The hype around AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer leading up to the 2026 NBA draft has made some wonder about how they compare to other recent prospects.
You’ll find the answer to that question here.
We’ve ranked the top 25 prospects of the last decade based strictly on their pre-draft resumes, physical tools, production, age, upside and the expectations surrounding them at the time—not what they ultimately became in the NBA.
These players represented the highest levels of draft intrigue from 2017 through 2026. Some lived up to the hype, others fell short, but all entered the NBA carrying extraordinary expectations and scouting buzz.