Brooklyn Nets' Mikel Brown Jr. misses top-30 point guard list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 5:22 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Brooklyn Nets rookie guard Mikel Brown Jr. is not included in HoopsHype's ranking of the top-30 NBA point guards for the 2026-27 season. Despite showcasing solid performances in the summer circuit with averages of 15.0 points, 4.0 assists, and 1.2 steals per game, doubts remain about his immediate impact. Brown faces competition from Nolan Traore and Ben Saraf for the starting point guard position as the season approaches. The ranking also highlighted Kingston Flemings as one of the three players just missing the cut, while Darryn Peterson is noted as the No. 13 point guard.
- •Mikel Brown Jr. does not rank among the top-30 point guards.
- •He averaged 15.0 points, 4.0 assists in summer play.
- •Brown competes for starting role with Traore and Saraf.
- •Darryn Peterson is ranked as the No. 13 point guard.
- 5:22 PMYahoo Sports — Nets' Mikel Brown Jr. not ranked among the top-30 NBA point guards
"Brooklyn Nets rookie guard Mikel Brown Jr. doesn't rank among the top-30 NBA point guards heading into next year, according to a list from HoopsHype.
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