NBA breakout drafts heat up as the hosts crown Franz Wagner, Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, Andrew Nimhard, Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, Paolo Banchero and De'Aaron Fox as this season’s rising stars. Wagner’s mix of scoring, playmaking and improved shooting pairs with Orlando’s ascent. Wembanyama’s metabox potential sits atop the list, with Holmgren anchoring defense and Nimhard elevating Indiana’s core. OKC’s J-Dub and Wallace cash in on year-two opportunities, while Banchero and Fox push for genuine All-Star momentum amid stacked rosters.