Yahoo Sports Projects Wizards Taking A.J. Dybantsa at No. 1 in 2026 NBA Draft
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 22
Yahoo Sports Projects Wizards Taking A.J. Dybantsa at No. 1 in 2026 NBA Draft
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 22
Summary
A.J. Dybantsa remains the betting favorite to go No. 1 to Washington in Tuesday's 2026 NBA Draft, with Yahoo Sports' Kevin O'Connor also mocking the 6-foot-9 BYU forward to the Wizards.
Yahoo's case centers on Dybantsa's shot creation, rim pressure and point-forward upside, arguing Washington's roster — now including Trae Young and Anthony Davis — could ease his early burden while maximizing his long-term fit.
The analysis still tests two alternative top-pick outcomes: if Kansas guard Darryn Peterson goes first, Dybantsa slides to Utah at No. 2; if Duke forward Cameron Boozer goes first, Dybantsa again lands with the Jazz and Peterson goes No. 3 to Memphis.
Across all three scenarios, the rest of the projected top 10 changes little, with Caleb Wilson staying at No. 4 to Chicago and Nate Ament at No. 10 to Milwaukee.