As the 2026 cycle gets underway, the landscape is already beginning to take shape. With the season still in its early stages, there’s plenty of room for movement, late risers, and breakout prospects who will inevitably reshape the board. But based on the film, early returns, and long-term trajectory, this is where the class stands right now. Our first Big Board of 2026 sets the foundation for what should be one of the most fluid and competitive prospect groups in recent years.
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1. Cameron Boozer | 6’10 235lbs | Duke | 18.94 Age
2. Darryn Peterson | 6’5 195lbs | Kansas| 19.44 Age
3. AJ Dybantsa | 6’9 200lbs | BYU | 19.41 Age
4. Caleb Wilson | 6’9 205lbs | North Carolina | 19.94 Age
5. Nate Ament | 6’9 185lbs | Tennessee | 19.54 Age
6. Mikel Brown Jr. | 6’3 170lbs | Louisville | 20.23 Age
7. Jayden Quaintance | 6’10 230lbs | Kentucky | 18.96 Age
8. Koa Peat | 6’8 235lbs | Arizona | 19.43 Age
9. Labaron Philon | 6’3 175lbs | Alabama | 20.59 Age
10. Bennett Stirtz | 6’4 180lbs | Iowa | 22.73 Age
11. Braylon Mullins | 6’5 180lbs | Uconn | 20.19 Age
12. Chris Cenac Jr. | 6’10 230lbs | Houston | 19.40 Age
13. Tounde Yessoufou | 6’6 210lbs | Baylor | 20.11 Age
14. Thomas Haugh | 6’9 210lbs | Florida | 22.97 Age
15. Neoklis Avdalas | 6’8 210lbs | Virginia Tech | 20.39 Age
16. Darius Acuff Jr. | 6’3 180lbs | Arkansas | 19.61 Age
17. Hannes Steinbach | 6’9 200lbs | Washington | 20.15 Age
18. Yaxel Lendeborg | 6’9 235lbs | Michigan | 23.74 Age
19. Karim Lopez | 6’9 185lbs | NZ Breakers (NBL) | 19.20 Age
20. Dame Sarr | 6’8 170lbs | Duke | 20.06 Age
21. Christian Anderson | 6’2 180lbs | Texas Tech | 20.23 Age
22. Kingston Flemings | 6’4 165lbs | Houston | 19.48 Age
23. Isaiah Evans | 6’6 170lbs | Duke | 20.55 Age
24. Meleek Thomas | 6’4 175lbs | Arkansas | 19.89 Age
25. Patrick Ngongba II | 6’11 240lbs | Duke | 20.37 Age
26. Brayden Burries | 6’4 200lbs | Arizona | 20.77 Age
27. Cameron Carr | 6’5 175lbs | Baylor | 21.59 Age
28. Aday Mara | 7’3 230lbs | Michigan | 21.22 Age
29. Paul McNeil Jr. | 6’4 170lbs | NC State | 20.18 Age
30. Dash Daniels | 6’5 200lbs | Melbourne United (NBL) | 18.52 Age
31. Braden Smith | 6’0 170lbs | Purdue | 22.92 Age
32. JT Toppin | 6’9 210lbs | Texas Tech | 21.03 Age
33. Isiah Harwell | 6’6 200lbs | Houston | 19.48 Age
34. Shon Abaev | 6’7 195lbs | Cincinnati | 20.33 Age
35. Malachi Moreno | 7’0 230lbs | Kentucky | 19.67 Age
36. Nikolas Khamenia | 6’7 210lbs | Duke | 19.49 Age
37. Dailyn Swain | 6’7 200lbs | Texas | 20.94 Age
38. Morez Johnson Jr. | 6’9 225lbs | Michigan | 20.42 Age
39. Alex Condon | 6’11 225lbs | Florida | 21.92 Age
40. Richie Saunders | 6’5 200lbs | BYU | 24.77 Age
41. Zuby Ejiofor | 6’9 240lbs | St. John’s | 22.18 Age
42. Henri Veesaar | 7’0 200lbs | North Carolina | 22.24 Age
43. Tahaad Pettiford | 6’1 170lbs | Auburn | 20.89 Age
44. Sergio De Larrea | 6’6 175lbs | Valencia (Liga ACB) | 20.56 Age
45. Joseph Tugler | 6’7 230lbs | Houston | 21.11 Age
46. Flory Bidunga | 6’10 215lbs | Kansas | 21.10 Age
47. Miles Byrd | 6’5 180lbs | San Diego State | 23.07 Age
48. Darrion Williams | 6’5 235lbs | NC State | 23.17 Age
49. Anthony Robinson II | 6’3 180lbs | Missouri | 21.47 Age
50. Nathan Bittle | 7’0 210lbs | Oregon | 23.06 Age
51. Milos Uzan | 6’4 185lbs | Houston | 23.48 Age
52. LeJuan Watts | 6’6 235lbs | Texas Tech | 22.73 Age
53. Tomislav Ivisic | 7’1 230lbs | Illinois | 22.88 Age
54. Karter Knox | 6’5 215lbs | Arkansas | 21.11 Age
55. David Mirkovic | 6’9 230lbs | Illinois | 20.47 Age
56. Donnie Freeman | 6’9 190lbs | Syracuse | 20.86 Age
57. Tarris Reed Jr. | 6’10 260lbs | Uconn | 22.98 Age
58. Joshua Jefferson | 6’9 240lbs | Iowa State | 22.59 Age
59. Chase Ross | 6’5 210lbs | Marquette | 23.38 Age
60. Alex Karaban | 6’8 220lbs | Uconn | 23.62 Age
