We’re just over 72 hours away from the start of the 2026 NBA Draft, one of the most anticipated ones in years. There are some top prospects viewed as “generational” at the top, along with a list of elite college basketball freshmen set to be taken in the lottery.
There are still some storylines to watch, including whether Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo gets traded and what kind of draft compensation is involved, as well as some new uncertainty as to who’ll get picked first.
Here’s a look at the final mock projections for all 60 picks in the NBA Draft.
1. Washington Wizards - AJ Dybantsa
- 2025-26 stats (BYU): 25.5 ppg, 6.8 rpg, and 3.7 apg
There’s still a debate as to whether Dybantsa or Peterson should be the first pick, but the talented 6’9 wing could be the safest bet of the top tier. Dybantsa is an elite scorer from all three levels and projects as a franchise player capable of lifting the Wizards back into Eastern Conference contention.
2. Utah Jazz - Darryn Peterson
- 2025-26 stats (Kansas): 20.2 ppg and 4.2 rpg
If it wasn’t for the constant cramping issues throughout last year at Kansas, Peterson could’ve been the clear-cut No. 1 pick. He’s a smooth and lethal pure scorer, capable of going for 30 and even 40+ when fully healthy. A backcourt duo of Peterson and Keyonte George can be the future of the Western Conference and get the Jazz into the top of the West sooner than later.
3. Memphis Grizzlies - Cameron Boozer
- 2025-26 stats (Duke): 22.5 ppg, 10.2 rpg, and 4.4 apg
In most drafts outside of this and last year’s, Boozer probably ends up as the No. 1 overall pick. The reigning National Player of the Year shot 55% from the field and almost 40% from deep, while also displaying great skill as a passer. Even if he doesn’t have as high a natural ceiling as the other two picks, Boozer will be a future star at Memphis, replacing Ja Morant as the next franchise player.
4. Chicago Bulls - Caleb Wilson
- 2025-26 stats (North Carolina): 19.8 ppg and 9.4 rpg
The play of Boozer in the ACC managed to overshadow Wilson’s electric first year at UNC, capable of shooting the ball and is arguably the most athletic frontcourt player in the draft. Chicago looks set to rebuild for the future, and outside of the top-three tier, Wilson is the easy choice to take for the franchise.
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