Nets in Place to Get Coveted North Carolina Player in NBA Draft
The Brooklyn Nets are focusing on the 2026 NBA draft as part of their ongoing rebuilding effort, with projections suggesting they could select North Carolina's Caleb Wilson. Despite missing the NCAA Tournament due to a broken thumb, Wilson's draft stock remains high thanks to his strong performance and defensive metrics. Analysts believe Wilson's athleticism and production, including leading the nation in dunks before his injury, make him a valuable potential addition to the Nets' roster.
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By Anne EricksonShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The Brooklyn Nets keep rebuilding, and that's why the upcoming NBA draft is so important to the franchise.The NBA draft's early entry deadline for basketball prospects to declare for the 2026 NBA draft was April 24, so it's come and gone. Before then, 71 college players submitted their applications. Also, the official deadline for early entry candidates to take their names out of the pre-draft process while keeping collegiate eligibility is May 27, so that's another date to watch.Now, let the projections and predictions for the upcoming NBA draft begin.In a piece for USA Today laying out their latest mock…
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