The 2026 NBA Draft Combine has come and gone, leaving plenty of buzz in its wake. While the top four prospects—Cameron Boozer, A.J. Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Caleb Wilson—appear locked in at the head of the class, the real drama unfolded in the middle and late rounds. A strong showing in measurements, athletic testing, or scrimmages can vault a player up the board, while a disappointing performance can send them sliding. Here are the biggest winners and losers from this year's event.

The Washington Wizards hold the keys to the draft with the No. 1 pick, and while Dybantsa looks like the early favorite, the team could also shop the selection for a package built around Boozer (our top-ranked player) or Peterson. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls are sitting pretty after climbing to No. 4 in the lottery and adding the Portland Trail Blazers’ No. 15 pick via a 2021 trade. Don’t sleep on the Thunder either—they have two top-20 picks and are favored to win the 2026 NBA championship.

Among the players making a strong impression is Morez Johnson, who transferred from Illinois to Michigan and became a key piece of the Wolverines’ national championship frontcourt. While college teammates Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara are projected to go earlier in the first round, Johnson is turning heads as a borderline lottery pick. His ability to slide between the four and the five, bring toughness on the boards, and finish inside makes him a versatile option outside the top 10. At the combine, Johnson measured in at 6'9", 250.6 pounds, with a 7'3.5" wingspan and an 8'11" standing reach—numbers that compare favorably to historical power forward prospects, according to Tawny Park Metrics.

Of course, not everyone left Chicago feeling great. A few players came in smaller or slower than expected, raising questions about their fit at the next level. With the draft still weeks away, these combine results will surely shake up team boards and fuel plenty of debate. Stay tuned for our full mock draft and scouting reports on every projected first-round pick.