Washington Wizards weigh top prospects after NBA Draft Combine

The 2026 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago provided fresh data that is reshaping the lottery conversation for the Washington Wizards, who hold the No. 1 pick. Duke freshman Cameron Boozer impressed with a 59 % three‑point rate, a 19‑of‑25 spot‑up performance and elite size, moving him into serious talk as a potential top‑overall choice alongside long‑time front‑runners AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson.

ESPN’s updated mock draft kept Dybantsa at No. 1, Peterson at No. 2 and Boozer at No. 3, while adding Michigan center Aday Mara to the top‑10 (No. 8 with the Atlanta Hawks). The Charlotte Hornets’ mock draft highlighted a range of size‑first options, including Mara and other big men, as the team looks to bolster its frontcourt. Analysts also noted standout performances from Morez Johnson Jr. and Cameron Carr, while some prospects, such as Flory Bidunga, slipped in the rankings.

Overall, the combine results caused only modest shifts at the very top of mock boards, but they have given the Wizards and other clubs clearer data points as they prepare for the June 23‑24 draft in Brooklyn.