NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) and A.J. Dybantsa pose for a picture after he was drafted by the Washington Wizards during the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday at the Barclays Center in the Brooklyn, N.Y. Photo by Sarah Yenesel/EPA
June 24 (UPI) -- A.J. Dybantsa is focused on earning a spot with the Washington Wizards and seeks veteran knowledge, the top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft told reporters.
The former BYU star heard his name called first Tuesday in Brooklyn, N.Y., launching the annual event. All 30 selections from Tuesday's first round, including trades, are listed below.
The Utah Jazz selected Kansas guard Darryn Peterson at No. 2 overall. Duke forward Cameron Boozer, who claimed a haul of Player of the Year honors, went to the Memphis Grizzlies at No. 3. The Chicago Bulls selected North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson at No. 4. The Los Angeles Clippers snagged Illinois guard Keaton Wagler at No. 5.
"Obviously I have to pave my way," Dybantsa said. "Obviously I'm walking in with some vets so I definitely gotta earn my spot."
