NBA mock draft predictions highlight key prospects ahead of 2026 event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 11:01 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
With the 2026 NBA Draft scheduled for June 23 and June 24 at Barclays Center, mock drafts are shaping the expectations for top selections. AJ Dybantsa from BYU is projected to go first overall to the Washington Wizards, followed by Cameron Boozer from Duke to the Utah Jazz at second. Memphis Grizzlies are expected to select Darryn Peterson from Kansas with the third pick. As teams finalize their decisions after the NBA draft combine, prospects await their futures in the league amidst ongoing workout evaluations. The situation remains fluid as teams weigh their options in a competitive draft environment.
- •2026 NBA Draft on June 23-24 at Barclays Center
- •AJ Dybantsa projected for the Wizards at No. 1
- •Cameron Boozer likely to go second to the Jazz
- •Darryn Peterson expected as the third pick for the Grizzlies
- •Teams finalize choices following NBA draft combine
- 11:01 AMYahoo Sports — NBA mock draft 18.0: What I'm hearing, updates, rumors about all 60 picks
"With just a few more days until the 2026 NBA Draft, fans will soon know exactly where each prospect their begin his professional careers.
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