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2026 NBA Draft Big Board: Peterson, Dybantsa, and Boozer Lead the Early-Season Rankings

Updated: Dec 9



The updated 2026 NBA Draft Big Board arrives as we've wrapped up November, a month filled with high-level matchups and early tests. Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, and Cameron Boozer continue to headline a class rich with star power and intrigue, while Caleb Wilson, Nate Ament, and Koa Peat help round out an early top tier brimming with potential. With the season now fully underway, this update offers a clearer look at how the 2026 NBA Draft class is taking shape as the action continues to unfold.


Top 10


  1. Darryn Peterson – G, Kansas

A 6-foot-6 guard who does it all, Peterson has the tools and the temperament to live up to the lofty expectations.


  1. AJ Dybantsa – F, BYU

Dybantsa has elite tools and two-way potential, a matchup nightmare with superstar upside.


  1. Cameron Boozer – F/C, Duke

With his maturity, physicality, and polish, Boozer already looks the part of a seasoned pro.


  1. Caleb Wilson – F, North Carolina

Long, fluid, and rapidly expanding his game, Wilson has impressed early and continues trending upward.


  1. Nate Ament – F, Tennessee

A long, smooth forward with real perimeter skill, Ament’s trajectory points to a high ceiling.


  1. Koa Peat – F, Arizona

A physical, explosive force, Peat has made an immediate impact at Arizona.


  1. Mikel Brown Jr. – G, Louisville

Smooth, skilled, can shoot with range and run the show, his offensive package is legit.


  1. Kingston Flemings – G, Houston

Fast, shifty, and a major threat with the ball in his hands, Flemings has made a strong early impression.


  1. Labaron Philon – G, Alabama

Crafty and dynamic off the bounce, Philon is already capitalizing on increased on-ball reps and producing at a high clip.


  1. Chris Cenac Jr. – F/C, Houston

Big, mobile, and skilled, Cenac fits the mold of today’s modern big man.



Koa Peat of the Arizona Wildcats during a college basketball game.
Koa Peat, Arizona

11-20


  1. Jayden Quaintance – C, Kentucky

Raw, gifted, and significantly impactful defensively, Quaintance’s upside is high.


  1. Karim Lopez – F, New Zealand Breakers

Lopez has the size, skill, and feel that make him one of the more intriguing young prospects.


  1. Braylon Mullins – G, UConn

A blend of positional size, poise, scoring, and outside shooting projects Mullins as a valuable offensive weapon.


  1. Bennett Stirtz – G, Iowa

It’s been a movie-like rise for Stirtz, but his game is as real as it gets, skilled, decisive, and ready for the big stage.


  1. Darius Acuff Jr. – G, Arkansas

Acuff is a dynamic on-ball guard, tough to contain in pick-and-roll and transition, when he’s rolling, he’s electric.


  1. Cameron Carr – G, Baylor

Long, athletic, and effective as a shooter and scorer, Carr’s upward momentum is real.


  1. Tounde Yessoufou – G/F, Baylor

With physical tools, scoring instincts, and a motor that set him apart, he’s built to produce.


  1. Flory Bidunga – F/C, Kansas

An explosive and powerful athlete, Bidunga thrives as both a rim protector and finisher around the basket.


  1. Yaxel Lendeborg – F, Michigan

Rare versatility for his size, Lendeborg does a bit of everything.


  1. Neoklis Avdalas – G/F, Virginia Tech

At 6'9", Avdalas is a jumbo creator with impressive flashes as both a scorer and facilitator.



Bennett Stirtz of the Iowa Hawkeyes shoots the ball during a college basketball game.
Bennett Stirtz, Iowa


21-30


  1. Dame Sarr – G/F, Duke

Smooth, long, two-way threat with a lot of potential.


  1. Thomas Haugh – F, Florida

An athletic, high-motor forward with versatility who contributes to winning.


  1. Isaiah Evans – G/F, Duke

Smooth and versatile with range, Evans offers intriguing scoring upside.


  1. Hannes Steinbach – C, Washington

Big, skilled, and steady, nothing flashy, just productive.


  1. Dash Daniels – G/F, Melbourne United

Daniels brings a lot to the table, especially on the defensive end, with the tools to develop into a strong two-way player.


  1. Christian Anderson Jr. – G, Texas Tech

A smart and skilled on-ball guard, Anderson Jr. blends shooting, crafty scoring, and playmaking.


  1. Meleek Thomas – G, Arkansas

An assertive scoring guard, Thomas is showing he can put up points in bunches and make things happen with the ball in his hands.


  1. Mouhamed Sylla – C, Georgia Tech 

A strong, mobile, and explosive big man who possesses high-level upside as a rim protector and finisher.


  1. Alex Condon – C, Florida

Mobile and skilled with size and touch, Condon’s upside as a modern big is clear.


  1. Sergio De Larrea – G, Valencia

A crafty and skilled guard with positional size and an excellent feel for the game.



Georgia Tech's Mouhamed Sylla shoots a free throw during a college basketball game.
Mouhamed Sylla, Georgia Tech


31-40


41-58


  1. Alex Karaban – F, UConn →

  2. Joshua Jefferson – F, Iowa State →

  3. Tucker DeVries – G/F, Indiana →

  4. Richie Saunders – G/F, BYU →

  5. Milos Uzan – G, Houston →

  6. Donovan Dent – G, UCLA →

  7. Ryan Conwell – G, Louisville →

  8. Baba Miller – F, Cincinnati →

  9. Mouhamed Faye – C, Paris Basketball →

  10. Nate Bittle – C, Oregon →

  11. Michael Ruzic – F, Joventut Badalona →

  12. Jaron Pierre Jr. – G, SMU →

  13. Kylan Boswell – G, Illinois →

  14. Ja'Kobi Gillespie– G, Tennessee →

  15. Bruce Thornton – G, Ohio State →

  16. Otega Oweh – G/F, Kentucky →

  17. Jaden Bradley – G, Arizona →

  18. Trey Kaufman-Renn – F/C, Purdue →

  19. Tarris Reed Jr. – C, UConn →

  20. Tobi Lawal – F, Virginia Tech →

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