Mid-major players to watch at the 2026 NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 8:22 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The 2026 NBA Draft features several standout mid-major players, including Santa Clara's Allen Graves and Arkansas State's Izaiyah Nelson. Graves, once overlooked, became a notable prospect after a strong performance this past season, finishing as a top player in advanced statistics. Nelson earned American Conference Player of the Year honors for his dominant play. Other notable names include Aaron Nkrumah of Tennessee State and Rafael Castro from George Washington. The draft will occur this week in Brooklyn, with a focus on how these players will transition to the professional ranks.
- •Draft scheduled for June 23-24 in Brooklyn
- •Allen Graves became a top prospect this season
- •Izaiyah Nelson named American Conference Player of the Year
- •Aaron Nkrumah and Rafael Castro also attracting attention
- •Multiple players have unique and diverse college backgrounds
- 8:22 PMYahoo Sports — A mid-major guide to the NBA Draft
"From the players coming out of mid-majors to those who transferred out, here are all the names you might hear this week
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