Wizards pick Dybantsa first overall in NBA Draft, Jazz take Peterson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 12:55 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The 2026 NBA Draft held on June 24 featured the expected selections in the top four players. The Washington Wizards chose AJ Dybantsa first overall, a 6'9" wing known for his scoring ability at BYU. The Utah Jazz followed by selecting Darryn Peterson at No. 2, a guard from Kansas with explosive athleticism. The Memphis Grizzlies took Cameron Boozer of Duke at No. 3, while the Chicago Bulls selected Caleb Wilson from North Carolina at No. 4. These choices set the stage for the players to impact their respective teams significantly in upcoming seasons.
- •Wizards select AJ Dybantsa with the first pick
- •Jazz choose Darryn Peterson at No. 2
- •Grizzlies pick Cameron Boozer third overall
- •Bulls draft Caleb Wilson fourth from North Carolina
- 12:55 AMYahoo Sports — Top four picks follow chalk in NBA Draft: Wizards take Dybantsa, Jazz draft Peterson
"There may be surprises in the first round of the NBA Draft, but they were not coming in the top four.
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