# NBA Draft Breakdown: Top 5 Guards + Bennett Stirtz Interview

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Podcast: [The Athletic NBA Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athletic-nba-daily-529354)
Published: 2026-06-08T14:05:59+00:00
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Andrew Schlecht hosts John Hollinger and CJ Moore as they count down the top 5 guards in the 2026 NBA Draft class. They discuss why they are lower on Mikel Brown Jr, how Kingston Flemings is rising, and why Darryn Peterson is the top guard in the class. They also discuss the best NBA team fits for the top guards. After the break, Es Baraheni is joined by Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz to get to know who the prospect is off the court. Host: Andrew Schlecht + Es Baraheni With: John Hollinger, CJ Moore, and Bennett Stirtz Producer: Andrew Schlecht Video Editor: Monica Compton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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