AJ Dybantsa aims for No. 1 pick in upcoming NBA draft
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:54 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
AJ Dybantsa, a 19-year-old from Brockton, Massachusetts, is expected to be the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft on June 20. His rise to prominence has been marked by a carefully crafted journey as he navigated through three private schools and college, gaining substantial financial support along the way. Dybantsa aims to surpass peers like Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer, with NBA executives expressing confidence in his potential. The pressure of being a top prospect is significant, yet Dybantsa embraces it, seeking validation through this achievement as a culmination of years of hard work.
- •Dybantsa is seen as a top candidate for the No. 1 pick.
- •He has gained national fame over the last four years.
- •Dybantsa aims to move past competitors like Peterson and Boozer.
- •He has built wealth prior to his NBA career.
- •The draft is scheduled for June 20.
- 3:54 PMCBS Sports — AJ Dybantsa's relentless pursuit to try and be the No. 1 pick driven by one motto: 'Keep it in the family'
"Over the past five years the Dybantsas have controlled almost everything. The one thing they can't is what AJ has always wanted most: The No. 1 pick
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