2026 NBA Mock Draft: After hiring Dusty May, Mavericks take Michigan big man Aday Mara

Key Points:

• Darryn Peterson (Kansas) is projected as the No. 1 point guard and second overall prospect, potentially going first to Washington, favored over AJ Dybantsa due to fit despite Dybantsa being the top-ranked overall prospect.
• AJ Dybantsa (BYU), the top overall and forward prospect, is expected to go second to Utah, fulfilling the team's long-standing interest since his high school days in Utah.
• Cameron Boozer (Duke) is ranked third overall and first at power forward, projected to go third to Memphis, bringing strong scoring, rebounding, and playmaking skills.
• The Chicago Bulls at pick four will likely select Caleb Wilson (North Carolina), a versatile power forward with defensive and athletic upside, representing a straightforward choice among the top prospects.
• Several teams including the Clippers, Brooklyn, and Sacramento are expected to prioritize point guards like Keaton Wagler, Brown, and Acuff in the mid-first round, with trades and fit considerations influencing final selections.