2026 NBA Draft: 3 prospects Miami Heat fans should know nearly 2 months into season

It’s never too early to talk about the 2026 NBA Draft class, which is expected to carry a bevy of talent. With the Miami Heat having just one first-round pick, all eyes are on the rising stars — and that same hype has exploded among DFS players building lineups around these early breakout names dominating college slates.

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Cam Carr, G/F, Baylor:

Carr, a former four-star recruit who transferred from Tennessee, suffered a thumb injury early last year, ultimately leading to him bolting to the transfer portal in December. With a fresh start under head coach Scott Drew, he’s thrived.

It’s not a stretch to say that Carr — teammates with freshman guard Tounde Yessoufou, another highly touted prospect — has been Baylor’s best player thus far. Listed at 6-foot-5 with a 7-foot-2 wingspan, Carr is an exceptional athlete and a lights-out shooter. He has an exceptionally high release, currently burying 42.6 percent of his 5.2 3-pointers per game — with a steady dose coming from NBA range.

Despite a sometimes shaky handle, I’ve also been impressed with Carr’s passing off-the-dribble and his processing speed; his assist numbers don’t do him enough justice. Furthermore, he’s an incredibly fluid athlete in space, which is noticeable on both ends. The son of former six-year NBA veteran and NBA dunk contest contestant Chris Carr, the Baylor junior isn’t afraid to put you on a poster.

He’s still skinny. He’ll have to continue to get stronger. I’m curious to see how he plays against Big 12 competition. But I’m currently quite high on Carr’s upside with his performances against Creighton, St. John’s, San Diego State and Washington.

Thomas Haugh, F, Florida:

On a team filled with multiple draft prospects, Haugh has been the biggest standout by far.

At 6-foot-9, he’s averaging 18.6 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. The reigning National Champion has taken a big step forward after he was in an ancillary role alongside Walter Clayton Jr. last season. I liked how he played in the NCAA Tournament and he’s parlayed that into a breakout season.

Haugh, 22, is very versatile and one of the more polished wings in this class because of his advanced skill. He still has room to grow as a shooter, but he does a great job spacing and relocating from distance while also doing a good job taking advantage of smaller defenders inside the arc.

He’s an older prospect, but one that could slot right into a winning context and produce right away.

Kingston Flemings, G, Houston:

Another big riser, I’ve been a huge fan of Flemings’ start to the season.

The 6-foot-5 guard is another wiry strong athlete who’s a blur in space. He’s one of the quickest guards on-ball in this class; his intersection of speed, strength and shooting that offers incredibly tantalizing potential.

Now, do I expect Flemings to shoot 51.7 percent from 3-point range the whole season? Absolutely not. That’ll regress eventually. But the Houston freshman is shooting 76.2 percent at the rim on non-dunk attempts and 48.5 percent on non-rim 2s. His shot diet is pretty balanced, his defense has been passable and his playmaking has been better than the numbers suggest — though I want to see how he reacts in more ball-screens.