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sports18 days ago•5 min saved

Draft Night Drama: Uncertain No. 1 as Dybantsa and Peterson Vie for Top Pick

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.

via Sports Illustrated|

#darryn-peterson #draft-predictions #dybantsa

sports22 days ago•25 min saved

Family-First Path Aims AJ Dybantsa at No. 1 Pick

A profile of AJ Dybantsa, the 19-year-old prospect whose family has steered his ascent—avoiding agents, prioritizing education, and choosing BYU—in a bid to land the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, guided by the motto 'Keep it in the family' and a blueprint executives say could redefine how top prospects navigate fame and fortune.

via CBS Sports|

#ace-dybantsa #aj-dybantsa #byu-cougars

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Dybantsa Pursues No. 1 Pick, Keeps Utah Ties in Draft Talk

BYU forward AJ Dybantsa said he aims to be the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA draft and has met with multiple teams — including the Wizards, Jazz, Grizzlies, Bulls, Clippers and Hawks — as the draft landscape unfolds. Utah holds the No. 2 pick, and while fans wonder if he prefers staying in Utah, Dybantsa stressed his priority is landing the top selection, citing his versatility and winning mindset; any Utah stay would depend on a top-pick trade, with his family in Utah adding to the hometown intrigue.

via The Salt Lake Tribune|

#byu #dybantsa #nba-draft

sports2 months ago•5 min saved

Wizards claim No. 1 pick after dramatic draft lottery

The Washington Wizards won the NBA draft lottery and will pick first in next month’s draft, giving them a chance to select a franchise centerpiece—potentially BYU forward AJ Dybantsa—after years of near-misses and a long rebuild.

via The Washington Post|

#aj-dybantsa #draft-lottery #nba

2026-nba-draft2 months ago•28 min saved

Washington Wizards clinch No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery

The Washington Wizards won the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery to secure the No. 1 pick—the franchise’s first top selection since John Wall in 2010—after a 14% chance that tied for the best odds; they avoided their recent slump as Utah, Memphis and Chicago fill Nos. 2–4, with No. 5 going to the Clippers via a Pacers trade, followed by Brooklyn, Sacramento, Atlanta, Dallas, Milwaukee, Golden State, Oklahoma City, Miami and Charlotte to complete the top 14. The draft is set for June 23 in New York, with the Chicago draft combine starting Monday.

via NBA|

#2026-nba-draft #john-wall #nba-draft-lottery

sports-hockey2 months ago•1 min saved

Maple Leafs win NHL Draft lottery, secure No. 1 pick

Toronto earned the No. 1 overall pick in the NHL Draft lottery, while Boston’s chance at Toronto’s top-five-protected first-round pick from the 2025 Brandon Carlo deal remains out of reach as the draft moves to June in Buffalo.

via The Boston Globe|

#bruins #nhl-draft-lottery #no-1-pick

sports2 months ago•16 min saved

Maple Leafs grab No. 1 pick, weighing McKenna vs. Stenberg

Toronto won the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery to secure the No. 1 overall pick, with two top prospects—Gavin McKenna of Penn State and Ivar Stenberg of SHL standout—front and center as options; the Sharks hold No. 2 and the Canucks No. 3, and the draft will be held in Buffalo on June 26-27.

via NHL.com|

#gavin-mckenna #ivar-stenberg #maple-leafs

sports2 months ago•4 min saved

Draft Lottery 2026 Sets No. 1 Pick, Reshapes First-Round Order

NESN reports the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery results, detailing moves up or down and the No. 1 pick and first-round order after the May 5 ESPN broadcast; the event determines the top picks for the draft, with Penn State standout Gavin McKenna highlighted as a top prize.

via NESN|

#draft #draft-lottery #hockey

sports2 months ago•2 min saved

Raiders Hold Top Pick Cards Close as Teams Inquire

The Raiders, holding the No. 1 overall pick and expected to select Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, say teams calling about the top selection know where they stand, signaling they’ll use the pick on their own terms; Las Vegas also added Kirk Cousins as a bridge QB and could file their draft card early, reducing hypotheticals from last year.

via NBC Sports|

#fernando-mendoza #john-spytek #las-vegas-raiders

sports6 months ago•4 min saved

Maxx Crosby Comments on Raiders' Potential No. 1 Pick

Maxx Crosby's comments on the Las Vegas Raiders potentially selecting the No. 1 overall pick have been discussed on 'GMFB', with analysis of his perspective and implications for the team.

via NFL.com|

#comments #maxx-crosby #nfl

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Nationals select Eli Willits, son of Reggie, as No. 1 draft pick

The Washington Nationals selected 17-year-old high school shortstop Eli Willits, son of ex-MLB player Reggie Willits, as the No. 1 overall pick in the MLB draft, marking the youngest player ever chosen first overall amid a notably unpredictable draft following recent team management changes.

via NBC Sports|

#eli-willits #high-school-baseball #mlb-draft

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

Islanders Embrace Future with No. 1 Pick and Strategic Moves

The New York Islanders hold the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, selecting top-ranked defenseman Matthew Schaefer, signaling a focus on building a younger, faster team and reigniting fan excitement, with plans for a draft party and potential trades to acquire additional picks.

via NHL.com|

#future #islanders #matthew-schaefer

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Cooper Flagg to Lead Mavericks as No. 1 NBA Draft Pick

Cooper Flagg is expected to be the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft, taking Luka Dončić's place as the Mavericks' franchise star after a standout season at Duke, where he won the Wooden Award as a freshman. His selection marks a return to the traditional one-and-done college player going first overall, and he is poised to make a significant impact in the NBA.

via NBA|

#college-basketball #cooper-flagg #dallas-mavericks

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Islanders' GM confirms No. 1 pick in 2025 NHL Draft will not be traded

The New York Islanders will keep their No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, with GM Mathieu Darche indicating they are not trading it, although he is exploring all options to improve the team. The draft will take place in Los Angeles, and the team is considering top prospects like Matthew Schaefer and local favorite James Hagens, while remaining open to trades.

via NHL.com|

#2025-nhl-draft #islanders #matthew-schaefer

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Caleb Williams' NFL Draft Expectations and Combine Meetings"

USC quarterback Caleb Williams expressed his desire and expectation to be drafted by the Chicago Bears as the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. Despite the Bears' history with quarterbacks, Williams remains undeterred and is focused on creating his own legacy. He emphasized his commitment to winning and expressed eagerness to play for the Bears, following meetings with the team's coaches and officials.

via NBC Sports|

#caleb-williams #chicago-bears #nfl-draft