AJ Dybantsa is far from a lock at No. 1, and more NBA Draft Combine takeaways

Key Points:

• The consensus top four prospects for the 2026 NBA Draft are BYU forward AJ Dybantsa, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, Duke big man Cameron Boozer, and North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson, with no clear order among them but agreement on their status as the leading candidates.
• Measurements and athletic testing at the NBA Draft Combine revealed notable physical attributes: Dybantsa showed a 7-foot-plus wingspan and strong vertical leap; Peterson and Boozer also displayed impressive wingspans; Wilson demonstrated a 9-foot standing reach and high vertical jump for his size.
• Among other prospects, Houston guard Kingston Flemings impressed with athleticism and high basketball IQ, Baylor guard Cameron Carr dominated scrimmages with scoring and athleticism, and Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile showed potential to rise due to outstanding measurements and scrimmage performance despite previous injury setbacks.
• Santa Clara forward Allen Graves emerged as a draft mystery, standing out with a unique combination of steals, offensive rebounds, and three-point shooting, leading to potential first-round consideration despite playing in a smaller conference and limited starting experience.
• Scrimmages highlighted players like Ja’Kobi Gillespie, who boosted his draft stock with strong scoring and shooting performances, while others like Cincinnati’s Baba Miller and Kentucky’s Otega Oweh showed promise but revealed shooting inconsistencies that could affect their draft positions.