Aggregate 2026 NBA Mock Draft 1.0: First look at Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, more

Here is the first aggregate mock draft for 2026, compiled from only eight of the usual 10 mock drafts available to create a composite ranking. At this early stage, opinions are highly conflicting, making it challenging to reach a consensus. Consequently, there are significant differences in player evaluations once we move beyond the Top 20 prospects.

Personally, a rule of thumb is to avoid “over-scouting” teenagers in high school gyms and try to keep tabs on how they perform as they enter college (or overseas as professionals). Having experienced a growth spurt myself at 23, going from 5-11 to 6-1. I recognize how much these young athletes can change physically (and mentally) in a short amount of time (or be a late bloomer). A perfect example is Kevon Looney, if you look at his high school mixtape, you might have assumed he would become the next great scoring forward. Instead, he transformed into a strong, high feel, big man after overcoming various injuries.

Currently, as we evaluate prospects, it’s important to note that some freshmen and transfers haven’t even arrived on campus yet. This year, we’re also seeing an influx of European talent due to the NIL opportunities. With colleges implementing salary caps, many international players choose college basketball over staying in European leagues where they would compete for minutes against seasoned veterans fighting to support their families.

An explanation for HoopsHype’s Draft Predictor from colleague Alberto de Roa, who contributed research to this story, can be found here. 

NOTE: These rankings reflect the composite score to get a feel for the overall consensus, not our own opinion.