With another week of college basketball complete, the next wave of NBA prospects continues to take shape.
Here’s the latest edition of The Long Forecast on NetsDaily, breaking down the latest regarding prospects in the 2026 NBA draft.
Where do the Nets’ picks sit?
Since last week’s column, the Nets went 1-2 and currently hold the league’s fifth-worst record at 15-37. Their only win came over the Washington Wizards, who currently sit one spot ahead of the Nets in the tank race at 14-38.
As for Brooklyn’s second-round selection, they are currently slotted at No. 35 and 43 overall.
Here are the latest mock drafts from Tankathon and Bleacher Report.
Bennett Stirtz, Iowa
Against Northwestern on Sunday, Stirtz was unstoppable, pouring in 36 points while shooting 12 of 20 from the field (60%) and knocking down 3 of 4 3-pointers, leading Iowa to a 76-70 victory.
After playing at Drake last season, Stirtz is in his first season as a Hawkeye. Across 23 games with the program, the 22-year-old is averaging 19.9 points, 4.8 assists, and 1.5 steals while shooting a blistering 40.6% from three-point range.
He is a talented perimeter shooter who can score at all three levels. The main concern, though, regards his athleticism, as Stirtz is not a particularly explosive athlete.
Myles Colvin, Wake Forest
After getting off to a hot start this season, Colvin has cooled down in recent weeks.
His biggest knock last season was his inconsistency from 3-point territory. To open this season, it appeared that he had addressed those issues, as he was shooting over 40% from beyond the arc through the season’s first nine games.
However, that mark has dipped. Now, in 23 games, he is shooting 35.1% from 3. Colvin is also averaging just 12.4 points per game and hasn’t reached double figures in two of his past four games.
To build his stock back up, Colvin must find consistency from 3-point range and make more of an impact as a scorer.
Spotlight of the Week
Keaton Wagler, Illinois
Wagler has been rock solid as a freshman at Illinois, averaging 17.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.2 assists in 32.5 minutes per game this season.
He is shooting 45.9% from the field while converting a whopping 43.3% of his 3-point attempts, contributing to a 57.3% eFG%.
The 19-year-old is a poised combo guard who spaces the floor and rarely turns the ball over, averaging just 1.6 turnovers per game this season.
At the next level, Wagler projects as a high-IQ, plug-and-play piece in the backcourt.
Tyler Tanner, Vanderbilt
Tanner is putting together a strong sophomore campaign at Vanderbilt, averaging just over 18 poins, 5.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists across 31.6 minutes per game.
A crafty playmaker with great shiftiness, similar to Wagler, Tanner can score efficiently at all three levels.
If he continues to produce at this caliber, he will rise up draft boards, as NBA talent evaluators will buy into his scoring and creation combo.
This week’s watch guide
Here is a list of NCAA games fans should tune in to this week.
February 10, 8:00 PM tip-off: Wisconsin @ Illinois
February 14, 12:00 PM tip-off: Clemson @ Duke
February 14, 1:oo PM tip-off: Kansas @ Iowa State
February 16, 9:00 PM tip-off: Houston @ Iowa State
February 17, 6:30 PM tip-off: Michigan @ Purdue