Wizards select Darryn Peterson first overall in 2026 NBA Mock Draft
CBS NBA • 1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 12:04 PM
Last updated May 29, 2026
The 2026 NBA Mock Draft has the Washington Wizards selecting Darryn Peterson with the first overall pick. The mock draft comes after the deadline for college players to withdraw from the draft passed, impacting player availability. Several notable players have opted to return to college basketball, altering the draft. The Sacramento Kings and Oklahoma City Thunder have reportedly made trades to move up in the draft order, seeking to secure top talent.
- •Wizards pick Darryn Peterson first overall
- •Kings and Thunder made trades to move up
- •College withdrawal deadline has passed
- •Several high-profile players returning to college
- •Draft significantly altered by player decisions
- 12:04 PMCBS NBA — 2026 NBA Mock Draft: Wizards select Darryn Peterson at No. 1; Kings and Thunder make trades to move up
"The deadline for college players to withdraw from the 2026 NBA Draft has passed. Here is how the draft could look now, with several big-name players off the board and back in college basketball
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