Flag can t even make it to the top three? How cruel are the top five rookies in 2026?

The 2025 rookies have already roared before they can make their official debut. According to the predictions of major media, the 2026 draft is a super year. This year's No. 1 pick Flag will run for the election next year, and he probably won't even be in the top three. How strong are the 2026 rookies? (Only those who predict the top 5 picks are selected here)

1, Darryn Peterson

{1.98 meters tall, playing for the dual-purpose guard, playing for the University of Kansas. He is the "Thanos" in the basketball world and a multi-purpose player. He scored versatilely, averaging 30.4 points per game in high school season and shooting 44% from three-pointers. He has a big heart in key balls, outstanding defense and organizational skills, and has an elite pass awareness. He was rated as "aura similar to Kobe" and his style of play is sophisticated and cunning. His templates are compared to Lillard and Booker.

2, AJ-Dybantsa,

{4 He is a wing monster and a high-yield scorer, with sharp breakthroughs on the offensive end and good at creating free throws. His singles are indistinguishable, and his defensive end can cover positions 1 to 4. He is competent for multiple positions on the field. If the organizational ability can be further tempered, the top pick may be able to compete with Peterson. His template is compared to the complex of George and McGrady.

3. Cam Boozer

{2.06 meters tall, playing for power forward, playing for Duke, and is the son of NBA star Carlos Boozer. His game feels excellent, has comprehensive skills, and combines inside dominance, mid- and long-distance shooting and passing instinct. He was able to dominate both offense and defense in high school, dribbling like a guard, shooting three-pointers in the bottom corner, and having strong rebounding ability, capable of any position on the field. His template is considered a combination of Horford and Griffin.

4. Nate Ament

2.11 meters tall, playing as a power forward, playing for the University of Tennessee. It only took Arment 18 months to play from an unknown player to an NCAA star. He has the attributes of a high shooter, can shoot jumpers like Durant, and his passing vision can be comparable to Jokic. He has the ability to defend multiple positions on the defensive end, and can also switch to small defenders. His template is considered Durant.

5. Jayden Quaintance

, plays as a power forward, and plays for Arizona State. He has excellent physical fitness, huge palms, 2.26 meters of wingspan and excellent mobility, which makes his blocking ability stand out. Although he is under 18 years old, he is already one of the best shot blockers in college basketball and is expected to become the core of the inside in the NBA team in the future. His template was designated Dell Davis.

The well-known rookies of this class include Karim Lopez, Chris Cenac, Caleb Wilson, Dash Daniels, Mikel Brown, etc. Don't be surprised if they rush into the top 5 picks or even hit the top 4 picks!

The teams currently ranked relatively high, including Jazz, Wizards, Hornets, Pelicans, Nets and Raptors, are all waiting and watching. If the new season starts poorly, they will "show up" without hesitation. After all, the talent of the 2026 class is really high!