USA TODAY Sports Projects AJ Dybantsa at No. 1 in 2026 NBA Mock Draft

3 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Jun 23

Hours before the first round, USA TODAY Sports’ final 2026 mock draft pegs BYU wing AJ Dybantsa to Washington at No. 1, with the Wizards choosing between him and Darryn Peterson.
The projection slots Peterson to Utah at No. 2 and Cameron Boozer to Memphis at No. 3, reflecting late league intel after workouts, combine testing and front-office meetings.
Chicago is mocked to take Caleb Wilson at No. 4, while the Clippers at No. 5 are linked to Illinois guard Keaton Wagler despite trade speculation around the pick.
Trade news involving Giannis Antetokounmpo and Julius Randle surfaced late June 22, but those deals cannot be executed until July 6, so the mock keeps 2026 picks with current teams.
The full 60-pick projection covers the June 23 first round at Barclays Center and the June 24 second round, drawing on league conversations plus CBB Analytics and P3 evaluation data.