AJ Dybantsa (L) and Cameron Boozer (R) highlight a 2026 NBA draft class that could be far stronger than the highly touted 2025 NBA draft class. Pic credit- Imagn
Much of the discussion on the 2025 NBA Draft class revolves around its overall strength. It’s an excellent draft class, led by star prospects like Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper. Beyond the superstar projections, the class features numerous fascinating ceiling bets and complementary talents.
Despite the quality of 2025, the 2026 NBA Draft class appears to be even stronger. At the moment, 2026 could feature a star-studded group of prospects that will rival classes like 2003 and 2018. Let’s discuss some of the resounding strengths of the 2026 class as we look ahead to the future.
Two Generational Tall Initiators
The top of most recent drafts featured tall primary initiators, arguably the most valuable commodity in all of modern basketball. Elite teams build rosters around these gigantic playmakers — Luka Doncic, LaMelo Ball, Cade Cunningham, Paolo Banchero, etc — as the NBA upsizes. The 2025 Draft features one of these prospects, Cooper Flagg, but 2026 contains both AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer as potential jumbo primaries.
