2026 NBA Mock Draft: 5 Stable, Acuff Jr. Moves to #6
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- AJ Dybantsa is projected as the No.1 overall pick by the Indiana Pacers, staying the odds‑on favorite after averaging 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game.
- Darryn Peterson remains the No.2 overall pick for the Washington Wizards, noted for his 38.2% three‑point shooting and 20.2 points per game.
- Cameron Boozer is slated at No.3 overall to the Brooklyn Nets, the National Player of the Year with 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game.
- Caleb Wilson is projected as the No.4 overall pick by the Sacramento Kings, averaging 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds per game.
- Keaton Wagler is projected as the No.5 overall pick by the Utah Jazz, offering 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game with a 39.7% three‑point rate.
- Darius Acuff Jr. moves into the No.6 slot, marking the first change in the mock draft after the top five stayed unchanged.
- NBA will hold its draft lottery on May 10, setting the order for the June 24 draft.
Why it matters: The unchanged top‑five order confirms that NBA front offices are largely aligned on the elite class of 2026 prospects, while Darius Acuff Jr.’s shift to No.6 signals a nuanced reassessment of team fit ahead of the May 10 lottery that will lock in the June 24 draft order; the Michigan‑UConn championship provides a high‑leverage data point that the mock draft leans on.
