous: unranked)
51. Washington Wizards (from Minnesota) – Jack Kayil, ALBA Berlin: German BBL + FIBA BCL 2006 (previous: unranked)
52. Los Angeles Clippers (from Cleveland) – Nate Bittle, Oregon: NCAA 2003 (previous: 57)
53. Houston Rockets – Tyler Bilodeau, UCLA: NCAA 2004 (previous: 50)
54. Golden St Warriors (from LAL) – Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (previous: 52)
55. New York Knicks – Tyler Nickel, Vanderbilt: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)
56. Chicago Bulls (from Denver) – Keyshawn Hall, Auburn: NCAA 2003 (previous: 49)
57. Atlanta Hawks (from Boston) – Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 53)
58. New Orleans Pelicans (from Detroit) – Bryson Tucker, Washington: NCAA 2006 (previous: unranked)
59. Minnesota Timberwolves (from San Antonio) – Quadir Copeland, NC State: NCAA 2003 (previous: 56)
60. Washington Wizards (from Oklahoma City) – Mohammad Amini, Nancy: French LNB 2005 (previous: unranked)

DROPPED OUT:
-Milan Momcilovic, Iowa St: NCAA 2004 (previous: 20) *Withdrew from Draft, will play for Kentucky*
-Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor: NCAA 2006 (previous: 25) *Withdrew from Draft, will play for St. John’s*
-Matt Able, NC State: NCAA 2007 (previous: 31) *Withdrew from Draft, will play for North Carolina*
-Jacob Cofie, USC: NCAA 2006 (previous: 33) *Withdrew from Draft*
-Rueben Chinyelu, Florida: NCAA 2003 (previous: 38) *Withdrew from Draft*
-Malachi Moreno, Kentucky: NCAA 2006 (previous: 46) *Withdrew from Draft*
-Elias Ralph, Pacific: NCAA 2003 (previous: 59)
-Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (previous: 60)

Final version- I still like Mohammad Amini, but in trying to predict what teams will actually do, I moved Bryson Tucker and Mohammad Amini back off my mock again. I think they both are strong two-way candidates. Inspired a bit by the things I read from Hollinger, but I am not going to necessarily take his opinions as a be-all-end-all either. I am coming around to Jack Kayil and the season he had, I have seen some good contextual justification for his poor efficiency and scouting reports that he has looked very good for ALBA, which has had a successful season in the German BBL. I do think he is a promising defensive prospect, and that his ability to handle and pass the ball has always been solid.

Norrin I like that you have Tobe Awaka on your latest mock, I do too!
Here’s what I have:
1. Washington Wizards – AJ Dybantsa, BYU: NCAA 2007 (previous: 1)
2. Utah Jazz – Cameron Boozer, Duke: NCAA 2007 (previous: 2)
3. Memphis Grizzlies – Darryn Peterson, Kansas: NCAA 2007 (previous: 3)
4. Chicago Bulls – Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: NCAA 2006 (previous: 4)
5. Los Angeles Clippers (from Indiana) – Mikel Brown, Louisville: NCAA 2006 (previous: 8)
6. Brooklyn Nets – Keaton Wagler, Illinois: NCAA 2007 (previous: 7)
7. Sacramento Kings – Darius Acuff, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (previous: 5)
8. Atlanta Hawks (from New Orleans) – Aday Mara, Michigan: NCAA 2005 (previous: 11)
9. Dallas Mavericks – Nate Ament, Tennessee: NCAA 2006 (previous: 6)
10. Milwaukee Bucks – Brayden Burries, Arizona: NCAA 2005 (previous: 13)
11. Golden St Warriors – Kingston Flemings, Houston: NCAA 2007 (previous: 9)
12. Oklahoma City Thunder (from LAC) – Morez Johnson, Michigan: NCAA 2006 (previous: 12)
13. Miami Heat – Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: NCAA 2002 (previous: 14)
14. Charlotte Hornets – Karim Lopez, New Zealand: Australian NBL 2007 (previous: 20)
15. Chicago Bulls (from Portland) – Cameron Carr, Baylor: NCAA 2004 (previous: 15)
16. Memphis Grizzlies (from Phoenix) – Ebuka Okorie, Stanford: NCAA 2007 (previous: 29)
17. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Philadelphia) – Sergio de Larrea, Valencia: Spanish ACB + Euroleague 2005 (previous: 26)
18. Charlotte Hornets (from Orlando) – Chris Cenac, Houston: NCAA 2007 (previous: 19)
19. Toronto Raptors – Hannes Steinbach, Washington: NCAA 2006 (previous: 10)
20. San Antonio Spurs (from Atlanta) – Allen Graves, Santa Clara: NCAA 2006 (previous: 27)
21. Detroit Pistons (from Minnesota) – Labaron Philon, Alabama: NCAA 2005 (previous: 16)
22. Philadelphia 76ers (from Houston) – Dailyn Swain, Texas: NCAA 2005 (previous: 32)
23. Atlanta Hawks (from Cleveland) – Christian Anderson, Texas Tech: NCAA 2006 (previous: 21)
24. New York Knicks – Koa Peat, Arizona: NCAA 2007 (previous: 18)
25. Los Angeles Lakers – Henri Veesaar, North Carolina: NCAA 2004 (previous: 23)
26. Denver Nuggets – Isaiah Evans, Duke: NCAA 2005 (previous: 24)
27. Boston Celtics – Bennett Stirtz, Iiowa: NCAA 2003 (previous: 28)
28. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Detroit) – Jack Kayil, ALBA Berlin: German BBL + FIBA BCL 2006 (previous: 51)
29. Cleveland Cavaliers (from San Antonio) – Meleek Thomas, Arkansas: NCAA 2006 (previous: 30)
30. Dallas Mavericks (from OKC) – Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky: NCAA 2007 (previous: 17)

31. New York Knicks (from Washington) – Tarris Reed, Connecticut: NCAA 2003 (previous: 25)
32. Memphis Grizzlies (from Indiana) – Tyler Bilodeau, UCLA: NCAA 2004 (previous: 53)
33. Brooklyn Nets – Zuby Ejiofor, St. John’s: NCAA 2004 (previous: 22)
34. Sacramento Kings – Trevon Brazile, Arkansas: NCAA 2003 (previous: 34)
35. San Antonio Spurs (from Utah) – Richie Saunders, BYU: NCAA 2001 (previous: 44)
36. Los Angeles Clippers (from Memphis) – Joshua Jefferson, Iowa St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 31)
37. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Dallas) – Baba Miller, Cincinnati: NCAA 2004 (previous: 37)
38. Chicago Bulls (from New Orleans) – Dillon Mitchell, St. John’s: NCAA 2003 (previous: 47)
39. Houston Rockets (from Chicago) – Ja’Kobi Gillespie, Tennessee: NCAA 2004 (previous: 42)
40. Boston Celtics (from Milwaukee) – Ugonna Onyenso, Virginia: NCAA 2004 (previous: 38)
41. Miami Heat (from Golden St) – Otega Oweh, Kentucky: NCAA 2003 (previous: 43)
42. San Antonio Spurs (from Portland) – Lajae Jones, Florida St: NCAA 2004 (previous: unranked)
43. Brooklyn Nets (from LAC) – Ryan Conwell, Louisville: NCAA 2004 (previous: 39)
44. San Antonio Spurs (from Miami) – Vsevolod Ishchenko, Lokomotiv Kuban: Russian VTB 2005 (previous: 33)
45. Sacramento Kings (from Charlotte) – Alex Karaban, Connecticut: NCAA 2002 (previous: 35)
46. Orlando Magic – Nick Martinelli, Northwestern: NCAA 2004 (previous: 46)
47. Phoenix Suns (from Philadelphia) – Maliq Brown, Duke: NCAA 2003 (previous: 48)
48. Dallas Mavericks (from Phoenix) – Aaron Nkrumah, Tennessee St: NCAA 2001 (previous: 36)
49. Denver Nuggets (from Atlanta) – Braden Smith, Purdue: NCAA 2003 (previous: unranked)
50. Toronto Raptors – Jaden Bradley, Arizona: NCAA 2003 (previous: 41)
51. Washington Wizards (from Minnesota) – Quadir Copeland, NC State: NCAA 2003 (previous: 59)
52. Los Angeles Clippers (from Cleveland) – Nate Bittle, Oregon: NCAA 2003 (previous: 52)
53. Houston Rockets – Tobe Awaka, Arizona: NCAA 2004 (previous: unranked)
54. Golden St Warriors – Malique Lewis, SE Melbourne: Australian NBL 2004 (previous: 49)
55. New York Knicks – Emanuel Sharp, Houston: NCAA 2004 (previous: 50)
56. Chicago Bulls (from Denver) – Keyshawn Hall, Auburn: NCAA 2003 (previous: 56)
57. Atlanta Hawks (from Boston) – Tyler Nickel, Vanderbilt: NCAA 2003 (previous: 55)
58. New Orleans Pelicans (from Detroit) – Mark Mitchell, Missouri: NCAA 2003 (previous: 45)
59. Minnesota Timberwolves (from San Antonio) – Bruce Thornton, Ohio St: NCAA 2003 (previous: 57)
60. Washington Wizards (from OKC) – Darrion Williams, NC State: NCAA 2003 (previous: 54)

The trades yesterday night did make me switch two things around, but I honestly don’t think there’s too much else I would want to change.
#13 pick (now Milwaukee Bucks) Yaxel Lendeborg -> Karim Lopez
#14 pick (Charlotte Hornets) Karim Lopez -> Yaxel Lendeborg

#28 pick (now Brooklyn Nets) Jack Kayil -> Jayden Quaintance
#30 pick (Dallas Mavericks) Jayden Quaintance -> Jack Kayil

#41 pick (Miami Heat) Otega Oweh -> Ryan Conwell
#43 pick (Brooklyn Nets) Ryan Conwell -> Otega Oweh

I think the #33 pick stays the same, I think Zuby Ejiofor makes perfect sense for the Minnesota Timberwolves that just traded away Julius Randle.