American-Born Stars: Cameron Boozer and AJ Dybantsa Set to Dominate the 2026 NBA Draft
Once Cooper Flagg emerges as the champion in the 2025 NBA Draft, the American-born stars are expected to grace the 2026 NBA Draft. Cameron Boozer and AJ Dybantsa have moved to the head of the class as prospects among many talented high school seniors.
Cameron Boozer: Consistent Dominance
The mock draft of the year 2026 features the young Cameron Boozer, son of Carlos Boozer, the well-known NBA star. His production has not only been steady but has had every scout talking. The ex-member of the University of Kentucky team Scoop Boozer took Team USA and won the U17 FIBA World Cup this year averaging 20/10 (points and rebounds). When it comes to Nike EYBL, he keeps on doing, besting his rivals and topping the scores in points and rebounds per game.
AJ Dybantsa: The Rising Star
The top pro prospect in high school basketball is MASSACHUSETTS native AI Dybantsa, currently enrolled at Boston’s bitter winter, the Fordham University/Clinton Hill Prep School 6’9” wing a. Due to his height and skills in shooting and defending, some of the NBA scouts have predicted that he will be like Jayson Tatum. Many suppose that Dybantsa can become the best player in the NBA, thus, he was considered one of the most valuable players of the 2026 draft.
There are also Darryn Peterson and Tyran Stokes making some ripples. Peterson also stands out at the Adidas 3SSB Championships; NBA scouts may already be paying attention to him. Despite that, Stokes who is in the best 2026 high school recruits may reclassify to be in the 2025 high school recruits which will improve the already rich 2026 draft. Thus, the lower consistency of Phil’s appearances on the court has been compensated by his increased versatility which has been noted by both the analysts and coaches.
There is enthusiasm when it comes to this class. Basketball sources that represent NBA teams are positive about the increased talent pool of American players believing that it will change the direction of the league. And now there are players such as Boozer, Dybantsa, Peterson, and, perhaps, Stokes with which American basketball will shine favorably in the future.
