2026 NBA Mock Draft Shifts After Early March Madness Games
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Early NCAA tournament performances are already influencing front-office opinions, leading Hoops Wire to publish a revised 2026 NBA mock draft. The update projects how the first 30 selections could unfold if the draft were held today.
Round 1 Projection
Picks 1–10
1. Indiana Pacers — AJ Dybantsa, SF, BYU
2. Washington Wizards — Darryn Peterson, PG, Kansas
3. Brooklyn Nets — Cameron Boozer, PF, Duke
4. Sacramento Kings — Caleb Wilson, PF, North Carolina
5. Utah Jazz — Keaton Wagler, PG, Illinois
6. Dallas Mavericks — Darius Acuff Jr., PG, Arkansas
7. Memphis Grizzlies — Kingston Flemings, PG, Houston
8. Atlanta Hawks — Mikel Brown Jr., PG, Louisville
9. Milwaukee Bucks — Nate Ament, PF, Tennessee
10. Chicago Bulls — Brayden Burries, SG, Arizona
Picks 11–20
11. Golden State Warriors — Jayden Quaintance, C, Kentucky
12. Portland Trail Blazers — Koa Peat, PF, Arizona
13. Miami Heat — Labaron Philon, PG, Alabama
14. Charlotte Hornets — Thomas Haugh, SF, Florida
15. Golden State Warriors — Chris Cenac Jr., PF, Houston
16. Memphis Grizzlies — Yaxel Lendeborg, PF, Michigan
17. Oklahoma City Thunder — Bennett Stirtz, PG, Iowa
18. Charlotte Hornets — Christian Anderson, PG, Texas Tech
19. San Antonio Spurs — Karim Lopez, PF, Mexico
20. Toronto Raptors — Hannes Steinbach, PF, Washington
Picks 21–30
21. Philadelphia 76ers — Morez Johnson Jr., C, Michigan
22. Detroit Pistons — Cameron Carr, SG, Baylor
23. Denver Nuggets — Aday Mara, C, Michigan
24. Atlanta Hawks — Patrick Ngongba II, C, Duke
25. Los Angeles Lakers — Motiejus Krivas, C, Arizona
26. New York Knicks — Flory Bidunga, C, Kansas
27. Boston Celtics — Henri Veesaar, C, North Carolina
28. Minnesota Timberwolves — Isaiah Evans, SG, Duke
29. Cleveland Cavaliers — Amari Allen, SF, Alabama
30. Dallas Mavericks — Braylon Mullins, SG, UConn
The mock highlights a class considered deep in both front-court size and lead-guard talent. Hoops Wire notes that prospects’ tournament showings will continue to affect their draft positions in the weeks ahead.
Source: Hoops Wire
