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Wizards hope latest top draft pick can deliver magic
The Washington Wizards have selected forward AJ Dybantsa, who led the nation in scoring in his one college season at BYU, with the No.1 pick in the NBA draft.
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Associated Press
· Jun 23, 2026
The Washington Wizards are on the clock with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft
The Washington Wizards are on the clock as the next team to make news in a busy June around the NBA. The Wizards have the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft on Tuesday night, with AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer among the options after strong freshman seasons in college. The buzz is just winding down in New York after the Knicks won their first championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals.
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· Jun 23, 2026
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