Paul’s 2026 Big Board/Mock Draft 1.0 (1/17)

Mikel Brown Jr.
PG RK: #1, OVR RK: #5
Louisville (Freshman)
6’5 | 190 lbs | DOB: 4-3-06 (19)
25-26 Stats: 16.6 pts, 5.1 ast, 3 reb, 0.8 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– #8 ranked 5-star freshman (ESPN)
– Highly athletic scoring playmaker. Should be the first PG off the board

Kingston Flemings
PG RK: #2, OVR RK: #7
Houston (Freshman)
6’4 | 190 lbs | DOB: 1-3-07 (18)
25-26 Stats: 15.7 pts, 5.1 ast, 3.3 reb, 2 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– #22 ranked 4-star freshman (ESPN)
– Surprised many as an efficient two-way player with high shooting splits

Labaron Philon Jr.
PG RK: #3, OVR RK: #12
Alabama (Sophomore)
6’4 | 185 lbs | DOB: 11-24-05 (20)
25-26 Stats: 21.3 pts, 5.1 ast, 3.3 reb, 1.5 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Skipped 2025 Draft and has become Alabama’s star player
– A much more developed scoring game to pair with his pro-ready defense

Darius Acuff Jr.
PG RK: #4, OVR RK: #13
Arkansas (Freshman)
6’3 | 190 lbs | DOB: 11-16-06 (19)
25-26 Stats: 19.9 pts, 5.9 ast, 2.8 reb, 42.5% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– #7 ranked 5-star freshman (ESPN)
– An elite offensive force for the Razorbacks, should translate well into the league

Milos Uzan
PG RK: #5, OVR RK: #26
Houston (Senior)
6’4 | 195 lbs | DOB: 12-26-02 (23)
25-26 Stats: 10.9 pts, 4.2 ast, 2.9 reb, 0.9 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– One of the most prized returning players in college
– An established defense-first wing with potential to be a great defender in the NBA

Christian Anderson
PG RK: #6, OVR RK: #29
Texas Tech (Sophomore)
6’3 | 178 lbs | DOB: 4-2-06 (19)
25-26 Stats: 19.3 pts, 7.2 ast, 3.6 reb, 42% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Breakout sophomore star
– Could be a sleeper to rise up draft charts as the Red Raiders’ star offensive weapon

Meleek Thomas
PG RK: #7, OVR RK: #31
Arkansas (Freshman)
6’5 | 185 lbs | DOB: 8-6-06 (19)
25-26 Stats: 15.4 pts, 3.4 reb, 2.8 ast, 1.5 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– #11 ranked 5-star freshman
– Has taken a backseat to Acuff’s dynamic rookie year, but is still a potential late 1st round offensive combo guard

Jeremy Fears Jr.
PG RK: #8, OVR RK: #37
Michigan State (Sophomore)
6’2 | 190 lbs | DOB: 4-19-05 (20)
25-26 Stats: 12.1 pts, 8.8 ast, 2.7 reb, 1.1 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Breakout red-shirt Sophomore
– Still needs to develop on the offensive end, but is one of the best passers in college hoops

Cayden Boozer
PG RK: #9, OVR RK: #41
Duke (Freshman)
6’4 | 205 lbs | DOB: 7-18-07 (18)
25-26 Stats: 6.8 pts, 3.3 ast, 2.1 reb, 32.3% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– #16 ranked 5-star freshman (ESPN)
– Off the bench for a stacked Duke freshman class, will need more time to develop as an impact PG

Boogie Fland
PG RK: #10, OVR RK: #47
Florida (Sophomore)
6’3 | 185 lbs | DOB: 7-10-06 (19)
25-26 Stats: 11.6 pts, 3.4 ast, 2.4 reb, 1.8 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– 2024 5-star, transfer from Arkansas
– Hasn’t shown much improvement from his shaky shooting freshman year

Sergio de Larrea
PG RK: #11, OVR RK: #49
Valencia Basket (Spain) – ACB
6’5 | 175 lbs | DOB: 12-4-05 (20)
25-26 Stats: 6.6 pts, 3.1 ast, 0.4 stl, 45.1% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– An interesting Spanish guard with high shooting splits in limited time as a 20-year-old pro

Tahaad Pettiford
PG RK: #12, OVR RK: #50
Auburn (Sophomore)
6’1 | 170 lbs | DOB: 8-4-05 (20)
25-26 Stats: 14.3 pts, 3.2 ast, 2.9 reb, 1.1 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Speed and athleticism speak for themselves
– A little undersized for my liking, but makes up for it with his athleticism

Ian Jackson
PG RK: #13
St. John’s (Sophomore)
6’5 | 195 lbs | DOB: 2-14-05 (20)
25-26 Stats: 11.1 pts, 2.7 reb, 1.2 ast, 36.8% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– 2024 5-star, transfer from North Carolina
– Has still been streaky as a combo guard, seems to need more college development

Braden Smith
PG RK: #14
Purdue (Senior)
6’0 | 170 lbs | DOB: 7-25-03 (22)
25-26 Stats: 14.1 pts, 9.8 ast, 3.7 reb, 1.9 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Best preseason returning player in CBB
– Is an established passer, scoring will be a question mark at his size in the NBA

Tamin Lipsey
PG RK: #15
Iowa State (Senior)
6’1 | 200 lbs | DOB: 6-25-03 (22)
25-26 Stats: 14.5 pts, 5.5 ast, 3.7 reb, 2.4 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– 4 year Cyclones’ star from Iowa
– An elite defender, but will likely go undrafted based on his size and NBA skillset

Darryn Peterson
SG RK: #1, OVR RK: #3
Kansas (Freshman)
6’6 | 205 lbs | DOB: 1-17-07 (18)
25-26 Stats: 7 GP, 22.6 pts, 4.7 reb, 41.5% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– #2 ranked 5-star freshman (ESPN)
– Has missed some time, but remains arguably the most talented all-around player in the draft

Cameron Carr
SG RK: #2, OVR RK: #14
Baylor (Sophomore)
6’5 | 175 lbs | DOB: 11-21-04 (21)
25-26 Stats: 20.5 pts, 5.3 reb, 2 ast, 1.7 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– Red-shirt breakout transfer from Tennessee
– An efficiently scoring wing with the athleticism to rebound and block shots in the paint

Bennett Stirtz
SG RK: #3, OVR RK: #15
Iowa (Senior)
6’4 | 190 lbs | DOB: 10-3-03 (22)
25-26 Stats: 17.6 pts, 5.1 ast, 2.4 reb, 39.4% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Transfer from Drake via D-II Northwest Missouri State, all coached by Ben McCollum
– Talented and efficient scorer who will be looked at by some as one of the surest things in this draft

Braylon Mullins
SG RK: #4, OVR RK: #18
UConn (Freshman)
6’6 | 196 lbs | DOB: 4-18-06 (19)
25-26 Stats: 11.7 pts, 3.7 reb, 1.5 ast, 38.7% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– #17 ranked 5-star freshman (ESPN)
– Solid spot up shooter with size to be an athletic two-way talent

Brayden Burries
SG RK: #5, OVR RK: #22
Arizona (Freshman)
6’4 | 205 lbs | DOB: 9-18-05 (20)
25-26 Stats: 14.1 pts, 4.3 reb, 2.5 ast, 1.8 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– #12 ranked 5-star freshman (ESPN)
– Has had some ups-and-downs as a top recruit but could be a late 1st round project

Isiah Harwell
SG RK: #6, OVR RK: #28
Houston (Freshman)
6’6 | 220 lbs | DOB: 1-2-07 (19)
25-26 Stats: 5.1 pts, 2.4 reb, 0.9 ast, 0.9 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– #14 ranked 5-star freshman (ESPN)
– Slipping down draft boards as he’s been overshadowed by lower recruit teammate, Kingston Flemings

Dash Daniels
SG RK: #7, OVR RK: #32
Melbourne United (Australia) – NBL
6’5 | 198 lbs | DOB: 12-18-07 (18)
25-26 Stats: 4.8 pts, 2.2 reb, 0.9 ast, 42.5% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Brother of DPOY finalist Dyson
– Has shown glimpses of talent but may need some more time overseas

Miles Byrd
SG RK: #8, OVR RK: #35
San Diego State (Junior)
6’6 | 190 lbs | DOB: 9-8-04 (21)
25-26 Stats: 10 pts, 3.9 reb, 2.8 ast, 1.8 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Has had a down year in his return to the Aztecs
– Could be a high leverage transfer after the season for one year at a big program

Matt Able
SG RK: #9, OVR RK: #36
NC State (Freshman)
6’6 | 205 lbs | DOB: 7-12-07 (18)
25-26 Stats: 8.6 pts, 3.2 reb, 1.4 stl, 37.7% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– #24 ranked 4-star freshman (ESPN)
– Will Wade’s first big recruit with the Wolfpack, will probably need more time to develop his identity

P.J. Haggerty
SG RK: #10, OVR RK: #42
Kansas State (Junior)
6’4 | 195 lbs | DOB: 4-13-04 (21)
25-26 Stats: 22.9 pts, 4.9 reb, 4.6 ast, 35% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Transfer from Memphis
– Is probably as good as he’ll ever be, but will likely use up all his eligibility with much higher guaranteed NIL compared to a 2nd round contract

Donovan Dent
SG RK: #11, OVR RK: #55
UCLA (Senior)
6’2 | 185 lbs | DOB: 12-2-03 (22)
25-26 Stats: 12.3 pts, 6.4 ast, 2.5 reb, 1.5 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Top transfer from New Mexico
– Been a huge letdown jumping to a power conference, with no 3-point shot to speak of

Jaron Pierre Jr.
SG RK: #12
SMU (Grad-Senior)
6’5 | 210 lbs | DOB: 7-12-02 (23)
25-26 Stats: 17.2 pts, 5.1 ast, 1.5 ast, 34.4% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Transfer from Jacksonville State
– Has helped put Andy Enfield’s Mustangs on the map and should be a late Day 2 selection/two-way contract candidate

Solo Ball
SG RK: #13
UConn (Junior)
6’4 | 200 lbs | DOB: 12-7-03 (22)
25-26 Stats: 14.4 pts, 3.7 reb, 1.5 ast, 0.7 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Has struggled from deep this season, but remains a solid two-way 2nd round pick

Adam Atamna
SG RK: #14
ASVEL Basket (France) – EuroLeague
6’5 | 205 lbs | DOB: 12-6-07 (18)
25-26 Stats: 5.7 pts, 1.8 ast, 1.5 reb, 0.6 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Intriguing plus-sized combo guard
– Just turned 18, and may need more time to develop before staying in the draft

K.J. Lewis
SG RK: #15
Georgetown (Junior)
6’4 | 210 lbs | DOB: 8-3-04 (21)
25-26 Stats: 15 pts, 5.6 reb, 2.9 ast, 2.1 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Transfer from Arizona
– Has been one of the Hoyas’ few bright spots, elite level defender with improved shooting numbers

A.J. Dybantsa
SF RK: #1, OVR RK: #2
BYU (Freshman)
6’9 | 195 lbs | DOB: 1-29-07 (18)
25-26 Stats: 23.1 pts, 7.1 reb, 3.7 ast, 1.4 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– #1 ranked freshman (ESPN)
– Professional scorer, is in the mix to be the top pick alongside Boozer and Peterson

Tounde Yessoufou
SF RK: #2, OVR RK: #9
Baylor (Freshman)
6’5 | 215 lbs | DOB: 5-15-06 (19)
25-26 Stats: 17.9 pts, 5.9 reb, 2.2 stl, 1.9 ast

Paul’s Notes:
– #9 ranked 5-star freshman (ESPN)
– An athletic two-way wing who projects to be a ready to go choice in the lottery

Neoklis Avdalas
SF RK: #3, OVR RK: #17
Virginia Tech (Freshman)
6’9 | 215 lbs | DOB: 2-4-06 (19)
25-26 Stats: 14.2 pts, 5.1 ast, 3.2 reb, 0.7 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Former pro/top international freshman
– Skillset to be a plus-sized point forward, drawing comparisons to Deni Avdija

Dame Sarr
SF RK: #4, OVR RK: #21
Duke (Freshman)
6’8 | 190 lbs | DOB: 6-4-06 (19)
25-26 Stats: 6.3 pts, 3.4 reb, 1.2 stl, 35% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Top overseas recruit
– Has taken a back seat, but still remains a solid two-way prospect

Isaiah Evans
SF RK: #5, OVR RK: #25
Duke (Sophomore)
6’6 | 180 lbs | DOB: 12-6-05 (20)
25-26 Stats: 14.6 pts, 3.4 reb, 1.1 blk, 35.7% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Former top freshman, has developed his all-around game to an NBA level
– 1st round talent as a 3-and-D sharpshooter

Richie Saunders
SF RK: #6, OVR RK: #34
BYU (Senior)
6’5 | 200 lbs | DOB: 9-19-01 (24)
25-26 Stats: 19.3 pts, 5.5 reb, 2.2 ast, 2.1 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Highly developed 3-and-D prospect that could become a late 1st round lock
– Will be ready to impact as a 25-year-old rookie in 2026

Karter Knox
SF RK: #7, OVR RK: #38
Arkansas (Sophomore)
6’6 | 220 lbs | DOB: 5-16-05 (20)
25-26 Stats: 8.6 pts, 4.9 reb, 1.3 ast, 0.9 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– A great tournament gave promise, but a sophomore breakout has yet to occur
– Will need more time, as of now, to develop an all-around game

Andrej Stojaković
SF RK: #8, OVR RK: #40
Illinois (Junior)
6’7 | 205 lbs | DOB: 8-17-04 (21)
25-26 Stats: 13.9 pts, 4.5 reb, 0.9 ast, 0.6 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– 3rd school in 3 years: Stanford -> Cal -> Illinois
– Still waiting to see that next level of potential come out, with shaky shooting splits and very reliant on playing off the ball

Alex Karaban
SF RK: #9, OVR RK: #45
UConn (Senior)
6’8 | 230 lbs | DOB: 11-11-02 (23)
25-26 Stats: 13.9 pts, 5.3 reb, 2.1 ast, 43.9% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– The Two-Time Champ has had a solid senior year
– Will be one of the most proven winners in this draft, with a jump shot and size that will convert to the NBA

Keyshawn Hall
SF RK: #10, OVR RK: #46
Auburn (Senior)
6’7 | 240 lbs | DOB: 4-9-03 (22)
25-26 Stats: 20.9 pts, 7.9 reb, 3.1 ast, 42.9% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– 4th school in 4 years: UNLV -> George Mason -> UCF -> Auburn
– Has shined for the Tigers as a smooth scoring wing. A bit positionless for the NBA game will make him a 2nd rounder

Darrion Williams
SF RK: #11, OVR RK: #51
NC State (Senior)
6’6 | 225 lbs | DOB: 4-23-03 (22)
25-26 Stats: 14.6 pts, 5.6 reb, 3.3 ast, 42.5% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Top transfer from Texas Tech
– Hasn’t quite broken out as anticipated, but should be a 2nd round choice at some point

Otega Oweh
SF RK: #12, OVR RK: #54
Kentucky (Senior)
6’4 | 220 lbs | DOB: 6-21-03 (22)
25-26 Stats: 15.8 pts, 4.6 reb, 2.9 ast, 2.1 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– His defensive talent speaks for itself, despite being an undersized big
– Can fly up boards with a great end to his senior season

Tucker DeVries
SF RK: #13, OVR RK: #60
Indiana (Grad-Senior)
6’7 | 225 lbs | DOB: 12-7-02 (23)
25-26 Stats: 14.6 pts, 4.9 reb, 2.8 ast, 1.1 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Grad transfer from West Virginia, followed his father from Drake
– Is limited athletically, but should get a shot as an undrafted training camp body

Milan Momcilović
SF RK: #14
Iowa State (Junior)
6’8 | 225 lbs | DOB: 9-22-04 (21)
25-26 Stats: 17.2 pts, 3.3 reb, 1.1 stl, 53.8% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– An absolutely lethal scorer from all levels on offense
– Good size, likely he will return for his final year

Trey McKenney
SF RK: #15
Michigan (Freshman)
6’4 | 225 lbs | DOB: 9-6-06 (19)
25-26 Stats: 10.1 pts, 2.7 reb, 1.1 ast, 35.5% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– #20 ranked 4-star freshman (ESPN)
– Has been overshadowed by better upperclassmen, but should return to school to become a top pick

Cameron Boozer
PF RK: #1, OVR RK: #1
Duke (Freshman)
6’9 | 250 lbs | DOB: 7-18-07 (18)
25-26 Stats: 22.8 pts, 9.7 reb, 4.1 ast, 1.7 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– #3 ranked 5-star freshman (ESPN)
– Most well rounded player in the draft, is bound to be an all-star big man in the NBA

Caleb Wilson
PF RK: #2, OVR RK: #4
North Carolina (Freshman)
6’10 | 215 lbs | DOB: 7-18-06 (19)
25-26 Stats: 19.9 pts, 10.9 reb, 1.5 stl, 1.4 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– #5 ranked 5-star freshman (ESPN)
– Tenacious low-post big man, good touch around the rim, vicious defense in the paint, athleticism to stretch the floor

Koa Peat
PF RK: #3, OVR RK: #6
Arizona (Freshman)
6’8 | 235 lbs | DOB: 1-20-07 (18)
25-26 Stats: 15.3 pts, 6 reb, 2.9 ast, 0.9 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– #10 ranked 5-star freshman (ESPN)
– Much more of the modern day 4, as a ball handler, scorer, and passer

Thomas Haugh
PF RK: #4, OVR RK: #10
Florida (Junior)
6’9 | 215 lbs | DOB: 7-7-03 (22)
25-26 Stats: 17.4 pts, 6.6 reb, 2.2 ast, 1 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– One of the top returning big men in the nation
– Great athlete and tenacious modern day big man

Nate Ament
PF RK: #5, OVR RK: #11
Tennessee (Freshman)
6’10 | 207 lbs | DOB: 12-10-06 (19)
25-26 Stats: 15.4 pts, 6.4 reb, 2.5 ast, 1.4 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– #4 ranked 5-star freshman (ESPN)
– Struggled a bit early on but is beginning to show why he was a top 5 recruit

Yaxel Lendeborg
PF RK: #6, OVR RK: #20
Michigan (Grad-Senior)
6’9 | 240 lbs | DOB: 9-30-02 (23)
25-26 Stats: 14.6 pts, 6.9 reb, 3.2 ast, 1.4 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– Top transfer from UAB
– Dominant two-way big man that should be a lock to go somewhere in the 1st round

Karim López
PF RK: #7, OVR RK: #24
New Zealand Breakers – NBL
6’8 | 220 lbs | DOB: 4-12-07 (18)
25-26 Stats: 10.8 pts, 5.8 reb, 2 ast, 1.2 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Talented big man that can be a solid two-way player
– Appeared on some draft boards last year

J.T. Toppin
PF RK: #8, OVR RK: #33
Texas Tech (Junior)
6’9 | 230 lbs | DOB: 6-14-05 (20)
25-26 Stats: 21.3 pts, 11.1 reb, 2.2 ast, 1.9 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– One of the most dominant bigs in college
– Likely will stay another year and cash in on NIL

Joseph Tugler
PF RK: #9, OVR RK: #39
Houston (Junior)
6’8 | 230 lbs | DOB: 5-16-05 (20)
25-26 Stats: 8.4 pts, 5.8 reb, 2.1 stl, 1.5 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– A strong defensive force that can play multiple positions
– Could be an early 2nd round pick due to his defensive tenacity

David Mirković
PF RK: #10, OVR RK: #44
Illinois (Freshman)
6’9 | 255 lbs | DOB: 1-6-06 (20)
25-26 Stats: 12 pts, 8.4 reb, 2.6 ast, 35.7% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Top overseas recruit
– Could be a top pick somewhere down the line after his college experience is over

Donnie Freeman
PF RK: #11, OVR RK: #57
Syracuse (Sophomore)
6’9 | 205 lbs | DOB: 8-14-05 (20)
25-26 Stats: 8 GP, 20.4 pts, 6.5 reb, 1.3 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– Former 5-star freshman
– Has broken out as a sophomore, but still lacks a bit in size for the way he plays + injury concerns

Trey Kaufman-Renn
PF RK: #12
Purdue (Senior)
6’9 | 240 lbs | DOB: 8-19-02 (23)
25-26 Stats: 13.2 pts, 9.5 reb, 2.7 ast, 56.1% FG

Paul’s Notes:
– Dynamic college player but is limited in his pro dominance
– A poor man’s Trayce Jackson-Davis

Michael Ružić
PF RK: #13
Joventut Badalona (Spain) – ACB
6’10 | 220 lbs | DOB: 10-4-06 (19)
25-26 Stats: 4.9 pts, 2.4 reb, 0.5 blk, 41.7% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Skipped the 2025 draft and has continued to play limited minutes
– Could be a 2nd round pick based on size and pro potential

Joshua Jefferson
PF RK: #14
Iowa State (Senior)
6’9 | 240 lbs | DOB: 11-21-03 (22)
25-26 Stats: 17.4 pts, 7.8 reb, 4.9 ast, 1.5 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Has broke out for the 1-loss Cyclones
– Provides solid passing, scoring, and defense for a big man

Miikka Muurinen
PF RK: #15
KK Partizan (Serbia) – ABA
6’10 | 203 lbs | DOB: 3-4-07 (18)
25-26 Stats: 2.4 pts, 1.6 reb,

Paul’s Notes:
– Has garnered interest from top programs to be a 26-27 freshman
– Will likely go the college route, but is an intriguing NBA prospect for 2027 or 2028

Jayden Quaintance
C RK: #1, OVR RK: #8
Kentucky (Sophomore)
6’10 | 255 lbs | DOB: 7-11-07 (18)
25-26 Stats: 4 GP, 5 pts, 5 reb, 0.8 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– Former 5-star re-classified, transfer from Arizona State
– His defensive dominance already is lottery pick worthy at 18, but superstardom will come with a more developed offensive game

Chris Cenac Jr.
C RK: #2, OVR RK: #16
Houston (Freshman)
6’11 | 240 lbs | DOB: 2-1-07 (18)
25-26 Stats: 9.1 pts, 7.6 reb, 0.6 ast, 38.2% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– #6 ranked 5-star freshman (ESPN)
– Hasn’t put up gaudy numbers due to playing for a stacked team, but can stretch the floor from 3

Hannes Steinbach
C RK: #3, OVR RK: #19
Washington (Freshman)
6’11 | 180 lbs | DOB: 5-1-06 (19)
25-26 Stats: 17.9 pts, 11.2 reb, 1.7 ast, 1 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Top foreign recruit that played pro in Germany
– A bruising big man that is dominating in his rookie year
– Could milk his college eligibility a bit, unless he’s a guaranteed first rounder

Zuby Ejiofor
C RK: #4, OVR RK: #23
St. John’s (Senior)
6’9 | 240 lbs | DOB: 4-20-04 (21)
25-26 Stats: 16.2 pts, 7.5 reb, 3.1 ast, 2.1 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– Has developed into one of the most well-rounded bigs in the nation
– Should be a lock as a first round pick with size to be a dominant low-post force

Alex Condon
C RK: #5, OVR RK: #27
Florida (Junior)
6’11 | 230 lbs | DOB: 7-25-04 (21)
25-26 Stats: 14.3 pts, 8.3 reb, 3.7 ast, 1.4 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– Hasn’t quite broken out as some would hope
– Likely will return for senior year, but is an athletic big man/wing with NBA potential

Patrick Ngongba II
C RK: #6, OVR RK: #30
Duke (Sophomore)
6’11 | 250 lbs | DOB: 2-13-06 (19)
25-26 Stats: 10.8 pts, 6.4 reb, 2 ast, 1.4 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– Has developed a lot in his sophomore year
– Is becoming a great rim protector

Flory Bidunga
C RK: #7, OVR RK: #43
Kansas (Sophomore)
6’10 | 235 lbs | DOB: 5-20-05 (20)
25-26 Stats: 14.2 pts, 8.9 reb, 2.6 blk, 65.5% FG

Paul’s Notes:
– Fierce rim protector who has developed into a draft prospect with a breakout sophomore year

Aday Mara
C RK: #8, OVR RK: #48
Michigan (Junior)
7’3 | 255 lbs | DOB: 4-7-05 (20)
25-26 Stats: 10.8 pts, 7.5 reb, 2.6 blk, 68.2% FG

Paul’s Notes:
– Transfer from UCLA
– Has been a draft prospect his whole career but is finally coming into his own as a junior

Johann Grünloh
C RK: #9, OVR RK: #52
Virginia (Freshman)
7’0 | 238 lbs | DOB: 8-14-05 (20)
25-26 Stats: 8.9 pts, 6.8 reb, 2.6 blk, 34.3% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Former German pro and near-2025 draft pick, he came to the States to join Ryan Odom’s squad
– Likely needs more time in college, but could be a pick in 2027

Henri Veesaar
C RK: #10, OVR RK: #53
North Carolina (Junior)
7’0 | 225 lbs | DOB: 3-28-04 (21)
25-26 Stats: 17.4 pts, 9 reb, 2.1 ast, 53.5% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Transfer from Arizona
– A smooth scoring big man, with a jumper fit for the NBA. Could fly up draft boards come tournament time

Tomislav Ivišić
C RK: #11, OVR RK: #56
Illinois (Sophomore)
7’1 | 255 lbs | DOB: 8-9-03 (22)
25-26 Stats: 10.5 pts, 4.6 reb, 1.1 ast, 36.1% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Has taken a major step back as a sophomore

Mouhamed Faye
C RK: #12, OVR RK: #59
Paris Basketball (France) – LNB Elite
6’10 | 220 lbs | DOB: 2-5-05 (20)
25-26 Stats: 5.8 pts, 5.6 reb, 1 blk, 69% FG

Paul’s Notes:
– Has struggled early on after withdrawing from the draft last year
– Is a versatile big man

Magoon Gwath
C RK: #13
San Diego State (Sophomore)
7’0 | 210 lbs | DOB: 7-24-05 (20)
25-26 Stats: 9.7 pts, 4.4 reb, 1.6 blk, 57.9% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Promising young big man
– Likely will return to school and transfer to a bigger program

Nate Bittle
C RK: #14
Oregon (Grad-Senior)
7’0 | 220 lbs | DOB: 6-3-03 (22)
25-26 Stats: 16.3 pts, 6.7 reb, 2.3 blk, 36.9% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Former 5-star recruit
– Likely will be an undrafted two-way contract candidate

Malachi Moreno
C RK: #15
Kentucky (Freshman)
7’0 | 250 lbs | DOB: 10-24-06 (19)
25-26 Stats: 9.3 pts, 6.4 reb, 1.6 ast, 1.2 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– #26 ranked 4-star freshman (ESPN)
– Has begun to get more time and is showing his potential as a solid big