ESPN refreshes 2026 NBA Draft Top-100, keeps Dybantsa at No. 1

With the NCAA early-entry withdrawal deadline now past, ESPN draft analyst Jeremy Woo has released an updated ranking of the Top 100 prospects for the 2026 NBA Draft.

The first three spots remain unchanged. AJ Dybantsa (BYU) holds firm at No. 1, followed by Darryn Peterson (Kansas) and Cameron Boozer (Duke), a trio many scouts view as the headliners of a strong class.

ESPN’s Top 25 prospects

1. AJ Dybantsa, BYU – considered the safest franchise cornerstone.
2. Darryn Peterson, Kansas – elite shot-maker and dynamic scorer.
3. Cameron Boozer, Duke – polished forward seen as NBA-ready.
4. Caleb Wilson, North Carolina – athletic big with rising offensive game.
5. Keaton Wagler, Illinois – versatile playmaker with notable size and IQ.
6. Darius Acuff Jr., Arkansas – three-level scoring point guard.
7. Mikel Brown Jr., Louisville – tall guard with vision and shooting touch.
8. Kingston Flemings, Houston – explosive lead guard known for defense.
9. Nate Ament, Tennessee – long wing viewed as high-upside.
10. Aday Mara, Michigan – 7-foot-3 center praised for size and passing.
11. Brayden Burries, Arizona – productive scorer drawing lottery buzz.
12. Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan – multipositional veteran forward.
13. Karim Lopez, New Zealand Breakers – international prospect with toughness.
14. Morez Johnson Jr., Michigan – athletic big who impressed at the combine.
15. Hannes Steinbach, Washington – top rebounder and potential floor-spacing center.
16. Labaron Philon Jr., Alabama – creative scoring guard.
17. Allen Graves, Santa Clara – major riser after breakout year.
18. Christian Anderson, Texas Tech – reliable shooter and playmaker.
19. Bennett Stirtz, Iowa – productive, NBA-ready lead guard.
20. Cameron Carr, Baylor – athletic wing who shined at the combine.
21. Chris Cenac Jr., Houston – mobile big with modern-center upside.
22. Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky – talented center pending medical reviews.
23. Dailyn Swain, Texas – athletic wing with defensive versatility.
24. Isaiah Evans, Duke – one of the draft’s best perimeter shooters.
25. Koa Peat, Arizona – physical, versatile forward.

Prospects ranked 26–100

The remainder of Woo’s list features collegiate, G-League and international players, including:

Meleek Thomas (Arkansas), Ebuka Okorie (Stanford), Henri Veesaar (North Carolina), Zuby Ejiofor (St. John’s), Alex Karaban (UConn), Joshua Jefferson (Iowa State), Luigi Suigo (Mega Basket), Tarris Reed Jr. (UConn), Sergio de Larrea (Valencia), Ryan Conwell (Louisville), Baba Miller (Cincinnati), Jack Kayil (Alba Berlin), Braden Smith (Purdue) and many others through No. 100, Kashie Natt (Sam Houston).

Several recognizable college standouts appear outside the Top 25: Braden Smith of Purdue checks in at No. 38, Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton is No. 52, Kentucky wing Otega Oweh sits at No. 57, and Indiana’s Tucker DeVries lands at No. 87.

Woo’s full Top 100 provides teams with an early snapshot of the 2026 talent pool, less than two years before the draft is scheduled to be held.

Source: Hoops Wire