The 2026 NBA draft had one big question mark: which prospect between AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson would be picked first overall? The Wizards finally put an end to the debate by selecting BYU star AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick.
Despite Darryn Peterson’s pre-draft decision to only meet with the Wizards and not offer any other teams an interview, the Anthony Davis-led team picked Dybantsa amid injury concerns surrounding the former Kansas star.
As the selection became official, fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their opinions on Dybantsa’s selection:
One fan commented:
While another gave props to the franchise for their decision:
One fan opined:
One user commented on Dybantsa’s potential fit with Trae Young:
While another fan said:
Despite missing multiple games through injury, Darryn Peterson’s stock did not take a massive hit as he was selected No. 2 overall by the Utah Jazz.
Cameron Boozer Replicates LeBron James’ Iconic Draft Look
While all the star prospects arrived at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn in style, Duke standout Cameron Boozer chose to pay homage to LeBron James with his draft night outfit.
While it wasn’t as oversized as the 2000s trend used to be, the Duke phenom went with the all-white suit and tie combination, reviving the chic look. The suit even got a comment out of AJ Dybantsa, who said:
Boozer, who was accompanied by his dad, Carlos Boozer, and girlfriend Yva Cao, alongside other family members, was picked third overall by the Memphis Grizzlies.
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