Washington Wizards select AJ Dybantsa first in 2026 NBA draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 3:47 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The first round of the 2026 NBA draft concluded with the Washington Wizards selecting AJ Dybantsa from BYU as the top pick. The Utah Jazz followed by choosing Kansas guard Darryn Peterson at second overall. Notable selections in the top five included Cameron Boozer to the Memphis Grizzlies and Caleb Wilson to the Chicago Bulls. The draft showcased a two-night format, with the second round scheduled for Wednesday evening at the Barclays Center.
- •AJ Dybantsa is the first overall pick by the Wizards.
- •Darryn Peterson goes second to the Jazz.
- •Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson are among the top five picks.
- •The draft featured 30 total prospects selected.
- •The second round is set to occur Wednesday at 8 p.m. EDT.
- 2:51 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 NBA draft: The complete results from Round 2 on Wednesday
- 6:22 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 NBA Draft grades for every team in the first round
- 3:47 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 NBA draft: The complete results from the first round on Tuesday
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — NBA Draft, first round live updates
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 NBA Draft live tracker. First round results from Tuesday night
"The 2026 NBA draft is completed following the second round on Wednesday, with another 30 prospects hearing their names called in Brooklyn.
"The first round of the 2026 NBA draft is officially completed, with 30 prospects hearing their names called by Commissioner Adam Silver.
"Headlined by AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer, here are results from the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 2:51 AM2026 NBA draft: The complete results from Round 2 on Wednesday
The 2026 NBA draft is completed following the second round on Wednesday, with another 30 prospects hearing their names called in Brooklyn.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 6:22 AM2026 NBA Draft grades for every team in the first round
In a first round that didn't have a lot of surprises, the grades are fairly high for most teams.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 3:47 AM2026 NBA draft: The complete results from the first round on Tuesday
The first round of the 2026 NBA draft is officially completed, with 30 prospects hearing their names called by Commissioner Adam Silver.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 10:00 PMNBA Draft, first round live updates
Follow along here for live updates from the first round of the NBA Draft on Tuesday night.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 10:00 PM2026 NBA Draft live tracker. First round results from Tuesday night
Headlined by AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer, here are results from the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft.
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