By Sam Vecenie | The Athletic, 2026-06-24 09:30:38
2026年NBA选秀大会首轮已经结束，大体上波澜不惊。在我预测会在首轮被选中的30名球员中，有28人如愿以偿，我个人榜单上排名前25的球员已无一遗漏。
考虑到姓名、肖像和形象权（NIL）市场对潜力球员池的影响，各球队在整个星期里无疑一直在与球员进行谈判，试图在选秀前达成对各方都有利的协议。因此，看到拿着双向合同的球员在30多顺位被选中，或者在选秀后半段出现一些令人震惊的“放养”选择，都不必感到意外。
你可能会好奇，考虑到每年都会发生的那些疯狂的交易和变动，一份第二轮选秀预测能做到多准确。嗯，去年，我准确命中了前11个顺位中的7个。
以下是对周三第二轮选秀的快速预测：
31. 纽约尼克斯 (来自奇才)
以赛亚·埃文斯 (Isaiah Evans) | 6尺6寸侧翼 | 20岁 | 杜克大学
埃文斯是唯一一位受邀进入小绿屋却在首轮没有被叫到名字的球员。对他的预测非常简单。如果你认为他能够变得更强壮、提升防守并改善决策能力，他很有可能成为NBA每支球队都渴望的那种射手。他身材高大，投篮动作干净利落，脚步扎实，出手点高。此外，他已经在类似NBA的战术体系中，能够自如地通过跑动接球投篮命中。然而，他目前还不是一个优秀的防守者，持球组织能力也欠佳，略显局限性。但对于在这个位置选人的尼克斯来说，他可能会成为兰德里·沙梅特或乔丹·克拉克森的绝佳替代者。
[总排名35 侧翼6号 以赛亚·埃文斯 杜克大学
一位无球跑动型射手，臂展出色，但需要变得更强壮。
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](Isaiah Evans - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
32. 孟菲斯灰熊 (来自步行者)
杰克·凯伊尔 (Jack Kayil) | 6尺4寸后卫 | 20岁 | 柏林阿尔巴
凯伊尔今年取得了显著进步，但德国联赛并非一个运动能力特别出众的联盟，你有时会看到他难以摆脱防守。尽管如此，他很多事情都做得很好。他有潜力成为一名投篮和控球能力都达到合理水平的球员，加上6尺4寸的身高，他可以防守对位球员。他目前有点像样样通、样样松的球员，但在一个弱点会被无限放大的NBA，他并没有太多无法弥补的缺陷。
我认为孟菲斯的这个选秀权很有可能会被交易出售，因为球队大名单已满。
[总排名41 后卫17号 杰克·凯伊尔 柏林阿尔巴
一位身体强壮的“样样通、样样松”型双能卫，但难以摆脱防守者。
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](Jack Kayil - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
33. 明尼苏达森林狼 (来自篮网)
米利克·托马斯 (Meleek Thomas) | 6尺3寸侧翼 | 19岁 | 阿肯色大学
托马斯是来自阿肯色大学的大一提前参选生，他或许本应重返校园。他无所畏惧，并且有潜力在巅峰时期成为世界上最好的30位射手之一，这极具价值。但在我看来，他有太多地方需要改进，我怀疑他是否能在新秀合同结束前解决所有问题。首先，托马斯是一个糟糕的团队防守者，他太过于“看球”而忽略了整体防守，以至于我认为在NBA初期，教练可能无法让他上场。其次，他的投篮选择糟糕，视野极为狭窄，完全不合常规。
[总排名31 后卫11号 米利克·托马斯 阿肯色大学
一位天赋异禀的得分手和射手，但糟糕的防守和随性的决策让人生疑。
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](Meleek Thomas - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
34. 克利夫兰骑士 (来自国王)
亨利·维萨尔 (Henri Veesaar) | 6尺11寸中锋 | 22岁 | 北卡罗来纳大学
维萨尔或许本应该利用他额外一年的大学参赛资格赚钱。他需要在未来增重15到20磅，同时保持不降低进攻端的移动技巧，不变得更容易受伤，并在比赛中保持一致的身体弯曲度和活力。作为一名能够拉开空间、攻击扑防、传球以及在篮下柔和终结的大个子，他的进攻技术组合实属罕见。但今年他的挡拆防守相当糟糕，需要花些功夫改进。
[总排名29 内线8号 亨利·维萨尔 北卡罗来纳大学
一位能运球、传球和投篮的七尺长人，但需要提升防守。
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](Henri Veesaar - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
35. 丹佛掘金 (来自爵士)
瑞安·康威尔 (Ryan Conwell) | 6尺2寸后卫 | 22岁 | 路易斯维尔大学
康威尔的位置有点尴尬，但他是一名拥有快速出手能力的伟大射手，并且随时准备开火。在整个选秀前试训过程中，他一直与掘金队联系在一起。他在防守端很努力，但有时会因身高吃亏，这意味着他主要会在防守对方后卫时发挥效用。不过，这里的核心思路是，他是一名聪明的团队防守者，可以在防守端帮助球队，同时能够命中大量由队友创造的空位投篮机会。
[总排名40 后卫16号 瑞安·康威尔 路易斯维尔大学
一位介于两个位置之间的射手和防守者，需要提升持球创造力。
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](Ryan Conwell - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
36. 洛杉矶快船 (来自灰熊)
布鲁斯·桑顿 (Bruce Thornton) | 6尺0寸后卫 | 22岁 | 俄亥俄州立大学
桑顿可能是第二轮新秀中得分技巧最精湛的球员。他可以在三个层面（篮下、中距离、三分线）命中投篮，在俄亥俄州立大学场均得到20分，投篮命中率55%，三分命中率40%，罚球命中率83%。他身材矮小，但拥有215磅的强壮体格，完全不惧对抗。我认为他可以作为一名替补控球后卫在NBA立足。
[总排名37 后卫14号 布鲁斯·桑顿 俄亥俄州立大学
身材矮小，但凭借力量和得分能力，有潜力成为一名替补后卫。
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](Bruce Thornton - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
37. 俄克拉荷马雷霆 (来自独行侠)
伊曼纽尔·夏普 (Emanuel Sharp) | 6尺3寸后卫 | 22岁 | 休斯顿大学
作为大十二联盟的年度最佳防守阵容球员，夏普在防守端是个狠角色，他会真正地侵入你的空间，钻到持球人身边，让他们苦不堪言。他的轮转换位也非常敏锐。同时，他还是一位优秀的射手，在过去三年里三分命中率达到38%。由于他不是一名主控后卫，因此在他要扮演的角色上身材偏矮，但夏普值得一份保障合同。
[总排名33 后卫13号 伊曼纽尔·夏普 休斯顿大学
一位能投篮和防守的身体素质型后卫，但身高和运动能力令人担忧。
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](Emanuel Sharp - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
38. 芝加哥公牛 (来自鹈鹕)
巴巴·米勒 (Baba Miller) | 6尺11寸侧翼 | 22岁 | 辛辛那提大学
很难找到站立摸高达到9尺3寸的前锋或侧翼球员，而米勒在辛辛那提大学打出了一个爆发性的赛季，场均拿下两双，并终于兑现了球探们一直欣赏的那些技术。然而，他仍有太多需要改进的地方。即使他在防守端有潜力，他的基本功也需要花大量时间去打磨。而且，他虽然能传球，却不会投篮。
[总排名39 前锋9号 巴巴·米勒 辛辛那提大学
拥有同尺寸下罕见的身体天赋，但需要增强体格、防守基本功和投篮能力。
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](Baba Miller - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
39. 休斯顿火箭 (来自公牛)
布雷登·史密斯 (Braden Smith) | 5尺10寸后卫 | 22岁 | 普渡大学
史密斯身材矮小，体重不足170磅。但他可能是本届选秀中最出色的挡拆传球手。过去两个赛季，他每个赛季场均送出近9次助攻，并且能在三分线外和肘区命中中距离投篮。他在防守端也很努力，但他必须变得更强壮。
[总排名38 后卫15号 布雷登·史密斯 普渡大学
精英级别的传球手和组织者，但可能因身材矮小无法成为比替补后卫更重要的角色。
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](Braden Smith - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
40. 波士顿凯尔特人 (来自雄鹿)
里奇·桑德斯 (Richie Saunders) | 6尺5寸侧翼 | 24岁 | 杨百翰大学
桑德斯在二月份遭遇了右膝前十字韧带撕裂，但他的比赛方式可以简单地转换到NBA。他是一名优秀的射手，接球投篮极其可靠，并且还能在其他方面有所贡献，足以在这个不能仅仅扮演专长球员的时代成为一名角色球员。他是一名聪明的防守者，清楚自己的防守位置，还能在篮板球上提供帮助。他决策迅速，能够高水平地攻击扑防。我对他的评价是首轮级别。
[总排名26 侧翼4号 里奇·桑德斯 杨百翰大学
出色的射手和无球跑动者，如果膝盖健康，是一名量身定做的轮换侧翼。
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](Richie Saunders - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
41. 迈阿密热火 (来自勇士)
菲利克斯·奥克帕拉 (Felix Okpara) | 6尺10寸内线 | 22岁 | 田纳西大学
奥克帕拉在NBA的定位很简单：他是一名拥有NBA级别身高和运动能力的优秀防守型中锋。他打球充满能量，在这一点上可靠且稳定。你可以让他在各种挡拆防守策略中发挥作用，而且他在每种策略下都相对有效。他确实存在技术短板，并且作为中锋，篮板能力不算突出。但要找到拥有这种身高、运动能力、活力和防守多样性的球员并不容易。
[总排名42 内线10号 菲利克斯·奥克帕拉 田纳西大学
一位全能型替补内线，拥有吸引人的移动能力、盖帽和顺下终结能力。
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](Felix Okpara - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
42. 圣安东尼奥马刺 (来自开拓者)
马利克·布朗 (Maliq Brown) | 6尺8寸内线 | 22岁 | 杜克大学
布朗是上赛季大西洋海岸联盟（ACC）的年度最佳防守球员，他在场上四处飞奔，破坏对手的战术。但他的进攻能力有限，有时会过于激进。他的发展几乎完全取决于能否找到合适的教练、球队阵容和体系来利用他的技术。他需要一位允许他用手极其激进地干扰、哪怕有时会失位也在所不惜的教练，前提是知道这种冒险是值得的。如果他找到了这样的环境并稍微改善他的跳投，他可以成为一名轮换球员。
[总排名36 内线9号 马利克·布朗 杜克大学
极度激进、充满能量的防守者，但在进攻端贡献不多。
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](Maliq Brown - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
43. 布鲁克林篮网 (来自快船)
特雷冯·布拉齐尔 (Trevon Brazile) | 6尺10寸内线 | 23岁 | 阿肯色大学
如果你把布拉齐尔本赛季最佳表现剪辑成一个三分钟的集锦，你会疑惑他为什么没有进入乐透区。他是一名身高6尺10寸、臂展出色的精英级运动员。但布拉齐尔的比赛中总感觉少了点什么。他的技术缺乏粘合性，因为他的比赛积极性不够高。他过去还有严重的膝盖伤病史，所以即使他可能拥有比任何第二轮被选中的球员都更好的天赋，各支球队在对他感兴趣的同时也存在一些顾虑。
[总排名46 内线12号 特雷冯·布拉齐尔 阿肯色大学
本届选秀最佳运动员之一，但他的积极性和本能让你想要更多。
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](Trevon Brazile - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
44. 圣安东尼奥马刺 (来自热火)
伊赛亚·尼尔森 (Izaiyah Nelson) | 6尺8寸内线 | 22岁 | 南佛罗里达大学
尼尔森是美国竞技联盟（AAC）的年度最佳球员和年度最佳防守球员。他极其多才多艺，但需要找到一位愿意经常混合搭配防守策略的教练，而不仅仅是执行基础的沉退防守。他场均得到16分，但存在一些进攻短板，需要提升投篮能力。尽管如此，他作为双向球员的潜力很大。
[总排名43 内线11号 伊赛亚·尼尔森 南佛罗里达大学
多才多艺的防守者，终结能力出色，但需要更快地阅读比赛。
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](Izaiyah Nelson - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
45. 萨克拉门托国王 (来自黄蜂)
尼克·博伊德 (Nick Boyd) | 6尺1寸后卫 | 25岁 | 威斯康星大学
我听说博伊德在选秀前的试训中表现非常出色。本赛季在威斯康星大学，作为一名主控后卫，他表现得非常全面，带领着一支空间开阔的进攻体系。他让球队流畅地运转战术，并持续地向篮筐施压，经常在一对一中运球过掉防守人。他在防守端也非常拼搏。问题在于他已经25岁了，而且他是在和18到22岁的球员比赛，所以你自然会期望他表现出色。但无论如何，他在十大联盟场均得到了21分。
[总排名53 后卫21号 尼克·博伊德 威斯康星大学
身材矮小但球风狡黠的场上指挥官，能冲击油漆区，但已25岁。
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](Nick Boyd - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
46. 奥兰多魔术
乌戈纳·奥尼恩索 (Ugonna Onyenso) | 6尺11寸内线 | 22岁 | 弗吉尼亚大学
奥尼恩索的比赛风格很简单。他是一名出色的顺下终结者，能完成空接，但更重要的是，他是一名顶级的盖帽手。他在弗吉尼亚大学替补出场，场均贡献近3次盖帽，并且无处不在干扰投篮。从技术角度看，他的比赛内容有限，而且身体非常瘦削，重心高。他需要变得更强壮，但他有机会成长为一名替补中锋。
[总排名50 内线14号 乌戈纳·奥尼恩索 弗吉尼亚大学
可以说是本届选秀中最好的护框者；但他还能做很多其他事情吗？
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](Ugonna Onyenso - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
47. 纽约尼克斯 (来自太阳)
尼克·马丁内利 (Nick Martinelli) | 6尺7寸侧翼 | 22岁 | 西北大学
马丁内利是过去两年大学篮球界最高产的球员之一，每个赛季场均得分都超过20分。他以出色的工作态度著称，身材高大，头脑聪明，无球跑动极其出色。他的内线抛投堪称精英级别，但他需要证明自己能够持续命中投篮，并且脚步移动要更快。
[总排名49 侧翼7号 尼克·马丁内利 西北大学
精英级别的无球移动者和大学得分手，需要为NBA调整自己的比赛方式。
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](Nick Martinelli - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
48. 达拉斯独行侠 (来自太阳)
弗谢沃洛德·伊先科 (Vsevolod Ishchenko) | 6尺7寸侧翼 | 21岁 | 库班火车头
如果今年选秀大会上有一个神秘人，那就是伊先科，这位来自俄罗斯的后期蹿升者，在俄罗斯VTB联赛中表现出色，场均得到9分，投篮命中率高达51%，三分命中率45%，罚球命中率78%。俄罗斯联赛并非水平最高的赛事，但伊先科作为一名技术娴熟、具备身高和传球能力的射手，拥有不少天赋。NBA球队对他非常感兴趣。
49. 丹佛掘金 (来自老鹰)
托拜厄斯·延森 (Tobias Jensen) | 6尺6寸侧翼 | 22岁 | 乌尔姆兰蒂奥帕姆
延森今年在乌尔姆队迎来了突破性的一年，场均近10分、4个篮板和4次助攻。他身高6尺6寸，三分命中率达到36%。他是一名优秀的射手，具备控球技巧和传球能力。他能运球、能传球、能投篮，并且球商在线，看起来也愿意防守。如果他能在这些方面继续提高，可能会有发展前景。各队会很乐意在本届选秀中将这样一名球员“放养”在欧洲。
[总排名51 侧翼8号 托拜厄斯·延森 乌尔姆兰蒂奥帕姆
一位技术全面的进攻球员，拥有标准的NBA侧翼身材，值得在海外放养。
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](Tobias Jensen - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
50. 多伦多猛龙
贾科比·吉莱斯皮 (Ja’Kobi Gillespie) | 6尺0寸后卫 | 22岁 | 田纳西大学
吉莱斯皮身材矮小，但他能通过低失误、高抢断的表现帮助球队赢下回合争夺战，同时他也是一名无畏的投手。过去三年，他场均贡献18分和5次助攻，在面对高难度防守和高出手量的情况下，三分命中率达到37%。在第二轮选秀中，选择一位能命中投篮、做出正确决策并在防守端努力拼搏的球员，绝对是明智之举。
[总排名44 后卫18号 贾科比·吉莱斯皮 田纳西大学
身材矮小的主控后卫，致命的投手，能帮助球队赢下回合争夺。
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](Ja'Kobi Gillespie - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
51. 华盛顿奇才 (来自森林狼)
杰登·布拉德利 (Jaden Bradley) | 6尺3寸后卫 | 22岁 | 亚利桑那大学
布拉德利无所畏惧，赢得了大十二联盟年度最佳球员奖。去年，他是全美在关键时刻表现最出色的球员之一，带领亚利桑那大学打进了最终四强。他决策出色，是一名真正的领袖和比赛型球员，但他需要提高一些技能。他必须提升防守端绕过掩护的能力；作为组织者，他需要扩大视野，尤其是在向外线观察时；他还需要更适应投三分球。但布拉德利值得用一份双向合同来投资。
[总排名45 后卫19号 杰登·布拉德利 亚利桑那大学
一位无畏的场上指挥官，如果能在中距离之外得分，可以成为一名替补控卫。
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](Jaden Bradley - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
52. 洛杉矶快船 (来自骑士)
泰勒·比洛多 (Tyler Bilodeau) | 6尺7寸前锋 | 22岁 | 加州大学洛杉矶分校
比洛多拥有我很久以来见过的最纯正的跳投。他需要加快出手速度，我也乐见他在移动中命中更多三分，但能找到具备如此远投手感的球员实属罕见，尤其在他这个身高段。他场均还能得到17.6分，并且作为中低位进攻选择也非常有能力，但关键在于他本赛季三分命中率高达46.4%。他只需要证明自己脚步移动能跟上，能够防守。他非常值得一份双向合同。
[总排名54 前锋10号 泰勒·比洛多 加州大学洛杉矶分校
外线投篮是他的超能力；这足以克服速度和力量方面的不足吗？
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](Tyler Bilodeau - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
53. 休斯顿火箭
诺姆·雅科夫 (Noam Yaacov) | 6尺1寸后卫 | 21岁 | 奥斯坦德
今年我看过的比赛录像中，很少有比雅科夫的更让我享受的了。他身材矮小但速度极快且富有爆发力，比赛中展现出天生的创造力。他需要收敛一些作为持球人时过于狂野的倾向，并找到为自己创造更轻松投篮机会的方法。开发一项中距离抛投对他来说将是巨大的补充。但他是一名自动获得参选资格的球员，并且已承诺下赛季将加盟犹他大学，会是一个精明的“放养”选择。
[总排名47 后卫20号 诺姆·雅科夫 奥斯坦德
极其令人兴奋的主控后卫，需要收敛一些过于狂野的倾向。
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](Noam Yaacov - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
54. 金州勇士 (来自湖人)
泰勒·尼克尔 (Tyler Nickel) | 6尺6寸侧翼 | 22岁 | 范德堡大学
NBA球队总是在寻找那些能打无球并威胁防守的球员。作为一名手感火热的接球投篮和无球跑动射手，尼克尔就能做到这一点。在过去效力范德堡大学的两年里，他场均出手近7次三分，命中率超过40%。他身高6尺6寸，体重217磅，因此在防守端至少有机会，但他需要提高脚步移动，并在运动能力方面尽可能发挥到极致。
[总排名55 侧翼10号 泰勒·尼克尔 范德堡大学
身材出众的精英级移动射手，但需要持续提高脚步移动。
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](Tyler Nickel - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
55. 纽约尼克斯
米洛斯·乌赞 (Milos Uzan) | 6尺3寸后卫 | 23岁 | 休斯顿大学
乌赞是那支实力强劲的休斯顿大学队的首发后卫，早在他效力俄克拉荷马大学时就被认为是一名技术娴熟的球员，但始终没能真正迈出那一步，跻身明星行列。他今年场均得到11分，效率相对较低，但他传球好，决策明智，并且能投远距离投篮，四年职业生涯三分命中率达到36%。
56. 芝加哥公牛 (来自掘金)
奥泰加·奥维 (Otega Oweh) | 6尺4寸后卫 | 23岁 | 肯塔基大学
奥维是另一位从俄克拉荷马大学转学寻求更好发展的球员。作为一名冲击力强的突破型后卫，他本赛季在肯塔基大学场均贡献近19分，统治了东南联盟（SEC），但他的投篮达不到理想水平，防守也没有你期望的那么好。他拥有成为NBA球员的身体条件，但需要变得更加技术纯熟，并搞清楚自己在防守端该如何表现。
57. 亚特兰大老鹰 (来自凯尔特人)
杰登·亨利 (Jaden Henley) | 6尺6寸侧翼 | 22岁 | 大峡谷大学
亨利在大峡谷大学的西山联盟（Mountain West）度过了一个伟大的赛季，改变了他的职业生涯。以他的身高而言，他拥有控球技术，并且能冲击篮筐，轻松杀向篮下。他传球也不错，是一名可靠的防守者，所以他有机会。但对亨利来说，关键将是跳投。他的投篮动作看起来没什么大问题，但他上赛季三分命中率只有27%，职业生涯三分命中率为31%。
[总排名56 侧翼11号 杰登·亨利 大峡谷大学
一位运动能力强、能组织、能防守但臂展偏短的侧翼，需要开发投篮。
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](Jaden Henley - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
58. 新奥尔良鹈鹕 (来自活塞)
特雷·考夫曼-伦 (Trey Kaufman-Renn) | 6尺8寸前锋 | 23岁 | 普渡大学
作为普渡大学三年的首发球员，考夫曼-伦在大三赛季场均得到20分，之后选择返校打完大四赛季，在拥有奥斯卡·克拉夫这样优秀中锋的天赋球队中扮演了更全面的角色。他的防守进步了，篮板不错，以他四号位的身高来说传球也很好。但他需要一项安身立命的招牌技术。
59. 明尼苏达森林狼 (来自马刺)
狄龙·米切尔 (Dillon Mitchell) | 6尺7寸侧翼 | 22岁 | 圣约翰大学
米切尔是去年大东联盟（Big East）最好的防守者之一，作为一名身高6尺7寸、能够换防的侧翼，他非常活跃且富有侵略性。他的能量源源不断。他在自己的位置上篮板能力出色，并且会尝试在转换中冲刺，创造早期进攻机会。我怀疑米切尔能否稳定命中哪怕是空位的接球投篮，所以他并非适合所有球队。不过，他的防守非常有价值，转移球能力极强，值得赌一把。
[总排名52 侧翼9号 狄龙·米切尔 圣约翰大学
精英级别的运动员和防守者，能传球，但如果他能投篮或得分就更好了。
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](Dillon Mitchell - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
60. 华盛顿奇才 (来自雷霆)
穆罕默德·阿米尼 (Mohammad Amini) | 6尺7寸侧翼 | 21岁 | 南锡
阿米尼是一名有身高尺寸的侧翼，纯粹将是一个“放养”选择。他场均得到7.5分，投篮命中率46%。我认为他的运动员流畅性并不出众，有时在防守端会比预期更容易被对手过掉。但是，当他命中投篮并作为一名强硬的突破手打球时，你能看到一个有趣的放养球员的轮廓。
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Round 2 NBA mock draft: Where will Meleek Thomas, Isaiah Evans land?
The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft is done, and it largely went by the book. Of the 30 players I projected to go in the first round, 28 were picked, and I have no top-25 players remaining on my personal board.
With how the name, image and likeness marketplace has impacted the pool of potential players, teams have certainly been negotiating with players throughout the week to try to come up with advantageous deals that make sense for everyone involved before the draft. Don’t be surprised to see two-way contracted players get taken in the 30s, and don’t be surprised to see some shocking stashes later in the draft.
You might be wondering how possible it is to do well on a second-round projection given the craziness of trades and movement that is expected every year. Well, last year, I drilled seven of the first 11 picks on the money.
Here’s a quick projection of Wednesday’s second round:
31. New York Knicks (via WAS)
Isaiah Evans | 6-6 wing | 20 years old | Duke
Evans is the lone player who was invited to the green room who ended up not hearing his name called in the first round. His projection is very easy. If you think he can get stronger, improve on defense and clean up his decision-making, he’s a good bet to turn into the kind of shooter every team wants in the NBA. He’s big and has a clean shot with great footwork and a high release point. Plus, he’s comfortable already within NBA-style actions at knocking down shots off movement. However, he’s just not a good defender or playmaker with the ball in his hands. He’s a bit limited. But for the Knicks at the top here, he could be a nice replacement for Landry Shamet or Jordan Clarkson.
[Overall 35 Wing 6 Isaiah Evans Duke
An off-ball movement shooter with length who needs to get stronger.
Read full profile ›](Isaiah Evans - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
32. Memphis Grizzlies (via IND)
Jack Kayil | 6-4 guard | 20 years old | Alba Berlin
Kayil took a big leap this year, but the German league is not a particularly athletic league, and you could see him struggle to separate at times. Still, he does a lot of things well. He has the potential to shoot and handle the ball at a reasonable level, plus he can guard his man at 6-4. He’s kind of a jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none right now, but in an NBA where weak links get exploited, he doesn’t have many unfixable flaws.
I would think this Memphis pick has a real chance to be auctioned off, as the team has a full roster.
[Overall 41 Guard 17 Jack Kayil Alba Berlin
A physical, jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none combo guard who struggles to separate from his defender.
Read full profile ›](Jack Kayil - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
33. Minnesota Timberwolves (via BKN)
Meleek Thomas | 6-3 wing | 19 years old | Arkansas
Thomas was an early entrant as a freshman out of Arkansas who probably should have gone back to school. He’s fearless and could become one of the 30 or so best shooters in the world once he hits his prime. That has a ton of value. But there is too much to clean up for my liking, and I’m skeptical that he can fix all of it by the time his rookie deal runs out. First and foremost, Thomas is a poor team defender who ball-watches so much that I don’t think coaches can have him on the floor in the NBA early on. Second, his shot selection and lack of vision are completely out of whack.
[Overall 31 Guard 11 Meleek Thomas Arkansas
A gifted scorer and shooter whose poor defense and wild decision-making raise questions.
Read full profile ›](Meleek Thomas - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
34. Cleveland Cavaliers (via SAC)
Henri Veesaar | 6-11 center | 22 years old | North Carolina
Veesaar probably should have cashed in on his extra year of collegiate eligibility. He needs to add about 15 to 20 pounds over time without diminishing his movement skills on offense or becoming more injury-prone, while playing more consistently with bend. His offensive skill set as a floor-spacing big man who can attack closeouts, pass and finish at the rim with touch is difficult to find. But he was quite poor in ball-screen defense this year and needs a bit of work.
[Overall 29 Big 8 Henri Veesaar North Carolina
A 7-footer who can dribble, pass and shoot, but will need to defend better.
Read full profile ›](Henri Veesaar - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
35. Denver Nuggets (via UTA)
Ryan Conwell | 6-2 guard | 22 years old | Louisville
Conwell is a bit stuck between positions, but he’s a great shooter with a quick release who is already to fire. He’s been connected with the Nuggets throughout the pre-draft process. He gives effort on the defense end but can sometimes give up size, which means he’s going to be mostly effective defending guards. Still, the idea here is that he’s a smart team defender who can help you while drilling a ton of open shots created for him by others.
[Overall 40 Guard 16 Ryan Conwell Louisville
A shooter and defender who is stuck between positions and needs more on-ball creativity.
Read full profile ›](Ryan Conwell - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
36. LA Clippers (via MEM)
Bruce Thornton | 6-0 guard | 22 years old | Ohio State
Thornton might be the most polished scorer among the second-rounders. He can hit shots from all three levels and averaged 20 points per game at Ohio State while shooting 55 percent from the field, 40 percent from 3 and 83 percent from the line. He’s undersized but has a powerful 215-pound frame and has no issues dealing with contact. I think he sticks as a backup point guard.
[Overall 37 Guard 14 Bruce Thornton Ohio State
Undersized but has potential as a backup guard with his strength and scoring chops.
Read full profile ›](Bruce Thornton - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
37. Oklahoma City Thunder (via DAL)
Emanuel Sharp | 6-3 guard | 22 years old | Houston
An All-Defense player in the Big 12, Sharp is a killer on that end who really crawls into your space and gets underneath ballhandlers to make their life miserable. He’s also really sharp rotationally. He’s also a big-time shooter who drilled 38 percent of his 3s over the last three years. He’s undersized for the role because he’s not a lead guard, but Sharp is worthy of a guaranteed deal.
[Overall 33 Guard 13 Emanuel Sharp Houston
A physical guard who can shoot and defend, though his size and athleticism are concerns.
Read full profile ›](Emanuel Sharp - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
38. Chicago Bulls (via NOP)
Baba Miller | 6-11 wing | 22 years old | Cincinnati
It’s hard to find forwards or wings with a 9-3 standing reach, but Miller is coming off a killer season at Cincinnati in which he averaged a double-double and finally came through on the skills that scouts have always appreciated. There is still so much for him to work on, though. He needs a lot of time on his defensive fundamentals, even if he has upside on that end. He also can’t shoot, even though he can pass.
[Overall 39 Forward 9 Baba Miller Cincinnati
Rare tools at this size but needs work on his frame, defensive fundamentals and shooting.
Read full profile ›](Baba Miller - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
39. Houston Rockets (via CHI)
Braden Smith | 5-10 guard | 22 years old | Purdue
Smith is small and came in under 170 pounds. But he might be the best ball-screen passer in the class. He dished out nearly nine assists per game in each of the last two seasons and can shoot from both the perimeter and midrange at the elbows. He gives effort on defense, too, but he’s going to need to get stronger.
[Overall 38 Guard 15 Braden Smith Purdue
Elite passer and playmaker but may be too small to be anything more than a backup guard.
Read full profile ›](Braden Smith - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
40. Boston Celtics (via MIL)
Richie Saunders | 6-5 wing | 24 years old | BYU
Saunders is coming off a torn right ACL that he suffered in February, but his game has a simple translation to the NBA. He’s a good shooter who is extremely reliable off the catch and can do just enough beyond to be a role player in an era when you can’t just be a specialist anymore. He’s a smart defender who knows where he’s supposed to be, and he can help you out on the glass. He makes quick decisions and can attack closeouts at a high level. I have a first-round grade on him.
[Overall 26 Wing 4 Richie Saunders BYU
Terrific shooter and mover who is a tailor-made rotation wing if his knee is healthy.
Read full profile ›](Richie Saunders - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
41. Miami Heat (via GSW)
Felix Okpara | 6-10 big | 22 years old | Tennessee
Okpara’s fit in the NBA is simple: He’s an excellent defender with NBA size and athleticism at center. He plays with a great motor and is reliable and consistent on that front. You can play him in a variety of ball-screen coverages, and he’s relatively effective in all of them. There are skill deficiencies, and he isn’t quite the rebounder you’d want for a center. But it’s hard to find players with this size, athleticism, motor and defensive versatility.
[Overall 42 Big 10 Felix Okpara Tennessee
A versatile backup big with appealing mobility, shot-blocking and rim-running ability.
Read full profile ›](Felix Okpara - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
42. San Antonio Spurs (via POR)
Maliq Brown | 6-8 big | 22 years old | Duke
Brown was the ACC Defensive Player of the Year this past season, flying around all over the place and disrupting actions. But his offense is limited, and he can get overaggressive at times. His outcome depends almost purely on finding the right coach, roster fit and scheme to take advantage of his skills. He needs a coach who will let him be ultraaggressive with his hands while sometimes getting out of position, knowing that the trade-off is worth it. If he finds that and improves his jumper a bit, he can be a rotation player.
[Overall 36 Big 9 Maliq Brown Duke
Ultra-aggressive, high-energy defender who doesn’t provide much on offense.
Read full profile ›](Maliq Brown - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
43. Brooklyn Nets (via LAC)
Trevon Brazile | 6-10 big | 23 years old | Arkansas
If you put together a three-minute highlight reel of Brazile’s best plays from this season, you’d wonder why he isn’t going in the lottery. He’s an elite athlete who can shoot at 6-10 with long arms. But there has always been something missing from Brazile’s game. There isn’t a lot of glue holding it together because his motor doesn’t run hot enough. He also has a significant knee injury in his past, so while teams are interested, there is some trepidation, even if he probably has better tools than any player selected in the second round.
[Overall 46 Big 12 Trevon Brazile Arkansas
One of the draft’s best athletes, but his motor and instincts leave you wanting more.
Read full profile ›](Trevon Brazile - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
44. San Antonio Spurs (via MIA)
Izaiyah Nelson | 6-8 big | 22 years old | South Florida
Nelson was the American Athletic Conference Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year. He’s extremely versatile but needs to find the right coach who is willing to mix and match coverages regularly, as opposed to simply playing out of a base drop-coverage scheme. He averaged 16 points per game but has some offensive limitations and needs to improve as a shooter. Still, there’s a lot of potential here as a two-way.
[Overall 43 Big 11 Izaiyah Nelson South Florida
Versatile defender who can finish above the rim but needs to process the game faster.
Read full profile ›](Izaiyah Nelson - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
45. Sacramento Kings (via CHA)
Nick Boyd | 6-1 guard | 25 years old | Wisconsin
I’ve heard Boyd has been terrific during pre-draft workouts. He was complete as a lead guard this season at Wisconsin while running a well-spaced offense. He got the team in and out of its actions and pressured the defense going toward the rim consistently, regularly beating his man off the bounce in isolation. He also fights hard on defense. The issue is that he’s already 25 years old and was playing against 18-to-22-year-olds, so you’d expect him to be good. Still, he averaged 21 points per game in the Big Ten.
[Overall 53 Guard 21 Nick Boyd Wisconsin
Undersized but crafty floor general who gets paint touches but is already 25.
Read full profile ›](Nick Boyd - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
46. Orlando Magic
Ugonna Onyenso | 6-11 big | 22 years old | Virginia
Onyenso plays a simple game. He’s a terrific rim runner who can finish above the rim, but more than that, he’s a big-time shot-blocker. He averaged nearly three blocks per game coming off the bench for Virginia and contested shots all over the place. His game is limited from a skill perspective, and he’s extremely skinny with a high center of gravity. He needs to get stronger, but there is a chance he could turn into a backup center.
[Overall 50 Big 14 Ugonna Onyenso Virginia
Arguably the best rim-protector in the draft; can he do much else?
Read full profile ›](Ugonna Onyenso - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
47. New York Knicks (via PHX)
Nick Martinelli | 6-7 wing | 22 years old | Northwestern
Martinelli has been one of the most productive players in college basketball over the last two years, averaging more than 20 points each season. He is known as a great worker, is big and smart and moves exceedingly well without the ball. His floater game is elite on the interior, but he needs to prove he can knock down shots consistently as well as move his feet quickly.
[Overall 49 Wing 7 Nick Martinelli Northwestern
An elite off-ball mover and collegiate scorer who’ll need to adjust his game for the NBA.
Read full profile ›](Nick Martinelli - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
48. Dallas Mavericks (via PHX)
Vsevolod Ishchenko | 6-7 wing | 21 years old | Lokomotiv Kuban
If the draft has a mystery man this year, it’s Ishchenko, a late pop-up riser out of Russia who has been quite good in the VTB League, averaging nine points while shooting an efficient 51 percent from the field, 45 percent from 3 and 78 percent from the line. The Russian league is not the strongest level of competition, but Ishchenko has a lot of tools as a skilled shooter with size who can pass. NBA teams are very interested.
49. Denver Nuggets (via ATL)
Tobias Jensen | 6-6 wing | 22 years old | Ratiopharm Ulm
Jensen had a breakout year for Ulm this year, averaging nearly 10 points, four rebounds and four assists. He’s also 6-6 and drilled 36 percent of his 3s. He’s a good shooter with ball skills and passing ability. He can dribble, pass, shoot and think the game, and he seems to care about defending. If he can improve these skills, there might be something there. Teams would love to stash someone like this in Europe in this class.
[Overall 51 Wing 8 Tobias Jensen Ratiopharm Ulm
A skilled offensive player with legitimate NBA wing size who’s worth an overseas stash.
Read full profile ›](Tobias Jensen - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
50. Toronto Raptors
Ja’Kobi Gillespie | 6-0 guard | 22 years old | Tennessee
Gillespie is small, but he helps his team win the possession battle as a low-turnover, high-steals player who is also a fearless shot-maker. He averaged 18 points and five assists, while drilling 37 percent of his 3s over his last three years on high volume and high shot difficulty. In the second round, you can certainly do worse than someone who knocks down shots, makes good decisions and works hard on defense.
[Overall 44 Guard 18 Ja’Kobi Gillespie Tennessee
Undersized lead guard who is a killer shot-maker and helps win the possession battle.
Read full profile ›](Ja'Kobi Gillespie - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
51. Washington Wizards (via MIN)
Jaden Bradley | 6-3 guard | 22 years old | Arizona
Bradley is fearless and won the Big 12 Player of the Year award. He was one of the best players in the country in big moments last year, leading Arizona to the Final Four. He makes excellent decisions and is a true leader and gamer, but he needs to improve some skills. He has to get better at fighting through screens on defense. He needs to improve his vision as a playmaker, particularly when looking outward. And he needs to get more comfortable shooting 3s. But Bradley is worth investing in on a two-way.
[Overall 45 Guard 19 Jaden Bradley Arizona
A fearless floor general who can be a backup PG if he can score outside the midrange.
Read full profile ›](Jaden Bradley - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
52. LA Clippers (via CLE)
Tyler Bilodeau | 6-7 forward | 22 years old | UCLA
Bilodeau has as pure a jumper as I’ve seen in a long while. He needs to speed up the release, and I’d love to see him make more 3s off movement, but finding players with this level of touch from distance is rare, especially at this size. He also averaged 17.6 points and is very capable as a mid-post option, but the key here is that he drilled 46.4 percent from 3 this season and just needs to show that he can slide his feet and guard. He’s very worthy of a two-way contract.
[Overall 54 Forward 10 Tyler Bilodeau UCLA
Outside shooting is his superpower; is it enough to overcome speed and strength issues?
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53. Houston Rockets
Noam Yaacov | 6-1 guard | 21 years old | Oostende
There are few players whose tape I’ve enjoyed watching this year more than Yaacov’s. He’s small but quick and twitchy and possesses an inherent creativity to his game. He needs to rein in some of his wilder qualities as a ballhandler and find a way to create easier shots for himself. A midrange floater would be a massive counter for him. But he’s an auto-eligible player who is committed to the University of Utah this season and would be a sharp stash pick.
[Overall 47 Guard 20 Noam Yaacov Oostende
Incredibly exciting lead guard who needs to rein in some of his wilder tendencies.
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54. Golden State Warriors (via LAL)
Tyler Nickel | 6-6 wing | 22 years old | Vanderbilt
NBA teams are always looking for guys who can play off the ball and threaten defenses. Nickel can do that as a lights-out catch-and-shoot movement shooter. Over the last two years at Vanderbilt, he’s drilled over 40 percent from 3 on nearly seven attempts per game. He also has at least a chance on defense because he’s 6-6 and 217 pounds. But he needs to improve his footwork and max out whatever he can athletically.
[Overall 55 Wing 10 Tyler Nickel Vanderbilt
Elite shooter off movement with size but needs to keep improving his footwork.
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55. New York Knicks
Milos Uzan | 6-3 guard | 23 years old | Houston
Uzan was a starting guard on killer Houston teams who was identified as a skilled player early in his career at Oklahoma but never quite took that leap into star status. He averaged 11 points per game and was relatively inefficient this year, but he passes well, makes good decisions and can shoot from distance, having hit 36 percent from 3 over his four-year career.
56. Chicago Bulls (via DEN)
Otega Oweh | 6-4 guard | 23 years old | Kentucky
Oweh is another Oklahoma transfer who left for greener pastures. He led Kentucky this season as a powerful downhill guard who averaged nearly 19 points per game in the SEC, but doesn’t shoot it as well as you’d like and isn’t as good defensively as you’d want, either. He has the tools to be an NBA player, but he needs to get more skilled and figure out his game on the defensive end.
57. Atlanta Hawks (via BOS)
Jaden Henley | 6-6 wing | 22 years old | Grand Canyon
Henley had a great season in the Mountain West at Grand Canyon, transforming his career. He has ball skills for his size and can attack downhill, getting to the rim with ease. He also passes well and is a solid defender, so there is a chance. But the key for Henley will be the jumper. Nothing looks broken here, but he only made 27 percent of his 3s this past season and is a career 31 percent 3-point shooter.
[Overall 56 Wing 11 Jaden Henley Grand Canyon
An athletic playmaking wing with short arms who can defend but needs to shoot.
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58. New Orleans Pelicans (via DET)
Trey Kaufman-Renn | 6-8 forward | 23 years old | Purdue
A three-year starter at Purdue, Kaufman-Renn averaged 20 points per game as a junior before returning for his senior season and playing more of a well-rounded role on a talented team next to Oscar Cluff at center. He got better on defense, is a good rebounder and passes well for his size at the four. But he needs a skill to truly hang his hat on.
59. Minnesota Timberwolves (via SAS)
Dillon Mitchell | 6-7 wing | 22 years old | St. John’s
Mitchell was one of the best defenders in the Big East last year, a switchable 6-foot-7 wing who is very active and aggressive. His motor doesn’t quit. He rebounds well for his position and tries to sprint out in transition to create early offense. I’m skeptical that Mitchell will consistently make even wide-open catch-and-shoot jumpers, so he won’t be for everyone. Still, the defense is very valuable, he moves the ball incredibly well, and he’s worth taking a chance on.
[Overall 52 Wing 9 Dillon Mitchell St. John’s
Elite athlete and defender who can pass, but it would be nice if he could shoot or score.
Read full profile ›](Dillon Mitchell - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
60. Washington Wizards (via OKC)
Mohammad Amini | 6-7 wing | 21 years old | Nancy
Amini is a wing with size who would be a pure stash pick. He’s averaging 7.5 points while shooting 46 percent from the field. I don’t think he’s all that fluid as an athlete, and he can sometimes get beaten on defense more than you’d expect. But when he’s knocking down shots and playing as a physical driver, you can see the outlines of an interesting stash player.
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By Sam Vecenie, via The Athletic