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It's never too early to start forecasting the draft, and the newest mock draft could bring doom for one Nuggets guard.
NBA decision-makers have descended on March Madness, and Monday night's Michigan–UConn national championship -- featuring four players in our most recent 2026 mock -- offers one
Projected top-10 pick Mikel Brown Jr. has declared for the 2026 NBA draft after one season at Louisville. Brown announced his intention to enter the draft in a Tuesday post on Instagram. Brown averaged 18.2 points, 4.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds through 21 games while battling a recurring back injury during his freshman college season.
We are heading into the Final Four of the NCAA tournament, and some players there are making their mark on the 2026 NBA Mock Draft.
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Braylon Mullins NBA mock draft projection: Where UConn star is expected to land after March Madness
Here's where UConn Guard Braylon Mullins is projected to land in USA TODAY's latest 2026 NBA mock draft
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Full Two-Round NBA Mock Draft: Pacers Trade for Additional Pick, Land Potential Franchise Superstar
A full two-round NBA mock draft featuring trades, including the Indiana Pacers moving up as teams reshape their futures.
The latest 2026 NBA mock draft from Yahoo Sports' Kevin O'Connor projected Darryn Peterson slipping out of the top four picks given the injury issues that limited him throughout his freshman season at Kansas.
The 2026 NBA draft is expected to take place in late June. In USA TODAY's latest mock draft, Texas's Dailyn Swain is expected to go in the first round. Here's how USA TODAY currently projects his draft night will play out. Our draft order is based on ESPN's projected records and factors in trades, including swaps and protections.