Updated March 2026 · Pre-lottery projections
🔥 Cooper Flagg is the consensus #1 pick
The Duke freshman has been dominant all season — 20.4 PPG, 8.3 RPG. He's the most complete prospect since Zion Williamson.
| # | Player | Pos | Scouting Report |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cooper Flagg Duke · 18yr · 6'9" | SF/PF | Consensus #1. Two-way monster. Best prospect since LeBron/Zion hype. 20.4 PPG, 8.3 RPG at Duke. |
| 2 | Dylan Harper Rutgers · 19yr · 6'6" | PG/SG | Elite shot creator with NBA-ready body. 22.1 PPG, 5.2 APG. Smooth jumper, crafty finisher. |
| 3 | Ace Bailey Rutgers · 19yr · 6'9" | SF/PF | Versatile wing with unlimited ceiling. 19.8 PPG, 7.1 RPG. Long, athletic, shoots the three. |
| 4 | VJ Edgecombe Baylor · 19yr · 6'5" | SG | Electric athlete. 18.7 PPG with explosive dunking ability. Defensive upside is huge. |
| 5 | Kon Knueppel Duke · 19yr · 6'6" | SG/SF | Sharpshooting wing. 15.3 PPG on 42% from three. Moves well off-ball, high IQ player. |
| 6 | Tre Johnson Texas · 19yr · 6'5" | SG | Bucket getter. 17.9 PPG with iso ability. Streaky shooter but elite at getting to the rim. |
| 7 | Nolan Traore France/Saint-Quentin · 18yr · 6'4" | PG | International PG with blazing speed. Best court vision in the draft. Needs to improve shooting. |
| 8 | Egor Demin Russia/BYU · 18yr · 6'9" | PG/SG | 6'9" point guard with passing savant skills. Unique size/skill combo. Shot improving rapidly. |
| 9 | Khaman Maluach Duke · 18yr · 7'2" | C | Rim protector with developing offensive game. 12.5 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 2.7 BPG. Mobile for his size. |
| 10 | Kasparas Jakucionis Lithuania/Illinois · 19yr · 6'5" | PG | International floor general. 14.2 PPG, 6.8 APG at Illinois. Smart, competitive, tough. |
| 11 | Liam McNeeley UConn · 19yr · 6'7" | SF | 3-and-D wing with size. 14.8 PPG on 39% from deep. Ready to contribute immediately. |
| 12 | Baye Fall Arkansas · 19yr · 6'11" | C | Athletic big with raw potential. 11.4 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 2.4 BPG. Rim running and shot blocking. |
| 13 | Jalil Bethea Miami · 19yr · 6'5" | SG | Score-first guard. 16.7 PPG with deep range. Quick release, getting better defensively. |
| 14 | Collin Murray-Boyles South Carolina · 20yr · 6'7" | PF | Physical forward. 15.1 PPG, 8.7 RPG. Strong, plays through contact. Motor never stops. |
| 15 | Jeremiah Fears Oklahoma · 18yr · 6'4" | PG | Young PG with swagger. 15.8 PPG, 4.3 APG. Can score in bunches and makes tough shots. |
| 16 | Ian Jackson North Carolina · 19yr · 6'5" | SG/SF | Two-way wing. 13.9 PPG with excellent defensive instincts. Athletic, long, projects as starter. |
| 17 | Asa Newell Georgia · 18yr · 6'10" | PF | Versatile forward. 12.7 PPG, 7.1 RPG. Can handle, pass, shoot. Unique skillset for a big. |
| 18 | Tyler Betsey Arizona · 19yr · 6'4" | SG | Microwave scorer off the bench. 14.2 PPG on efficient splits. Quick trigger three-point specialist. |
| 19 | Hugo Gonzalez Spain/Real Madrid · 18yr · 6'3" | PG | Spanish playmaker. Euro League experience at 18. High basketball IQ, crafty, competitive. |
| 20 | Jase Richardson Michigan State · 19yr · 6'2" | PG | Son of Jason Richardson. 13.5 PPG, 5.1 APG. Tough, competitive, natural leader. MSU culture. |