In a historic move, the Washington Wizards have selected BYU standout AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Dybantsa, who has been a highly anticipated prospect following his dominant freshman season, becomes the first player from Massachusetts to go No. 1 in the draft since Patrick Ewing. Celebrated by fans at a watch party in Brockton and welcomed by teammates including Trae Young, Dybantsa is projected to earn nearly $70 million due to lucrative NBA TV deals. As the draft unfolded, the Wizards also considered other top talents but ultimately chose Dybantsa, marking a significant step in their rebuilding strategy.