SEC Stars Dominate NBA Mock Draft

SEC Dominance in 2026 NBA Draft: Jeremy Woos Mock Features Seven SEC Players in Top 30 ESPNs Jeremy Woo releases his latest first-round mock, projecting seven SEC players in the top 30 picks of the 2026 NBA Draft. Arkansas leads with two guards, Darius Acuff Jr. and Meleek Thomas, going 5th and 29th respectively. Alabamas Labaron Philon Jr. and Amari Allen are projected at 13th and 27th. Tennessees Nate Ament, Kentuckys Jayden Quaintance, and Texas Dailyn Swain round out the top 30. The SEC, despite missing the Final Four, showcases its depth with seven more SEC players projected in round two. The draft lottery is set for May 10th, with AJ Dybantsa favored for the number one overall pick. 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/831e04a5bb6f6927