Draft 2026 NBA Draft Prospects Thread

[BatManu20]

Another one of my favorite high-upside prospects who's been coming on as of late is Chris Cenac Jr. The former 5-Star blue-chip prospect had an underwhelming start to his Freshman campaign, but over the past 6 weeks or so he's looked more and more like the lottery talent that he was projected to be.

Jump-shooting big man with a great NBA profile at 6'11 240 lbs with an elite 7'4 wingspan and very good athleticism, mobility, and fluidity for his size. Coordinated and moves his feet well. Can guard 3-5 and even stay in front of slower 1's & 2's. Good rebounder and plays with a high motor. Already has a man's body but also has the frame and broad shoulders that will continue to fill out in time. Another very good stretch-4/5 archetype that we're looking for to play alongside Wemby. Or potentially a very good backup 4/5 prospect and future Kornet replacement.

Cenac is currently averaging 11 pts, 8 rbs, 1 asts, 1 blk, & 1 stl on 51% shooting and 38% from beyond the arc on 3 attempts per in only 25 MPG. Those numbers are a bit deceiving though imo, as he's playing a smaller role on a very good and deep Houston team that has National Championship aspirations this year. He'd likely be putting up bigger numbers in a larger role on a different team.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2019824661195026734

https://twitter.com/x/status/1990190706368123044

https://twitter.com/x/status/2017279188940505567

 

[mo7888]

Another one of my favorite high-upside prospects who's been coming on as of late is Chris Cenac Jr. The former 5-Star blue-chip prospect had an underwhelming start to his Freshman campaign, but over the past 6 weeks or so he's looked more and more like the lottery talent that he was projected to be.

Jump-shooting big man with a great NBA profile at 6'11 240 lbs with an elite 7'4 wingspan and very good athleticism, mobility, and fluidity for his size. Coordinated and moves his feet well. Can guard 3-5 and even stay in front of slower 1's & 2's. Good rebounder and plays with a high motor. Already has a man's body but also has the frame and broad shoulders that will continue to fill out in time. Another very good stretch-4/5 archetype that we're looking for to play alongside Wemby. Or potentially a very good backup 4/5 prospect and future Kornet replacement.

Cenac is currently averaging 11 pts, 8 rbs, 1 asts, 1 blk, & 1 stl on 51% shooting and 38% from beyond the arc on 3 attempts per in only 25 MPG. Those numbers are a bit deceiving though imo, as he's playing a smaller role on a very good and deep Houston team that has National Championship aspirations this year. He'd likely be putting up bigger numbers in a larger role on a different team.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2019824661195026734

https://twitter.com/x/status/1990190706368123044

https://twitter.com/x/status/2017279188940505567

He's 14 on my board. Pretty high ceiling, lower floor. I like him on this team.

 

[Uriel]

Another one of my favorite high-upside prospects who's been coming on as of late is Chris Cenac Jr. The former 5-Star blue-chip prospect had an underwhelming start to his Freshman campaign, but over the past 6 weeks or so he's looked more and more like the lottery talent that he was projected to be.

Jump-shooting big man with a great NBA profile at 6'11 240 lbs with an elite 7'4 wingspan and very good athleticism, mobility, and fluidity for his size. Coordinated and moves his feet well. Can guard 3-5 and even stay in front of slower 1's & 2's. Good rebounder and plays with a high motor. Already has a man's body but also has the frame and broad shoulders that will continue to fill out in time. Another very good stretch-4/5 archetype that we're looking for to play alongside Wemby. Or potentially a very good backup 4/5 prospect and future Kornet replacement.

Cenac is currently averaging 11 pts, 8 rbs, 1 asts, 1 blk, & 1 stl on 51% shooting and 38% from beyond the arc on 3 attempts per in only 25 MPG. Those numbers are a bit deceiving though imo, as he's playing a smaller role on a very good and deep Houston team that has National Championship aspirations this year. He'd likely be putting up bigger numbers in a larger role on a different team.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2019824661195026734

https://twitter.com/x/status/1990190706368123044

https://twitter.com/x/status/2017279188940505567

Yeah, this guy is definitely Brian Wright's "type." I think there's a decent chance he's ultimately the pick.

 

[Uriel]

Yeah, this guy is definitely Brian Wright's "type." I think there's a decent chance he's ultimately the pick.

Let me qualify this statement. Of course, for him to actually be the pick, a number of things have to happen:

1. We don't get into the top 4
2. A top 10 prospect that we like doesn't fall into our laps (i.e. isn't available when we pick)
3. He has to be available when we actually do pick

If all of those things happen, I think there's a decent chance he's ultimately the pick.

 

[OK Computer]

Yeah, this guy is definitely Brian Wright's "type." I think there's a decent chance he's ultimately the pick.

Cenac is still TBD on my board but some of y’all just enjoy making stuff up with statements like these, I swear. Smh

 

[scott]

How is last year's cult favorite Sergio DeLarrea looking? Don't think he'd be in play for the Spurs anymore... but I was really intrigued by him prior to the Fox and Harper acquisitions.

 

[mo7888]

How is last year's cult favorite Sergio DeLarrea looking? Don't think he'd be in play for the Spurs anymore... but I was really intrigued by him prior to the Fox and Harper acquisitions.

Same player he was... he can still shoot the lights out at 6'6" he could switch between 2 and 3 with Castle on the floor. I've got others higher where we pick, but he has an intriguing skill set

 

[scott]

Same player he was... he can still shoot the lights out at 6'6" he could switch between 2 and 3 with Castle on the floor. I've got others higher where we pick, but he has an intriguing skill set

He's at 32 on the most current Tankathon Mock Draft... would be cool if he was there for us at 36... I'm sure the Pacers would love to give us $250k for the opportunity to draft him

 

[BatManu20]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2021344210830709185

 

[OK Computer]

My current comps after watching these players:


Darryn Peterson - Joe Johnson

Cameron Boozer - Paul Millsap

AJ Dybantsa - Paul George

Caleb Wilson - Carmelo Anthony

Kingston Flemings - Sam Cassell

Keaton Wagler - Lesser Tyrese Haliburton

Mikel Brown Jr - Andre Miller with a shot

Nate Ament - Cam Johnson

Labaron Philon - Immanuel Quickley

Braylon Mullins - Shades of Klay Thompson, Ray Allen

Hannes Steinbach - Isaiah Hartenstein

Jayden Quaintance - Kevin Looney

Yaxel Lendeborg - Lesser Jerami Grant

Koa Peat - Tobias Harris

Darius Acuff - Lesser Kyle Lowry

Brayden Burries - Lesser Derrick White

Thomas Haugh - Slightly more agile Zach Collins

Patrick Ngongba II - Wendell Carter Jr

Bennett Stirtz - Lesser Ricky Rubio

Chris Cenac Jr. - Kalel Ware or Lesser John Collins

Cameron Carr - Shades of Noa Essengue and Aaron Nesmith

Tounde Yessefou - Lesser Anthony Edwards

Karim Lopez - Trey Lyles

Joshua Jefferson - Shades of Boris Diaw and Aaron Gordon

Dailyn Swain - Tre Johnson

Aday Mara - Hansen Yang

JT Toppin - Lesser Zach Randolph

 

[ace3g]

 

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2021427446143385874

 

[onechance87]

My current comps after watching these players:


Darryn Peterson - Joe Johnson

Cameron Boozer - Paul Millsap

AJ Dybantsa - Paul George

Caleb Wilson - Carmelo Anthony

Kingston Flemings - Sam Cassell

Keaton Wagler - Lesser Tyrese Haliburton

Mikel Brown Jr - Andre Miller with a shot

Nate Ament - Cam Johnson

Labaron Philon - Immanuel Quickley

Braylon Mullins - Shades of Klay Thompson, Ray Allen

Hannes Steinbach - Isaiah Hartenstein

Jayden Quaintance - Kevin Looney

Yaxel Lendeborg - Lesser Jerami Grant

Koa Peat - Tobias Harris

Darius Acuff - Lesser Kyle Lowry

Brayden Burries - Lesser Derrick White

Thomas Haugh - Slightly more agile Zach Collins

Patrick Ngongba II - Wendell Carter Jr

Bennett Stirtz - Lesser Ricky Rubio

Chris Cenac Jr. - Kalel Ware or Lesser John Collins

Cameron Carr - Aaron Nesmith

Tounde Yessefou - Lesser Anthony Edwards

Karim Lopez - Trey Lyles

Joshua Jefferson - Shades of Boris Diaw and Aaron Gordon

Dailyn Swain - Tre Johnson

i like this list.If all them declare,There should be someone decent for us in the top 20 to get.

 

[Spursgenius]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2021427446143385874

He has athletic shortcomings. Doesnt get very high. I see Wiggins like bust if he goes 1.

 

[BatManu20]

@OK Computer's boy had himself a night.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2021461669466321179

 

[100%Duncan]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2021427446143385874

Damn Tounde kid looks nice tbh


Is it me or AJ doesnt have any burst for NBA level?

 

[OK Computer]

My current comps after watching these players:


Darryn Peterson - Joe Johnson

Cameron Boozer - Paul Millsap

AJ Dybantsa - Paul George

Caleb Wilson - Carmelo Anthony

Kingston Flemings - Sam Cassell

Keaton Wagler - Lesser Tyrese Haliburton

Mikel Brown Jr - Andre Miller with a shot

Nate Ament - Cam Johnson

Labaron Philon - Immanuel Quickley

Braylon Mullins - Shades of Klay Thompson, Ray Allen

Hannes Steinbach - Isaiah Hartenstein

Jayden Quaintance - Kevin Looney

Yaxel Lendeborg - Lesser Jerami Grant

Koa Peat - Tobias Harris

Darius Acuff - Lesser Kyle Lowry

Brayden Burries - Lesser Derrick White

Thomas Haugh - Slightly more agile Zach Collins

Patrick Ngongba II - Wendell Carter Jr

Bennett Stirtz - Lesser Ricky Rubio

Chris Cenac Jr. - Kalel Ware or Lesser John Collins

Cameron Carr - Shades of Noa Essengue and Aaron Nesmith

Tounde Yessefou - Lesser Anthony Edwards

Karim Lopez - Trey Lyles

Joshua Jefferson - Shades of Boris Diaw and Aaron Gordon

Dailyn Swain - Tre Johnson

Aday Mara - Hansen Yang

JT Toppin - Lesser Zach Randolph

Added Aday Mara, JT Toppin.
Updated Cameron Carr’s comp.

Keep in mind these comps could be made based on play style, and not talent range.

 

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2022040185735880811

 

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2021969516855459963

 

[Vienna]

Finally a mock that puts Lopez where he should be. Pretty sure others will follow. He will be a top 10 pick.

 

[bozhemoi]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2021969516855459963

I'm pretty lukewarm about nearly everybody in our probable draft range. Seems like a ton of small lead guards and so-so projects; everyone will be gone earlier. But this sort of thing is attractive:

Haugh's positional size, mobility, toughness and nonstop motor make him a versatile option who wins extra possessions and doesn't need his number called on offense to produce. He likely won't create much offense for himself, but this type of profile slots in well alongside star talent, and Haugh has begun to make 3s with consistency. Scouts view him as a viable choice in this part of the draft, despite his age.

 

[STAT88]

Somehow I posted this in the Carter Bryant thread earlier this week instead of here.

Haugh is number 1 on my Spurs board now if the pick is in the 8-14 range.

Lendeborg has gone ice cold from 3 and while I like the rest of his game he doesn’t feel Spurs-y character wise either which Dejounte has also pointed out. Without the 3 point shot I don’t think the Spurs will gamble on that.

I’m still liking Haugh. By no means a sniper but he’s shooting .352% from 3 on 5.4 attempts per game. He’s hit multiple 3’s in 16 of 23 games.

 

[OK Computer]

Somehow I posted this in the Carter Bryant thread earlier this week instead of here.

Haugh is number 1 on my Spurs board now if the pick is in the 8-14 range.

Lendeborg has gone ice cold from 3 and while I like the rest of his game he doesn’t feel Spurs-y character wise either which Dejounte has also pointed out. Without the 3 point shot I don’t think the Spurs will gamble on that.

I’ve been trying real hard to convince myself to like him and maybe after more film it will happen… I just feel like there’s not one skill that stands out with him. Like being decent at 3 is nice, but to me, the lack of ball handling skills means you have to be more than decent… or at least have a better post up game… or be a defensive ace… or be a high flyer and dunk over everyone.

If his shooting game is stellar, he could be a Markkanen-lite. But I’m not sure if he will get there.

 

[mo7888]

I’ve been trying real hard to convince myself to like him and maybe after more film it will happen… I just feel like there’s not one skill that stands out with him. Like being decent at 3 is nice, but to me, the lack of ball handling skills means you have to be more than decent… or at least have a better post up game… or be a defensive ace… or be a high flyer and dunk over everyone.

If his shooting game is stellar, he could be a Markkanen-lite. But I’m not sure if he will get there.

To me, he's a bigger Keldon in some ways. Good but not great shot... very high effort high motor guy. More of a 4 than a 3...

 

[bozhemoi]

Haugh is Christian Braun

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