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5 STORIES IN TODAY\u2019S EDITION \ud83c\udfc0<\/p>\n
2026 Draft In 2 Minutes: The order, format and storylines entering Tuesday night<\/p>\n
Consensus Mock: Ben Couch compiles the projected top 10 picks from expert mock Drafts<\/p>\n
Dybantsa At The Finals: What one of the top 2026 prospects learned from covering the NBA Finals<\/p>\n
NBA Mailbag: Former Lottery pick & NBA vet Jamal Crawford answers your Draft-day questions<\/p>\n
Combine Shine: Krysten Peek spotlights 10 prospects who showed out at the AWS NBA Draft Combine<\/p>\n
1. GET READY FOR THE 2026 NBA DRAFT IN 2 MINUTES<\/p>\n
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Tomorrow night, dreams become reality.<\/p>\n
The 2026 NBA Draft begins Tuesday from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, with Round 1 tipping off at 8 ET (ABC\/ESPN), followed by Round 2 on Wednesday (8 ET, ESPN).<\/p>\n
Before the next wave of NBA talent hears their names called, let\u2019s get caught up on what you need to know<\/a>.<\/p>\n AWS Draft Combine Hub: The numbers are in, but what do they mean? The new 2026 AWS Draft Combine Data Hub<\/a> turns measurements into insights, adding context and comparison to every drill and test Draft Buzz: From the debate over who will go No. 1 overall to the depth of talent throughout the class, this year\u2019s Draft is loaded with intrigue. Dive into a few pre-Draft reads below.<\/p>\n Class Hype: What has scouts and executives so excited about the 2026 Draft class? The Associated Press\u2019 Tim Reynolds breaks it down<\/a> 2. CONSENSUS MOCK: BEN COUCH\u2019S PROJECTED TOP 10<\/p>\n The 2026 Draft class is shaping up as one of the deepest in recent memory, but not everyone agrees on who will go where.<\/p>\n To forecast how the board could play out, NBA.com\u2019s Ben Couch aggregated expert mock drafts from around the web into one consensus projection<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Consensus Mock Draft projects the top 10 picks \u2013 and what sets each prospect apart.<\/p>\n No. 1 (Wizards): AJ Dybantsa<\/p>\n Bio: Position: F | Height: 6-9 | School\/Club: BYU (Freshman) No. 2 (Jazz): Darryn Peterson<\/p>\n Bio: G | 6-5 | Kansas (Freshman) No. 3 (Grizzlies): Cameron Boozer<\/p>\n Bio: F-C | 6-8 | Duke (Freshman) No. 4 (Bulls): Caleb Wilson<\/p>\n Bio: F | 6-9 | North Carolina (Freshman) No. 5 (Clippers): Keaton Wagler<\/p>\n Bio: G | 6-5 | Illinois (Freshman) No. 6 (Nets): Darius Acuff Jr.<\/p>\n Bio: G | 6-2 | Arkansas (Freshman) No. 7 (Kings): Mikel Brown Jr.<\/p>\n Bio: G | 6-5 | Louisville (Freshman) No. 8 (Hawks): Kingston Flemings<\/p>\n Bio: G | 6-3 | Houston (Freshman) No. 9 (Mavericks): Brayden Burries<\/p>\n Bio: G | 6-4 | Arizona (Freshman) No. 10 (Bucks): Aday Mara<\/p>\n Bio: C | 7-3 | Michigan (Junior) See the rest of the Consensus Mock Draft here<\/a>.<\/p>\n 3. WHAT DYBANTSA LEARNED ON THE GROUND AT THE NBA FINALS<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama. Stephon Castle. Dylan Harper.<\/p>\n All top-5 picks over the last three Drafts, all impacting a Spurs team that made a Finals run earlier than expected.<\/p>\n Projected to be among the first names called Tuesday, 2026 prospect AJ Dybantsa recently got an up-close look at San Antonio as a Player Correspondent<\/a> at the NBA Finals.<\/p>\n What did Dybantsa learn from seeing the Spurs\u2019 young core on the ultimate stage? The Associated Press\u2019 Brian Mahoney explains:<\/p>\n \u201cDybantsa is watching a young San Antonio Spurs team built by high Draft picks in the 2026 NBA Finals and sees a similar chance to have quick success as a pro \u2026<\/p>\n \u2018It won\u2019t take that long, especially with my adaptability and my work ethic,\u2019 Dybantsa said. \u2018I think that will be, I\u2019m not going to say easy, but pretty similar to what these guys do in terms of the forecast \u2026\u2019\u201d | Read More<\/a><\/p>\n 4. JAMAL CRAWFORD\u2019S MAILBAG: WHAT\u2019S DRAFT NIGHT LIKE FOR PROSPECTS?<\/p>\n Selected No. 8 overall in the 2000 NBA Draft by Cleveland and then traded that night to Chicago, Jamal Crawford knows all about Draft day emotions.<\/p>\n In this edition of NBA Mailbag, the 20-year NBA vet and current NBC analyst answers your questions on the Draft:<\/p>\n What\u2019s it like waiting to hear your name called during the Draft? \u2013 from Ty in Paw Paw, MI<\/p>\n \u201c\u2026 There\u2019s a ton of speculation, but nobody truly knows where they will go until right before the pick or when you hear your name called \u2026<\/p>\n I didn\u2019t know until I saw the cameras pull up to me right before Cleveland. I was like, \u201cWhat are they doing? I didn\u2019t even work out for Cleveland.\u201d Then they traded me to Chicago. So you never know what will happen \u2026\u201d<\/p>\n Are there any players in this Draft class that you\u2019re particularly excited to see join the league? \u2014 from Harris in Hartford, CT<\/p>\n \u201cObviously, [AJ] Dybantsa and [Darryn] Peterson. Beyond them, I\u2019m excited to see Darius Acuff, Mikel Brown, Nate Ament, Cam Boozer, especially after playing against his dad \u2026<\/p>\n \u201cA lot of the guys in this class I took out to eat at Nike Hoop Summit and got the chance to get to know them off the court \u2026\u201d | Read More<\/a><\/p>\n 5. PEEK\u2019S 10 AWS NBA DRAFT COMBINE STANDOUTS<\/p>\n Top speeds, wingspans, shooting drills and scrimmages.<\/p>\n May\u2019s AWS NBA Draft Combine<\/a> in Chicago featured numerous ways for the 73 participating players to improve their stock for Tuesday and Wednesday.<\/p>\n NBA.com\u2019s Krysten Peek profiled 10 standout performers from that week of showcases and testing:<\/p>\n Cameron Carr | G | Baylor<\/p>\n \u201cCarr played in the first day of 5-on-5 scrimmages and came in with something to prove. Baylor came up short this season and Carr carried a lot of the offensive load \u2026<\/p>\n During scrimmage play, he shot lights out from behind the arc, connecting on six 3s and finishing with 30 points and 7 rebounds \u2026\u201d<\/p>\n Morez Johnson Jr. | F | Michigan<\/p>\n \u201cThe sophomore Michigan forward is coming off an NCAA championship and looked incredible during the agility testing \u2026\u201d<\/p>\n Mikel Brown Jr. | G | Louisville<\/p>\n \u201cDuring the combine [Brown] shot the ball well with splits including 15-for-25 in the star shooting drill and 18-for-25 in spot-up shooting \u2026\u201d | Read More<\/a><\/p>\n Want to share\u00a0Starting\u00a05\u00a0with a friend?\u00a0Send them this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n Shape the Starting 5.\u00a0\u00a0Email us here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nWizards On The Clock: Washington enters Draft week holding the No. 1 pick after winning this year\u2019s Lottery with 14% odds. The franchise has selected No. 1 overall twice before, most recently taking John Wall in 2010
\nTwo Rounds, Two Nights: After debuting the format in 2024, the NBA Draft returns as a two-night event, with teams allotted five minutes between picks in Round 1 and four minutes in Round 2
\nThe Order: Want to know which teams pick where? See every pick from No. 1 to 60 here<\/a>
\nThe Prospects: Check out the profiles for every 2026 Draft prospect here<\/a>, and dive deeper into a few of their unique stories<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Wizards](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782140172_375_original.gif\")
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\nWho Will Go First? The Associated Press\u2019 Andrew Seligman examines four prospects<\/a> drawing attention near the top of the board
\nFather\u2019s Perspective: Former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer shares what it\u2019s been like watching his son, Cameron Boozer, chase his NBA dream<\/a>
\nProving Ground: After earning SEC Player of the Year as a freshman, Darius Acuff Jr. is still playing with a chip on his shoulder<\/a>, writes NBA.com\u2019s Krysten Peek
\nThirty Years Later: As excitement builds around the 2026 class, NBA.com\u2019s Jeff Zillgitt looks back at the legendary 1996 Draft<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Darryn](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782140173_745_original.jpg\")
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\nA versatile two-way wing who pairs elite athleticism with a fierce competitive edge. Dybantsa earned first-team All-American honors as a freshman while leading Division I in scoring (25.5 ppg)<\/p>\n
\nA gifted shot-maker who can score from all three levels and create his own look. Peterson led Kansas with 20.2 ppg while shooting 38.2% from 3<\/p>\n![\"Cameron](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782140173_932_original.jpg\")
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\nA polished all-around big whose passing vision and basketball IQ set him apart. Boozer became just the fifth freshman named AP National Player of the Year after leading Duke in points, rebounds and assists<\/p>\n
\nAn explosive athlete who pops at both ends of the floor. Wilson thrives above the rim, attacks in transition and creates havoc defensively with his length and quickness<\/p>\n
\nA crafty combo guard with a unique blend of shooting touch and playmaking instincts. Wagler burst onto the scene as a freshman at Illinois, scoring 46 points against Purdue before leading the Illini to the Final Four<\/p>\n
\nAn electrifying playmaker who led the SEC in scoring (23.5 ppg) and assists (6.4 apg) as a freshman. Acuff Jr. is a fearless floor general who can take over a game in an instant<\/p>\n![\"Mikel](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782140174_883_original.jpg\")
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\nAnother dynamic lead guard who can heat up in a hurry. Brown has a smooth handle and thrives in the pick-and-roll. His 45 points against NC State set both the Louisville and ACC freshman scoring record<\/p>\n
\nA two-way playmaker who is a blur in transition and a menace defensively. Flemings pairs elite athleticism with the defensive intensity that has become a hallmark of Kelvin Sampson\u2019s squads at Houston<\/p>\n
\nA physical scorer who combines strength and shooting with defensive versatility. Burries led Arizona in scoring (16.1 ppg) and helped guide the Wildcats to their first Final Four since 2001<\/p>\n
\nA towering rim protector whose mobility and instincts make him one of the Draft\u2019s most intriguing big men. Mara earned Big Ten DPOY honors while anchoring Michigan\u2019s defense en route to a national title<\/p>\n![\"Stephon](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782140174_795_original.jpg\")
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