Allen Graves Heads to Brooklyn

Allen Graves, Santa Clara’s standout guard, is officially headed to Brooklyn for the 2026 NBA Draft after earning one of just 24 coveted green room invites—reserved for top first-round prospects. As the lone mid-major player honored this year, Graves joins Jalen Williams and Brandin Podziemski as the third Santa Clara player in five years to receive this elite recognition. Projected as a first-round pick, his selection would mark Santa Clara’s third such pick in five years and fourth in 30, a historic milestone. Coach Herb Sendek praised Graves as fully deserving, and with ESPN ranking him 17th among top prospects, his draft stock is a near-consensus first-round lock. The NBA Draft’s first round airs Tuesday, June 23rd at 5 PM PT on ABC and ESPN—watch as Graves hears his name called and Santa Clara celebrates its rising NBA legacy. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/919d130806a99495