NBA general managers and scouts are heading home from the 2026 men’s NCAA Tournament with plenty to think about after three weeks of incredible action on the court. Now they have to figure out which March Madness performances are indicators of future greatness and which are more of a mirage.
The 2026 NBA draft is expected to take place in late June. In USA TODAY’s latest mock draft, Baylor’s Cameron Carr is expected to go in the first round after declaring on Tuesday. Here’s how USA TODAY currently projects the Guard’s draft night will play out.
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Our draft order is based on Tankathon.com and factors in trades, including swaps and protections.
Cameron Carr 2026 NBA Draft prediction: Pick No. 27 overall, Boston Celtics
Kalbrosky’s Analysis:
One of the players who improved his draft stock the most this season was Baylor junior Cameron Carr. The All-Big 12 wing brings athleticism and shooting and, per Bart Torvik, he was the only player to make at least 40 field goals that were dunks and more than 60 field goals that were 3-pointers this season. Baylor outscored opponents by an additional 28.5 points per 100 possessions when he was on the floor relative to when he was not, via CBB Analytics, which ranked as the fourth-most of any high-major player in the NCAA.
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Cameron Carr player profile
(all stats as of April 8)
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51.0 field goal percentage
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39.4 three-point field goal percentage
Boston Celtics 2026 projected draft picks
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No. 27 and No. 40 (via MIL)
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Cameron Carr NBA mock draft projection: Where Baylor star is expected to land
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