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Top Players from the Nike EYBL Peach Jam

by Carl Berman
written by Carl Berman

North Augusta, SC – U17 DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP

The Florida Rebels captured the 2026 Nike EYBL championship in dominant fashion, defeating Drive Nation 71-60 in the title game. Leading the charge was EYBL MVP Cayden Daughtry, who delivered one of the most memorable Peach Jam performances in recent memory with averages of 32.3 points, 6.1 assists, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.9 steals per game.

Drive Nation’s championship run was equally remarkable, advancing to the finals with only six players after losing top recruit Marcus Spears, who departed early to begin his college career at Texas.

U17 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT

Cayden Daughtry | 6’1″ Point Guard | Florida Rebels Daughtry was simply unstoppable, scoring 30-plus points in seven of his eight game. His 43-point performance against the New York RENS in a triple-overtime thriller will be remembered for years to come, even in defeat. His consistency and clutch play throughout the tournament cemented his status as one of the elite guards in the country.

Beckham Black | Point Guard | AB Elite The consensus top prospect in the 2027 class lived up to the hype with an impressive Peach Jam showing, averaging 24.2 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game. His tournament-best 37-point explosion against Meanstreets out of Chicago showcased his scoring prowess. Black is strongly considering Georgetown, Texas, and Arkansas in his recruitment.

Troy Fason | 6’0″ Guard | New York RENS Fason’s performance exemplified the transformative power of grassroots basketball. The previously under-the-radar guard burst onto the national scene with a breakout tournament, headlined by a 41-point eruption against the Florida Rebels that put college coaches on notice. He left Peach Jam with multiple scholarship offers from quality programs including Dayton and South Florida. Fason is a name to watch closely throughout the 2026-27 season, with the possibility of reclassifying to attend college this upcoming year.

AJ Williams | 6’7″ Guard | CP3 The top prospect in the 2028 class continued to validate his ranking, averaging 23 points and 8.2 rebounds across five games. His 31-point performance in the quarterfinals against the eventual champion Florida Rebels was impressive, though not enough to advance. Williams is currently being recruited by Duke, Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, and several other high-major programs.

Lewis Uvwo | 6’11” Center | Nightrydas Uvwo established himself as the premier big man at Peach Jam with his defensive dominance. While solid offensively with 11 points per game, his defensive impact—6 blocks and 9.4 rebounds per game—is what makes him a five-star prospect. He led the Nightrydas to the semifinals and is being recruited by Alabama, Arkansas, BYU, Baylor, Florida, and Kentucky. Uvwo is considered wide open in his recruitment.

Kager Knueppel | 6’8″ Forward | Team Herro One of the nation’s elite shooters, Knueppel showcased his range with an 8-three performance against the Florida Rebels. The younger brother of Charlotte Hornets forward Kon Knueppel has already committed to Duke, continuing the family legacy.

U16 DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP

Team Final capped off a perfect season by defeating CP3 74-65 in the championship game, finishing an impressive 22-0 in the U16 division. Rowan Phillips, Ian and Carter Smith, Justin McKie, and Logan Chwastyk were instrumental in Team Final’s championship run.

U16 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT

Bentley Lusakueno | 6’10” Center | CP3 A versatile big man who impacts both ends of the floor, Lusakueno averaged 12 points, 6 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks per game. His semifinal performance against AB Elite—21 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 blocks—was his signature moment of the event. He’s considered a top-10 prospect in the 2028 class.

Peter Julius | 6’10” Center | Georgia Stars An elite center for the Georgia Stars 16u squad, Julius dominated the paint with 16.2 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per game while shooting an efficient 60.9 percent from the field. His 21-point, 19-rebound performance against Brad Beal Elite was his tournament highlight.

JJ Crawford | 6’4″ Guard | NW Rotary The top prospect in the 2029 class, Crawford displayed remarkable efficiency in four games, averaging 16.5 points while shooting 54.1 percent from three and 52.1 percent from the field. His 26-point, 6-three performance against the Nightrydas was his best showing. Crawford is a prospect to monitor closely over the next two years.

Rowan Phillips | 6’6″ Guard | Team Final One of the top shooting guards in the 2028 class, Phillips was a key factor in Team Final’s EYBL 16u Peach Jam championship. Dynamic at getting to the basket and finishing strong, Phillips averaged 16.8 points and 3.3 rebounds during Peach Jam.

Benji Berrouet | 6’7″ Power Forward | AB Elite A double-double machine, Berrouet averaged 17 points, 13 rebounds, and 4 blocks per game. His 24-point, 16-rebound, 4-block performance against Vegas Elite showcased why he’s one of the top big men in the 2028 class. He led AB Elite to the 16u semifinals before falling to CP3. While he’ll be recruited by several schools, Texas and Houston appear to be early favorites.

This article was written by Andrew Keeling, a correspondent and scout forNetScouts Basketball. You can follow Drew on X @BBallScout2288

Top International Players Through the Round of 16 at the FIBA U17 World Cup

by Carl Berman
written by Carl Berman

Istanbul, Turkiye – The Round of 16 has been completed at the FIBA U17 World Cup, with several prospects consistently producing across multiple statistical categories while impacting the game in a variety of ways.

Leading the way is Türkiye’s 6’3″ point guard Omer Kutluay, who averaged 32.3 points per game in group play, leading the tournament in scoring, while also averaging 10.3 assists to lead the field. He has also added 7.7 rebounds per game, an impressive mark for a guard, showcasing his all-around impact on both ends of the floor through the first three games; Omer is currently averaging 28.0 points per game, third in the group, with 6.8 rebounds and 9.8 assists.

Second is his teammate, Türkiye’s 6’7″ forward Darius Karutasu, who averaged  27.0 points per game in group play, second in the tournament, along with 11.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks during his first three games. Karutasu is an effective floor spacer who can attack closeouts, facilitate to lob threats, and create offense off the dribble. With his high release point, he needs very little space to get his shot off, making him a difficult matchup for defenders. Currently, Darius is averaging 26.5 points per game and 11.5 rebounds per game, number one in the group, and 2.8 assists per game and 3.3 steals.

For Canada, 6’5″ forward Isaiah Clarke averaged 14.7 points and 11.0 rebounds in group play, ranking second in the tournament in rebounding during the team’s first three games. His most notable performance came against China, where he recorded 19 points and 18 rebounds. Clarke consistently produces by utilizing his motor for putbacks, attacking downhill with physicality, and creating second-chance opportunities through his rebounding. Currently he’s averaging 11.8 points per game with 8.8 rebounds per game, ranked fourth in the tournament with 1.6 assists per game.

Another standout has been New Zealand’s 6’4″ guard Jayden Cecil, who exploded for a tournament-high 42 points. Cecil utilizes active hands to create extra possessions and attacks downhill with poise, consistently finding gaps in the defense to generate efficient scoring opportunities. He’s currently averaging 29.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.2 per gar game, leading the group in points.

Italy’s 6’6″ forward Simone Ventura, one of the tournament’s most efficient players, posting a 21.3 average efficiency rating while averaging 19.7 points and 1.3 assists per game during the group phase. Ventura relies more on skill than athleticism with a lean build, using polished footwork, patience, and touch around the basket to create scoring angles. He understands how to decelerate, can space the floor, attack from both the perimeter and the post, and manipulates defenders with deceptive movement. Defensively, he has also showcased timely help-side rotations and rim protection, displaying strong instincts as a weak-side shot blocker. Currently, Simone Ventura is averaging 16.0 points per game, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists.

Lastly, Serbia’s 6’8″ shooting guard Nikola Kusturica has functioned as a premier modern, three-and-D weapon. He showcased high-level consistency throughout the group phase, producing 17.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.3 steals, and 2.3 blocks per game alongside a 20.7 efficiency rating. Through the Round of 16, Nikola is averaging 22.0 points per game, ranked 6th in the tournament, 6.8 rebounds per game, and 2.8 assists per game. Utilizing his size, he creates effectively off the dribble while applying intense on-ball pressure defensively with active, disruptive hands. His sharp anticipation allows him to block shots anywhere from the interior to the perimeter, while his explosive first step allows him to excel going downhill or turning face-up out of the post. Kusturica’s immense two-way upside has projectable translation, directly fueling wins for his team so far.

This article was written by Zeya Benitez of NetScouts Basketball.

2026 NBA Mock Draft 4.2

by Carl Berman
written by Carl Berman

Version 4.2 (May 29, 2026)

Here is the latest version of our 2026 Mock Draft as of 5/29/26. This is our mock draft after the NCAA withdrawal deadline and with many borderline first and second round prospects electing to return to college.  NetScouts Basketball’s 2026 NBA Mock Draft is one of the top ten mock drafts featured on the Consensus Mock Draft column on NBA.com. 

Round 1

  1. Washington – AJ Dybantsa, 6’9/205, SF, BYU, Freshman
  2. Utah – Darryn Peterson, 6’5/205, CG, Kansas, Freshman
  3. Memphis – Cameron Boozer, 6’9/250, PF, Duke, Freshman
  4. Chicago – Caleb Wilson, 6’10/215, SF, North Carolina, Freshman
  5. LA Clippers – Keaton Wagler, 6’6/190, CG, Illinois, Freshman
  6. Brooklyn – Darius Acuff Jr., 6’3/190, PG, Arkansas, Freshman
  7. Sacramento – Mikel Brown Jr., 6’5/190, PG, Louisville, Freshman
  8. Atlanta – Aday Mara, 7’3/255, C, Michigan, Junior
  9. Dallas – Kingston Flemings, 6’4/190, PG, Houston, Freshman
  10. Milwaukee – Nate Ament, 6’10/207, SF, Tennessee, Freshman
  11. Golden State – Brayden Burries, 6’4/205, CG, Arizona, Freshman
  12. Oklahoma City – Yaxel Lendeborg, 6’9/235, PF, Michigan, Senior
  13. Miami – Lebaron Philon, 6’4/175, PG, Alabama, Soph.
  14. Charlotte – Morez Johnson Jr., 6’9/250, PF, Michigan, Soph  
  15. Chicago – Cameron Carr, 6’5/185, SG, Baylor, Soph.
  16. Memphis – Karim Lopez, 6’8/220, SF, Mexico (New Zealand)
  17. Oklahoma City – Jayden Quaintance, 6’10/255, PF, Kentucky, Soph.
  18. Charlotte – Chris Cenac Jr. 6’11/240, PF/C, Houston, Freshman
  19. Toronto – Hannes Steinbach, 6’11/220, C, Washington, Freshman
  20. San Antonio – Christian Anderson, 6’3/178, PG, Texas Tech, Soph
  21. Detroit – Bennett Stirtz, 6’4/190, PG, Iowa, Senior
  22. Philadelphia – Luigi Suigo, 7’3/240, C, Italy
  1. Atlanta – Ebuka Okorie, 6’2/185, PG, Stanford, Freshman
  2. New York – Dailyn Swain, 6’8/225, CF, Texas, Junior
  3. LA Lakers – Isaiah Evans, 6’6/190, SG, Duke, Soph.
  4. Denver – Meleek Thomas, 6’5/185, SG, Arkansas, Freshman
  5. Boston – Koa Peat, 6’8/235, PF, Arizona, Freshman 
  6. Minnesota – Allen Graves, 6’9/225, PF, Santa Clara, Freshman   
  7. Cleveland – Tarris Reed Jr., 6’11/265. C, UConn, Senior
  8. Dallas – Henri Veesaar, 7’0/225, C, North Carolina, Junior

Round 2

  •  31. New York – Joshua Jefferson, 6’9/240, CF, Iowa State, Senior
  •  32. Memphis – Alex Karaban, 6’8/220, CF, UConn
  •  33. Brooklyn – Ryan Conwell, 6’4/215, SG, Louisville, Senior
  •  34. Sacramento – Baba Miller, 6’11/225, PF, Cincinnati, Senior
  •  35. San Antonio – Zuby Ejiofor, 6’9/245, PF, St. John’s, Senior
  •  36. LA Clippers – Trevon Brazile, 6’10/230, PF, Arkansas, Senior
  •  37. Oklahoma City – Richie Saunders, 6’5/200, SF, BYU, Senior
  •  38. Chicago – Jack Kayil, 6’5/195, PG, Germany  
  •  39. Houston –   Sergio de Larrea, 6’6/200, CG, Spain
  •  40. Boston – Ugonna Onyenso, 7’0/245, C, Virginia, Senior
  •  41. Miami – Jaden Bradley, 6’3/205, PG, Arizona, Senior
  •  42. San Antonio – Dillon Mitchell, 6’8/205, SF, St. John’s, Senior
  •  43. Brooklyn  –  Maliq Brown, 6’9/225, PF, Duke, Senior
  •  44. San Antonio – Felix Okpara, 6’11/242, C, Tennessee, Senior
  •  45. Sacramento – Ja’Kobi Gillespie, 6’1/188, PG, Tennessee, Senior
  •  46. Orlando – Tyler Bilodeau, 6’9/235, PF, UCLA, Senior
  •  47. Phoenix – Bryce Hopkins, 6’7/225, SF, St. John’s, Senior
  •  48. Dallas – Braden Smith, 6’0/170, PG, Purdue, Senior
  •  49. Denver – Tobe Awaka, 6’8/255, PF, Arizona, Senior
  •  50. Toronto – Rafael Castro, 6’10/226, C, George Washington, Senior
  •  51. Washington –Kylan Boswell, 6’3/205, PG, Illinois, Senior
  •  52. LA Clippers – Keyshawn Hall, 6’7/225, SF, Auburn, Senior
  •  53. Houston – Izaiyah Nelson, 6’9/220, PF, South Florida, Senior
  •  54. Golden State – Nick Martinelli, 6’7/225, SF, Northwestern, Senior
  •  55. New Orleans – Aaron Nkrumah, 6’6/175, SG, Tennessee State, Senior
  •  56. Chicago – Emanuel Sharp, 6’6/210, SG, Houston, Senior
  •  57. Atlanta – Bruce Thornton, 6’2/215, PG, Ohio State, Senior
  •  58. New Orleans – Tyler Nickel, 6’7/220, SF, Tennessee, Senior
  •  59. Minnesota – Otega Oweh, 6’4/220, SG, Kentucky, Senior
  •  60.  Washington – Trey Kaufman-Renn, 6’9/240, PF/C, Purdue, Senior

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2026 NBA Mock Draft 4.1

by Carl Berman
written by Carl Berman

Version 4.1 (May 25, 2026)

Here is the latest version of our 2026 Mock Draft as of 5/25/26. This is our post-combine mock and after some additional prospects announced their return to college.  NetScouts Basketball’s 2026 NBA Mock Draft is listed among the top ten mock drafts on the Consensus Mock Draft feature on NBA.com. 

I am assuming that Flory Bidunga, Matt Able, Jeremy Fears Jr., Andrej Stojakovic and Malachi Moreno all head back to college. I imagine Tyler Tanner, Billy Richmond, Milan Momcilovic and Amari Allen will as well, although they are currently all listed in the second round.

Round 1

  1. Washington – AJ Dybantsa, 6’9/205, SF, BYU, Freshman
  2. Utah – Darryn Peterson, 6’5/205, CG, Kansas, Freshman
  3. Memphis – Cameron Boozer, 6’9/250, PF, Duke, Freshman
  4. Chicago – Caleb Wilson, 6’10/215, SF, North Carolina, Freshman
  5. LA Clippers – Keaton Wagler, 6’6/190, CG, Illinois, Freshman
  6. Brooklyn – Darius Acuff Jr., 6’3/190, PG, Arkansas, Freshman
  7. Sacramento – Mikel Brown Jr., 6’5/190, PG, Louisville, Freshman
  8. Atlanta – Aday Mara, 7’3/255, C, Michigan, Junior
  9. Dallas – Kingston Flemings, 6’4/190, PG, Houston, Freshman
  10. Milwaukee – Nate Ament, 6’10/207, SF, Tennessee, Freshman
  11. Golden State – Brayden Burries, 6’4/205, CG, Arizona, Freshman
  12. Oklahoma City – Yaxel Lendeborg, 6’9/235, PF, Michigan, Senior
  13. Miami – Lebaron Philon, 6’4/175, PG, Alabama, Soph.
  14. Charlotte – Morez Johnson Jr., 6’9/250, PF, Michigan, Soph  
  15. Chicago – Cameron Carr, 6’5/185, SG, Baylor, Soph.
  16. Memphis – Karim Lopez, 6’8/220, SF, Mexico (New Zealand)
  17. Oklahoma City – Jayden Quaintance, 6’10/255, PF, Kentucky, Soph.
  18. Charlotte – Chris Cenac Jr. 6’11/240, PF/C, Houston, Freshman
  19. Toronto – Hannes Steinbach, 6’11/220, C, Washington, Freshman
  20. San Antonio – Christian Anderson, 6’3/178, PG, Texas Tech, Soph
  21. Detroit – Bennett Stirtz, 6’4/190, PG, Iowa, Senior
  22. Philadelphia – Luigi Suigo, 7’3/240, C, Italy
  1. Atlanta –  Ebuka Okorie, 6’2/185, PG, Stanford, Freshman
  2. New York – Dailyn Swain, 6’8/225, CF, Texas, Junior
  3. LA Lakers – Isaiah Evans, 6’6/190, SG, Duke, Soph.
  4. Denver – Meleek Thomas, 6’5/185, SG, Arkansas, Freshman
  5. Boston – Koa Peat, 6’8/235, PF, Arizona, Freshman 
  6. Minnesota – Jack Kayil, 6’5/195, PG, Germany  
  7. Cleveland – Tarris Reed Jr., 6’11/265. C, UConn, Senior
  8. Dallas – Henri Veesaar, 7’0/225, C, North Carolina, Junior

Round 2

  •  New York – Joshua Jefferson, 6’9/240, CF, Iowa State, Senior
  •  Memphis – Tounde Yessoufou, 6’5/215, SG, Baylor, Freshman
  •  Brooklyn –  Allen Graves, 6’9/225, PF, Santa Clara, Freshman
  •  Sacramento – Amari Allen, 6’8/205, SF, Alabama, Freshman
  •  San Antonio –  Tyler Tanner, 6’0/175, PG, Vanderbilt, Soph
  •  LA Clippers – Zuby Ejiofor, 6’9/245, PF, St. John’s, Senior
  •  Oklahoma City – Milan Momcilovic, 6’8/225, SF, Iowa State
  •  Chicago – Alex Karaban, 6’8/220, CF, UConn, Senior
  •  Houston – Billy Richmond III, 6’6/205, SF, Arkansas, Soph.
  •  Boston – Trevon Brazile, 6’10/230, PF, Arkansas, Senior
  •  Miami – Baba Miller, 6’11/225, PF, Cincinnati, Senior
  •  San Antonio – Ryan Conwell, 6’4/215, SG, Louisville, Senior
  •  Brooklyn  –  Maliq Brown, 6’9/225, PF, Duke, Senior
  •  San Antonio – Sergio de Larrea, 6’6/200, CG, Spain
  •  Sacramento – Jaden Bradley, 6’3/205, PG, Arizona, Senior
  •  Orlando – Richie Saunders, 6’5/200, SF, BYU, Senior
  •  Phoenix – Dillon Mitchell, 6’8/205, SF, St. John’s, Senior
  •  Dallas – Braden Smith, 6’0/170, PG, Purdue, Senior
  •  Denver – Tyler Bilodeau, 6’9/235, UCLA, Senior
  •  Toronto – Rafael Castro, 6’10/226, C, George Washington, Senior
  •  Washington –Kylan Boswell, 6’3/205, PG, Illinois, Senior
  •  LA Clippers – Keyshawn Hall, 6’7/225, SF, Auburn, Senior
  •  Houston – Izaiyah Nelson, 6’9/220, PF, South Florida, Senior
  •  Golden State – Nick Martinelli, 6’7/225, SF, Northwestern, Senior
  •  New Orleans – Ja’Kobi Gillespie, 6’1/188, PG, Tennessee, Senior
  •  Chicago – Emanuel Sharp, 6’6/210, SG, Houston, Senior
  •  Atlanta – Bruce Thornton, 6’2/215, PG, Ohio State, Senior
  •  New Orleans – Tyler Nickel, 6’7/220, SF, Tennessee, Senior
  •  Minnesota – Otega Oweh, 6’4/220, SG, Kentucky, Senior
  •   Washington – Trey Kaufman-Renn, 6’9/240, PF/C, Purdue, Senior

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Top International Players from the ANGT Euroleague Athens Event

by Carl Berman
written by Carl Berman

The Adidas Next Generation Euroleague Tournament in Athens delivered an exciting showcase of elite youth talent, with several standout performances drawing the attention of NBA scouts in attendance. The competition was solid throughout with Real Madid and Barcelona going undefeated in their groups. In addition to the Spanish teams, Panathinaikos (Greece). Cedevita (Slovenia), Crvena Zvezda (Serbia), INSEP (France), Zalgiris (Lithuania) and for the first time, an American team, (3SSB) competed. Barcelona captured the 2026 championship, defeating Real Madrid 85-77 in the final.

Standout Performers

Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje – 7’0 Power Forward, Barcelona – Duke Commit
Widely considered the top prospect at ANGT, Boumtje Boumtje displayed elite versatility as he was named the Most Valuable Player at the event in leading Barcelona to the championship. His ability to facilitate from the frontcourt, shoot from outside and defend multiple positions highlighted his high basketball IQ and seamless fit for Duke’s system. Over four games, he averaged an impressive 19.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game while connecting on 9-of-19 three-pointers.

Mohamed Dabone – 6’11 Power Forward/Center, Barcelona
The 14-year-old phenom from Burkina Faso was sensational throughout Barcelona’s championship run, averaging 17.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. His physical presence and soft touch around the rim created matchup nightmares for opposing bigs. His shooting ability is also impressive as he converted 19-of-22 free throws (86.4%) and even made 2-of-4 threes. Dabone’s tournament-best performance—25 points and 9 rebounds against Next 3SSB—solidified his status as a must-watch prospect for years to come.

Fabian Kayser – 6’8 Guard, Real Madrid
Kayser led Real Madrid with a strong all-around performance, averaging 13.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game (against only 2.5 turnovers per game) across four contests. His consistent playmaking and leadership were key factors in Real Madrid’s run to the championship game.

Egor Amosov – 6’6 Guard,/Forward, Real Madrid
Amosov impressed with his two-way play, averaging 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists per game while showcasing elite defensive instincts with 2.5 steals per contest. His best performance came against Panathinaikos Athens, where he posted 17 points and 7 assists in a commanding display. Asomov connected on 37% from deep, making 10-of-27 of his three-pointers.

Aleksej Nedeljkovic – 6’7 Guard, Crvena Zvezda Belgrade
The 6’7″ guard was a revelation despite his team’s 0-3 finish, averaging a tournament-leading 22.7 points and added 4.0 rebounds per game. Nedeljković exploded for 30 points against the USA team, 3SSB, and followed up with 25 points against Zalgiris Kaunas. He shot 61.3% on two-point attempts (19-of-31) and connected on 7-of-15 three-pointers in his three games. His scoring prowess and size at the guard position made him one of the most intriguing prospects at the event.

Maks Ciperle – 6’7 Small Forward, Cedevita Olympia Ljubljana
Despite his team’s struggles, Ciperle emerged as one of the tournament’s brightest individual performers. He dominated with 21 points, 16 rebounds, and 4 assists in his best outing, finishing the tournament with averages of 18.3 points and 10.3 rebounds across three games. His relentless energy on the glass and ability to finish through contact made him a standout in defeat.

Sayon Keita – 7’0 Center, Barcelona –North CarolinaCommit
Keita, originally from Mali, showcased why North Carolina fans should be excited about his future. The athletic big flashed his two-way potential throughout the tournament, averaging 9.0 points, 8.5 rebounds (3.5 offensive) and 2.5 blocks per game across four contests. His rim protection and energy were vital to Barcelona’s defensive identity.

Yale Masdieu-Reynaert –  6’3 Guard, Pole France INSEP
Masdieu-Reynaert delivered one of the most complete performances of the tournament. The 6’3″ guard posted 19 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists, and 4 steals in his best outing, demonstrating exceptional playmaking and leadership. Across three games, he averaged 15.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 6 assists while making 4-of-10 three-pointers, leading his team to a 2-1 record.

Felipe Quinones – 6’1 Guard, Panathinaikos Athens
Quinones put up eye-popping numbers for Panathinaikos Athens, averaging 27 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 6.7 assists across three games. The dynamic guard showcased an elite ability to get to the basket and finish, posting explosive performances of 34 and 29 points in separate contests. He also rebounded exceptionally well for a guard, pulling down 12 boards in one game. However, turnovers were a concern, as he averaged close to 6 per game—an area that will need refinement as he continues to develop. He also needs to develop his shooting range as he only converted 1-of-8 three-pointers over his three games.

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2026 NBA Mock Draft 4.0

by Carl Berman
written by Carl Berman

Version 4.0 (May 11, 2026)

Here is the latest version of our 2026 Mock Draft as of 5/11/26. This is our post-lottery mock and after some prospects announced their return to college.  NetScouts Basketball’s 2026 NBA Mock Draft will be featured among the top ten mock drafts on NBA.com. 

Round 1

  1. Washington – AJ Dybantsa, 6’9/205, SF, BYU, Freshman
  2. Utah – Darryn Peterson, 6’5/205, CG, Kansas, Freshman
  3. Memphis – Cameron Boozer, 6’9/250, PF, Duke, Freshman
  4. Chicago – Caleb Wilson, 6’10/215, SF, North Carolina, Freshman
  5. LA Clippers – Keaton Wagler, 6’6/190, CG, Illinois, Freshman
  6. Brooklyn – Darius Acuff Jr., 6’3/190, PG, Arkansas, Freshman
  7. Sacramento – Kingston Flemings, 6’4/190, PG, Houston, Freshman
  8. Atlanta – Aday Mara, 7’3/255, C, Michigan, Junior
  9. Dallas – Mikel Brown Jr., 6’5/190, PG, Louisville, Freshman
  10. Milwaukee – Nate Ament, 6’10/207, SF, Tennessee, Freshman
  11. Golden State – Brayden Burries, 6’4/205, CG, Arizona, Freshman
  12. Oklahoma City – Yaxel Lendeborg, 6’9/235, PF, Michigan, Senior
  13. Miami – Lebaron Philon, 6’4/175, PG, Alabama, Soph.
  14. Charlotte – Karim Lopez, 6’8/220, SF, Mexico (New Zealand)
  15. Chicago – Hannes Steinbach, 6’11/220, C, Washington, Freshman
  16. Memphis – Jayden Quaintance, 6’10/255, PF, Kentucky, Soph.
  17. Oklahoma City – Koa Peat, 6’8/235, PF, Arizona, Freshman  
  18. Charlotte – Chris Cenac Jr. 6’11/240, PF/C, Houston, Freshman
  19. Toronto – Morez Johnson Jr., 6’9/250, PF, Michigan, Soph.
  20. San Antonio – Dailyn Swain, 6’8/225, CF, Texas, Junior
  21. Detroit – Christian Anderson, 6’3/178, PG, Texas Tech, Soph
  22. Philadelphia – Bennett Stirtz, 6’4/190, PG, Iowa, Senior
  23. Atlanta – Cameron Carr, 6’5/185, SG, Baylor, Soph.
  24. New York – Amari Allen, 6’8/205, SF, Alabama, Freshman
  25. LA Lakers – Isaiah Evans, 6’6/190, SG, Duke, Soph.
  26. Denver – Meleek Thomas, 6’5/185, SG, Arkansas, Freshman
  27. Boston – Tarris Reed Jr., 6’11/265. C, UConn, Senior
  28. Minnesota – Ebuka Okorie, 6’2/185, PG, Stanford, Freshman
  29. Cleveland – Tounde Yessoufou, 6’5/215, SG, Baylor, Freshman
  30. Dallas –  Henri Veesaar, 7’0/225, C, North Carolina, Junior

Round 2

  •  31. New York – Joshua Jefferson, 6’9/240, CF, Iowa State, Senior
  •  32. Memphis – Tyler Tanner, 6’0/175, PG, Vanderbilt, Soph.
  •  33. Brooklyn –  Allen Graves, 6’9/225, PF, Santa Clara, Freshman
  •  34. Sacramento – Luigi Suigo, 7’3/240, C, Italy
  •  35. San Antonio –  Rueben Chinyelu, 6’10/265, C, Florida, Junior
  •  36. LA Clippers – Zuby Ejiofor, 6’9/245, PF, St. John’s, Senior
  •  37. Oklahoma City – Milan Momcilovic, 6’8/225, SF, Iowa State
  •  38. Chicago – Alex Karaban, 6’8/220, CF, UConn, Senior
  •  39. Houston – Billy Richmond III, 6’6/205, SF, Arkansas, Soph.
  •  40. Boston – Trevon Brazile, 6’10/230, PF, Arkansas, Senior
  •  41. Miami – Baba Miller, 6’11/225, PF, Cincinnati, Senior
  • 42.  San Antonio – Ryan Conwell, 6’4/215, SG, Louisville, Senior
  •  43. Brooklyn  –  Maliq Brown, 6’9/225, PF, Duke, Senior
  •  44. San Antonio – Sergio de Larrea, 6’6/200, CG, Spain
  •  45. Sacramento – Jaden Bradley, 6’3/205, PG, Arizona, Senior
  •  46. Orlando – Braden Smith, 6’0/170, PG, Purdue, Senior
  •  47. Phoenix – Izaiyah Nelson, 6’9/220, PF, South Florida, Senior
  •  48. Dallas–  Alexandros Samodurov, 6’11/212, PF, Greece
  •  49. Denver – Tyler Bilodeau, 6’9/235, UCLA, Senior
  •  50. Toronto – Richie Saunders, 6’5/200, SF, BYU, Senior
  •  51. Washington –Kylan Boswell, 6’3/205, PG, Illinois, Senior
  •  52. LA Clippers – Keyshawn Hall, 6’7/225, SF, Auburn, Senior
  •  53. Houston – Rafael Castro, 6’10/226, C, George Washington, Senior
  •  54. Golden State – Otega Oweh, 6’4/220, SG, Kentucky, Senior
  •  55. New Orleans – Ja’Kobi Gillespie, 6’1/188, PG, Tennessee, Senior
  •  56. Chicago – Emanuel Sharp, 6’6/210, SG, Houston, Senior
  •  57. Atlanta – Bruce Thornton, 6’2/215, PG, Ohio State, Senior
  •  58. New Orleans – Tyler Nickel, 6’7/220, SF, Tennessee, Senior
  •  59. Minnesota –  Nick Martinelli, 6’7/225, SF, Northwestern, Senior
  •  60. Washington – Malik Reneau, 6’9/238, PF, Miami, Senior

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2026 NBA Mock Draft 3.1

by Carl Berman
written by Carl Berman

Version 3.1 (May 5, 2026)

Here is the latest version of our 2026 Mock Draft as of 5/1/26. This is our post-transfer portal mock and after some prospects announced their return to college.  After the lottery we’ll adjust for team needs. Draft order is from Tankathon as of 5/1/26.   NetScouts Basketball’s 2026 NBA Mock Draft will be featured among the top ten mock drafts on NBA.com. 

Round 1

  1. Washington – AJ Dybantsa, 6’9/205, SF, BYU, Freshman
  2. Indiana – Darryn Peterson, 6’5/205, CG, Kansas, Freshman
  3. Brooklyn – Cameron Boozer, 6’9/250, PF, Duke, Freshman
  4. Utah – Caleb Wilson, 6’10/215, SF, North Carolina, Freshman
  5. Sacramento – Keaton Wagler, 6’6/190, CG, Illinois, Freshman
  6. Memphis – Darius Acuff Jr., 6’3/190, PG, Arkansas, Freshman
  7. Atlanta – Kingston Flemings, 6’4/190, PG, Houston, Freshman
  8. Dallas – Mikel Brown Jr., 6’5/190, PG, Louisville, Freshman
  9. Chicago – Nate Ament, 6’10/207, SF, Tennessee, Freshman
  10. Milwaukee – Brayden Burries, 6’4/205, CG, Arizona, Freshman
  11. Golden State – Lebaron Philon, 6’4/175, PG, Alabama, Soph.
  12. Oklahoma City – Yaxel Lendeborg, 6’9/235, PF, Michigan, Senior
  13. Miami – Karim Lopez, 6’8/220, SF, Mexico (New Zealand)
  14. Charlotte – Aday Mara, 7’3/255, C, Michigan, Junior
  15. Chicago – Hannes Steinbach, 6’11/220, C, Washington, Freshman
  16. Memphis – Jayden Quaintance, 6’10/255, PF, Kentucky, Soph.
  17. Oklahoma City – Koa Peat, 6’8/235, PF, Arizona, Freshman  
  18. Charlotte – Chris Cenac Jr. 6’11/240, PF/C, Houston, Freshman
  19. Toronto – Morez Johnson Jr., 6’9/250, PF, Michigan, Soph.
  20. San Antonio – Dailyn Swain, 6’8/225, CF, Texas, Junior
  21. Detroit – Christian Anderson, 6’3/178, PG, Texas Tech, Soph
  22. Philadelphia – Bennett Stirtz, 6’4/190, PG, Iowa, Senior
  23. Atlanta – Cameron Carr, 6’5/185, SG, Baylor, Soph.
  24. New York – Amari Allen, 6’8/205, SF, Alabama, Freshman
  25. LA Lakers – Isaiah Evans, 6’6/190, SG, Duke, Soph.
  26. Denver – Meleek Thomas, 6’5/185, SG, Arkansas, Freshman
  27. Boston – Tarris Reed Jr., 6’11/265. C, UConn, Senior
  28. Minnesota – Ebuka Okorie, 6’2/185, PG, Stanford, Freshman
  29. Cleveland – Tounde Yessoufou, 6’5/215, SG, Baylor, Freshman
  30. Dallas –  Henri Veesaar, 7’0/225, C, North Carolina, Junior

Round 2

  •  31. New York – Joshua Jefferson, 6’9/240, CF, Iowa State, Senior
  •  32. Memphis – Tyler Tanner, 6’0/175, PG, Vanderbilt, Soph.
  •  33. Brooklyn –  Allen Graves, 6’9/225, PF, Santa Clara, Freshman
  •  34. Sacramento – Luigi Suigo, 7’3/240, C, Italy
  •  35. San Antonio –  Rueben Chinyelu, 6’10/265, C, Florida, Junior
  •  36. LA Clippers – Zuby Ejiofor, 6’9/245, PF, St. John’s, Senior
  •  37. Oklahoma City – Milan Momcilovic, 6’8/225, SF, Iowa State
  •  38. Chicago – Alex Karaban, 6’8/220, CF, UConn, Senior
  •  39. Houston – Billy Richmond III, 6’6/205, SF, Arkansas, Soph.
  •  40. Boston – Trevon Brazile, 6’10/230, PF, Arkansas, Senior
  •  41. Miami – Baba Miller, 6’11/225, PF, Cincinnati, Senior
  •  42. San Antonio – Ryan Conwell, 6’4/215, SG, Louisville, Senior
  •  43. Brooklyn  –  Maliq Brown, 6’9/225, PF, Duke, Senior
  •  44. San Antonio – Sergio de Larrea, 6’6/200, CG, Spain
  •  45. Sacramento – Jaden Bradley, 6’3/205, PG, Arizona, Senior
  •  46. Phoenix – Braden Smith, 6’0/170, PG, Purdue, Senior
  •  47. Dallas – Jojo Tugler, 6’8/230, PF, Houston, Junior
  •  48. Orlando –  Alexandros Samodurov, 6’11/212, PF, Greece
  •  49. Toronto – Tyler Bilodeau, 6’9/235, UCLA, Senior
  •  50. Denver – Richie Saunders, 6’5/200, SF, BYU, Senior
  •  51. Washington –Kylan Boswell, 6’3/205, PG, Illinois, Senior
  •  52. Houston – Keyshawn Hall, 6’7/225, SF, Auburn, Senior
  •  53. LA Clippers – Rafael Castro, 6’10/226, C, George Washington, Senior
  •  54. Golden State – Otega Oweh, 6’4/220, SG, Kentucky, Senior
  •  55. New Orleans – Ja’Kobi Gillespie, 6’1/188, PG, Tennessee, Senior
  •  56. Chicago – Emanuel Sharp, 6’6/210, SG, Houston, Senior
  •  57. Atlanta – Bruce Thornton, 6’2/215, PG, Ohio State, Senior
  •  58. New Orleans – Tyler Nickel, 6’7/220, SF, Tennessee, Senior
  •  59. Minnesota –  Malik Reneau, 6’9/238, PF, Miami, Senior
  •  60. Washington – Jeremy Fears Jr., 6’2/190, PG, Michigan State, Soph.

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2026 NBA Mock Draft 3.0

by Carl Berman
written by Carl Berman

Version 3.0 (April 22, 2026)

Here is the latest version of our 2026 Mock Draft as of 4/22/26. This is our post-transfer portal mock and after some prospects announced their return to college.  After the lottery we’ll adjust for team needs. Draft order is from Tankathon as of 4/22/26.   NetScouts Basketball’s 2026 NBA Mock Draft will be featured among the top ten mock drafts on NBA.com. 

Round 1

  1. Washington – AJ Dybantsa, 6’9/205, SF, BYU, Freshman
  2. Indiana – Darryn Peterson, 6’5/205, CG, Kansas, Freshman
  3. Brooklyn – Cameron Boozer, 6’9/250, PF, Duke, Freshman
  4. Utah – Caleb Wilson, 6’10/215, SF, North Carolina, Freshman
  5. Sacramento – Keaton Wagler, 6’6/190, CG, Illinois, Freshman
  6. Memphis – Darius Acuff Jr., 6’3/190, PG, Arkansas, Freshman
  7. Atlanta – Kingston Flemings, 6’4/190, PG, Houston, Freshman
  8. Dallas – Mikel Brown Jr., 6’5/190, PG, Louisville, Freshman
  9. Chicago – Nate Ament, 6’10/207, SF, Tennessee, Freshman
  10. Milwaukee – Brayden Burries, 6’4/205, CG, Arizona, Freshman
  11. Golden State – Lebaron Philon, 6’4/175, PG, Alabama, Soph.
  12. Oklahoma City – Yaxel Lendeborg, 6’9/235, PF, Michigan, Senior
  13. Miami – Karim Lopez, 6’8/220, SF, Mexico (New Zealand)
  14. Charlotte – Aday Mara, 7’3/255, C, Michigan, Junior
  15. Chicago – Hannes Steinbach, 6’11/220, C, Washington, Freshman
  16. Memphis – Jayden Quaintance, 6’10/255, PF, Kentucky, Soph.
  17. Oklahoma City – Koa Peat, 6’8/235, PF, Arizona, Freshman  
  18. Charlotte – Chris Cenac Jr. 6’11/240, PF/C, Houston, Freshman
  19. Toronto – Morez Johnson Jr., 6’9/250, PF, Michigan, Soph.
  20. San Antonio – Dailyn Swain, 6’8/225, CF, Texas, Junior
  21. Detroit – Christian Anderson, 6’3/178, PG, Texas Tech, Soph
  22. Philadelphia – Bennett Stirtz, 6’4/190, PG, Iowa, Senior
  23. Atlanta – Cameron Carr, 6’5/185, SG, Baylor, Soph.
  24. New York – Amari Allen, 6’8/205, SF, Alabama, Freshman
  25. LA Lakers – Isaiah Evans, 6’6/190, SG, Duke, Soph.
  26. Denver – Meleek Thomas, 6’5/185, SG, Arkansas, Freshman
  27. Boston – Dame Sarr, 6’8/190, SF, Duke, Freshman
  28. Minnesota – Ebuka Okorie, 6’2/185, PG, Stanford, Freshman
  29. Cleveland – Tounde Yessoufou, 6’5/215, SG, Baylor, Freshman
  30. Dallas – Tarris Reed Jr., 6’11/265. C, UConn, Senior

Round 2

  •  31. New York – Joshua Jefferson, 6’9/240, CF, Iowa State, Senior
  •  32. Memphis – Tyler Tanner, 6’0/175, PG, Vanderbilt, Soph.
  •  33. Brooklyn –  Allen Graves, 6’9/225, PF, Santa Clara, Freshman
  •  34. Sacramento – Motiejus Krivas, 7’2/250, C, Arizona, Junior
  •  35. San Antonio –  Rueben Chinyelu, 6’10/265, C, Florida, Junior
  •  36. LA Clippers – Zuby Ejiofor, 6’9/245, PF, St. John’s, Senior
  •  37. Oklahoma City –  Luigi Suigo, 7’3/240, C, Italy
  •  38. Chicago – Henri Veesaar, 7’0/225, C, North Carolina, Junior
  •  39. Houston – Juke Harris, 6’7/200, SF, Wake Forest, Soph.
  •  40. Boston –  Milan Momcilovic, 6’8/225, SF, Iowa State
  •  41. Miami –  Alex Karaban, 6’8/220, CF, UConn, Senior
  •  42. San Antonio – Ryan Conwell, 6’4/215, SG, Louisville, Senior
  •  43. Brooklyn  –  Trevon Brazile, 6’10/230, PF, Arkansas, Senior
  •  44. San Antonio – Sergio de Larrea, 6’6/200, CG, Spain
  •  45. Sacramento – Baba Miller, 6’11/225, PF, Cincinnati, Senior
  • 46.  Phoenix – Braden Smith, 6’0/170, PG, Purdue, Senior
  •  47. Dallas – Jojo Tugler, 6’8/230, PF, Houston, Junior
  •  48. Orlando – Dash Daniels, 6’6/190, CG, Australia
  •  49. Toronto – Tyler Bilodeau, 6’9/235, UCLA, Senior
  •  50. Denver – JT Toppin, 6’9/230, PF, Texas Tech, Junior r
  •  51. Washington –Kylan Boswell, 6’3/205, PG, Illinois, Senior
  •  52. Houston – Keyshawn Hall, 6’7/225, SF, Auburn, Senior
  •  53. LA Clippers – Rafeal Castro, 6’10/226, C, George Washington, Senior
  •  54. Golden State – Richie Saunders, 6’5/200, SF, BYU, Senior
  •  55. New Orleans – Jaden Bradley, 6’3/205, PG, Arizona, Senior
  •  56. Chicago – Emanuel Sharp, 6’6/210, SG, Houston, Senior
  •  57. Atlanta – Bruce Thornton, 6’2/215, PG, Ohio State, Senior
  •  58. New Orleans – Mouhamed Faye, 6’10/225, C, Senegal
  •  59. Minnesota –  Malik Reneau, 6’9/238, PF, Miami, Senior
  •  60. Washington – Jeremy Fears Jr., 6’2/190, PG, Michigan State, Soph.

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2026 NBA Mock Draft 2.0

by Carl Berman
written by Carl Berman

Version 2.0 (April 13, 2026)

Here is the latest version of our 2026 Mock Draft as of 4/13/26. This is our post-college season mock.  After the lottery we’ll adjust for team needs. Draft order is from Tankathon as of 4/13/26.   NetScouts Basketball’s 2026 NBA Mock Draft will be featured among the top ten mock drafts on NBA.com. 

Round 1

  1. Washington – Darryn Peterson, 6’5/205, CG, Kansas, Freshman
  2. Indiana – AJ Dybantsa, 6’9/205, SF, BYU, Freshman
  3. Brooklyn – Cameron Boozer, 6’9/250, PF, Duke, Freshman
  4. Utah – Caleb Wilson, 6’10/215, SF, North Carolina, Freshman
  5. Sacramento – Keaton Wagler, 6’6/190, CG, Illinois, Freshman
  6. Memphis – Darius Acuff Jr., 6’3/190, PG, Arkansas, Freshman
  7. New Orleans – Kingston Flemings, 6’4/190, PG, Houston, Freshman
  8. Dallas – Mikel Brown Jr., 6’5/190, PG, Louisville, Freshman
  9. Chicago – Nate Ament, 6’10/207, SF, Tennessee, Freshman
  10. Milwaukee – Brayden Burries, 6’4/205, CG, Arizona, Freshman
  11. Golden State – Lebaron Philon, 6’4/175, PG, Alabama, Soph.
  12. LA Clippers – Yaxel Lendeborg, 6’9/235, PF, Michigan, Senior
  13. Miami – Karim Lopez, 6’8/220, SF, Mexico (New Zealand)
  14. Charlotte – Aday Mara, 7’3/255, C, Michigan, Junior
  15. Portland – Hannes Steinbach, 6’11/220, C, Washington, Freshman
  16. Orlando – Braylon Mullins, 6’6/196, SG, UConn, Freshman
  17. Phoenix – Koa Peat, 6’8/235, PF, Arizona, Freshman  
  18. Philadelphia – Chris Cenac Jr. 6’11/240, PF/C, Houston, Freshman
  19. Atlanta – Morez Johnson Jr., 6’9/250, PF, Michigan, Soph.
  20. Toronto – Thomas Haugh, 6’9/215, CF, Florida, Iunior
  21. Minnesota – Jayden Quaintance, 6’10/255, PF, Kentucky, Soph.
  22. Cleveland – Christian Anderson, 6’3/178, PG, Texas Tech, Soph
  23. Houston – Cameron Carr, 6’5/185, SG, Baylor, Soph.
  24. New York – Bennett Stirtz, 6’4/190, PG, Iowa, Senior
  25. LA Lakers – Isaiah Evans, 6’6/190, SG, Duke, Soph.
  26. Denver – Dailyn Swain, 6’8/225, CF, Texas, Junior
  27. Boston – Dame Sarr, 6’8/190, SF, Duke, Freshman
  28. Detroit – Amari Allen, 6’8/205, SF, Alabama, Freshman
  29. San Antonio – Meleek Thomas, 6’5/185, SG, Arkansas, Freshman
  30. Oklahoma City – Alex Condon, 7’0/222, Florida, Junior

Round 2

  •  31. New York – Joshua Jefferson, 6’9/240, CF, Iowa State, Senior
  •  32. Memphis – Tyler Tanner, 6’0/175, PG, Vanderbilt, Soph.
  •  33. Brooklyn –  Allen Graves, 6’9/225, PF, Santa Clara, Freshman
  •  34. Sacramento – Motiejus Krivas, 7’2/250, C, Arizona, Junior
  •  35. San Antonio – Tarris Reed Jr., 6’11/265. C, UConn, Senior
  •  36. LA Clippers – Zuby Ejiofor, 6’9/245, PF, St. John’s, Senior
  •  37. Oklahoma City –  Patrick Ngongba II, 6’11/250, C, Duke, Soph.
  •  38. Chicago – Henri Veesaar, 7’0/225, C, North Carolina, Junior
  •  39. Houston – Ebuka Okorie, 6’2/185, PG, Stanford, Freshman
  •  40. Boston – Tounde Yessoufou, 6’5/215, SG, Baylor, Freshman
  •  41. Miami – Rueben Chinyelu, 6’10/265, C, Florida, Junior
  •  42. San Antonio – Ryan Conwell, 6’4/215, SG, Louisville, Senior
  •  43. Brooklyn  – Alex Karaban, 6’8/220, CF, UConn, Senior
  •  44. San Antonio – Tyler Bilodeau, 6’9/235, UCLA, Senior
  •  45. Sacramento – Milan Momcilovic, 6’8/225, SF, Iowa State
  •  46. Phoenix – Braden Smith, 6’0/170, PG, Purdue, Senior
  •  47. Dallas – Jojo Tugler, 6’8/230, PF, Houston, Junior
  •  48. Orlando – Dash Daniels, 6’6/190, CG, Australia
  •  49. Toronto – Juke Harris, 6’7/200, SF, Wake Forest, Soph.
  •  50. Denver – JT Toppin, 6’9/230, PF, Texas Tech, Junior r
  •  51. Washington – Luigi Suigo, 7’3/240, C, Italy
  •  52. Houston – Pryce Sandfort, 6’7/215, SF, Nebraska, Junior
  •  53. LA Clippers – Sergio de Larrea, 6’6/200, CG, Spain
  •  54. Golden State – Dillon Mitchell, 6’8/210, CF, St. John’s, Senior
  •  55. New York – Jaden Bradley, 6’3/205, PG, Arizona, Senior
  •  56. Chicago – Emanuel Sharp, 6’6/210, SG, Houston, Senior
  •  57. Atlanta – Bruce Thornton, 6’2/215, PG, Ohio State, Senior
  •  58. New Orleans – Baba Miller, 6’11/225, PF, Cincinnati, Senior
  •  59. Minnesota – Richie Saunders, 6’5/200, SF, BYU, Senior
  •  60. Washington – Jeremy Fears Jr., 6’2/190, PG, Michigan State, Soph.

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USA Tops World Team in OT Thriller at Nike Hoop Summit

by Carl Berman
written by Carl Berman

Portland, OR – The Nike Hoop Summit came to Portland, Oregon for the 16th time, and the 2026 Hoop Summit game was the best of them all. The USA topped the World Select Team 102-100 in overtime, the second straight OT win for the USA in the event.

The USA’s Brandon McCoy Jr. made two free throws with under a second remaining to send the game into overtime.  Caleb Gaskins made the key shot for the winners, a 3-pointer to put the USA up 99-97 with 1:36 left in the overtime. The World Team has chances to take the lead but an Adam Atamna 3-point attempt was off the mark and the USA closed the game at the free throw line. Statistically the game was very evenly played with neither team having a decided edge in any metric. There were 25 lead changes, 14 ties, and the 54 combined turnovers were a Hoop Summit record.

For the USA, Caleb Holt, Jordan Smith Jr., McCoy Jr. and Jason Crowe Jr. were the most impressive players in the game. Top-rated recruit Tyran Stokes did score 15 points but was limited by foul trouble before fouling out in the fourth quarter. He had only two rebounds and no assists while committing four turnovers.

Holt led the way for the USA, scoring 24 points on 4-of-9 from deep and added eight rebounds and seven steals while committing five turnovers. He had a +/- of +24 while he was on the court. The 6’5 Arizona commit was all over the court and played a team-high 33 minutes. He’ll play right away for the Wildcats and will likely be a high lottery pick in the 2027 NBA Draft.  The 6’2, 200-pound Smith Jr. will fit perfectly on John Calipari’s Arkansas team. He scored 13 points and added five rebounds over 25 minutes. Smith Jr. is strong, athletic, quick and can play both guard positions.

The 6’5 McCoy Jr., headed to national champion Michigan, can play a variety of positions from the 1 to the 3. He scored 11 points, including the two important free throws that sent the game to overtime and had a team-high five assists to go along with four steals. He’ll likely start in Ann Arbor and play several roles for the Wolverines. Crowe Jr. is a scorer and will do that at lot at Missouri. He scored 16 points on 5-of-11 shooting in 20 minutes of action.

Canadian point guard Miles Sadler led the way for the World Team. Sadler played a game-high 43 minutes, scoring 29 points on 10-of-18 shooting, 3-of-5 from deep. He added seven assists and two steals but committed a very high 11 turnovers. Sadler is small, likely about 5’10, although listed a 6’0 for the event. He can get past anyone, sees the court extremely well, but due to his size, has trouble converting at the rim and has navigating blitzes. He’ll be a starter immediately at West Virginia and will be exciting to watch.

7’0 Miikka Muurinen (Finland) played only 15 minutes, had 10 points with several impressive dunks and added eight rebounds. Obviously incredibly skilled, Muurinen will need to get stronger as well as understand his defensive role better as he moves forward in his career. Tonight his +/- was a game-worst -21. His next stop will likely be in college and if he is coachable and understands his defensive role better, will have a bright future.  Abdou Toure added 19 points (8-of-13 overall, 2-of-3 3s) with six rebounds and five blocks in 25 minutes. The 6’6 forward is extremely active, long and athletic and should be another perfect fit for an Arkansas team that plays his style.

All in all, it was another great week at the Nike Hoop Summit in Portland, one of the best basketball weeks of the season.

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