AJ Dybantsa, Richie Saunders projected for NBA draft selections this week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 6:02 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
AJ Dybantsa and Richie Saunders from BYU are projected to be selected in the upcoming NBA draft. Dybantsa is anticipated to be the first overall pick, with the Washington Wizards as likely suitors. Saunders is expected to be picked in the second round, potentially by teams like the Brooklyn Nets or New York Knicks. This marks the first time since 1984 that BYU could have two players drafted, highlighting the significance of this year's draft for the program. The draft is set to take place later this week.
- •Dybantsa projected as No. 1 overall pick by multiple sources.
- •Richie Saunders expected to be drafted in the top half of the second round.
- •This marks BYU's first time with two players drafted since 1984.
- •Draft scheduled for later this week.
- 6:02 PMYahoo Sports — Where AJ Dybantsa, Richie Saunders are projected to land in final NBA mock drafts
"For the first time since 1984, BYU could have two players selected in this week’s NBA draft.
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