Add The New York Post on Google The second round of the 2026 NBA Draft tips off on Wednesday — and there’s plenty of talent left on the board.
With 30 more picks still to go, we take a look at the best available players as Day 2 begins at 8 p.m. ET.
Below, we break down the 10 best remaining prospects with some help from where key mock drafters have players on their board before the draft began.
The Knicks are currently slated to pick No. 31 overall to begin the round, though there is some expectation that they will trade the pick — a familiar theme from the Round 1.
Highest ranking: No. 19 (J. Kyle Mann, The Ringer)
Other notable rankings: No. 26 (Kevin O’Connor, Yahoo Sports), No. 28 (Jeremy Woo, ESPN)
Strengths: A mobile stretch five that should be able to pick and pop in the NBA. Solid passer and improved each season of college. Averaged 17 points per game with 8.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists (42.6 percent from 3) in his third year at UNC.
Weaknesses: Too skinny for 6’11, weighing just 227 pounds. Not a physical defender as a result and evaluators are split on whether he will successfully be able to defend the rim.
Other notable rankings: No. 28 (Yahoo Sports), No. 29 (Ringer)
Strengths: Well-dressed at the NBA draft. Does not need the ball to score. A strong shooter that should develop into a solid defender. Potential 3-and-D guy.
Weaknesses: Not an elite athlete, does not create his own shot and his ball-handling needs work.
Highest ranking: No. 24 (Yahoo Sports)
Other notable rankings: No. 28 (Ringer), No. 29 (ESPN)
Strengths:This guy was a bucket in college for John Calipari. A real fearless scorer who can fill it up with ease. A true freshman with plenty of room to grow at 19.
Weaknesses: Hero ball could be an issue at the next level. Will need to work well off the ball and find his shot without controlling the offense, especially without draft pick equity falling to the second round.
Highest ranking: No. 27 (The Ringer)
Other notable rankings: No. 34 (Yahoo Sports) No. 35 (ESPN)
Strengths: Should be a solid defender at the next level and has a consistently solid jump shot. Led Louisville in scoring and shoots with seemingly limitless range.
Weaknesses: Average athlete that doesn’t create much off the dribble. Inconsistent at times with scoring.
Highest ranking: No. 24 (The Ringer)
Other notable rankings: No. 34 (ESPN), No. 47 (Yahoo Sports)
Strengths: Rare size plus skill combination. Able to run the floor and may develop into a player who can defend all positions.
Weaknesses: Might need his entire jump shot reworked at this level. Miller was from Spain and spent four years at Cincinnati (22 years old). Will need to develop the jump shot quickly to be useful at the next level.
Highest ranking: No. 27 (Yahoo Sports)
Other notable rankings: No. 34 (Ringer), No. 37 (ESPN)
Strengths: Played with AJ Dybantsa and was a high-motor defender with a penchant for forcing turnovers and has a quick-trigger jumper with soft floater touch.
Weaknesses: Turns 25 this year and tore his ACL in Feb. Already was lacking elite athleticism and ideal size.
Highest ranking: No. 29 (Yahoo Sports)
Other notable rankings: No. 35 (Ringer) No. 36 (ESPN)
Strengths: Could be a draft-and-stash candidate. Strong season in Germany after decommitting from Gonzaga. Should be a good defender at the next level and is still just 19.
Weaknesses: An inefficient scorer with an inconsistent jump shot.
Highest ranking: No. 32 (The Ringer)
Other notable rankings: No. 40 (Yahoo Sports) No. 56 (ESPN)
Strengths: Defensive prowess could be elite. Switchable defender.
Weaknesses: Nearly no offense to speak of — 16.7 percent from 3 and 50 percent from the free throw line. Too small to play center.
Other notable rankings: No. 41 (Ringer and Yahoo Sports)
Strengths: Could be an elite shooting specialist at the next level. Willing defender.
Weaknesses: Undersized and uneven playmaker.
Other notable rankings: No. 40 (ESPN), No. 44 (Yahoo Sports)
Strengths: Explosive athlete and finisher at the rim who can create havoc on defense.
Weaknesses: Poor shooter, as many with St. John’s dealt with last year. Will need to develop into a better shooter before he can be playable at the next level.
