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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Cayden Daughtry celebrates after scoring a basket for Team USA during the 2026 FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup

The Latest Buzz From the Biggest Weekend in Summer Recruiting

The Nike EYBL Peach Jam and adidas 3SSB Championship attracted thousands of players, coaches and scouts. Who made the biggest impression?

By Krysten Peek
Team USA celebrates after defeating Serbia to win the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup

Team USA Claims Gold as Duke Commit Shines

Plus, Serbian wing Nikola Kusturica’s college prospects and other buzz from the U17 FIBA World Cup in Turkey

By Krysten Peek
A wide photo of the first round selections onstage at the 2026 NBA Draft

NBA Draft Breakdown: Expert Analysis of all 30 Picks

Hoops HQ's Draft insiders react to trades, mistakes and feuds on Night One of the NBA Draft. PLUS: Rivalry Watch. Did the Hawks grab the Knicks' guy?

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

Final NBA Mock Draft: Top Targets Ahead of Round Two

UPDATED: June 22...With the 2026 NBA Draft just a few days away, our Hoops HQ NBA Draft expert submits their final mock draft

By Krysten Peek
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
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
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