Victor Wembanyama Leads USA TODAY's Top 25 NBA Players Under 25

Victor Wembanyama anchors the San Antonio Spurs as he claims the No. 1 spot in USA TODAY Sports' ranking of the top 25 NBA players under 25 entering the 2026-27 season. At 22 years old and ranked No. 3 overall in the league's top 100 player rankings, Wembanyama continues his ascent toward becoming the NBA's next dominant force as a new campaign gets underway following the New York Knicks' 2026 title run.