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Boozer, Evans Projected First; Draft Begins June 23

6/17/2026

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  • The 2026 NBA Draft begins on Tuesday, June 23 at 8 p.m. ET in Brooklyn, New York.
  • Duke freshman Cameron Boozer, who earned the Wooden and AP Player of the Year awards, is projected as a first-round pick.
  • Isaiah Evans is also projected to be selected in the first round, while Maliq Brown is projected as a second-round pick.