In an unsurprising development, the top-five picks of the 2026 NBA draft are also the highest-rated rookies in NBA 2K27. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa, No. 4 overall pick, isn't far behind at 77 overall, while No. There is no shortage of hype surrounding this rookie class, which means the more interesting development will be what everyone is ranked by this time next year. For now, though, all the teams with this highly regarded rookie class have nothing but optimism about what is to come.