All 30 first-round picks from June 23, 2026 at Barclays Center. Where a pick changed hands via trade after being selected, the reported destination is noted.
⚡ Quick Answer
The 2026 NBA Draft wrapped up June 23-24 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The Washington Wizards took BYU forward AJ Dybantsa No. 1 overall, choosing him over Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, who went No. 2 to the Utah Jazz. Duke's Cameron Boozer went No. 3 to Memphis, and North Carolina's Caleb Wilson went No. 4 to Chicago — a top four that was locked in well before draft night.
The night's biggest storyline outside the top four: the University of Michigan had three players drafted in the lottery for the first time in school history (Morez Johnson Jr. at #9, Yaxel Lendeborg at #11, Aday Mara at #12). The Milwaukee Bucks also made their first pick of a new era, using the No. 13 selection they acquired in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to take Tennessee forward Nate Ament.
Draft Night Recap
Biggest Storylines from Draft Night
📍 The No. 1 Pick
Wizards Take Dybantsa Over Peterson
It came down to the wire, but Washington went with AJ Dybantsa over Kansas guard Darryn Peterson for the top pick. Dybantsa joins a Wizards roster that already features Trae Young and Anthony Davis — a rare situation for a No. 1 pick, landing with established veteran talent already in place rather than a full rebuild. Peterson went second to Utah, joining second-year guard Ace Bailey in a promising young Jazz core.
🎓 Historic Night
Michigan Makes School History: 3 Lottery Picks
For the first time ever, the University of Michigan had three players selected in the lottery: Morez Johnson Jr. (No. 9, Dallas Mavericks — reuniting him with new head coach Dusty May), Yaxel Lendeborg (No. 11, Golden State Warriors), and Aday Mara (No. 12, Oklahoma City Thunder, acquired via trade with the LA Clippers). A remarkable night for one college program.
🔄 Giannis Fallout
Bucks Use Miami's Pick (From the Giannis Trade) on Nate Ament
One night after trading Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami, the Milwaukee Bucks were on the clock with the No. 13 pick — originally Miami's, sent to Milwaukee as part of the return package. The Bucks used it on Tennessee forward Nate Ament, their first selection of the post-Giannis era.
💼 Trade Central
Memphis Trades Back Twice, Nets Five Extra Second-Rounders
The Grizzlies worked the phones all night, trading back twice between picks 16 and 21 — landing five additional second-round picks while Oklahoma City and Detroit both moved up to grab targets. It was one of several trades reshaping the back half of the first round, with picks in the 20s changing hands en route to the Lakers, Dallas, San Antonio, and Phoenix.
Top Prospects — How They Turned Out
The Top 3, Revisited
#1
AJ Dybantsa SF
25.5
PPG (College)
6.8
RPG
3.7
APG
33.1%
3PT
Dybantsa led the nation in scoring at BYU and was the overwhelming favorite for the No. 1 pick in the weeks before the draft — FanDuel had him at -450 the week of the draft, and Washington confirmed it. He becomes the first BYU player ever selected No. 1 overall, joining a Wizards roster already built around Trae Young and Anthony Davis rather than walking into a bare rebuild.
#2
Darryn Peterson SG
20.2
PPG (College)
4.2
RPG
1.6
APG
38.2%
3PT
Peterson's pre-draft strategy of only meeting with the Wizards ultimately didn't land him the No. 1 pick, but he still went second overall — a strong outcome for a player whose Kansas season was disrupted by injury. He joins a young Jazz core already featuring second-year guard Ace Bailey.
#3
Cameron Boozer PF
22.5
PPG (College)
10.2
RPG
4.1
APG
39.1%
3PT
Boozer's AP National Player of the Year season at Duke was never enough to seriously threaten the top two, but he lands in a strong spot: an immediate frontcourt opportunity with the Grizzlies. Son of two-time NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer, he steps into the league with arguably the most complete statistical profile of the entire class.
Complete Results
Full 2026 NBA Draft — Round 1
2026 NBA Draft — Complete Round 1
| Pick | Player | Pos | School / Origin | Drafted By |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AJ Dybantsa | SF | BYU | Washington Wizards |
| 2 | Darryn Peterson | SG | Kansas | Utah Jazz |
| 3 | Cameron Boozer | PF | Duke | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 4 | Caleb Wilson | PF | North Carolina | Chicago Bulls |
| 5 | Keaton Wagler | G | Illinois | LA Clippers (via IND) |
| 6 | Mikel Brown Jr. | G | Louisville | Brooklyn Nets |
| 7 | Darius Acuff Jr. | G | Arkansas | Sacramento Kings |
| 8 | Kingston Flemings | G | Houston | Atlanta Hawks (via NO) |
| 9 | Morez Johnson Jr. Michigan #1 | F | Michigan | Dallas Mavericks |
| 10 | Brayden Burries | G | Arizona | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 11 | Yaxel Lendeborg Michigan #2 | F | Michigan | Golden State Warriors |
| 12 | Aday Mara Michigan #3 | C | Michigan | Oklahoma City Thunder (via LAC) |
| 13 | Nate Ament Giannis-trade pick | F | Tennessee | Milwaukee Bucks (from MIA) |
| 14 | Hannes Steinbach | F | Washington | Charlotte Hornets |
| 15 | Dailyn Swain | G | Texas | Chicago Bulls (via POR) |
| 16 | Bennett Stirtz | G | Iowa | Oklahoma City Thunder (from MEM) |
| 17 | Ebuka Okorie | G | Stanford | Detroit Pistons (from OKC) |
| 18 | Christian Anderson | G | Texas Tech | Charlotte Hornets (via ORL/PHX) |
| 19 | Allen Graves | F | Santa Clara | Toronto Raptors |
| 20 | Jayden Quaintance | C | Kentucky | San Antonio Spurs (via ATL) |
| 21 | Karim Lopez | F | Mexico | Memphis Grizzlies (from DET/MIN) |
| 22 | Labaron Philon Jr. | G | Alabama | Philadelphia 76ers (via HOU/OKC) |
| 23 | Zuby Ejiofor | F | St. John's | Atlanta Hawks (via CLE) |
| 24 | Cameron Carr | G | Baylor | LA Lakers (from NYK, reported) |
| 25 | Sergio de Larrea | F | Spain | Dallas Mavericks (from LAL/NYK, reported) |
| 26 | Tarris Reed Jr. | C | UConn | San Antonio Spurs (from DEN, reported) |
| 27 | Chris Cenac Jr. | F | Houston | Boston Celtics |
| 28 | Joshua Jefferson | F | Iowa State | Brooklyn Nets (from MIN) |
| 29 | Alex Karaban | F | UConn | San Antonio Spurs (from CLE, reported) |
| 30 | Koa Peat | F | Arizona | Phoenix Suns (from DAL, reported) |
17 forwards, 11 guards, and 2 centers were selected in Round 1 — the position breakdown skewed heavily toward wings and forwards this year. Reported trades reflect post-draft reporting; some had not been formally announced as of the draft's conclusion. Source: NBC Sports draft tracker, June 24, 2026.
Quick Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did the Wizards pick No. 1 in the 2026 NBA Draft?
The Washington Wizards selected BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, held June 23-24 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. It came down to a debate between Dybantsa and Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, with Washington ultimately going with Dybantsa, who joins a roster that already includes Trae Young and Anthony Davis.
What was the full top 4 of the 2026 NBA Draft?
The top four picks were AJ Dybantsa (Washington Wizards), Darryn Peterson (Utah Jazz), Cameron Boozer (Memphis Grizzlies), and Caleb Wilson (Chicago Bulls). All four were considered locks for the top four heading into draft night, though the exact order among the top three was debated until the last minute.
Why did Michigan have a historic 2026 NBA Draft?
The University of Michigan had three players drafted in the lottery for the first time in school history: Morez Johnson Jr. (No. 9, Dallas Mavericks), Yaxel Lendeborg (No. 11, Golden State Warriors), and Aday Mara (No. 12, Oklahoma City Thunder via a trade with the LA Clippers).
How did the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade affect the 2026 NBA Draft?
The Milwaukee Bucks used the No. 13 pick they acquired from Miami in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to select Tennessee forward Nate Ament. The pick was originally the Heat's, and Miami sent it to Milwaukee as part of the package for Antetokounmpo, who was traded on June 22, the eve of the draft.
How many picks are in the NBA Draft?
The NBA Draft consists of 60 total picks across two rounds, 30 in each round. The 2026 NBA Draft was held over two days at Barclays Center in Brooklyn: Round 1 on June 23 and Round 2 on June 24.
Did any teams trade up or down during the 2026 NBA Draft?
Yes, trades were a major storyline. The Grizzlies traded back twice between picks 16 and 21, netting five additional second-round picks while still landing a player they wanted. Oklahoma City and Detroit both moved up in that same stretch, and several other picks in the 20s changed hands via reported trades to the Lakers, Dallas, San Antonio, and Phoenix.