The Washington Wizards select AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Multiple outlets report the Wizards pass on Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, who had a difficult season at Kansas, and instead choose the BYU prospect after ongoing speculation about which player would be taken first. CBS Sports notes that the decision follows weeks of discussion surrounding the top selection.
Shortly after, the Utah Jazz take Darryn Peterson with the second overall pick. The two selections establish the top of the draft board with the Wizards choosing Dybantsa first and the Jazz following with Peterson. Together, the reports indicate the draft order at the top is determined by Washington’s preference for Dybantsa over Peterson, while Utah’s next selection goes to Peterson as the likely follow-on option after Washington’s pick.
