Krysten Peek

Krysten Peek

Krysten Peek joins the Hoops HQ team as a senior contributor after 10 years at Yahoo Sports, extensively covering basketball at the high school, college and NBA levels. She is also a color analyst for NBA TV for their Future Starts Now platform, broadcasting all of the best high school games in the EYBL Scholastic League and other top high school basketball showcases.
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From left: Cameron Boozer, AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, surrounded by lottery ping pong balls with NBA team logos

Latest NBA Draft Buzz: The Real Fun Starts At No. 5

The Wizards finally reach out to AJ Dybantsa, the Clippers weigh their options, the Hornets shop trades and all the latest intel from a loaded NBA Draft

By Krysten Peek
The U.S. U18 roster consists mainly of incoming NCAA freshmen but also features a handful of high school seniors

USA Basketball Under-18 Roster Breakdown

The men's U18 squad, led by Dayton head coach Anthony Grant, is ready to compete at the U18 FIBA AmeriCup in Mexico

By Krysten Peek
The 2026 NBA Draft is almost upon us, and the field is stacked

Updated 2026 NBA Mock Draft: Mikel Brown Jr. Is On The Rise

UPDATED: May 29...The lottery is over and the NBA Draft order has been set. Where are AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and the other stars of 2026 headed?

By Krysten Peek
Graphic of AJ Dybantsa, Dailyn Swain and Isaiah Evans

NBA Draft 2026: The Top 10 Wings

NBA Draft expert Krysten Peek breaks down the top prospects' games

By Krysten Peek
Beckham Black, Marcus Spears Jr. and JJ Crawford are three of the top recruits on this year's high school circuit

Inside the Gym Where the Top High School Recruits Wow College's Biggest Coaches

Head coaches from Duke, Michigan, UConn, Arkansas, UNC and dozens of additional programs look for their next stars

By Krysten Peek
AJ Dybantsa is the favorite to go No. 1 overall to the Washington Wizards but he has some competition for the honor

All the Buzz from the NBA Draft Combine

Suddenly, AJ Dybantsa at No. 1 isn't the lock it once seemed

By Krysten Peek
Despite an injury-plagued season with Kansas, Darryn Peterson still could be the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft

Top 10 Shooting Guards in the 2026 NBA Draft

Potential No. 1 overall pick Darryn Peterson and surprising star Keaton Wagler lead the list of best shooting guards at this year's NBA Draft

By Krysten Peek
Darius Acuff Jr. rocketed up draft boards during his spectacular freshman season at Arkansas

Top 10 Point Guards in the 2026 NBA Draft

Several point guards could be picked in the top 10 of the NBA Draft, including Darius Acuff Jr., Keaton Wagler and Kingston Flemings

By Krysten Peek
From left: Cameron Boozer, AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, surrounded by lottery ping pong balls with NBA team logos

NBA Draft: AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and a Glut of Great Guards

AJ Dybantsa will be the No. 1 pick. Who's next? Plus: Tier one prospects, the lead guard lottery and the "weak" class of 2027.

By Krysten Peek
Tyran Stokes, the top player in the 2026 recruiting class, is expected to join Kentucky or Kansas.

Top High School Recruit Weighs College Decision

Tyran Stokes joined Team USA for the Nike Hoop Summit in Portland

By Krysten Peek
At least one scout from all 30 NBA teams was on hand at this year's USA Basketball Training Camp

Next Gen Prospects Tear It Up at Team USA Camp

94 of the top high school basketball players in the country traveled to the USA Basketball headquarters to compete in six sessions in front of several NBA scouts

By Krysten Peek
Tyran Stokes (left) and Bruce Branch III (right) are making headlines in this fall's Border League

Tyran Stokes, Bruce Branch III Take Over the Border League

The Border League has become the premier recruiting event of the fall. Last week, top high school stars showed out for over 100 high-major college coaches and NBA scouts.

By Krysten Peek
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