Darryn Peterson meets with Wizards, declines other NBA meetings
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 5:29 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Top NBA draft prospect Darryn Peterson visited the Washington Wizards on June 15. Sources confirmed that he does not plan to meet with any other teams during this pre-draft process. This decision adds to the speculation surrounding Peterson as a highly sought-after player leading up to the draft. The latest developments emphasize his focus on the Wizards as a potential destination.
- •Darryn Peterson visited the Wizards on June 15.
- •He will not meet with other NBA teams.
- •Peterson is considered a top draft prospect.
- •This decision may affect team drafting strategies.
- 8:23 PMYahoo Sports — Canton native Darryn Peterson meets with Wizards, but not other NBA teams
- 5:29 PMYahoo Sports — NBA Draft prospect Darryn Peterson reportedly visits Wizards, but won't meet with other teams
- 2:24 PMESPN — Peterson visits Wizards, won't meet other teams
"Peterson had been viewed throughout the college basketball season as a potential No. 1 pick before concerns about his health and motivation caused him to slide down draft boards.
"Canton native Darryn Peterson, among the top prospects in this year's NBA draft, is only meeting with the Wizards, who hold the No. 1 overall choice.
"Top NBA draft prospect Darryn Peterson has visited the Wizards but does not plan to grant another team a meeting, sources told ESPN.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 8:23 PMCanton native Darryn Peterson meets with Wizards, but not other NBA teams
Canton native Darryn Peterson, among the top prospects in this year's NBA draft, is only meeting with the Wizards, who hold the No. 1 overall choice.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 5:29 PMNBA Draft prospect Darryn Peterson reportedly visits Wizards, but won't meet with other teams
Peterson had been viewed throughout the college basketball season as a potential No. 1 pick before concerns about his health and motivation caused him to slide down draft boards.
- ESPNJun 15, 2026, 2:24 PMPeterson visits Wizards, won't meet other teams
Top NBA draft prospect Darryn Peterson has visited the Wizards but does not plan to grant another team a meeting, sources told ESPN.
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