All 30 NBA teams are represented at the Big 12 tournament, drawn by the exceptional talent of the 2026 draft class, which is being hailed as unusually deep. Top prospects include potential No. 1 picks Darryn Peterson from Kansas and AJ Dybantsa from BYU, alongside others like Kingston Flemings and Brayden Burries. With several teams vying for better draft positioning, there is optimism for rebuilding franchises, as impactful talent is anticipated beyond the lottery. The idea of a “double draft” has diminished, especially with the current college NIL landscape.
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