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The NBA Draft Lottery is this Sunday, which means 2026 NBA Draft odds will jump back into the conversation as the NBA Playoffs roll on.
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This is also one of the most loaded drafts in recent memory, led by the “Big Three” prospects of A.J. Dybansta, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer.
We’ll soon find out which team selects first, but it seems that Dybantsa will likely be the first name called at the NBA Draft on June 24.
2026 NBA Draft odds to go No. 1
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Player
AJ Dybantsa
-400
Darryn Peterson
+350
Cam Boozer
+100
Caleb Wilson
+12500
Darius Acuff Jr.
+15000
Koa Peat
+25000
Mikel Brown Jr.
+25000
Kingston Flemings
+30000
Keaton Wagler
+30000
Nate Ament
+30000
2026 NBA Mock Draft: Top 5 Scouting Reports
The 2026 class is defined by a “Big Three” at the top, followed by high-upside versatile wings. Here is how the top of the board looks as we head toward March Madness.
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1. AJ Dybantsa | SF | BYU
2025-26 stats: 25.3 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 51.3 FG%
*Wooden Award Finalist
Dybantsa is the most “pro-ready” scorer in the class. Standing 6-foot-9, with a 7-foot wingspan, he led the nation in scoring. He is explosive driving to the paint, gets to the free-throw line a lot, and has a strong mid-range game… plus he has greatly improved as a playmaker and ball handler as the season progressed.
2. Darryn Peterson | G | Kansas
2025-26 stats: 19.8 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 33.8 3PT%
Bill Self has called Peterson the best recruit he’s ever landed at Kansas, as the 6-foot-5 combo guard has elite body control and a methodical scoring pace. He has dealt with minor hamstring and ankle issues this season, but remains the draft’s best pure scorer as he can bully smaller guards in the post or pull up from 30 feet with ease.
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3. Cameron Boozer | PF | Duke
2025-26 stats: 22.5 ppg, 10.2 rpg, 56.5 FG%
*Wooden Award Winner
The son of former NBA player Carlos Boozer, Cam is the most productive player in college basketball. He’s not as flashy (or…
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