Top NBA Draft prospects still available as first round unfolds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The 2026 NBA Draft continues with several top prospects remaining as Round 1 progresses. Among the best players still available are Darryn Peterson from Kansas, AJ Dybantsa from BYU, Caleb Wilson from North Carolina, Cameron Boozer from Duke, and Darius Acuff Jr. from Arkansas. Peterson, a versatile forward, has faced availability issues but shows significant potential. Dybantsa demonstrated offensive flexibility during the season, while Wilson's performance was highlighted by his strong showing against Kansas. The draft's depth suggests that players selected later could also become impactful contributors.
- •Darryn Peterson is a versatile guard/forward from Kansas.
- •AJ Dybantsa is noted for his offensive skill set from BYU.
- •Caleb Wilson had a standout game against Kansas this past season.
- •Cameron Boozer is projected as a high-floor player from Duke.
- •Darius Acuff Jr. excelled statistically as a freshman at Arkansas.
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"Stay updated on the biggest names still available during the 2026 NBA Draft first round as teams make picks and the board shifts.
"The Sporting News is tracking the top prospects still on the board in the NBA Draft.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 3:35 AMNBA Draft 2026: Best players available for Round 2
Who are the top prospects left in the second round of the NBA Draft?
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 12:00 AMWho's still on the board? Tracking best NBA draft prospects left as first round unfolds
Stay updated on the biggest names still available during the 2026 NBA Draft first round as teams make picks and the board shifts.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 10:00 AMNBA Draft best players available 2026: Here are the top prospects remaining in Round 1
The Sporting News is tracking the top prospects still on the board in the NBA Draft.
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