The 2026 NBA Draft begins on June 23 with the Washington Wizards holding the first pick after they won the draft lottery. AJ Dybantsa, a freshman forward from BYU, led the nation in scoring with 25.5 ppg. Dybantsa is the projected #1 pick by the Wizards and the betting favorite at -375 odds, according to BetMGM. The Utah Jazz own the second pick, followed by the Memphis Grizzlies, Chicago Bulls, and Los Angeles Clippers to round out the top five.