Unveiled: The 2026 NBA Draft First-Round Picks That Could Redefine the Future of Basketball
27. Boston Celtics: Chris Cenac Jr., Houston, 6-10 Forward/Center
Excelled in the postseason with 17 points and 14 rebounds against Kansas in the Big 12 Tournament and 18 rebounds against Idaho in the NCAA Tournament.
28. Minnesota Timberwolves: Joshua Jefferson, Iowa State, 6-8 Forward
Ranked fifth in DRIP (8.4) as one of only two D-I players (also Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg) with both offensive and defensive DRIP above 4.0. (Traded to Brooklyn Nets)
29. Cleveland Cavaliers: Alex Karaban, UConn, 6-7 Forward
UConn’s all-time leader in wins (126) and 3-pointers (292) was 12th in D-I WAR (7.74) while averaging 13.2 points and 5.3 rebounds as a senior. (Traded to Sacramento Kings, per ESPN)



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