Overview
- Multiple draft experts reported Sunday that the Washington Wizards are seriously considering Kansas guard Darryn Peterson for the No. 1 overall pick, creating fresh momentum away from AJ Dybantsa.
- AJ Dybantsa told a podcast he did not do formal team workouts before the draft and instead met teams in cities, a move his camp frames as confidence in his proven college résumé.
- Sources say Peterson only worked out for the Wizards and declined a Jazz workout, a signaling choice that both raised his profile with Washington and complicated Utah’s draft calculus.
- If Washington selects Peterson at No. 1, the Utah Jazz — holding No. 2 — would likely have to choose between Dybantsa and Duke’s Cameron Boozer, a decision that could reshape both teams’ plans.
- The decision now hinges on three near-term factors: final medical clearances for prospects, any last-minute visits or workouts, and whether Washington trades the pick, all of which have driven swings in mock drafts and betting markets.