2026 NBA draft thread

[Chicagojk]

I think Peat still has a good chance to be there in the top 10-12, especially if #1 Arizona goes deep in the playoffs, but I think you're right about Ament.

Quaintance had some injuries, but damn! What a defensive nightmare under the basket. If he stays healthy, he might make the top 10. Also Yaxel Lendenborg could make the top 10 if Michigan gets more exposure or manages to make the final 4. 

Agree with Acuff, Wagler, and Mullins. I went and looked at Klay Thompson's stats in college. Braylon Mullins has almost identical stats. height, weight, 3-point percentage all very similar. Darius Acuff looks like a young Stephon Marbury clone - dominant offensive PG and scorer, but built like a slightly larger Nembhard. And Wagler has gotten so good at passing that he's taken on some PG duties for Illinois as well as shooting lights out as a SG. All those guys are moving up. I'd like to see Mikel Brown get his outside shooting straightened out. Everything else he does looks good.

I have not watched Flemings yet, but the initial list you posted I consider tier 3/and some in tier 4 for me.    I think this group is similar to the range in most drafts.  You have guys with the traits and potential, but also some risk.   I love watching the highlights of Peat. Although less so when I see him take a perimeter jump shot.  He is more explosive than Boozer but doesn't have Boozer's skill yet.   He scares me some, but after a little bit of a freshman wall he has been playing better recently.   Quaintance scares me.  Ideally,  I hope someone picks him before the Mavs pick if we are in the 8-12 range.    You see Ament skill, but he is going to need time.  I can see him working out, but I can also see him not getting a second contract.