Washington Wizards select AJ Dybantsa first overall in NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 12:09 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
AJ Dybantsa was selected first overall by the Washington Wizards in the 2026 NBA Draft held on June 23 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The Brockton native, who played one season at BYU, averaged 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. This marks the third consecutive year that a player from New England has been taken top overall. The Wizards had the worst record in the league last season and won the draft lottery, offering them the chance to pick Dybantsa from a pool that included Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer. Washington recently secured multi-time All-Stars Trae Young and Anthony Davis to bolster their roster.
- •AJ Dybantsa averaged 25.5 points at BYU.
- •Wizards won the draft lottery after a 17-65 season.
- •Dybantsa is 6-9 and 217 pounds.
- •Wizards acquired Trae Young and Anthony Davis last season.
- 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — Washington Wizards select AJ Dybantsa No. 1 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft
- 12:09 AMYahoo Sports — Washington Wizards select Brockton's AJ Dybantsa first in NBA Draft
"In what is considered one of the most talented classes in recent memory, the Washington Wizards selected BYU small forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick of the NBA Draft.
"AJ Dybantsa etched his name in NBA history.The Brockton native was selected No. 1 overall by the Washington Wizards in the 2026 NBA Draft.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 12:29 AMWashington Wizards select AJ Dybantsa No. 1 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft
In what is considered one of the most talented classes in recent memory, the Washington Wizards selected BYU small forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick of the NBA Draft.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 12:09 AMWashington Wizards select Brockton's AJ Dybantsa first in NBA Draft
AJ Dybantsa etched his name in NBA history.The Brockton native was selected No. 1 overall by the Washington Wizards in the 2026 NBA Draft.
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