The 2026 NBA Draft witnessed the dreams of 60 basketball prospects come true at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, starting with the Washington Wizards selecting AJ Dybantsa as the No. 1 overall pick and concluding with the Milwaukee Bucks choosing Malique Lewis at No. 60.

While the first round unfolded largely as anticipated, Day 2 brought unexpected outcomes, including the absence of several prominent players. Among the notable names not selected on Day 1 were:

• Isaiah Evans (Duke)
• Meleek Thomas (Arkansas)
• Henri Veesaar (North Carolina), who surprisingly dropped to pick No. 52.

One of the most significant snubs was Milos Uzan, a star from Houston, who decided to return to college last year instead of entering the draft. Kylan Boswell, a key player for Illinois who contributed to their Final Four run, emerged as the highest-ranked player on the CBS Sports Big Board to remain undrafted.

Despite the disappointment, some undrafted players have reportedly signed two-way contracts with NBA teams shortly after the draft concluded. Many others will have the opportunity to showcase their talents in the NBA's Summer League.

Top Undrafted Players on Big Board

• 46: Kylan Boswell (Illinois, PG)
• 47: Milos Uzan (Houston, PG)
• 52: Aaron Nkrumah (Tennessee State, SG)
• 54: Keyshawn Hall (Auburn, SF)
• 58: Nick Boyd (Wisconsin, PG)

The draft's aftermath underscores the competitiveness of the NBA landscape, as these players look to carve their paths in professional basketball.