The Washington Wizards secured the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, marking their first top selection since 2010. After a busy draft lottery and combine in Chicago, ESPN's Jeremy Woo projects AJ Dybantsa as the likely first overall choice. The 6-foot-8½ freshman from BYU measured exceptionally well at the combine, posting a 42-inch vertical leap and plus-4 wingspan that aligns with the Wizards' organizational preferences.

While Dybantsa appears to be the presumptive favorite, rival teams don't view him as a lock for the top spot. Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson form a consensus top four, with little separation between prospects. This lack of consensus could make the top of the draft more ripe for trades than usual, particularly involving the Wizards, Jazz, Grizzlies, and Bulls.

The Utah Jazz sit at No. 2 with connections to both Dybantsa and Boozer through their front office, though trading up to No. 1 would likely cost significant assets. NBA executives head to Los Angeles for pro days this week, with the NCAA withdrawal deadline set for May 27 and draft night scheduled for June 23.