In most years, men’s college basketball would be lucky to have one transcendent star, a player who could both carry his team during the NCAA Tournament and be a hyped professional prospect. In 2026, there are three: Kansas’ Darryn Peterson, Brigham Young’s AJ Dybantsa and Duke’s Cameron Boozer. The trio have been jockeying for position at the top of NBA draft boards all year while also having impactful seasons for their schools. All three play for teams that have legitimate Final Four hopes,