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2026 Nba Draft Lottery Results: Wizards Win The No. 1 Pick

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 10: John Wall and Mark Tatum pose for a photo after the Washington Wizards win the 1st overall pick during the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery on May 10, 2026 at Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images

The Washington Wizards won the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. This the fifth time in franchise history where Washington has won the top pick.

The Number One Pick belongs to

THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS pic.twitter.com/ziFFuZL0xe
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) May 10, 2026

After finishing the 2025-26 season with an NBA-worst 17-65 record, Washington finally got rewarded with the top pick in a very deep draft class.

BYU forward AJ Dybantsa is the projected No. 1 pick.

AJ Dybantsa was a problem at BYU.

25.5 PPG | 6.8 RPG | 3.7 APG | 51% FG

Washington could add the budding superstar to its talented roster with the No. 1 pick.

(???? via @pitlessball) pic.twitter.com/6Ihc82FXig
— Greg Finberg (@GregFinberg) May 10, 2026

His stats:

25.5 PPG | 3.7 APG | 6.8 RPG | 51% FG | 33.1% 3PT

Here’s Dybantsa reacting to the Wizards winning the No. 1 pick:

A.J. Dybantsa reacts to the Wizards getting the No. 1 pick. pic.twitter.com/LwOEYmuQf3
— Chase Hughes (@chasedcsports) May 10, 2026

Kansas guard Darryn Peterson is also a candidate to be selected No. 1 by Washington. The 6-foot-6 guard averaged 20.2 PPG, 1.6 APG and 4.2 RPG on 43.8% FG and 38.2% 3PT during his lone season as a Jayhawk.

Kansas Darryn Peterson pic.twitter.com/EO7qjoOJuc
— Pitless (@pitlessball) March 23, 2026

In a press release by the team, Monumental Basketball President Michael Winger said the following:

Today is another encouraging day for Wizards fans and our entire organization. To choose first among this inspiring group of athletes is a welcomed opportunity, and challenge, for our group. We look forward to adding another high performing young player to our ascending team.

This is a great Mother’s Day present indeed for Wizards fans in the DMV and worldwide!

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2026 Nba Draft Lottery Results: Wizards Win The No. 1 Pick

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