With the 2026 NBA Draft set for Tuesday night, CBS Sports experts largely favor AJ Dybantsa as the No. 1 overall selection. A minority prefer Darryn Peterson for his two-way potential. The debate centers on ceiling, floor and fit for teams like the Washington Wizards.
Five of seven panelists selected Dybantsa first. They cited his 25.5 points per game average at BYU, elite athleticism and high floor without major red flags.
Darryn Peterson drew support from two experts. They pointed to his No. 1 high school ranking and All-NBA upside when healthy at Kansas.
Cameron Boozer was the consensus choice over Caleb Wilson for the likely third pick. Experts highlighted Boozer's rebounding, passing and winning pedigree at Duke as the safer option for teams such as the Memphis Grizzlies.
