Wizards select AJ Dybantsa with first pick in 2026 NBA Draft

The Washington Wizards selected 6ft 9in forward Anicet “AJ” Dybantsa Jr with the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after he had an impressive season at Brigham Young University, averaging 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists. Dybantsa, who also led the U.S. to victory in the 2025 FIBA Under-19 World Cup and was named MVP, expressed gratitude for the opportunity, acknowledging the hard work that got him here. The Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies followed by selecting Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer, respectively.

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