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Anicet Dybantsa selected first overall by Wizards in NBA Draft

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Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Anicet Dybantsa selected first overall by Wizards in NBA Draft
Summary

Anicet Dybantsa was selected as the first overall pick by the Washington Wizards during the 2026 NBA Draft on June 23. The BYU forward, who averaged 25.5 points per game in his freshman season, requested to be called by his first name, Anicet, to honor his father, Anicet Dybanta Sr. Dybantsa received consensus All-American honors and was named Big 12 Rookie of the Year. He will join Alex Sarr and Anthony Davis in the Wizards' front court.

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  • •Dybantsa averaged 25.5 points per game in college.
  • •He was drafted first overall by the Wizards on June 23.
  • •His father is named Anicet Dybanta Sr.
  • •Dybantsa was named to the All-Big 12 team.
  • •He joins fellow top picks Alex Sarr and Anthony Davis.
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NBA draft prospect AJ Dybantsa is going by his first name, Anicet, when he hears his name called during the 2026 NBA Draft. Here's why that is.

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