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No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa and No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson delivered a compelling glimpse of the NBA's future in Las Vegas, combining for 51 points in the Summer League opener as scouts and fans watched two top prospects show the potential of the next generation.
AJ Dybantsa poured in 27 points (plus 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 block) to lead the Wizards to a 92-88 win over the Jazz, while Darryn Peterson had 24 points for Utah in the first-ever head-to-head meeting of the 2026 No. 1 and No. 2 overall picks. Tre Johnson added 26 for Washington and Will Riley 18 as the Wizards opened 1-0 in Las Vegas; Utah dropped to 0-1 but earlier had momentum from a Salt Lake City Summer League run. The two teams meet again in upcoming games as part of the summer slate.
In their Summer League opener in Salt Lake City, the Hawks were edged 102-101 in overtime as Kingston Flemings posted 14 points and 9 assists in his debut alongside Asa Newell’s 15 points; Utah’s Darryn Peterson led all scorers with 28 points as Atlanta rallied late, only to see a review overturn a potential game-tying three and Utah seal it at the line and with a late Madsen 3.
Utah Jazz fans will watch prized rookie Darryn Peterson make his Summer League debut against the Atlanta Hawks in Salt Lake City, with his health, burst, and playmaking under the microscope and early chemistry with Ace Bailey, as the Jazz begin a new era; the game is July 4, 2026 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center and will be streamed on Prime Video, ESPNU, League Pass, KJZZ, and Jazz+.
New Jazz No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson faced questions about health and playmaking after season-long cramps and a low assists rate, but team doctors found no chronic issue and Peterson says he's back to his best. He combines strong defense and scoring with an off-ball role, which, alongside a talented Jazz lineup (Keyonte George, Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson Jr.), could allow him to thrive even if he's not a traditional primary playmaker. His quiet, chip-on-the-shoulder mentality may drive him to prove doubters wrong, making these red flags potentially manageable rather than fatal.
The Utah Jazz selected Darryn Peterson with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after moving up to the second spot in May’s lottery. Peterson, a 6-foot-5 guard from Kansas who averaged 20.2 points and shot 38.2% from three, brings elite shooting and scoring versatility, plus active defense (2.9 steals% and 2.3 blocks%). The pick signals Utah’s faith in Peterson as a core piece for the future as they promote his development and promote Summer League appearances in Salt Lake City.
College freshmen led the night in the 2026 NBA Draft, with 9 of the first 10 picks freshmen and the first 20 selections all from college; AJ Dybantsa went No. 1 to Washington, Michigan produced three top-12 picks, the Big 12 set a first-round record with nine picks, seven teams had two first-rounders, and a new lottery reform will alter odds next season.
CBS Sports’ Adam Finkelstein grades every first-round pick of the 2026 NBA Draft, arguing AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson could be franchise pillars and Cameron Boozer provides a high floor for Memphis, with detailed context on fit, upside, and notable storylines across all 30 selections (including Koa Peat’s slide).
The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie and John Hollinger grade and analyze the 2026 NBA Draft’s first five picks, highlighting AJ Dybantsa’s top-pick upside for Washington and evaluating the fits, strengths, and development questions for Darryn Peterson (Utah), Cameron Boozer (Memphis), Caleb Wilson (Chicago) and Keaton Wagler (LA).
CBS Sports reports intense 2026 NBA Draft buzz: AJ Dybantsa is the leading candidate for No. 1 to the Wizards, but a Darryn Peterson over Dybantsa shock remains possible; Caleb Wilson is widely viewed as a lock to Chicago at No. 4, while Cam Boozer could land second to Utah. The piece also notes a deep guard class and active lottery-slot trading among the Clippers, Hawks and Thunder.
The Wizards hold the No. 1 pick in a loaded 2026 NBA draft and face a franchise-defining choice among AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer, weighing each player’s fit, upside and potential immediate impact as they chart a path to revitalize the team.
Gary Parrish’s final 2026 NBA Mock Draft keeps AJ Dybantsa at No. 1 for the Wizards, with Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson rounding out the top four; the rest of the first round is filled with potential trades and projections, including Keaton Wagler at No. 5 and a notable shift at No. 13 due to the Giannis Antetokounmpo–Bobby Portis trade to Miami (Milwaukee’s No. 13 pick). Dusty May’s departure from Michigan for Dallas could influence the Mavericks at No. 9, and Parrish lays out picks 1–30 with observed risks, ceilings and fit for each prospect, highlighting how the blockbuster trade adds late-first intrigue and depth across the board.
The 2026 NBA draft is wide open at No. 1, with BYU wing AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson as the leading contenders (Dybantsa favored by many execs, but Peterson could go No. 1). If Dybantsa goes first, Peterson likely lands with Utah; Cameron Boozer is also in mix for the second pick. The 5–10 range will be shaped by four point guards—Keaton Wagler, Darius Acuff Jr., Mikel Brown Jr., Kingston Flemings—while Burries and Morez Johnson Jr. are rising options. Potential fallers include Yaxel Lendeborg, Labaron Philon Jr., and Jayden Quaintance, with late first-round value vulnerable due to players returning to college and the overall depth of the 20s. Trades and how teams value the 20s could heavily influence outcomes.
AJ Dybantsa is widely projected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft after a standout BYU season, with a deep top tier featuring Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson. The class also includes intriguing international and NIL-era prospects like Sergio De Larrea and Karim López, underscoring a year of high-end talent and depth beyond the obvious top pick.
Darryn Peterson met with the Utah Jazz front office ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft but did not participate in an on-court workout for Utah; he has only worked out for the Washington Wizards, who reportedly plan to draft AJ Dybantsa No. 1 overall. Utah holds the No. 2 pick and is weighing Peterson as a potential fit, with Cameron Boozer also viewed highly. Team logic on backcourt overlap with Keyonte George isn’t expected to influence Utah’s decision as the draft approaches at Barclays Center.