Five potential NBA draft sleepers emerge ahead of 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 5:49 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
As the 2026 NBA Draft approaches, several players are gaining attention as potential sleepers. Ebuka Okorie, a Stanford freshman guard, is noted for his scoring ability despite a lack of elite athleticism. Allen Graves, a Santa Clara freshman forward, demonstrated efficiency at a bench role, but played limited minutes. Jayden Quaintance, a sophomore big from Kentucky, faces injury concerns after a promising freshman year at Arizona State. Each player could provide value if drafted later than anticipated in the first round.
- •Ebuka Okorie led the ACC in scoring as a Stanford freshman.
- •Allen Graves became an analytics favorite despite limited production minutes.
- •Jayden Quaintance has strong defensive potential but significant injury history.
- •Players lower in the draft could offer high returns for drafting teams.
- •NBA executives may favor players with more proven college performance.
- 5:49 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 NBA Draft: 5 first-round sleepers to watch
"Here are five players that could become the 2026 version of the guy who slid too far.
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