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Thirty players selected in first round of 2026 NBA Draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 6:16 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Thirty players selected in first round of 2026 NBA Draft

Summary

The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft took place on June 23 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Thirty players were selected, featuring notable picks such as AJ Dybantsa, who honored his late mentor Terrence Clarke with a special pin on his suit. Other highlights included Darryn Peterson’s early NIL deals and Cameron Boozer's accolades from his time at Duke. The draft showcases a mix of high school players and college standouts, further enriching the league's talent pool for the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•AJ Dybantsa is the No. 1 pick by the Washington Wizards.
•Darryn Peterson signed an NIL deal at age 16.
•Cameron Boozer was named 2025-26 consensus Player of the Year.
•Caleb Wilson is a Lego enthusiast from North Carolina.
•Mikel Brown Jr. set an ACC scoring record despite limited games.

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6:16 PMYahoo Sports — NBA Draft: 1 interesting fact about all 30 first round 2026 picks

What they're saying

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The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft is officially in the books, and if you have too short of an attention span to fully dive into the 30 players who heard their names called Tuesday night, here’s one fact about each player you can wow your friends and colleagues with: 1. AJ Dybantsa (Washington Wizards) […]
— Yahoo Sports

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