NBA mock draft projects second-round selections and potential steals
Analysts Jeremy Woo and Ben Golliver outline the most intriguing second-round picks of the 2026 NBA draft, highlighting under-the-radar prospects and team needs.
The second round of the 2026 NBA draft begins Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET, with the New York Knicks holding the No. 31 pick after acquiring it from Washington. Analysts Jeremy Woo and Ben Golliver discussed which teams have the most interesting second-round outlooks and which lesser-known players could become value picks.
"The Brooklyn Nets are always fascinating and unpredictable," Golliver said, noting the team’s recent selection of four guards in the first round and a fifth guard, Mikel Brown Jr., with the No. 6 pick. The Nets also traded a second-rounder to Minnesota but retain the No. 43 slot, leaving them with multiple roster needs.
Woo highlighted Louisville guard Ryan Conwell as a potential pick in the 30s, praising his physicality, shooting and defensive effort. He also projected North Carolina forward Henri Veesaar to go to the Knicks at No. 31, describing him as an offensively skilled stretch-5 who could add front-court depth.
The mock draft lists Veesaar’s strengths as a versatile offensive skill set and reliable three-point shooting, while noting concerns about his mobility and rebounding. Other notable selections include guard Jack Kayil at No. 32 (Memphis), wing shooter Isaiah Evans at No. 33 (Minnesota), and combo guard Meleek Thomas at No. 34 (Cleveland). The analysts provided brief evaluations of each prospect’s strengths, weaknesses and projected NBA role.
Overall, the second round features a mix of shooters, defensive specialists and developmental players, with teams looking to address specific roster gaps or stash talent for future growth.