2026 NBA Draft Thread

[derrick6]

So Dusty May just drafted Morez 9th for Dallas!

Two Illini/former in top 10!

 

[DeeIL89]

Morez goes to Dallas at #9. Shocker! Lol. Considering AD can't stay healthy I expect Morez to be slotted in at the 5 quite a bit.

 

[Goillinikobd]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2069575714811044223

Who is the little guy in the middle?

 

[mysterio2525]

I was a big morez fan and really hated him leaving but never did I ever think he would be a top 10 pick in the draft.

 

[bavanga3]

So Dusty May just drafted Morez 9th for Dallas!

I guess Morez made the right move after his freshman year. Thats a hell of a leap.

 

[bavanga3]

Morez goes to Dallas at #9. Shocker! Lol. Considering AD can't stay healthy I expect Morez to be slotted in at the 5 quite a bit.

AD plays for Washington with Will Riley.

 

[azillini1]

So Dusty May just drafted Morez 9th for Dallas!

I thought Yaxel would go before Morez

 

[fatboyslim]

Morez goes to Dallas at #9. Shocker! Lol. Considering AD can't stay healthy I expect Morez to be slotted in at the 5 quite a bit.

I expect him to be slotted there too considering AD doesn't play for Dallas anymore

 

[Illinirog1970]

Who was the highest Illini player ever drafted? Mike Price?

 

[FreshlySqueezed]

It wouldn't surprise me if the Mavs changed to drafting Morez at #9 after hiring May and getting his input.

 

[DeeIL89]

I expect him to be slotted there too considering AD doesn't play for Dallas anymore

LOL. Right dude with the Wizards.

 

[the juiceman cometh]

So Dusty May just drafted Morez 9th for Dallas!

Live look at Aday Mara:

 

[DeeIL89]

Bucks select guard Brayden Burries out of Arizona. Will be interesting to see how much KJ will see of the court for the Bucks.

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

Morez is a much better fit in Dallas than Mara. They already have Gafford and Lively.

Good for him.

 

[nyc_illini]

crazy to think that at one point there’s even doubt about whether Moraz would stay in the draft

 

[OrangeBlue98]

Live look at Aday Mara:

He’s really going to look like that now with Yaxel being drafted.

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

What a monster draft draw for OKC.

Mara at 12 is crazy (if they select him).

 

[OrangeBlue98]

Bucks select guard Brayden Burries out of Arizona. Will be interesting to see how much KJ will see of the court for the Bucks.

Considering the reports that the Bucks said “KJ or no deal” for Giannis, I’m guessing the Bucks will give him every chance.

 

[DeeIL89]

What a monster draft draw for OKC.

Mara at 12 is crazy.

If Hartenstein doesn't stay at OKC, then Mara would be a great fit. Chet can have Mara take the 5 and guard Wemby. Lol.

 

[steelmen72]

crazy to think that at one point there’s even doubt about whether Moraz would stay in the draft

There has been 6 Illini and former Illini that have been selected in the first round the last 3 years. Underwood and crew know how to recruit.

 

[Illini in Italy]

So Dusty May just drafted Morez 9th for Dallas!

Who?

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

Milwaukee’s owner is a huge Tennessee booster.

Probably a 1% chance that they don’t select Ament here.

 

[ImGonnaBeILL]

League really let them have Mara

Love the ABC crew belittling Cronin. Even though it's not possible to make him any littler....

 

[DeeIL89]

Mara drafted to OKC. We go live to Chet for his reaction:

 

[Second place is 1st loser]

Michigan with three lottery picks. All transfers.