2026 NBA Rookie Class=Special

Coming into the 2026 NBA Draft, it was predicted to be an all time draft class. So far in the 2026-27 NBA season, these rookies have lived up to the hype.

Top pick AJ Dybantsa is averaging 19 points per game in his first three games with the Washington Wizards. They currently sit at 4th in the Eastern Conference, and drafting him was a huge boost for the franchise.

Number two pick Darryn Peterson is averaging a solid all around game of 13.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game. The guard combo of him and Keyonte George will be great for Utah’s future. 

The third selection of the draft was Cameron Boozer, who has helped the Memphis Grizzlies exceed expectations. He’s posting an incredible rookie stat line of 17.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game. Memphis is currently 6-1 (!) and second in the Western Conference.

Rounding out the top four is Caleb Wilson, who the Chicago Bulls were very high on. They were right about Wilson, who is putting up 21 points and 6.7 rebounds per game.

Perhaps the biggest surprise out of this rookie class is Yaxel Lendeborg, who had many doubts coming into the draft about his age and college experience. He’s averaging 21.5 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists per game for Golden State. 

Other notable rookies include Darius Acuff Jr (26.1 points & 6.3 assists per game), Keaton Wagler (12.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, & 3.6 assists per game), Mikel Brown Jr (10.8 points & 4 assists per game), and Trevon Brazile (9 points & 7 rebounds per game). 

There’s a lot of season left, but these rookies have bright futures ahead of them. It could potentially go down as one of the greatest classes ever.