Dybantsa seen as the most likely first pick before the lottery

AJ Dybantsa was regarded around the league as the most probable No. 1 selection in the 2026 draft, with the order still to be settled by the lottery.

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Basketball-Reference ↗· 2 Jul 2026

Contract signing · WAS

Done deal

Wizards sign AJ Dybantsa

Washington has signed AJ Dybantsa. No terms disclosed.

RealGM ↗· 24 Jun 2026

NBA draft · WAS / UTA / MEM

Done deal

Dybantsa, Peterson and Boozer go one, two, three

The 2026 first round opened with AJ Dybantsa to Washington, Darryn Peterson to Utah and Cameron Boozer to Memphis, with Caleb Wilson following at No. 4 to Chicago.

RealGM ↗· 24 Jun 2026

NBA draft · WAS

Done deal

Wizards take Dybantsa first overall ahead of Peterson

Washington selected BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with the first pick of the 2026 draft, choosing him over Darryn Peterson. Dybantsa averaged 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists on 51 percent shooting in his one college season.