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"“I think it would be insane not to take him first.”

Bill makes the case for why BYU’s AJ Dybantsa should be the clear first pick in this year’s NBA draft.

#nba #nbadraft #ajdybantsa #fyp".

I'd take him over Peterson personally...but I'm still all in on Boozer if the Mavs get a Top 3 pick. Maybe even one...unless they can work out a trade down for someone who wants 1 or 2?

SBNation had a mock two days ago with Swain going 8th. That’s wild.

46 minutes ago, Derka said:

No way he lasts till then...but I'd take it if they get their guard earlier

Edited February 27Feb 27 by Drew

I don't think OKC will pick 30th. Best record will go to Detroit or SAS

35 minutes ago, chainsaw said:

I don't think OKC will pick 30th. Best record will go to Detroit or SAS

Better for Dallas then

Latest mock from ESPN has Swain at 29th to the TWolves. Peterson -1st, Dybantsa - 2nd, Boozer -3rd, Caleb Wilson-4th, Kingston Fleming -5th........Swain - 29th

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I will go on record to predict that Boozer will be the best player from this class.

Whatever team takes Peterson will probably regret the pick by year 2. Fleming should be no lower than three if sane people are making picks.

darius acuff seems like he’s going to be electric in the nba.

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• 7:38 PM · Mar 16, 2026

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• Jim @Wiz_Weekly

Pre-March Madness Big Board. The player comps are not based on how good I think players will be, but what their roles/play styles could look like in the NBA

I'm sure some of this will change after the tournament, but happy to answer any questions or just talk about any prospects

• 10:49 PM · Mar 16, 2026

On 3/13/2026 at 6:50 AM, Derka said:

darius acuff seems like he’s going to be electric in the nba.

yep - i am super high on him and think he should be solidly in the top 5. i've got him as the #1 lead guard in the draft.

On 3/17/2026 at 8:12 AM, Derka said:

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• Jim @Wiz_Weekly

Pre-March Madness Big Board. The player comps are not based on how good I think players will be, but what their roles/play styles could look like in the NBA

I'm sure some of this will change after the tournament, but happy to answer any questions or just talk about any prospects

• 10:49 PM · Mar 16, 2026

Those are some bizarre comps.

9 is crazy high for Swain.

My best comp for him that I've come up with so far is Jaden McDaniels. Swain is a better passer, Jaden is a better shooter.

Really good draft. Acuff will make multiple All-Star teams and he’s getting mocked at 4 or 5.

Boozer would be a good fit on a team that’s a player or two away. Agreed with the fit on the Mavs, but holy smokes, they need some guards.

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An anonymous GM has AJ Dybantsa ranked No. 1, Caleb Wilson No. 2, and Darius Acuff Jr. No. 3 on his draft board, per @MarcJSpears

“Real quick on Acuff: I had one GM tell me today he’s moved into the top three. Peterson might be going back down a little bit. He saw AJ as number

• 9:13 PM · Mar 23, 2026

Simmons had J Kyle Mann on (who's a fine listen) and he has Peterson and Boozer both over Dybantsa.

I just don't get it. Neither does Bill. How do you not take that kid first? What are the question marks?

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Freakish athlete with a hot motor and feel. Gets to the line and the rack consistently. 72.3% on 12.4 rim attempts per 100 and also an elite defensive playmaker without fouling. 29 teams praying he doesn't develop a 3. https://t.co/n4ygZe4KDw...

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• draftballr @draftballr · Apr 2, 2026

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On 3/25/2026 at 7:04 PM, ztejas said:

Simmons had J Kyle Mann on (who's a fine listen) and he has Peterson and Boozer both over Dybantsa.

I just don't get it. Neither does Bill. How do you not take that kid first? What are the question marks?

His defense is atrocious.

On 3/13/2026 at 6:50 AM, Derka said:

darius acuff seems like he’s going to be electric in the nba.

I love me some Flemings, but I could be convinced to take Acuff over him.

9 hours ago, Bolero88 said:

His defense is atrocious.

Does the NBA still play defense? May not be an issue.

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AJ Dybantsa’s go-to move is already NBA-level.

• 9:32 PM · May 12, 2026

He's only 19 and he's already traveling at an NBA level!!!

Acuff has very similar body measurements to Westbrook. He’s not nearly the athlete, but the Acuff is small stuff seems like silly bullshit now.

Could be a wild night. Hollinger has Boozer number 1, so maybe AJ isn’t a slam dunk.

A guy like Flemings is being mocked anywhere from 5 to 13.

With Mara having a good Combine and seemingly moving into the top 10, it’s an extremely deep Lottery. I could 9-10 of the 14 teams drafting an All Star.

i guess this is tonight?

Adam Silver doesn’t look well

Bilas would have Peterson above Dybansta lmao.

id put a baby in dybansta's older sister, on tv

we'd have super babies

good luck wasting 4 years in washington

Edited June 24Jun 24 by tx 3 putt

1 minute ago, tx 3 putt said:

id put a baby in dybansta's sister, on tv

we'd have super babies

Assuming you're talking about the older one.

She looks like she should be playing bass for The Revolution.

Obligatory

boozer's mom, damn

boozer was the #1 player, imo

Wtf inspector gadget doing in the Bulls draft room

wilson looks 12

Caleb Wilson's mom is massive. God damn.

im seeing zero gangsta in any of these players

bunch of pussies, going to get dealt in the nba

3rd team all acc ????

Mikel Brown's mom is a baddie

If the Mavs draft Nate Ament I’m going to fucking quit the team.

8 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

im seeing zero gangsta in any of these players

bunch of pussies, going to get dealt in the nba

Generation Load Management.

9 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

im seeing zero gangsta in any of these players

bunch of pussies, going to get dealt in the nba

There is a difference between being gangsta and having gangsta game. As long as you have the latter, you don't need to be the former.

46 minutes ago, VirginiaLonghorn said:

Adam Silver doesn’t look well

No way he's not a fucking alien

Alright now the draft starts.

Big Flemings fan btw hope he pans out.

Edited June 24Jun 24 by ztejas

Flemings dad needs to talk with accent if he gonna dress like that

Edited June 24Jun 24 by Scraps

That's... uh, nepotistic.

Hope he works out, Mavs.

Just now, ztejas said:

That's... uh, nepotistic.

Hope he works out, Mavs.

they probably have a trade for flagg brewing

1 minute ago, tx 3 putt said:

they probably have a trade for flagg brewing

Flagg's not a Michigan Man.