AJ Dybantsa's 42-inch vertical at the NBA Draft Combine had Wizards fans so fired up

TL;DR

AJ Dybantsa impressed at the NBA Draft Combine with a 42-inch vertical leap, making him a top prospect for the Wizards. His performance has generated excitement among fans and analysts alike.

Key points

AJ Dybantsa recorded a 42-inch max vertical at the NBA Draft Combine
He is considered a top prospect for the Wizards
Dybantsa's standing vertical was measured at 35 inches

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When the Washington Wizards won the NBA Draft lottery on Sunday, all eyes immediately moved on to the NBA Draft Combine where presumptive top picks AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer would go through testing. And thus far, it's difficult to not come away thinking that the No. 1 pick is Dybantsa's spot to lose. The freshman from BYU measured at 6'8.5 barefoot with a 7-foot wingspan. And on Tuesday, the athletic tools were on display. Dybantsa posted a 42-inch max vertical, which made him the unofficial leader at time of publish. We knew that Dybantsa had elite athleticism from his lone college season, but he made a 42-inch vertical look shockingly easy on Tuesday.

AJ Dybantsa showing off his 42 inch running vertical leap at the NBA draft combine. Unofficially leads the pack here in Chicago thus far. pic.twitter.com/N1sQQIU8ZS

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 12, 2026 AJ Dybantsa recorded a 42-inch max vertical at the NBA draft combine, the best mark so far this week 🔥

(via @CBB\_Central) pic.twitter.com/H95ima8RAb

— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) May 12, 2026 His standing vertical was also measured at 35 inches. It's safe to say that Wizards fans loved what they were seeing. I’m blessed man

— cantgolikeicce (@bandupcountin) May 12, 2026 #1

— Slim Donaghy (@RGhost1000) May 12, 2026 Pretty unreal.

— Cameron (@A\_DCSportsFan) May 12, 2026 Future Wizard jumping out the gym

— Sidewayz8, JD (@GPthePoet) May 12, 2026 TRADE WHO? MAN HELL NAH. THIS BOY GOT BUNNIES 😭🔥

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