Meleek Thomas falls out of first round of NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 3:47 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas was not selected in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft on June 23. He was expected to be picked in the early rounds, but teams opted for other players despite his strong performance. Thomas averaged 15.6 points and shot 41.6% from three-point range this past season. He is expected to be a second-round pick when the draft resumes on June 24.
- •Thomas averaged 15.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 2025-26.
- •He shot 41.6% from three-point range during his collegiate season.
- •Thomas declared for the NBA Draft on April 13 but remains eligible for college.
- •Darius Acuff was the only Arkansas player selected in the first round.
- 3:47 AMYahoo Sports — Why Meleek Thomas didn't get picked in NBA Draft first round
- 3:38 AMYahoo Sports — Arkansas basketball's Meleek Thomas falls out of first round in NBA Draft
"Arkansas basketball will only have one first-round pick. Meleek Thomas did not hear his name called on the opening night of the 2026 NBA Draft.
"Fans will be waiting to see this name on day two.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 3:47 AMWhy Meleek Thomas didn't get picked in NBA Draft first round
Fans will be waiting to see this name on day two.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 3:38 AMArkansas basketball's Meleek Thomas falls out of first round in NBA Draft
Arkansas basketball will only have one first-round pick. Meleek Thomas did not hear his name called on the opening night of the 2026 NBA Draft.
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