# Kashie Natt Interview | From NAIA to the 2026 NBA Draft

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Podcast: [No Ceilings](https://stenobird.com/podcast/no-ceilings-4507911)
Published: 2026-05-06T05:00:00+00:00
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He went from small-town Louisiana to NAIA basketball to the Sam Houston Bearkats—and now NBA teams are calling. Kashie Natt is one of the most fascinating prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft, and his path to get here is unlike anyone else in this class. Corey Tulaba sat down with the 2026 CUSA Defensive Player of the Year for a full conversation about his journey, his defensive identity, and what he's proving to NBA front offices right now. In this interview: How growing up in Rayville, Louisiana shaped his competitive edge The NAIA years at LSU-Alexandria and the moment he knew he could play at the next level What makes him one of the most disruptive defensive guards in college basketball How he reads ball handlers and anticipates passes before they happen The honest conversation about his offensive development and what he's working on What NBA teams are telling him during the pre-draft process + More

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