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2026 NBA mock draft post-lottery: Who will the Wizards take with the No. 1 pick
TL;DR
The Washington Wizards secured the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after the lottery results. They are expected to select F AJ Dybantsa from BYU.
Key points
- Washington Wizards secured the No. 1 overall pick
- 2026 NBA Draft lottery results announced
- Indiana Pacers and Brooklyn Nets fell out of the top three
- Pacers lost their pick to the LA Clippers
- Top prospects include AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer
Ivica ZubacAJ DybantsaCameron BoozerDarryn Peterson
The 2026 NBA Draft order is set after Sunday's lottery, which is likely to be the last of its kind before the league adopts a new system for next season.
But if the goal is to stop tanking, the results of this year's lottery might've accomplished that all on its own. While the Washington Wizards made good on their top odds, landing the No. 1 overall pick for the first time since 2010, the Indiana Pacers and Brooklyn Nets both fell out of the top three. In fact, the Pacers lost their pick altogether, as it conveyed to the LA Clippers at No. 5 due to the Ivica Zubac trade.
Regardless, the sheer volume of potential stars at the top of this year's draft made the attempts worth the effort. Because a top-four pick is likely to land one of Cameron Boozer, AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Caleb Wilson. Now that the order is decided, here's how those players could come off the board.
1. Washington Wizards: F AJ Dybantsa, BYU
A scoring forward built to contribute right away. Dybantsa has the ceiling of any player in this draft while also sitting on the highest floor of the top prospects. The Wizards will be happy to add this kind of talent to their frontcourt.
2. Utah Jazz: F Cameron Boozer, Duke
Boozer is more than a bruiser, and the Jazz have an obvious connection to the ACC Player of the Year whose dad was an all-star in Utah.
3. : G Darryn Peterson, Kansas
Q&A
Who will the Washington Wizards select with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft?
The Washington Wizards are projected to select F AJ Dybantsa from BYU with the No. 1 pick.
What teams fell out of the top three in the 2026 NBA Draft lottery?
The Indiana Pacers and Brooklyn Nets both fell out of the top three in the 2026 NBA Draft lottery.
What happened to the Indiana Pacers' draft pick in the 2026 NBA Draft?
The Indiana Pacers lost their draft pick, which conveyed to the LA Clippers at No. 5 due to the Ivica Zubac trade.
What are the top prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft besides AJ Dybantsa?
Other top prospects include Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson, and Caleb Wilson.