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Experts discuss No. 1 pick in 2026 NBA Draft favoring AJ Dybantsa

CBS NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 12:34 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Experts discuss No. 1 pick in 2026 NBA Draft favoring AJ Dybantsa

Summary

As the 2026 NBA Draft approaches, experts are weighing their options for the No. 1 overall pick. AJ Dybantsa has garnered strong support from analysts due to his impressive college season at BYU, where he averaged 25.5 points per game. Sources indicate a close race between Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer for the top spot. Dybantsa is described as a high-ceiling prospect, while Peterson, who was a top-ranked player in the high school recruiting cycle, brings significant two-way potential despite an inconsistent year at Kansas. The draft takes place on Tuesday night.

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Key Details

•2026 NBA Draft set for Tuesday night.
•Dybantsa averaged 25.5 points per game at BYU.
•Peterson finished as the top-ranked player in 2025 recruiting.
•Boozer also presents strong potential with 22.5 points per game at Duke.
•Analysts highlight sleeper prospects in the later first round.

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12:34 PMCBS NBA — 2026 NBA Draft Roundtable: Who goes No. 1 overall? Experts favor AJ Dybantsa over Darryn Peterson

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