The Great Debate — Who Falls Out Of The Top-3?
Now that that history lesson is complete, let’s focus on the Bulls’ best options. Right now, no player is guaranteed to be a top-three pick because there are four players in the discussion: BYU wing AJ Dybantsa, Duke forward Cameron Boozer, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson and UNC forward Caleb Wilson.
Frankly, Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. played so well in 2025-26 that it wouldn’t be a complete shock if he wound up being drafted top-three. Of course, if Bulls executive vice president Bryson Graham is convinced that Josh Giddey is his franchise point guard, it’s unlikely that Acuff will be their selection either way. However, Peterson’s length and the role he played at Kansas lend more credence to his ability to primarily be a two-guard. So, if Chicago does change the guard with the fourth pick, Peterson is a better fit and has more upside.
All the same, Dybantsa’s guard skills and prototypical athleticism would allow him to be a large shooting guard for the Bulls. At approximately 6-foot-8 and 217 pounds, he could actually play the 2-4, similar to Philadelphia 76ers swingman Paul George. As arguably the most talented player in this draft class, his being available at four would be a miracle for Chicago. He’d be their most exciting draft prospect since Derrick Rose and possibly even propped up as Bulls legend Michael Jordan‘s heir to the throne.
Will Cameron Boozer Be Available?
In the same vein, Boozer could very well slide to fourth base.
Though he’s been occasionally painted as the No. 1 prospect in his class, questions have persisted about his athleticism. The doubts about his explosive should have been quelled by the NBA Draft Combine results, where he showed that he’s sound all-around. Nevertheless, in a league that loves flash and bangs, he might not have enough highlights.
As silly as that may sound, these are humans in the front offices, not robots. The emotional regions of their brain are tied to their memories, and people typically get more excited watching Dybantsa or Wilson cross an opponent up and dunk than watching Boozer push, punish and pivot his way to points. As a result, scouts and executives could lean more towards a more aesthetically pleasing prospect, though everything that glitters isn’t gold.
