2026 Way Too Early Mock Draft

[paultzman]

Zuby #34 & Ian #47 noted

Who rises to No. 1 in our 2026 NBA mock draft? Peterson, Dybantsa, Boozer and Ament are all in the mix

There's considerable excitement around next year's draft class thanks to four players vying for the top spot.

www.espn.com

 

[dk423]

Boogie still not a first rounder, but I am officially off of Boogie watch.

I expect Sanon to be in conversations if he can up his defensive intensity. Hopkins would be where RJ is this year.

 

[dk423]

Also, Ian is #16 here. Obviously all of these things are way too early, but Zuby/Ian being mentioned or being in the first round, is an indicator they're squarely on radars.

NBA mock draft 2026: Way-too-early projections for next year's first round

Cooper Flagg hasn't even played a summer league game, and we're turning our attention to the 2026 NBA Draft. Who might go in next year's first round?

www.usatoday.com

 

[austour]

NBADraft.net has Jackson at 16, Sonon at 29, Zuby at 52. Just their own, not the consensus one I usually use but just FYI.

NBA Mock Draft - NBADraft.net

Specializing in drafts with top players on the NBA horizon, player profiles, scouting reports, rankings and prospective international recruits.

www.nbadraft.net

 

[Ralph318!]

NBADraft.net has Jackson at 16, Sonon at 29, Zuby at 52. Just their own, not the consensus one I usually use but just FYI.

NBA Mock Draft - NBADraft.net

Specializing in drafts with top players on the NBA horizon, player profiles, scouting reports, rankings and prospective international recruits.

www.nbadraft.net

Zuby will jump significantly when he shows an outside shot and better handle.
Ian will jump when he shows he can play point. Sonon will jump when scouts and coaches get to see more of him in CRPs system.
I didn’t say if. I said when.

 

[Moose]

I wish we had a true center who would free Zuby up to play the 4 because that's what he would play in the NBA

 

[NCJohnnie]

I wish we had a true center who would free Zuby up to play the 4 because that's what he would play in the NBA

Completely agree but we don't. The closest I can see to someone like Zuby playing center in the NBA is Duren on the Pistons who is 6'10" 250 and has been very effective for them. Zuby listed at 6'9" and 240, understand listings are listings.

 

[Ralph318!]

I wish we had a true center who would free Zuby up to play the 4 because that's what he would play in the NBA

We do. Ruben Prey. He is not a traditional center, but he is a Professional Euro center, and CRP will coach him up. Look what CRP did for Joel Soriano.
Joel is traditional. CRP has no boundaries, only vision. I believe in Prey.

 

[Amaseinyourface]

I wish we had a true center who would free Zuby up to play the 4 because that's what he would play in the NBA

nba power forwards are Jayson Tatum like. Hes a center, think Bam.

 

[espken]

Zuby’s high motor will give him the edge.
No pun intended.

 

[Marillac2]

Zuby will jump significantly when he shows an outside shot and better handle.
Ian will jump when he shows he can play point. Sonon will jump when scouts and coaches get to see more of him in CRPs system.
I didn’t say if. I said when.

And our fans will jump off the ledge after our second loss.

 

[jerseyshorejohnny]

2026 NBA Extended Mock Draft: 1.0 - NBADraft.net

The 2026 NBA Draft class looks even stronger than its 2025 predecessor, headlined by two tank-worthy franchise talents in and , each of whom could be the No. 1 pick in other drafts. This class offers impressive depth, positional versatility, and a wide range of high-upside prospects with...

www.nbadraft.net