2026 NBA Draft Lottery results: Wizards win the No. 1 pick
The Washington Wizards won the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. This the fifth time in franchise history where Washington has won the top pick.
After finishing the 2025-26 season with an NBA-worst 17-65 record, Washington finally got rewarded with the top pick in a very deep draft class.
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BYU forward AJ Dybantsa is the projected No. 1 pick.
His stats:
25.5 PPG | 3.7 APG | 6.8 RPG | 51% FG | 33.1% 3PT
Here’s Dybantsa reacting to the Wizards winning the No. 1 pick:
Kansas guard Darryn Peterson is also a candidate to be selected No. 1 by Washington. The 6-foot-6 guard averaged 20.2 PPG, 1.6 APG and 4.2 RPG on 43.8% FG and 38.2% 3PT during his lone season as a Jayhawk.
In a press release by the team, Monumental Basketball President Michael Winger said the following:
Today is another encouraging day for Wizards fans and our entire organization. To choose first among this inspiring group of athletes is a welcomed opportunity, and challenge, for our group. We look forward to adding another high performing young player to our ascending team.
This is a great Mother’s Day present indeed for Wizards fans in the DMV and worldwide!
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