Former Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd is making a serious push for the 2026 NBA Draft, and his stock is rising fast. After being ranked No. 92 on ESPN's NBA draft big board just two weeks ago, Boyd has climbed to No. 84—an impressive jump that speaks volumes about his recent performances.

As the oldest player in the Top 100, Boyd knows he's on the bubble, but he's proving he belongs. He was recently projected as the No. 60 overall pick by the Washington Wizards, a spot that puts him right at the edge of draft night. With only 60 selections total, every move counts.

Boyd turned heads at the NBA Combine in Chicago, posting a blistering 3.07-second 3/4 court sprint, tying for second-best alongside prospects like Kingston Flemings (No. 7), Maliq Brown (No. 64), and Jacob Cofie (No. 72). That kind of speed is exactly what scouts love to see from a guard looking to make the leap.

But Boyd didn't stop there. In the combine's second game, he dropped 23 points and dished out eight assists, shooting 9-of-20 from the field and 3-of-9 from beyond the arc. Free throws proved a bit shaky (2-of-6), but his overall performance showed he can compete at the next level.

Unlike some of his teammates, Boyd is drawing attention for all the right reasons. With the draft just over a month away, his momentum couldn't come at a better time. In the world of basketball, a few standout moments can change everything—and Boyd is making sure he's ready when his name is called.