The second round of the 2026 NBA draft tips off Wednesday night with the New York Knicks holding the No. 31 pick after a busy Day 1 that saw AJ Dybantsa go first overall to Washington and Kansas star Darryn Peterson selected second by Utah. Dallas also made headlines at No. 9, reuniting Morez Johnson Jr. with new Mavericks coach Dusty May after his recent hiring.

Analysts Jeremy Woo and Ben Golliver break down what promises to be an unpredictable second round. The Brooklyn Nets emerge as the most fascinating team given their guard-heavy approach continuing with the No. 43 pick. Woo highlights Ryan Conwell from Louisville as an under-the-radar prospect who could provide value in the 30s range despite being undersized for his position.

The mock draft features several compelling fits, including Henri Veesaar potentially landing with the Knicks at No. 31. Veesaar's offensive gifts and 3-point consistency make him an attractive stretch-five option, though mobility concerns persist. Other notable prospects include Duke's Isaiah Evans, a sharpshooter averaging seven threes per game, and St. John's senior Dillon Mitchell, whose defensive versatility could translate immediately.

With multiple teams holding multiple second-round picks and roster needs across the board, this draft class appears deep enough to yield rotation players. The Knicks' accumulation of five second-round selections through Tuesday's trades positions them well to find contributors, though they may still look to move the opening pick.