Filmogaz Draft Insights: Graves, Burries, Mara, Harris, Able Analysis
Santa Clara freshman forward Allen Graves declared for the 2026 NBA draft this week. He announced the decision on social media.
Graves’ freshman season
Graves played in 35 games and started four. He averaged 11.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.9 steals, and 1.8 assists.
He logged 22.6 minutes per contest. His shooting line was .512/.413/.750.
The 19-year-old earned WCC Freshman of the Year and Sixth Man of the Year honors. ESPN analyst Jeremy Woo lists him at No. 32 on his updated big board.
Movements on the big boards
Jeremy Woo reshuffled his top-100 list this week. BYU forward AJ Dybantsa moved to No. 1.
Illinois guard Keaton Wagler rose into the top five. Houston’s Kingston Flemings slid to No. 7.
Arizona’s Brayden Burries made a major jump, climbing from No. 17 to No. 10. Michigan’s Aday Mara nearly doubled his placement, moving up from No. 32 to No. 14.
Other mocks and notable names
Bleacher Report’s Jonathan Wasserman released an updated mock draft. It projects Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. at No. 5 and UConn’s Braylon Mullins at No. 9.
Wake Forest guard Juke Harris confirmed he is testing the draft while entering the transfer portal. Harris averaged 21.4 points per game as a sophomore in 2025/26 and won ACC Most Improved Player.
Players testing both routes
North Carolina State guard Matt Able entered the transfer portal and the NBA draft pool. He averaged 8.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 34 appearances as a freshman.
Several other college players also declared for the 2026 draft. Some combined those declarations with transfer portal entries.
- Dai Dai Ames, G, California (junior) *
- Rowan Brumbaugh, G, Tulane (junior) *
- Dennis Parker, G, Radford (junior) *
- Bryson Tucker, F, Washington (sophomore)
- LeJuan Watts, F, Texas Tech (junior) *
Context and analysis
Graves’ profile as a high-efficiency reserve makes him an intriguing draft candidate. A strong pre-draft process could push him into first-round consideration.
Filmogaz.com coverage notes the surge of Burries and Mara on scouting boards. Our Able Analysis also highlights why players are weighing both transfer and draft options.
