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06/23 19:27 CDT 2026 NBA draft tracker: List of 1st-round picks 2026 NBA draft tracker: List of 1st-round picks By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer The players selected in the first round of the NBA draft Tuesday night in New York: ___

1. Washington Wizards --- AJ Dybantsa, forward, 6-9, 217, BYU Scouting report: First-team Associated Press all-American and national scoring leader (25.5) as a sturdy-framed freshman. Pressured defenses by creating his own shot and getting to the line, where he led the country in made free throws (229) and attempts (296). Synergy rated him as "Excellent" as the ballhandler in pick-and-rolls (87th percentile, 27% of possessions) and post-ups (94th, 10.9%). Averaged 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists. Shot 51%. Scored BYU freshman-record 43 points against Utah. Must improve his 3-point shot (33.1%).

2. Utah Jazz --- Darryn Peterson, guard, 6-5, 199, Kansas Scouting report: Scoring playmaker thrives off the dribble, in halfcourt and in transition. Freshman averaged 20.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists. Shot 38.2% on 3-pointers, hitting six 3s in a win at Oklahoma State. Made 82.6% of free throws, logging six games with at least eight attempts. Biggest questions centered on availability. Dealt with a preseason full-body cramping issue requiring hospitalization, then missed 11 games for injury or illness. Frequently had limited minutes for uncertainty with his day-to-day status.

3. Memphis Grizzlies --- Cameron Boozer, forward/center, 6-8, 253, Duke Scouting report: Fifth freshman named AP men's national player of the year. Averaged 22.5 points and 10.2 rebounds. Shot 55.6%, routinely finishing through contact and physical play. Made 39.1% of 3s. Rated "Excellent" by Synergy against man defense (94th percentile), on post-ups (86th) and spot-up shots (95th). Strong passer (4.1 assists) out of double teams or in initiating offense. Son of former Duke and NBA player Carlos Boozer. Lacks explosive athleticism, relying more on strength and positioning than above-the-rim play. 4. Chicago Bulls 5. Los Angeles Clippers (from Indiana) 6. Brooklyn Nets 7. Sacramento Kings 8. Atlanta Hawks (from New Orleans) 9. Dallas Mavericks 10. Milwaukee Bucks 11. Golden State Warriors 12. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Los Angeles Clippers) 13. Miami Heat ( traded to Milwaukee ) 14. Charlotte Hornets 15. Chicago Bulls (from Portland) 16. Memphis Grizzlies (from Phoenix via Orlando) 17. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Philadelphia) 18. Charlotte Hornets (from Orlando via Phoenix) 19. Toronto Raptors 20. San Antonio Spurs (from Atlanta) 21. Detroit Pistons (from Minnesota) 22. Philadelphia 76ers (from Houston via Oklahoma City) 23. Atlanta Hawks (from Cleveland) 24. New York Knicks 25. Los Angeles Lakers 26. Denver Nuggets 27. Boston Celtics 28. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Detroit, traded to Brooklyn ) 29. Cleveland Cavaliers (from San Antonio via Atlanta) 30. Dallas Mavericks (from Oklahoma City via Washington and Philadelphia) ___ AP NBA: https://apnews.com/nba