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Nets Eye Top Prospects to Change Franchise Direction
Brooklyn front office focused on scouting top NBA draft prospects Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa
Jan. 30, 2026 at 8:31pm
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The Brooklyn Nets front office is laser-focused on scouting top NBA draft prospects Darryn Peterson of Kansas and AJ Dybantsa of BYU, who are considered part of a generational draft class that could change the direction of the franchise.
Why it matters
The Nets have been intentionally losing games in order to secure a high draft pick and the chance to select one of the elite prospects in this year's draft, which is seen as a rare opportunity to land a franchise-altering talent.
The details
Nets coaches and players have been concentrating on their current road trip and trying to break the team's long losing streak, while the front office is scouting Peterson and Dybantsa, who are two of the top prospects in the draft along with Duke's Cameron Booker.
- The Nets will be watching Peterson and Dybantsa play on Saturday in Lawrence, Kansas.
The players
Darryn Peterson
A top NBA draft prospect playing for the University of Kansas.
AJ Dybantsa
A top NBA draft prospect playing for Brigham Young University (BYU).
Cameron Booker
A top NBA draft prospect playing for Duke University.
What’s next
The Nets will continue scouting the top prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft class as they look to land a franchise-changing talent to turn the team around.
The takeaway
The Nets' focus on securing a high draft pick and selecting one of the elite prospects in this year's generational draft class shows their commitment to rebuilding the team and changing the direction of the franchise.
