Darryn Peterson Tops Bilas' 2026 List
Jay Bilas names the top guard and most dynamic player in his first look at the 2026 class.

Jay Bilas has officially kicked off the 2026 NBA draft conversation by dropping his annual superlatives, anointing Darryn Peterson as the undisputed top guard in the class. Bilas didn't just hand out participation trophies; he broke down specific traits across 11 elite prospects to give the market its first authoritative blueprint. Peterson secured the headline honor, but the evaluation went deeper, designating specific players as the "most talented" and "most dynamic" among a group expected to dominate the collegiate landscape.





















