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Meet AJ Dybantsa and The Journey of the Wizards’ New Franchise Cornerstone

After years of misery, the Washington Wizards have found the player who will lead their next era. With the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Washington selected AJ Dybantsa, a versatile forward whose rise from Boston gyms to college superstardom has made him one of the most anticipated prospects in modern draft history.

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Wizards Management is Already Challenging AJ Dybantsa

Winning the No. 1 pick in an NBA Draft isn't for everyone. Some front offices around the league can get overwhelmed or antsy in attaching themselves too

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / June 24

NBA Draft: Wizards second-round targets

After selecting AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick on Tuesday, the Washington Wizards have more work ahead on Day 2 of the 2026 NBA Draft. Washington owns picks No.

Trae Young News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 24

Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa makes ‘trolling’ confession about stealing Trae Young’s number

The Washington Wizards didn’t surprise anybody when they selected AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft, and he officially joins a team full of young talent, as well as a few veterans.

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The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz

The NBA implemented a lottery system beginning with the 1985 draft. Since then, 41 players have gone No. 1 overall. How many of the top overall picks from the NBA's lottery era can you name in five minutes?

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Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / June 24

Is AJ Dybantsa finally the player who ends the Wizards’ rebuild?

Happy Wednesday everyone. In case you haven’t heard, the Washington Wizards selected AJ Dybantsa No. 1 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. So after one entire month of spamming you this guy’s name (and even a few other prospects), we finally know what the Wizards are moving in with their young roster.

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The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

Trae Young News / Bullets Forever / June 24

NBA Draft 2026: AJ Dybantsa sets the Wizards’ winning core in place

AJ Dybantsa is a Washington Wizard, and to a greater extent than we’ve seen in years, it feels like the Wizards’ core is set. Unlike many No. 1 picks, Dybantsa is not walking into a blank slate.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 24

Shams basically calls Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa a liar with ‘pretty hard workout’ revelation

AJ Dybantsa was making some noise leading up to the 2026 NBA Draft, as he was confident that he was going to be the one to hear his name called first by commissioner Adam Silver.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 24

Wizards, Thunder celebrate as biggest winners of 2026 NBA Draft

The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft is finished, and it was surprisingly more subdued. Unlike other years where there were more reaches and draft slides, this draft played out more or less by the books.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23

John Wall names his Wizards starting 5 after selecting AJ Dybantsa

The Washington Wizards’ rebuild might bear fruit as soon as next season, as they have built a stacked young core — with the number one overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft, AJ Dybantsa, expected to help take this team to the next level.

Trae Young News / EssentiallySports / June 24

'The City is Ready': Trae Young Sends Strong Message to AJ Dybantsa After Wizards Pick Him at No.1

Days of teasing are finally over! The Washington Wizards kept it simple and selected AJ Dybantsa with the No.1 pick despite the chatter surrounding draft night surprises.

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Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23

Nike honors Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa with epic Wale ad after No. 1 pick

The Washington Wizards made the clear choice at the 2026 NBA Draft in selected widely-regarding N0. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa of BYU. He became the first freshman to lead the NCAA in scoring since his Wizards’ teammate Trae Young did it back in 2018, joining an exciting core that includes NBA champion Anthony Davis.

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Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23

AJ Dybantsa grabs attention with first post after Wizards pick

There’s excitement in the air in DC, and there’s a good reason for it. After months of waiting, the Washington Wizards took the consensus first overall pick: BYU forward AJ Dybantsa.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23

Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa honors dad, gets sister’s immediate reaction to No. 1 pick

AJ Dybantsa fulfilled a childhood dream after being selected as the No. 1 pick by the Washington Wizards in the NBA Draft at Barclays Center in New York on Tuesday.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23

Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa makes honest admission after settling No. 1 pick debate

In an achievement that felt as though it had been in the works, AJ Dybantsa, the highflying forward from BYU, went first overall in the 2026 NBA Draft to the Washington Wizards.

Washington Wizards News / Yardbarker / June 23

AJ Dybantsa can give his sister cool gift after going No. 1 to Wizards

AJ Dybantsa can give his sister some cool wheels after going No. 1 overall to Wizards in 2026 NBA Draft

AJ Dybantsa's sister may soon own the sweetest whip in her high school's parking lot.

Jazz select Darryn Peterson with No. 2 pick of NBA Draft

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Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23

How AJ Dybantsa fits with Anthony Davis, Trae Young on Wizards

It’s officially official: AJ Dybantsa is a member of the Washington Wizards. Dybantsa was the clear frontrunner to be the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23

BYU basketball shares perfect meme after Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa draft pick

BYU’s social media department wasted little time in congratulating star forward AJ Dybantsa, who was selected by the Washington Wizards with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft on Tuesday night.

Washington Wizards News / Field Level Media / June 23

Wizards select BYU F AJ Dybantsa No. 1 overall in NBA draft

The Washington Wizards opened the NBA draft on Tuesday night by selecting BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick. The Wizards tabbed Dybantsa over Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, who had a checkered college season at Kansas last season.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / June 23

Wizards draft AJ Dybantsa with No. 1 overall pick

As long expected, the Wizards have used the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft to select AJ Dybantsa.

Jazz select Darryn Peterson with No. 2 pick of NBA Draft

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Washington Wizards News / 5 GOATs / June 23

AJ Dybantsa drafted by Washington Wizards: Analysis, contract details, more

The Washington Wizards selected BYU forward AJ Dybantsa No. 1 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. He brings big-time potential as they look to kickstart a new era after adding college basketball’s top scorer from the 2025-26 season.