Wizards Select AJ Dybantsa With No. 1 Overall Pick

The Washington Wizards selected BYU star AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, choosing him over Darryn Peterson to lead the franchise's new era. Dybantsa was the subject of heavy speculation and trade rumors leading up to the draft, but ultimately went first as expected. Analysts have praised the selection as part of one of the strongest draft classes in recent memory, marking a pivotal moment for Washington's long-term roster construction.