BYU SECURES FIRST OVERALL NBA PICK IN AJ DYBANTSA!

The 2026 NBA Draft reached its highly anticipated conclusion tonight at the Barclays Center, with BYU standout AJ Dybantsa officially cementing his status as a generational prospect by being selected No. 1 overall by the Washington Wizards. After months of speculation and a tight three-way race between Dybantsa, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, and Duke forward Cameron Boozer, the Wizards ultimately opted for the 6-foot-9 forward to anchor their long-term rebuild. Dybantsa’s selection marks a historic moment for both the player and the city of Boston, as he becomes the first Massachusetts-born prospect to be drafted first overall since Patrick Ewing in 1985. His rise to the top spot was fueled by a dominant freshman season at BYU, where he averaged a nation-leading 25.5 points per game. Throughout the pre-draft process, scouts lauded his unique blend of elite length, fluid athleticism, and perimeter shot-creation—traits that mirror his basketball idol, Kevin Durant. For the Washington Wizards, this selection represents a pivotal shift in franchise direction. After years of struggling to find a consistent identity, the front office is betting that Dybantsa can thrive alongside star point guard Trae Young and veteran big man Anthony Davis. The pressure will be immense, but the expectations are even higher; Washington is looking for a transformative cornerstone to help them climb the ranks of a competitive Eastern Conference. As Dybantsa slipped on his new Wizards hat and greeted Commissioner Adam Silver on stage, he spoke of the discipline and sacrifice that brought him to this point. While Peterson and Boozer followed closely behind at picks No. 2 and No. 3, the night belonged to Dybantsa. He now transitions from the college sensation who broke BYU’s freshman scoring record to the face of the Wizards' franchise, tasked with the challenge of revitalizing basketball in the nation’s capital. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.  Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel.Visithttps://FANDUEL.COMto get started now.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.