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Australians Oscar Cluff, Max Mackinnon and Anthony Dell’Orso are all eligible for the 2026 NBA Draft tomorrow (AEDT) despite not declaring after their college careers ended last season.

Cluff, 24, and Mackinnon, 22, staked their claims to late second-round consideration in front of NBA scouts at the adidas Eurocamp in Italy earlier this month, while Dell’Orso, 22, has worked out with Johnny Furphy’s Indiana Pacers, Josh Green’s Charlotte Hornets, the Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors.

NBA rules state players aged 22 and over who have exhausted their college eligibility don’t need to declare to be drafted.

Cluff has also worked out with the Golden State Warriors and Mackinnon with the Portland Trail Blazers. Both players were part of the Next Stars team that swept the Eurocamp tournament 3-0, with Mackinnon named finals MVP.

Dell’Orso transferred from Campbell to Arizona before the start of the 2024-25 NCAA Men’s Division 1 season and developed a reputation as an elite three-point shooter, knocking down 100 threes at 37%, on a national ranked team in a power conference (Big 12).

The 1.98m shooting guard from Melbourne said it was a solid foundation, a catalyst for his draft workouts and a role that could make him an NBA player.

"I think Arizona did a good job getting me prepped for this part of my journey in terms of shooting and playing off the ball,” Dell’Orso said after his workout with the Pacers.

"Obviously the NBA has a bunch of superstars and being able to be a complementary piece to the guys that dribble a lot, and I can kind of space up, create space on the floor and shift defenses.

"That's something I think will always translate."

How to watch the 2026 NBA Draft

• First Round: Wednesday, June 24 at 10:00 AM AEST
• Second Round: Thursday, June 25 at 10:00 AM AEST
• Broadcaster: Live on ESPN and streaming via Kayo Sports

It’s not just Australian players that will draw attention in tomorrow’s draft. NBL Next Stars Karim Lopez and Malique Lewis are both potential first-round picks.

Mexican-born Lopez spent two seasons with the New Zealand Breakers while American Lewis, who also played two seasons at the South East Melbourne Phoenix, was named to the adidas Eurocamp All-Star 5 for the second straight year.

2026 NBA Draft Tracker – 1st Round

2026 NBA Draft Tracker – 2nd Round

The draft has ramifications for every Australian in the NBA.

Boomers guard Josh Giddey’s Chicago Bulls have picks 4 and 15; Dyson Daniels’ Atlanta Hawks picks 8 and 23; Josh Green’s Charlotte Hornets picks 14 and 18; Rocco Zikarsky’s Timberwolves own pick 28; and Tyrese Proctor’s Cavaliers pick 29.

Four Australians were selected in the second round in 2025.

• ‍Pick 45 Minnesota Timberwolves: Rocco Zikarsky (Brisbane Bullets / Australia)
• Pick 49 Cleveland Cavaliers: Tyrese Proctor (Duke University / Australia)
• Pick 52 Phoenix Suns: Alex Toohey (Sydney Kings / Australia)
• Pick 55 Chicago Bulls: Lachlan Olbrich (Illawarra Hawks / Australia)