The decision at the top of the 2026 NBA draft is one that could shape the next generation of the league, with three elite talents vying for the top pick who each could easily have gone No. 1 in other draft years. And what makes the debate between AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer so fascinating is how different their games are. In many ways, the decision comes down to your preference of what type of player you want to build your organization around rather than a question of each player’s talent.
What’s the case for each of the three top prospects to be the Wizards’ choice at No. 1? Sports Illustrated lays out the biggest reasons to believe in each future star:
