The men's and women's NCAA Tournaments are set to begin this week, with the 2026 NBA Draft expected to be a deep class with elite talent. Players such as Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa are ranked from most to least ready in each regional. The top three prospects are expected to showcase their skills at the highest level in the class. The rankings are based on their skills compared to current NBA players. It is unclear if they will actually play due to a nagging back injury, but Cardinals coach Pat Kelsey said Brown had made great progress. Other top prospects include Darryan Peterson, AJ Dycantsa, and Bennett Stirtz.