Houston Rockets expected to select Ugonna Onyenso in mock draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 7:59 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
A mock draft by Jonathan Wasserman predicts the Houston Rockets will choose Ugonna Onyenso with the No. 39 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Onyenso, a 21-year-old center from Virginia, is noted for his impressive shot-blocking skills, which include a 17.4% block percentage and an average of 2.9 blocks per game in his senior season. Standing at 7'0" and weighing 245 pounds, his size and wingspan make him a valuable prospect for the Rockets. With two second-round picks, the Rockets aim to enhance their roster even without a first-round selection.
- •Rockets hold No. 39 and No. 53 picks in the draft
- •Onyenso averaged 2.9 blocks per game in college
- •He recorded seven blocks per game in the ACC Tournament
- •Onyenso has a 7'5" wingspan and weighs 245 pounds
- •Mock draft suggests potential for developing into a key player
- 7:59 PMYahoo Sports — Recent mock draft links Rockets to shot-blocking machine
"A recent mock draft completed by Jonathan Wasserman has the Houston Rockets selecting Ugonna Onyenso with the No. 39 overall pick.
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