2027 NBA Mock Draft: 30 Names to Know After AAU and FIBA Showcase Summer

The 2026 NBA Draft will feature AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer at the top of the board, but let’s look a step ahead. Following a busy July AAU circuit and a revealing FIBA U19 World Cup, NBA scouts are already setting their sights on the 2027 class.

This group includes dominant high school talents, intriguing internationals, and college players who could rise after multiple seasons. And yes, there’s a familiar name near the end tied to a New York Knicks legend.

Using our post-NBA Finals power rankings for draft order, here’s how the 2027 NBA Draft could shake out:

1. Utah Jazz: Tyran Stokes (Notre Dame HS, SF/PF)

Stokes is a force—strong, skilled and productive. He flashed triple-double upside at the U19 World Cup and showed advanced creation and playmaking at Peach Jam. A clear No. 1 candidate right now.

2. Washington Wizards: Dylan Mingo (Long Island Lutheran, PG/SG)

Mingo stood out at the NBPA Top 100 Camp with his defense, physical tools and scoring. His shot needs consistency, but the two-way upside is enormous.

3. Brooklyn Nets: Caleb Holt (Grayson, PG/SG)

Eurocamp MVP, Adidas 3SSB champ, and a gold medalist. Holt is a winning guard with IQ, size and toughness. Half-court creation will be his swing skill.

4. Charlotte Hornets: JaShawn Andrews (Arkansas, SF)

Peach Jam MVP and rising fast. Andrews brings aggression, strength, and a confident lefty jumper. He creates contact and thrives through it.

5. Toronto Raptors: Jordan Smith (Paul VI, PG/SG)

Smooth and efficient scorer. Smith dropped over 20 per game at Peach Jam and looked sharp in FIBA play. Concerns around size remain, but his shotmaking is real.

6. New Orleans Pelicans: Cameron Williams (Saint Mary’s HS, PF)

A 6’10” fluid big with raw tools. Williams brings shot-blocking, mobility, and flashes of deep shooting. His upside is tied to how quickly the polish comes.

7. Phoenix Suns: Hugo Yimga Moukouri (Nanterre, SF/PF)

Yimga Moukouri has defensive switchability and growing face-up offense. He starred at ANGT Dubai and will debut in France’s Pro A league this year.

8. Portland Trail Blazers: Sayon Keita (Barcelona, C)

A 7-footer with elite shot-blocking instincts. Keita plays with pace, touch and energy. Already playing in Spain’s top league, he’s a breakout candidate.

9. Miami Heat: Brandon McCoy Jr. (St. John Bosco, PG/SG)

McCoy is explosive and physical. Though his shot is streaky, he’s shown out in big games with slashing, defense and confidence.

10. Philadelphia 76ers: Christian Collins (St. John Bosco, SF/PF)

Collins is tough to stop in the midrange and around the rim. A strong showing at EYBL made him one of the more intriguing wings in this class.

11. Sacramento Kings: Bryson Howard (Heritage HS, SF)

Howard is one of the best shooters in this draft. He knocked down over 45% from three in EYBL and adds athleticism in the open floor.

12. Chicago Bulls: Anthony Thompson (Hudson Western Reserve, SF)

Effortless scorer who does damage in half-court sets and transition. Thompson’s shooting form is clean and repeatable.

13. Dallas Mavericks: Miikka Muurinen (AZ Compass, PF)

Stretch-4 with isolation upside and size. Muurinen is developing into a multi-level scorer with NBA spacing written all over him.

14. Atlanta Hawks: Caleb Gaskins (Columbus, SF/PF)

Gaskins brings post scoring and perimeter skill. He’ll get more touches this year and could explode with the Boozer twins gone.

15. Indiana Pacers: Jason Crowe (Missouri, PG)

Crowe gets buckets. He led Peach Jam in scoring and creates space with ease. Defense and strength will be under the microscope.

16. Memphis Grizzlies: Alijah Arenas (USC, SG)

Currently sidelined with a knee injury, Arenas is a polished shotmaker when healthy. One of the best scoring guards in the class.

17. Milwaukee Bucks: Dame Sarr (Duke, SG)

Sarr already played in Euroleague games. Now at Duke, he’ll showcase his size, creation flashes and maturity. Efficiency is key.

18. San Antonio Spurs: Nikolas Khamenia (Duke, SF)

Glue-guy wing with elite feel, shooting and passing. May not have huge stats at Duke, but scouts love his basketball IQ and versatility.

19. Boston Celtics: Alex Constanza (Spire Academy, SF/PF)

Big-framed forward who scores inside and out. Constanza should thrive under Kevin Boyle and has the tools to build a lottery résumé.

20. Detroit Pistons: Tajh Ariza (St. John Bosco, SF)

Missed July events with injury but has 3-and-D upside. Ariza is long, athletic and plays with high motor. A clean projection as a role wing.

21. Orlando Magic: Jaden Toombs (SMU, C)

Toombs brings size and discipline. He scores around the rim, defends well, and offers clear rotational value for an NBA frontcourt.

22. Golden State Warriors: Jasper Johnson (Kentucky, PG/SG)

Johnson is a microwave scorer with range and confidence. He’ll need to prove himself as a decision-maker in Kentucky’s crowded backcourt.

23. Minnesota Timberwolves: Darius Acuff Jr. (Arkansas, PG/SG)

Acuff plays with patience and poise. He gets to his spots with smooth change of pace and has shown development as a facilitator.

24. New York Knicks: Kiyan Anthony (Syracuse, SG)

Carmelo’s son brings a similar bag. He’s a natural scorer, but must improve his efficiency and playmaking to climb higher.

25. Los Angeles Lakers: Meleek Thomas (Arkansas, PG/SG)

Skilled with the ball and dangerous as a scorer. Thomas has the moves, but scouts want to see more consistency and passing vision.

26. Los Angeles Clippers: Shon Abaev (Cincinnati, SF)

Creative scorer with confidence. Abaev can catch fire quickly but needs to show he can play within a system and defend at the next level.

27. Houston Rockets: Kingston Flemings (Houston, PG)

Crafty ball-handler with playmaking juice. Flemings should emerge in Year 2 once he takes over the offense full-time.

28. Cleveland Cavaliers: Jalen Haralson (Notre Dame, SF)

Haralson is built for the NBA. At 6’6″+ with strength and vision, his long-term projection hinges on his jumper improving.

29. Denver Nuggets: Omer Mayer (Purdue, SG)

International sharpshooter with real pull-up touch. Mayer’s numbers at the U19 World Cup made scouts take notice.

30. Oklahoma City Thunder: Zoom Diallo (Washington, PG)

Diallo’s size, vision and mid-range shot give him a chance. Long-term outlook depends on how far his perimeter shooting comes along.

Final Word

This 2027 draft class is full of long wings, versatile guards and international talent. There’s no clear generational prospect—yet—but plenty of lottery-worthy upside across the board.

Follow @RunTheBlog_ for updates as these prospects enter college and pro circuits. The 2027 conversation is just beginning.