The first round of the 2026 NBA draft is in the books. As expected, A.J. Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer were the first three picks, respectively. But we also saw massive falls for Labaron Philon and Cameron Carr, potential lottery picks who fell into the twenties.

The Grizzlies and Knicks — fresh off an NBA championship — traded down, while the Thunder, Pistons, and Lakers (among others) traded up to get their guys. While the opening picks were largely chalk, the big surprises were Arkansas’ Meleek Thomas and Duke’s Isaiah Evans falling out of the first round. Both were elite role players in college, plus defenders and shooters who can make a big impact in the NBA.

Now that the first round is complete, here is a full second-round mock draft with the best available players:

NBA Second-Round Mock Draft: Surprise Names Still Available After Night One Slide

GettyMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – MARCH 21: Joshua Jefferson #2 of the Iowa State Cyclones shoots a free throw during the second half against the Lipscomb Bisons in the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Fiserv Forum on March 21, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

31 — New York Knicks (via WAS): Arkansas G Meleek Thomas

32 — Memphis Grizzlies (via IND): Purdue G Braden Smith

33 — Minnesota Timberwolves (via BKN): Duke G Isaiah Evans

34 — Cleveland Cavaliers (via SAC): Cincinnati C Baba Miller

35 — Denver Nuggets (via UTA, SAS): North Carolina C Henri Veesaar

36 — Los Angeles Clippers (via MEM): Ohio State G Bruce Thornton

37 — Oklahoma City Thunder (via DAL): Louisville G Ryan Conwell

38 — Chicago Bulls (via NOP): Duke F Maliq Brown

39 — Houston Rockets (via CHI): BYU F Richie Saunders

40 — Boston Celtics (via MIL): Tennessee G Ja’Kobi Gillespie

41 — Miami Heat (via GSW): Arkansas F Trevon Brazile

42 — San Antonio Spurs (via POR): Houston G Emanuel Sharp

43 — Brooklyn Nets (via LAC): South Florida F Izaiyah Nelson

44 — San Antonio Spurs (via MIA): Arizona G Jaden Bradley

45 — Sacramento Kings (via CHA): Wisconsin G Nick Boyd

NBA Second-Round Mock Draft: Which College Basketball Superstars Will Hear Their Names Called?

GettySAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 26: Trey Kaufman-Renn #4 of the Purdue Boilermakers looks on against the Texas Longhorns during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at SAP Center on March 26, 2026 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Late second-round picks rarely stick around in the NBA, let alone become impact players. But there are a ton of college basketball stars available in this range this year. Winning, athletic players who bring unique skillsets to the league. One or more of them could be the next steal of the draft.

46 — Orlando Magic: St. John’s F Dillon Mitchell

47 — Phoenix Suns (via PHI): Virginia C Ugonna Onyenso

48 — Dallas Mavericks (via PHX): Arizona F Tobe Awaka

49 — Denver Nuggets (via ATL): Houston G Milos Uzan

50 — Toronto Raptors: Kentucky G Otega Oweh

51 — Washington Wizards (via MIN): St. John’s F Bryce Hopkins

52 — Los Angeles Clippers (via CLE): Purdue F Trey Kaufman-Renn

53 — Houston Rockets: Vanderbilt G Tyler Nickel

54 — Golden State Warriors (via LAL): N.C. State G Quadir Copeland

55 — New York Knicks: Northwestern F Nick Martinelli

56 — Chicago Bulls (via DEN): Oregon C Nate Bittle

57 — Atlanta Hawks (via BOS): Oostende G Noam Yaacov

58 — New Orleans Pelicans (via DET): Tennessee C Felix Okpara

59 — Minnesota Timberwolves (via SAS): Virginia Tech F Tobi Lawal

60 — Washington Wizards (via OKC): Purdue C Oscar Cluff