The latest NBA mock draft is turning heads, and the Washington Wizards might just be the team to watch on draft night. According to The Athletic's Sam Vecenie, the Wizards are projected to select Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd with the No. 60 overall pick—the very last selection in the draft.
Boyd, a 25-year-old point guard from Garnerville, New York, brings a wealth of experience to the table. His college journey has been anything but ordinary: he started at Florida Atlantic for the 2020-21 season, spent three years with the Owls, then transferred to San Diego State for the 2024-25 campaign. After just one season with the Aztecs, he entered the transfer portal again and landed at Wisconsin for his final year of eligibility.
Age is the biggest question mark surrounding Boyd's draft stock. While Vecenie's mock draft features a 19-year-old in the second round and a pair of 18-year-olds heading to the NBA, Boyd stands out as the oldest player projected to be selected. Still, his maturity and veteran savvy could be exactly what a rebuilding team like Washington needs in a late-round flyer.
The Wizards secured the No. 60 pick through a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder, giving them a chance to add depth at the end of the draft. For Wisconsin, Boyd represents the Badgers' best—and perhaps only—hope of having a player selected this year. Fellow guard John Blackwell, who considered declaring for the draft alongside Boyd, has opted to stay at Duke for his senior season, with eyes on the 2027 draft.
As draft night approaches, all eyes will be on whether Boyd's journey from Florida Atlantic to San Diego State to Wisconsin culminates in an NBA call. For a 25-year-old who's seen it all, the final pick of the draft could be just the beginning.
