The early perception of 2026 is that it is a very strong class, not just at the very top where names like Dybantsa, Peterson and Boozer are already well known to NBA decision-makers, but also with the total depth of the class, after several fringe first-rounders returned to the college ranks in this cycle because of the allure of NIL.

NBA Draft wrapped up on Thursday evening, and no Kansas players were selected, just the third time since 2010 that a Jayhawk’s name hasn’t been called. That doesn’t mean, of course, that the outgoing KU seniors won’t receive decent opportunities to make in the NBA.