2026 NBA Draft: Best Available for Round Two
A look at some of the best remaining players for Round Two of the 2026 NBA Draft.
An incredibly exciting first round of the 2026 NBA Draft has come and gone.
But folks, we’re just getting started. Day Two is for the sickos.
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The second round is full of some fascinating talent all over the board. If we’ve seen anything over the recent years in the NBA, we’ve seen a shift in how NBA teams view the second round. Now, there’s an emphasis more than ever for teams to try to find any possible way to improve the margins for cheap.
There are some intriguing “specialists” who could offer some legit potential to be a rotation asset for NBA organizations. Here’s a look at some of the best remaining options on the board as we get ready for Day Two of the 2026 NBA Draft.
Isaiah Evans | G | Duke (26)
We see every year that some value can find its way to slip through the cracks on night one of the draft. Duke sophomore Isaiah Evans was a name that was looking like a bet to come off the board in the mid-20s. However, with a bundle of talent still remaining, Evans finds himself at the top of the best available list.
If you’re looking for a legit lethal catch-and-shoot weapon, Isaiah Evans is your guy. This draft class is shallow on volume shooters who can get red-hot, and Evans is a floor spacer who can get dangerously hot in a hurry. After buzzing as a freshman, Evans returned for his sophomore season and was considered a potential leap candidate for the Blue Devils. The consistency never came around offensively as some might have hoped, but Evans showed some real development on the defensive side of the ball. He seems like a sure bet to be one of the first names off the board, as Evans could provide some legit firepower from outside.
Meleek Thomas | G | Arkansas (30)
An intriguing bucket-getting machine with upside, Arkansas freshman Meleek Thomas finds himself as another fascinating name still on the board. Thomas is an incredibly confident offensive weapon who can give defenders headaches with his ability to hit off-balance shots and make it look easy. Thomas has a lot of juice on the ball and can hit shots from all over, including well beyond three-point range. Thomas had a strong start to the season before hitting a bit of a wall during a six-game stretch in December. But after hitting that wall, he pushed through and continued to get better as the year progressed.
He ended the season with a final eight-game stretch of 18.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game while shooting 47.4% from deep. Defensively, Thomas looks like a high-energy player who cares about trying to get better. Teams have been questioning the exact role or projection for Thomas at the next level, as he’s still a bit thin-framed. But with the on-ball juice and upside he has, it would be a surprise if his name is on the board for too long.
Henri Veesaar | F/C | North Carolina (31)
While playing for the Arizona Wildcats last year, Henri Veesaar was a name that was looking like a potential party crasher for the 2025 NBA Draft class. Instead, Veesaar decided to return to college and transferred to North Carolina for his junior campaign. Veesaar is a tricky one. He’s a legit pick-and-pop monster with a beautiful shot from outside. In terms of teams looking for a big man option as a floor spacing weapon, Veesaar can step in and make a big impact right away. He’s got some underrated feel to his game and can be a nice lob threat as well.
Veesaar is more of a “finesse” big. He’s a bit thin-framed and can get overpowered by stronger bigs. Teams that have a natural five could look at Veesaar as a potential creative weapon that gives some lineup versatility. He’s going to be the best big man option remaining on the board, which should make teams eager to add him early.
Ryan Conwell | G | Louisville (32)
The expectation this year was that Louisville senior guard Ryan Conwell would pack a lethal 1-2 punch with freshman phenom Mikel Brown Jr. Unfortunately for the Cardinals, Brown was in-and-out of the lineup with a back injury, which required Conwell to do much of the heavy lifting. He’s a bucket-getting guard who can hit a bundle of shots on the basketball court. Conwell not only has the floor-spacing upside, but he’s shown some good chops off the ball and has solid vision. Conwell doesn’t have the sexiest game, but he has the tools to be a sleeper talent who turns into a valuable rotation asset.
Richie Saunders | G | BYU (35)
Despite coming off an ACL tear at the end of the NCAA season, there’s still plenty of intrigue with NBA teams surrounding Richie Saunders. One of the oldest prospects in the class, NBA teams know exactly what they are getting in Saunders. He’s a hard-working movement shooter with legit catch and shoot firepower, and he works relentlessly on both sides of the ball. Saunders has good size and feel off the ball, which pairs well with his 6’6” frame. He’s a player who isn’t afraid to do the dirty work. Even with questions about his upside and the injury, Saunders is going to get a look by an NBA team at some point. He has the tools to carve out a role in the NBA once he gets healthy.
Trevon Brazile | F | Arkansas (36)
One of the most interesting names that could come off the board early in the second round, Trevon Brazile has a fascinating game that could be a valuable asset in the modern NBA. He’s an athletic stretch forward who can offer some upside as a lob threat and shot blocker. Brazile has some great flashes, which can get you excited about the bundle of tools in his arsenal. He should be an intriguing option for teams looking to add some serious depth to their rotation.
Jaden Bradley | G | Arizona (37)
One of the best point guards in college basketball last year, Arizona senior Jaden Bradley took some tremendous steps in his development over the last couple of years. At around 6’4”, Bradley plays the game with great poise and an impressive feel for the game. He’s not afraid to play with physicality and does a great job of understanding the flow of the game. He seems like a guard who could carve out an early role as a change-of-pace guard with upside to become a consistent rotation piece.
Braden Smith | G | Purdue (38)
Purdue senior Braden Smith was one of the best floor generals in college basketball for the last couple of years. Smith is a maniac (in the best way) when it comes to his mentality and competitiveness on the basketball court. Smith’s challenge is going to be the frame, as he’s listed at around 5’11” and 167 pounds. Despite his physical limitations, Smith has everything going for him to be a worthy swing in the second round. He’s got the tools to figure out a way to stick on a roster.
Baba Miller | F | Cincinnati (39)
It seems like every year, Baba Miller has been a potential upside swing who was on the verge of taking the next leap with his game. Miller has some fascinating tools to work with on paper. He’s 6’11” and has some fantastic ball skills on the court. After starting his collegiate career at Florida State, Miller had stops at FAU and Cincinnati. Miller was one of the pleasant surprises at the NBA Draft combine, including some fantastic play in the scrimmages. He seems like a good bet to get a “let’s see what we can work with here” bet from a team early in the second.
Emanuel Sharp | G | Houston (40)
Despite being a senior, Houston guard Emanuel Sharp seems like a potential serious sleeper in the second round. Sharp is a tough-nosed guard at 6’4” who plays like a bully on the court. He’s taken great strides as a floor spacer over the years and projects to be an intriguing 3-and-D asset in the backcourt. Despite questions about the upside, Sharp seems like a player who can figure out a way to play a very long time at the NBA level. He’s going to be a name who could be a potential re-draft talent.
Best of the Rest
Otega Oweh | G | Kentucky (41)
Quadir Copeland | G | NC State (42)
Dillon Mitchell | F | St. John’s (43)
Maliq Brown | F | Duke (44)
Ugonna Onyenso | C | Virginia (45)
Tyler Nickel | F | Vanderbilt (46)
Tyler Bilodeau | F | UCLA (47)
Bruce Thornton | G | Ohio State (48)
Ja’Kobi Gillespie | G | Tennessee (49)
Aaron Nkrumah | G | Tennessee State (50)
Rafael Castro | F | George Washington (51)
Nick Marintelli | F | Northwestern (52)
Seth Trimble | G | North Carolina (53)
Izaiyah Nelson | F | South Florida
Nate Bittle | C | Oregon (55)
Tobi Lawal | F | Virginia Tech (56)
Jack Kayil | G | Alba Berlin (57)
Lamar Wilkerson | G | Indiana (58)
Felix Okpara | C | Tennessee (59)
Kylan Boswell | G | Illinois (60)