2026 NBA draft thread

[Winter]

I wonder how much GMs feel pressure based on hype.

Case in point: Wilson, Caleb

For the better part of 4 months Wilson has been hyped to be, at the very least, a top 4 pick.  Now let's say we all "Men In Black" flashy thinged, wiping out a year's worth of Tankathon mocks and viewed each player at face value. Is Caleb Wilson THAT MUCH BETTER than Morez Johnson?

I mean, at the combine, Wilson appeared to have little shot or offensive game. Meanwhile, Johnson shooting stood out.

I think there's enough data (from what I read) that Wilson's impact on his team - both offense and defense - really stood out. Wilson is both the offensive connector and defensive presence (rebounder, rim protector) on that NC team, while Morez Johnson doesn't really play that offensive role for Michigan - that's probably Yaxel.

So my guess is that it may be closer to what is generally put together in the mock draft, but I believe it's more of Johnson going up than Wilson going down.