Mock drafts project AJ Dybantsa to Wizards at No. 1

The 2026 NBA Draft is less than a week away, and mock drafts continue to highlight top prospects for the early selections.

Washington Wizards are widely expected to select BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick. Dybantsa averaged over 25 points per game last season and is viewed as the player with the highest ceiling in the class.

Utah Jazz hold the second pick, where one mock draft projects Duke's Cameron Boozer to be selected ahead of Darryn Peterson. Boozer posted one of the most productive college seasons in recent history.

Memphis Grizzlies at No. 3 are projected in one analysis to take Peterson if he falls, while Chicago Bulls at No. 4 are favored to draft North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson. Later picks in the top 10 include projections for Mikel Brown Jr. to the Clippers and Darius Acuff Jr. to the Kings.

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Photorealistic image of Washington Wizards celebrating their 2026 NBA Draft Lottery win for the No. 1 pick, with confetti and arena crowd.
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Wizards win 2026 NBA Draft Lottery for No. 1 pick

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The Washington Wizards secured the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery on Sunday. The Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies, Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Clippers followed in the top five. The results set the stage for potential blockbuster trades involving veterans like Anthony Davis and Kawhi Leonard.

Speculation is mounting ahead of the NBA draft lottery as teams evaluate top prospects including AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson. Analysts point to Dybantsa as the likely No. 1 pick while noting possible surprises in the top three selections.

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BYU forward AJ Dybantsa announced Thursday that he is entering the 2026 NBA Draft, where he is projected as the potential No. 1 overall pick. The 6-foot-9 standout led the nation in scoring during his lone college season with averages of 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists. He departs after helping the Cougars to a 23-12 record and an NCAA Tournament appearance.

The Washington Wizards secured the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft after winning the league's draft lottery on Sunday. The victory marks a significant turnaround for a franchise that has endured years of losing seasons and poor lottery outcomes.

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The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery is scheduled for Sunday at 3 p.m. ET in Chicago. The Washington Wizards, Indiana Pacers and Brooklyn Nets each hold a 14 percent chance of securing the top pick. The drawing will determine the order for the top four selections ahead of the June 23-24 draft.

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