Mock draft 2026

[hrdboild]

I think most scouts would say AJ is the better prospect then fox look at his numbers, positional advantage, size and athleticism. AJ has mvp potential fox didn’t and I wouldn’t consider a one time all star an offensive hub especially when the year he won it Sabonis was basically the hub

I think Wilson will be a more than just a defensive player but what has he shown that he could even be a number two on a good team? His shooting % at the rim is a major red flag as well

I’m just saying AJ could be like a 6’9 SGA not that that’s what he is

It's hard to compare Fox (a 6'3" guard) and Dybantsa (a 6'8 or 6'9 forward). I assumed Fox and Peterson was the comparison to be made there. Fox was better at getting to the rim and drawing fouls. He also could finish above the rim. Peterson is by far the better shooter, which most would say is more important in the modern game. I feel like Fox also impacted the game more defensively.

But it seems like you're now changing the definition of what "offensive hub" means on me. Sabonis has never been an elite scorer. Fox spent 2 years as a top 10 PPG player in the league and that streak only ended because he got traded (at his own request) to another team which already had their #1 guy. He also, not for nothing, led the league in 4th quarter scoring for both of those years and won a clutch player of the year award. So does hub mean an elite playmaker or does hub mean a "put the team on your back and get points when needed" player? If it's the latter, that has to include Fox. If it's the former, I'm not sure that Dybantsa or Peterson have proven they fit that definition either. Heck, Peterson is only averaging 2 assists per game right now. That's less than half of what Fox averaged in his college season.

Wilson's poor shooting percentage on layups may or may not be relevant. He's a guy who is looking to dunk everything he can. I'd be curious to see the breakdown of how many layups he is attempting vs. mid-range jumpers or dunks. This could be much ado about nothing. He also leads the NCAA in dunks right now by quite a large margin and as we all know, a dunk is the most "high percentage" shot there is.

Sure, I get that. I'm high on Dybantsa too. But we play the "Player X" could be like "Player Y" game every year with the draft and the same concept applies to other elite prospects. Caleb Wilson could be Kevin Garnett. AJ Peterson could be Kobe Bryant. Oh my god, Cameron Boozer could be Al Horford / Amare Stoudamire. We have 4 Hall of Famers in this draft! Pity we can't draft them all!

 

[TheBigO]

People are starting to fall into the same trap with Boozer they did with Luka. "Not explosive enough, not athletic enough, it'll never work in the NBA". And yet, as an 18 year old freshman, he's dominating college basketball like a 22-23 year old elite senior would playing at the highest level. In fact, I see a match-up nightmare with him at the 4 at the NBA level with how many teams try and get away with smaller wings now.

My initial read with Boozer remains fairly true; not flashy, not going to wow you with athleticism, but he makes the right play over and over again, puts the ball in the hoop and his team is going to win the game. I don't even know how his numbers can be real, especially for an 18 year old

AJ is at 1, Peterson probably at 2, but would not fault any team at all to grab Boozer instead at 2. He's going to be damn good

Here's the other thing with Boozer - you can see him figuring things out during games. Dybantsa has been rightfully applauded for his steady improvement this season, but Boozer isn't just getting better game to game, he's making adjustments IN REAL TIME and finding ways to be productive despite what teams throw at him.

I still have him #3 or #4 right now, but I think he's just too smart and too skilled to not be a good player on the next level. I think he has a harder path to stardom than Peterson or Dybantsa potentially do, but I after re-watching a couple recent Duke games and focusing on him more, I'm definitely done doubting him.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2011220855888757208

 

[Joshyjosh31]

It's hard to compare Fox (a 6'3" guard) and Dybantsa (a 6'8 or 6'9 forward). I assumed Fox and Peterson was the comparison to be made there. Fox was better at getting to the rim and drawing fouls. He also could finish above the rim. Peterson is by far the better shooter, which most would say is more important in the modern game. I feel like Fox also impacted the game more defensively.

But it seems like you're now changing the definition of what "offensive hub" means on me. Sabonis has never been an elite scorer. Fox spent 2 years as a top 10 PPG player in the league and that streak only ended because he got traded (at his own request) to another team which already had their #1 guy. He also, not for nothing, led the league in 4th quarter scoring for both of those years and won a clutch player of the year award. So does hub mean an elite playmaker or does hub mean a "put the team on your back and get points when needed" player? If it's the latter, that has to include Fox. If it's the former, I'm not sure that Dybantsa or Peterson have proven they fit that definition either. Heck, Peterson is only averaging 2 assists per game right now. That's less than half of what Fox averaged in his college season.

Wilson's poor shooting percentage on layups may or may not be relevant. He's a guy who is looking to dunk everything he can. I'd be curious to see the breakdown of how many layups he is attempting vs. mid-range jumpers or dunks. This could be much ado about nothing. He also leads the NCAA in dunks right now by quite a large margin and as we all know, a dunk is the most "high percentage" shot there is.

Sure, I get that. I'm high on Dybantsa too. But we play the "Player X" could be like "Player Y" game every year with the draft and the same concept applies to other elite prospects. Caleb Wilson could be Kevin Garnett. AJ Peterson could be Kobe Bryant. Oh my god, Cameron Boozer could be Al Horford / Amare Stoudamire. We have 4 Hall of Famers in this draft! Pity we can't draft them all!

I’d consider a hub someone who the teams runs the offense through that year fox yes was a score wr but we ran most the offense with DHO through Sabonis. Fox rarely made his teammates better and it’s still the same in San Antonio I’d consider Young a hub.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2011660223870554120

 

[hrdboild]

I’d consider a hub someone who the teams runs the offense through that year fox yes was a score wr but we ran most the offense with DHO through Sabonis. Fox rarely made his teammates better and it’s still the same in San Antonio I’d consider Young a hub.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2011660223870554120

Again, is an offensive hub a scoring machine or is it your leading playmaker? Cause if "ran the offense" and "made his teammates better" are the new criteria I don't see how Peterson can be considered an offensive hub when he's averaging 2 apg and Caleb Wilson is not when he's averaging 2.7 apg. And it's hard for me to take the "Fox doesn't make his teammates better" argument seriously when the team he left won 40 games last year and is now on pace for 22 wins while the team he joined won 34 games last year and is now on pace for 55 wins.

 

[Joshyjosh31]

Again, is an offensive hub a scoring machine or is it your leading playmaker? Cause if "ran the offense" and "made his teammates better" are the new criteria I don't see how Peterson can be considered an offensive hub when he's averaging 2 apg and Caleb Wilson is not when he's averaging 2.7 apg. And it's hard for me to take the "Fox doesn't make his teammates better" argument seriously when the team he left won 40 games last year and is now on pace for 22 wins while the team he joined won 34 games last year and is now on pace for 55 wins.

Stop it man

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2011681039538901429

 

[kingsboi]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2011681039538901429

if he doesn't shoot in the NBA, isn't that similar to a Amen Thompson?

 

[The_Jamal]

if he doesn't shoot in the NBA, isn't that similar to a Amen Thompson?

I think Wilson has a weaker handle than Amen.

 

[Tetsujin]

I think Wilson has a weaker handle than Amen.

He’s also bigger than Amen and probably a bit better of a shooter so it’s not really that good of a comparison.