You’re reading The Ringer’s NBA Big Board, J. Kyle Mann’s in-depth analysis and ranking of the top prospects in the 2026 NBA draft. Each profile has been compiled over a prospect’s college or international career, and sometimes even earlier, at the prep and grassroots levels. Players highlighted in gold are the marquee, need-to-know guys in this year’s class, and have full, super-deep-dive scouting reports. Every other profile includes detailed scouting notes.
There are also snazzy new badges highlighting key skills and traits, role projections on both sides of the ball, and a refurbished comp system called The Vision Board, straight from the mind of resident draft sicko Danny Chau. Plus, more to come as the predraft process unfolds. So check back often throughout the leadup to June’s draft.
Updated: March 18, 2026.