AJ Dybantsa has been drafted by the Wizards
The Washington Wizards introduced AJ Dybantsa at a hotel by the Potomac River two days after the draft. The 6-foot-9 former BYU star has officially joined the team. Dybantsa averaged 25.5 points per game last season.
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New reports confirm Dybantsa's arrival in Washington and his collegiate scoring average.
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AJ Dybantsa arrives in Washington after No. 1 overall selection
confidence 95%The Washington Wizards introduced AJ Dybantsa at a hotel by the Potomac River two days after the draft. The 6-foot-9 former BYU star has officially joined the team. Dybantsa averaged 25.5 points per game last season.
What's confirmed:
- The Washington Wizards selected AJ Dybantsa with the no. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- Dybantsa is a 6-foot-9 player from BYU.
- The Wizards introduced Dybantsa at a hotel overlooking the Potomac River.
Still unconfirmed:
- Dybantsa averaged 25.5 points at BYU last season.
- AJ Dybantsa signed a rookie contract with the Wizards.
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Washington Wizards Select AJ Dybantsa First Overall in 2026 NBA Draft
confidence 100%The Washington Wizards drafted BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with the top pick of the 2026 NBA Draft on June 23 in New York. Dybantsa was selected over other top prospects including Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer. This marks the first time since 2010 that the Wizards have taken a player with the No. 1 pick.
What's confirmed:
- The Washington Wizards selected AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- Dybantsa played one year of college basketball for the BYU Cougars.
- The draft took place on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in New York.
- Dybantsa was selected over prospects Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer.
- This is the first No. 1 pick for the Wizards since they selected John Wall in 2010.
- Dybantsa was born on January 29, 2007, in Boston, Massachusetts.