Keyshawn Hall projected to be drafted by Rockets in latest NBA mock draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Auburn forward Keyshawn Hall is projected to be selected by the Houston Rockets with the 53rd pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, according to USA TODAY's latest mock draft. Hall has had a standout season, leading the Tigers with an average of 19.3 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. His ability to draw fouls, ranking third in the SEC with 7.4 attempts per game, adds to his appeal for professional teams. The Rockets, who finished the regular season as the No. 5 seed before being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, could benefit from Hall's scoring ability as they continue to build a young core around emerging talents.
- •Keyshawn Hall led Auburn with 19.3 points per game in the 2025-26 season.
- •Hall had eight games with 25 or more points this season.
- •The Rockets were eliminated by the Lakers in the first round of the playoffs.
- •Hall's selection would align with the Rockets' youth-focused strategy.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — USA TODAY includes Auburn's Keyshawn Hall in latest NBA mock draft
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