Mock draft 2026

Dime Dropper said:
A name I haven't heard much talk about is Dash Daniels, but he really pops off the screen. Looks to be more talented than his older brother, although not quite as tall. He looks more skilled, more athletic and just as much of a menace defensively. I would be very surprised if he doesn't work his way into the top 10 closer to the draft.
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There appears to be some disappointment in the mock draft circles with the numbers he's putting up this season in the NBL (Australia) which is why his name is sliding but I agree with you -- I was sold on him after watching him against NBA competition. His skillset is very impressive already. His ability to apply on-ball defensive pressure is reminiscent of his brother but he has a much more developed handle and playmaking instincts that might allow him to play PG eventually or at least be a primary initiator in pick and rolls if not a full-time PG like we're seeing with Nique Clifford.

I wouldn't pay that much attention to the mock drafts right now. They're going to move people up and down the lists based on recent performance and exposure but ultimately we've got the combine and individual workouts happening between now and the draft. I also expect Daniels to work his way back into the top 10 by next June.
 
Really good game. Ament got in foul trouble and never really got going. Kingston Flemings was the star in this game (as far as nba prospects go). 25 points and looked super poised. He’s top ten bound if he keeps playing like this.
 
Big prospect slate of games starting in a few minutes with Caleb Wilson and NC against Michigan State. Got AJ after that and Cam and Duke to close out the night.
 
as a daily lurker on this thread but have yet to watch a college hoops game, does Boozer play any defense? I don't trust Dukie bigs
 
Cameron Carr had my attention. 6’5 or 6’6 with a supposed 7’2 wingspan and 8’10 standing reach. Got hurt at Tennessee, transferred to Baylor and has been their best player. Projected in the early 20s now but he might find his way into the lottery. Dribble pass shoot defend
 
bajaden said:
A. J. Dybantsa: SF/PF - 6'10" - 200 Lb's - 7'0" Wingspan Fr - BYU

Right now, today, if I had the first pick in the draft for the Kings, AJ is my choice. He has superstar written all over him. Yes, he's a freak athlete who can jump out of the gym. He beats everyone down the floor! But the NBA grave yard is littered with freak athlete's. Dybantsa comes with an excellent skill set to go along with his athleticism. He has great handles for a big man. He's a very good passer. He can shoot the three, although a bit inconsistent. He loves the 15 foot turnaround jumpshot, and he's a violent finisher at the rim.

He has some work to do though. He needs to stop taking bad shots from beyond the arc. On defense he often has the look of a lock down defender, and other times looks lost. Particularly when playing off the ball. He often quits on a defensive play when he gets taken off the dribble. Let's remember that he's young, and all these things are correctable. He's an aggressive player and while he needs to add some muscle, he doesn't shy away from physical contact when attacking the basket.

He's a good post up player with an explosive spin move to blow by his man for an easy dunk. He was known for occasionally showboating in highschool like taking the ball through his legs when dunking it. That won't fly in college. He plays with a lot of confidence, as if he's the best player on the floor. He did have one head to head game with Peterson and I guess you could sat Peterson won that battle since his team won by one point and Peterson outscored AJ 58 to 49.

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AJ's highlights look like he's playing on 8 ft rims or something - vertical leap given as a crazy 40.5" is better than most guards I would think.........I recall our best jumper at high school 38" veritical leap a LONG WHILE back to be outstanding....vertical leap isn't everything, the current vertical leaper in the US Darius Clark 51" is best in the world, but Clark is not skilled enough to be in the NBA. Peak vertical reach (touch point) on the basket would need to factor in a players standing reach as we;;. No wonder the Kings had so much trouble the other night with Suns Mark Willaims currently at 9'9" standing reach (can nearly touch the basket flat footed) and absurd 39" at 7'2" .
 
iowamcnabb said:
Cameron Carr had my attention. 6’5 or 6’6 with a supposed 7’2 wingspan and 8’10 standing reach. Got hurt at Tennessee, transferred to Baylor and has been their best player. Projected in the early 20s now but he might find his way into the lottery. Dribble pass shoot defend
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Yeah and he looks like he has the extra it factor with that attitude. He's got to climb no doubt.
 
SacTownKid said:
Yeah, Domas is obviously miles ahead as a player to make an offense flow but Domas doesn't really even have an effective hook shot let alone all that scoring ability. Cam looks to have every tool as a scorer.
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Domas has essentially been 19 PPG on 60%+ TS since he was 23 years old. Including 66.8% TS, 63.7% TS, 65.5% TS the last 3 seasons as a King. Why do people think that's not being a "scorer"?
 
The_Jamal said:
Domas has essentially been 19 PPG on 60%+ TS since he was 23 years old. Including 66.8% TS, 63.7% TS, 65.5% TS the last 3 seasons as a King. Why do people think that's not being a "scorer"?
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Because there is a big difference between being a 18-20 a night guy and being a 24-25 a night guy when the talent is clearly there. Ask Harrison Barnes about that and efficiency. The Mavs assumed he'd make that leap but kind of flatlined at the bottom end which is also partly what usually keeps efficient players that efficient. They don't take bad shots, scoring superstars could give a ****. Barnes was right there with Melo metrics wise at one point, the only thing missing was that last 5-10% of what takes a scorer over the finish line. Also, not all productivity is the same. So far it looks like Boozer can do pretty much everything out there as a scorer. Not much off the dribble maybe beyond the line yet but for a big he's got a good spot shot from various locations out there.
 
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