Arkansas basketball players projected for 2026 NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 9:06 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Darius Acuff Jr., Meleek Thomas, and Trevon Brazile are expected to be selected in the 2026 NBA Draft set for June 23-24. Acuff is projected as high as No. 6 to the Brooklyn Nets, having had a standout freshman season as SEC Player of the Year. Thomas is seen as a potential late first-round pick, with rankings varying from No. 21 to No. 30. Brazile's projections range lower, with estimates between No. 36 and No. 57 after a less consistent season. All three players were key contributors for Arkansas during the season, and their decisions to enter the draft signal their intent to advance to the professional level.
- •Acuff is a consensus lottery pick and SEC Player of the Year.
- •Thomas had a strong freshman year but chose to turn pro.
- •Brazile's stock has varied, previously viewed as a lottery prospect.
- •Draft scheduled for June 23-24, 2026.
- 9:06 AMYahoo Sports — Arkansas basketball 2026 NBA mock draft projections
"The NBA Draft is later this month, and a trio of Hogs will hear their names called. Here are the latest mock draft projections for Arkansas prospects.
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