2026 NBA Draft Final Top 100 Ranks Cameron Boozer No. 1 Ahead of 8 p.m. ET Event

Q: Will Darryn Peterson's health history cost him the top pick against record-breaking scorer AJ Dybantsa in tomorrow's draft?

Probably not by itself, but it may be the tiebreaker that leaves AJ Dybantsa favored for No. 1. Peterson’s health history is the biggest uncertainty at the top of the draft. His freshman season at Kansas was disrupted by severe cramping episodes, hospitalization, missed games and uneven conditioning. He has said the issue was caused by high doses of creatine, has stopped taking it, and reports no recurrence. Multiple reports also say his medicals have not raised major concerns and have kept him firmly in the top-two range. That matters because the race with Dybantsa appears extremely close on talent. Peterson is widely viewed as the more polished guard prospect: an elite three-level scorer, strong shooter, plus defender and advanced shot-maker. Some evaluators still see him as arguably the most talented player in the class. But Dybantsa gives teams a cleaner risk profile and a more obvious franchise-wing archetype. He led the nation in scoring, broke BYU freshman records, has elite size and athletic tools at 6-foot-9, and is widely projected by rival teams and betting markets as the favorite for the top pick. Washington’s reported interest in size, upside and positional value also fits Dybantsa. So the evidence suggests Peterson’s medical history is not disqualifying, and likely will not drop him below No. 2. But in a razor-thin decision against a healthy, record-setting scorer with premium wing size, it could be enough to keep him from overtaking Dybantsa for the top spot.

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 23

Cameron Boozer tops the final 2026 NBA Draft board, with Darryn Peterson at No. 2 and AJ Dybantsa at No. 3 ahead of the draft's 8 p.m. ET start on ABC.
6-foot-8 Boozer earned the No. 1 spot after a 35-win Duke season and Naismith Player of the Year honors, driven by polished post scoring, 40% 3-point shooting and point-forward versatility.
Peterson's ranking carries the biggest health caveat near the top after he missed 11 of 35 games with cramping issues, while Dybantsa brings the class's highest-end scoring upside after averaging 25.5 points at BYU.
The rest of the top 10 features Caleb Wilson, Mikel Brown, Darius Acuff, Keaton Wagler, Aday Mara, Brayden Burries and Kingston Flemings, blending freshmen-heavy upside with questions about shooting, size or durability.
The full 100-player list frames Boozer as the safest elite prospect in a class where front offices still face major projection calls on athleticism, health and NBA role translation.