Overview
- ESPN’s Jeremy Woo projects Kansas guard Darryn Peterson to the Pacers at No. 1, BYU forward AJ Dybantsa to the Kings at No. 2, and Duke big man Cameron Boozer to the Hawks at No. 3.
- Eight of the top 10 prospects in Woo’s mock are freshmen, signaling a youth-heavy early lottery.
- Bet365 lists Peterson as the No. 1 favorite at -135, with Dybantsa at +120 and Boozer at 10/1, according to the New York Post.
- Dybantsa is averaging 22.9 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.9 assists with a recent run of efficient 20-point outings, while Boozer is at 22.9 points, 9.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists.
- Peterson has missed time and has appeared in seven games but returned for Big 12 play with strong scoring, including a 32-point performance in an overtime win against TCU.