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NBA Draft: BYU forward AJ Dybantsa selected No. 1 overall by Wizards

The Washington Wizards drafted BYU forward AJ Dybantsa as the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Dybantsa is the first player from BYU to ever be selected as the top pick. The Wizards chose him over other top prospects including Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer.

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The Wizards officially selected AJ Dybantsa as the No. 1 overall pick.

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  1. Washington Wizards select AJ Dybantsa No. 1 overall in 2026 NBA Draft

    The Washington Wizards drafted BYU forward AJ Dybantsa as the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Dybantsa is the first player from BYU to ever be selected as the top pick. The Wizards chose him over other top prospects including Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Washington Wizards selected AJ Dybantsa No. 1 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft.
    • AJ Dybantsa played forward for BYU.
    • Dybantsa is the first player from BYU to be selected as the top pick in the NBA Draft.
    • The Wizards selected Dybantsa over prospects Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer.
    • The Utah Jazz selected Darryn Peterson at No. 2.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Trae Young hinted at a specific jersey number for Dybantsa.
    • Dybantsa is known by the first name Anicet.
    • Dybantsa's ability to focus on basketball is due to his father.
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