June 23 in Wizards History: Wizards make AJ Dybantsa the No. 1 overall pick (2026)

With the first pick of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center, the Washington Wizards selected BYU wing AJ Dybantsa, the nation's leading scorer at 25.5 points per game and the first BYU player ever taken No. 1 overall. The 6-foot-9 phenom becomes the cornerstone of Washington's rebuild.

From the collection: AJ Dybantsa fan-cave plaque →

Source: NBA.com

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