AP Projects BYU's AJ Dybantsa No. 1 to Wizards in 2026 NBA Mock Draft

3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Jun 2

June 23's first round opens with Washington projected to take BYU forward AJ Dybantsa first overall in AP's initial 2026 NBA mock draft.
Dybantsa strengthened his No. 1 case by averaging a nation-best 25.5 points, drawing 296 free-throw attempts and posting 26.9 points in seven games against top-10 opponents.
Kansas guard Darryn Peterson is slotted No. 2 to Utah despite durability concerns after 11 missed games, followed by Duke's Cameron Boozer at No. 3 to Memphis and UNC's Caleb Wilson at No. 4 to Chicago.
AP frames the class around a clear top tier of one-and-done prospects, with the first major draft pivot at No. 5 as a wave of guards begins.

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