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Wizards Hold No. 1 Pick, Eyeing Peterson, Boozer, Dybantsa

5/18/2026

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The Washington Wizards secured the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
They are evaluating guard Darryn Peterson, who averaged over 20 points per game at Kansas despite injuries.
They are scouting forward Cameron Boozer, a Duke freshman who posted 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 56 % shooting.
Forward AJ Dybantsa of BYU, a 6-foot-9 player who averaged 25.5 points, is being eyed as the team’s top scorer.

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Story summary

The Washington Wizards secured the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
They are evaluating guard Darryn Peterson, who averaged over 20 points per game at Kansas despite injuries.
They are scouting forward Cameron Boozer, a Duke freshman who posted 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 56 % shooting.
Forward AJ Dybantsa of BYU, a 6-foot-9 player who averaged 25.5 points, is being eyed as the team’s top scorer.