Wizards select AJ Dybantsa first overall in 2026 NBA Draft

Factual coreconfirmed by several independent voices

• Cameron Boozer, the college player of the year in his one season at Duke, was taken at No 3 by Memphis.

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• "It just means a lot," Dybantsa said in an interview with ESPN's Lisa Salters (0:10 mark).

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• While some thought Peterson had the most talent in the class, the guard missed 11 games during the season because of injuries and illness, potentially creating some questions that Dybantsa didn't have.

  according to The Independent +1

• Their first No. 1 selection in 2001 was center Kwame Brown, after the NBA changed draft formats in 1966.

  according to The Guardian — US News +1

• In 2010, they chose John Wall, who developed into an All-Star.

  according to The Independent +1

• At 6ft 9in and 217lb, Dybantsa has drawn comparisons to Kevin Durant, who happens to be his favorite player.

  according to The Guardian — US News +1

• Wizards fans will be hoping Dybantsa has a better tenure.

  according to CBS News — Latest +1

• The last time the Wizards had the No. 1 overall pick was in 2010, when they took point guard John Wall.

  according to CBS News — Latest

• After the selection, Young welcomed Dybantsa to D.C. Young committed to the Wizards for the foreseeable future on Monday, reportedly signing a four-year, $212 million deal with the team (with a player option in the fourth year).

  according to Bleacher Report

• In a draft class loaded with "cant-miss prospects," Dybantsa stood out above the rest, as the 6-foot-9, 217-pound forward put on a show with the Cougars in his one and only collegiate season.

  according to Fox News — Latest

• With Dybantsa, the Wizards get a dynamic talent who averaged 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game.

  according to Newsweek

• Dybantsa averaged 25.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals per game, while shooting 51% from the field for BYU.

  according to Fox News — Latest

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• Cameron Boozer, the college player of the year in his one season at Duke, was taken at No 3 by Memphis.

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• "It just means a lot," Dybantsa said in an interview with ESPN's Lisa Salters (0:10 mark).

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