Duke forward Cameron Boozer, a consensus top-four candidate for the 2026 NBA Draft, told EssentiallySports he believes his drive to win sets him apart in the race for the No. 1 overall selection. The sophomore emphasized that long-term success matters more to him than draft-night positioning, noting that careers are defined over decades, not a single evening.
Boozer said he studies several current NBA standouts—including Anthony Davis, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Paolo Banchero and LaMelo Ball—to refine different aspects of his game.
Other early-entry moves
Milan Momcilovic, Iowa State: The 6’8” junior officially filed as an early entrant on Sunday. Momcilovic, who led Division I with a 48.7 percent mark from beyond the arc on 7.5 attempts per game, will keep the option to withdraw and has also entered the NCAA transfer portal. ESPN ranks him No. 43, while Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman reports most NBA teams list him between 20 and 40.
Anton Bonke, Charlotte: Agent Scott Nichols confirmed the 7’2” center from Vanuatu will test the draft waters. Bonke averaged 10.6 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 25.6 minutes across 34 games as a junior and has likewise entered the transfer portal.
Aiden Tobiason, Temple: The sophomore guard is exploring the draft and the transfer market, his agent Ken Jackson told reporter Jacob Myers.
Terrence Brown, Utah: Brown, a junior, announced on social media that he will again declare for the draft while entering the portal after pulling out last year.
Mohammad Amini, Nancy Basket (France): The Dominican-Iranian wing is an early entrant for a second consecutive offseason, according to agent Aydin Dianat. Amini spent the past two seasons in France’s top domestic league.
All early entrants have until the NBA’s withdrawal deadline to retain college eligibility or, in the case of international players, to fully commit to June’s draft.
Source: Hoops Rumors
