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Washington Takes AJ Dybantsa First in a Predictable 2026 NBA Draft Opening Round
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100% centerFirst reported by N12 · 2 days ago
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The 2026 NBA Draft began overnight with Washington selecting AJ Dybantsa first overall. Brooklyn used the No. 6 pick on point guard Mikel Brown Jr., while the rest of the lottery went largely as expected.
- 01Washington took BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick.
- 02The second round, including Emmanuel Sharp and Noam Yaacov, is Thursday night.
- 03Brooklyn selected point guard Mikel Brown Jr. at No. 6.
- 04Utah chose Darin Peterson second despite his refusal to work out.
- 05Memphis took Cameron Boozer third, and Chicago drafted Caleb Wilson fourth.
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