AJ Dybantsa projected No.1 pick as Wizards eye his fit

College forward AJ Dybantsa, a former BYU star who averaged 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists while shooting 51% from the floor, is projected to be the No. 1 overall selection in the 2026 NBA Draft. After a 2023 workout with LeBron James, Dybantsa said the basketball legend gave him business advice, noting, “I was just picking his brain after the workout… not even about basketball, just finding a good business partner.” The guidance helped him build a lucrative NIL portfolio valued at $4.2 million and secure a major Nike partnership. The Washington Wizards, who won the draft lottery, are evaluating how his scoring ability, size (6‑9) and playmaking could complement their roster, while noting concerns about his three‑point shooting (33.1%).