Dybantsa Heavy Favorite for No. 1 Pick as Wizards Keep Options Open
Market and expert consensus points to Dybantsa, but final medical checks, workouts and trade talks could still change Washington’s choice.
Overview
- Major mock drafts and betting markets strongly favor AJ Dybantsa as the likely No. 1 pick, with FanDuel showing him as a clear favorite.
- The Washington Wizards own the top selection and have not finalized a choice, leaving Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer as plausible alternatives.
- Peterson’s pending medical review is a notable wildcard that could move him up or down the board depending on its outcome.
- Dybantsa’s résumé includes leading college basketball in scoring and elite athletic testing, while scouts note weaknesses in three-point accuracy and a high turnover rate.
- Teams are continuing workouts, interviews and trade discussions in the run-up to the June 23 draft, and a Dybantsa selection would reshape a franchise’s on-court ceiling and marketability.