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BYU's AJ Dybantsa, Duke's Cameron Boozer, UNC's Caleb Wilson Headline Forwards in NBA Draft
The BYU standout has pre-draft workouts with Washington and Utah as teams weigh his scoring, size and fit before the June 23 draft.
- Former BYU star AJ Dybantsa enters the 2026 NBA Draft on June 23, 2026, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn as the favorite for the No. 1 overall pick.
- Dybantsa averaged a national-best 25.5 points and 6.8 rebounds, fueling his status as top prospect while facing competition from Duke forward Cameron Boozer and UNC forward Caleb Wilson.
- Boozer, the AP men's national player of the year, averaged 22.5 points and 10.2 rebounds, while Wilson showcased explosive athleticism with a 7-foot wingspan and 19.8 points per game.
- Utah Jazz executives are "genuinely torn" between Dybantsa, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, and Boozer, while Washington Wizards also control an early draft pick.
- Dybantsa stated, "Any team I go to, I'm going to bring a bunch of versatility, offensively and defensively," emphasizing his readiness regardless of draft placement.
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