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The Chicago White Sox signed No. 1 overall pick Roch Cholowsky, a 21-year-old UCLA shortstop, to a $10.35 million signing bonus (roughly $1 million under-slot); he's praised as a polished defender with big power potential and a solid hit tool, likely becoming a cornerstone for Chicago's young core despite limited stolen-base upside.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.