Dribble Handoff: Who are 2026 NBA Draft sleepers who can follow the Jalen Brunson All-Star mold?
The 2026 NBA Draft is shaping up to be a deep class with potential second-round steals. Players like Jaden Bradley and Joshua Jefferson are highlighted as prospects who could exceed expectations and become valuable contributors in the league. As teams prepare for the draft, the focus will be on identifying talent beyond the lottery picks.
- ▪The NBA Draft withdrawal deadline has passed, clarifying the player pool for the upcoming draft.
- ▪Jaden Bradley, a senior from Arizona, is projected to be a second-round pick despite his strong performance in college.
- ▪Joshua Jefferson from Iowa State is also seen as a potential second-round steal due to his versatile skill set.
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Now that the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline has passed for those wishing to retain their collegiate eligibility, we have a clearer picture of the player poolhttps://www.cbssports.com/nba/draft/prospect-rankings/that franchises will be selecting from on June 23-24. As per usual, most of the pre-draft attention will focus on the lottery, where a long list of one-and-done former college stars highlight what should be a strong rookie class.But as Jalen Brunson so routinely reminds us, there is value to be found throughout the draft.
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