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AJ Dybantsa Hopes to Go No. 1 to Washington in NBA Draft, but His White House Photo Wasn't a Clue
AJ Dybantsa said he wants to lead his NBA team to the playoffs and win Rookie of the Year in his first season.
- Expected No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa promised to lead the Washington Wizards to the playoffs during his rookie season, believing the franchise has the roster tools to achieve immediate postseason success.
- The 6-foot-9 forward from Boston led the nation with 25.5 points per game at BYU, drawing comparisons to Kevin Durant while joining a Washington core featuring Alex Sarr and Bilal Coulibaly.
- Across 35 college games, Dybantsa shot 51.0% from the field and 77.4% from the free-throw line, while also targeting the Rookie of the Year award as a primary goal.
- The Wizards won only 17 games last season, and Dybantsa acknowledged the pressure of carrying a franchise, noting that having people "gunning after me" has prepared him for professional expectations.
- While reports suggested interest in Darryn Peterson, who met exclusively with the team, Dybantsa remains the favorite for Washington ahead of Tuesday's draft, which marks a critical step.
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AJ Dybantsa hopes to go No. 1 to Washington in NBA draft, but his White House photo wasn't a clue
AJ Dybantsa posted a picture on Father’s Day of his dad holding him in front of the White House. That wasn't meant to be a clue about the NBA draft, but there is a good chance Dybantsa is headed to Washington.
·New York, United States
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Wizards' No. 1 Pick Favorite AJ Dybantsa Sets Lofty Playoff Goals in Rookie Season
Incoming No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa is expected to have an immediate impact for his NBA team in just his first season in the league. Dybantsa, who many believe has superstar potential, has already set lofty goals for himself for his rookie year. According to Dybantsa, he looks to bring his team to the playoffs in just his rookie season. Dybantsa believed the Washington Wizards, which is seen to pick him as the top selection in the 2026 Draft, and …
·New York, United States
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