Draft Snapshot
Anthony Thompson is currently No. 10 on the 2027 NBA board. The current source set places Anthony Thompson between No. 5 and No. 23, with a weighted average of 11.8 and a median pick of 10.0.
Player Information
- Position
- SF
- School
- Ohio State
- Latest eligible projection published
- Oct 17, 2026
Current Consensus
Anthony Thompson appears in 8 of 9 eligible draft mocks, from 7 publications. The current consensus rank is No. 10. The individual placements define the range shown above.
Charlotte Hornets is the most common landing spot in the current source set, appearing in 2 of those projections.
Why Anthony Thompson Is a Lottery Prospect
Anthony Thompson is currently ranked here because the strongest available case is perimeter scoring with positional size. The available basketball notes connect that case to positional size and three-level shotmaking. One current source describes the player this way: Finn: The rich are getting richer here as the Houston Rockets, a playoff team, get the opportunity to pick first overall thanks to the Brooklyn Nets-who....
The perimeter scoring piece is what would allow that creation to live beside another high-usage player instead of shrinking the floor. For Anthony Thompson, that professional translation is anchored by the sourced detail that Finn: The rich are getting richer here as the Houston Rockets, a playoff team, get the opportunity to pick first overall thanks to the Brooklyn Nets-who....
Anthony Thompson is supported by 8 current mock projections, with a weighted average of 11.8 and a current consensus rank of No. 10. The closest current threats are Brandon McCoy (No. 11 on the current board, ceiling of No. 8); Patrick Ngongba (No. 12 on the current board, ceiling of No. 7). Anthony Thompson has the present edge because the available sources repeatedly point to positional size and three-level shotmaking, but the lead is a market position rather than a verdict that the gap is permanent.
The ranking is not secure because the unresolved questions are defensive consistency. The available notes also make consistent effort, maturity and leadership part of the test, not settled conclusions. For Anthony Thompson, the most concrete supporting detail to revisit is: Finn: The rich are getting richer here as the Houston Rockets, a playoff team, get the opportunity to pick first overall thanks to the Brooklyn Nets-who.... The Ohio State season is the next meaningful evidence because it should show whether the flashes hold up over a sustained college sample against defenses prepared to take away their first option.
Strengths
- Positional size gives Anthony Thompson as a SF a matchup foundation that can survive against bigger NBA lineups. Source detail: After a few years of picking near the top and now having loaded up on some real talent, the Hawks now pick in the 2027 draft via the Bucks, one of the most coveted assets in the league. They’ll grab incoming Oh
- The shotmaking case gives Anthony Thompson scoring value beyond a single role or one preferred area of the floor.
- Shooting is part of Anthony Thompson's scoring ceiling and determines how much the other tools bend a defense. Source detail: A 6'9" wing with an enormous wingspan and lefty shooting stroke, Anthony Thompson should instantly pop at Ohio State.
Questions / Concerns
- Defensive consistency matters because Anthony Thompson's physical tools need to show up in assignments and effort from possession to possession.
What Anthony Thompson Needs to Show Next
- Show that Anthony Thompson's shooting holds up over a larger sample and against more prepared defenses.
- Show that Anthony Thompson's defensive tools remain engaged through changing matchups and game plans.
Draft Stock Movement
Anthony Thompson moved down 2 consensus spots from the prior snapshot. The weighted average moved 1.1 picks later.
| Date | Consensus rank | Weighted average pick |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | 6 | 8.6 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 6 | 8.0 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | 6 | 8.3 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 7 | 8.2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 7 | 8.3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 7 | 8.3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 | 10.8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 | 10.7 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 10 | 11.8 |
Mock Draft History
Potential Landing Spots
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets appears in 2 of 9 eligible mocks for Anthony Thompson, with the earliest connected pick at #8. No reviewed roster-fit evidence is stored for this team, so the card is an order-driven signal only.
Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies appears in 1 of 9 eligible mocks for Anthony Thompson, with the earliest connected pick at #5. No reviewed roster-fit evidence is stored for this team, so the card is an order-driven signal only.
Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks appears in 1 of 9 eligible mocks for Anthony Thompson, with the earliest connected pick at #8. No reviewed roster-fit evidence is stored for this team, so the card is an order-driven signal only.
What Individual Writers Are Saying
Finn: The rich are getting richer here as the Houston Rockets, a playoff team, get the opportunity to pick first overall thanks to the Brooklyn Nets-who gave this pick, which originally belonged to the Phoenix Suns, to the Rockets in a 2024 trade. Houston is invested in the core
After a few years of picking near the top and now having loaded up on some real talent, the Hawks now pick in the 2027 draft via the Bucks, one of the most coveted assets in the league. They’ll grab incoming Ohio State five-star Anthony Thompson.
Themes: positional size · three-level shotmakingA 6'9" wing with an enormous wingspan and lefty shooting stroke, Anthony Thompson should instantly pop at Ohio State.
Themes: positional size · shooting · defensive consistencyThompson is one of the highest-ranked recruits in Ohio State history. The Southpaw is a natural shotmaker with nearly a 7-foot-4 wingspan. Not only can Thompson score at will, but he is also very efficient.
Themes: positional sizeWhat Changed Since the Previous Update
Anthony Thompson's consensus rank moved from No. 8 to No. 10 and weighted average moved from 10.7 to 11.8.