2026 NBA DRAFT BIG BOARD 5.0
Only a month left! It's been a while since my last board, but here's where I am at with this year's class in the form of a top-60 with in-depth analysis: https://edemirnba.substack.com/p/2026-nba-draft-big-board-50?r=aj7d
Spoiler: I'm super-high on Tre'Von Spillers!
TRE'VON SPILLERS NBA SCOUTING REPORT
Physical, ultra-efficient slashers are worth a lot in today's draft. Spillers is a clear-cut rotational NBA power wing. Top-tier defender. I believe in him being a solid first-rounder. Here's all you must know: https://edemirnba.substack.com/p/trevon-spillers-scouting-report?r=aj7d
With a tough market for fives, UConn found another top option in Najai Hines. I wrote this in-depth NBA scouting report right after the season started. He's one of the most enticing traditional shot-blockers with a blend of real NBA tools that Hurley will continue to develop.
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The Eurocup Rising Star is one of the better complete wing prospects for the NBA. Will he focus on the draft? I'm unsure, but he's going to have an NBA career. Here's all you must know: https://edemirnba.substack.com/p/tobias-jensen-scouting-report?r=aj7d
2026 G LEAGUE COMBINE PREVIEW
My second favorite event after @PIT_Basketball. A strong field with surprising names of which many will eventually sign two-ways and E10 deals. Here's my preview for this event! https://edemirnba.substack.com/p/2026-g-league-combine-preview?r=aj7d
DILLON MITCHELL NBA SCOUTING REPORT
An undersized non-floor-spacing forward, but w/a path to play a role in the NBA. Dillon Mitchell is a very interesting eval.
There are clear areas to work on, but this is why I think he has a chance: https://edemirnba.substack.com/p/dillon-mitchell-scouting-report?r=aj7d
Oregon has a fantastic addition with Taylor Bol Bowen. Ducks fans feel free to know what type of impact-maker y'all get with the Bama transfer. Scouting report from a year ago. https://edemirnba.substack.com/p/taylor-bol-bowen-scouting-report?r=aj7d
LAJAE JONES NBA SCOUTING REPORT
As one of college basketball's best guard and wing-defending shooter, Jones has a clear path to fit a much-wanted need that many NBA teams have. Here's why I think he's a long-term NBA player: https://edemirnba.substack.com/p/lajae-jones-scouting-report?r=aj7d
NICK MARTINELLI NBA SCOUTING REPORT
Impressive production. But how much of it is 'real' translatable for his NBA role? Here's an in-depth piece on why I think Martinelli has a shot of growing in a long-term niche NBA role: https://edemirnba.substack.com/p/nick-martinelli-scouting-report?r=aj7d