AJ Dybantsa leads 2026 lottery picks with Summer League grade

The top selections from the 2026 NBA Draft class turned in strong performances at the Las Vegas Summer League. AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson stood out in their matchup while other lottery picks earned high marks overall.

AJ Dybantsa, the number one pick by the Washington Wizards, played two games and scored 50 points while attempting 14 free throws. He recorded 23 points, seven rebounds, three steals and two blocks in one outing. Dybantsa earned an A grade before being shut down.

Darryn Peterson, selected second by the Utah Jazz, appeared in a fourth game and posted strong numbers on both ends. He received an A grade after showing improved rim pressure and playmaking.

Caleb Wilson of the Chicago Bulls scored 35 points with seven three-pointers in his first game and also earned an A. Brayden Burries of the Milwaukee Bucks averaged standout production across three games and received an A grade as well.

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The Washington Wizards chose BYU forward AJ Dybantsa as the top selection in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday night. The Utah Jazz followed by taking Kansas guard Darryn Peterson at No. 2, and the Memphis Grizzlies picked Duke's Cameron Boozer third. The Chicago Bulls rounded out the top four with North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson.

AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, the top two selections in the 2026 NBA Draft, showcased their skills in a Las Vegas Summer League matchup on Thursday. Dybantsa scored 27 points while Peterson added 24 in a game that drew attention from several NBA stars.

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The Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz will meet Thursday in the Las Vegas Summer League, pitting the top two picks from the 2026 NBA Draft against each other.

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