Behind AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, Duke’s Cameron Boozer ranks third following a dominant season that earned him Naismith and AP Player of the Year honors.
While his production has been elite, scouts continue to debate his defensive upside compared to other top prospects.
North Carolina’s Caleb Wilson comes in at No. 4 despite missing postseason play due to a hand injury, while Illinois guard Keaton Wagler solidified his lottery status during a Final Four run.
Arkansas point guard Darius Acuff Jr. climbed to No. 6 after winning SEC Player of the Year and leading his team to the Sweet 16.
Looking ahead, uncertainty remains around the overall depth of the draft class.
NIL opportunities and the transfer portal have made staying in college more appealing for some prospects, which could impact the available talent pool.
The NCAA early entry withdrawal deadline is May 27, with the draft combine and lottery set for May 10 and the draft expected in late June.
ESPN’s Top 10 – 2026 NBA Draft
1. AJ Dybantsa, SF, BYU
2. Darryn Peterson, PG/SG, Kansas
3. Cameron Boozer, PF/C, Duke
4. Caleb Wilson, PF/C, North Carolina
5. Keaton Wagler, PG/SG, Illinois
6. Darius Acuff Jr., PG, Arkansas
7. Kingston Flemings, PG, Houston
8. Nate Ament, SF/PF, Tennessee
9. Mikel Brown Jr., PG, Louisville
10. Brayden Burries, SG, Arizona
AJ Dybantsa Moves To No. 1 In ESPN’s 2026 NBA Draft Big Board, Top Of Class Remains Open https://t.co/YkCke8oTEU
— RealGM (@RealGM) April 9, 2026
