Adam Finkelstein of CBS Sports has released a very early mock draft for the 2026 NBA Draft, projecting Kansas' Darryn Peterson as the No. 1 overall pick. This projection places Peterson ahead of BYU's AJ Dybantsa, who is widely considered another top prospect. The mock draft focuses on lottery picks and provides an initial glimpse at potential future stars entering the NBA next June. While still highly speculative at this stage, Finkelstein's projections offer an intriguing look at the talent pool expected to be available in 2026 and sets the stage for ongoing scouting and evaluation.