NBA general managers and scouts are heading home from the 2026 men’s NCAA Tournament with plenty to think about after three weeks of incredible action on the court. Now they have to figure out which March Madness performances are indicators of future greatness and which are more of a mirage.
The 2026 NBA draft is expected to take place in late June. In USA TODAY’s latest mock draft, Houston’s Chris Cenac Jr. is expected to go in the first round after officially declaring on Thursday. Here’s how USA TODAY currently projects the Forward-Center’s draft night will play out.
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