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Nick Boyd excluded from major 2026 NBA mock drafts ahead of selection

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 10:40 AM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Nick Boyd excluded from major 2026 NBA mock drafts ahead of selection

Summary

As the 2026 NBA Draft approaches, Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd is absent from all major mock drafts. Initially projected as a late-round selection, sources report his name has been completely removed from NBA draft boards by ESPN, Yahoo Sports, and Fansided. Despite delivering an impressive performance at the NBA combine and competing against younger athletes, Boyd's age may have negatively impacted his draft stock. The upcoming draft is less than a week away, raising questions about his future in the league.

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By the Numbers

•Nick Boyd is not listed in major NBA mock drafts.
•He was once projected to go as high as No. 45.
•Boyd impressed at the NBA combine but faces age-related bias.
•ESPN, Yahoo Sports, and Fansided have all removed him from their projections.
•The 2026 NBA Draft is less than one week away.

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4:45 PMYahoo Sports — Is Nick Boyd expected to be drafted in the 2026 NBA Draft?
10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin's Nick Boyd excluded from every major NBA Mock Draft

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