Why Wizards Are Expected To Draft AJ Dybansta With No. 1 Pick
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- Sports Money Why Wizards Are Expected To Draft AJ Dybansta With No. 1 Pick By Mark Medina,
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- PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 18: AJ Dybantsa #3 of the BYU Cougars reacts during practice day ahead of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Moda Center on March 18, 2026 in Portland, Oregon.
Sports Money Why Wizards Are Expected To Draft AJ Dybansta With No. 1 Pick By Mark Medina,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. NBA reporter Follow Author Jun 23, 2026, 08:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Summary The Washington Wizards are expected to select AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NBA Draft. Dybansta has impressed NBA talent evaluators with his length, athleticism and two-way versatility. They also expected Dybansta will improve as a 3-point shooter. Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz will likely select Darryn Peterson at No. 2. Peterson is considered a strong three-level scorer, but he injuries limited him during his freshman season at Kansas.
PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 18: AJ Dybantsa #3 of the BYU Cougars reacts during practice day ahead of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Moda Center on March 18, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)Getty ImagesTechnically, the Washington Wizards maintain they have considered all options on how they will use their No. 1 pick during Tuesday’s NBA Draft.