Top draft pick AJ Dybantsa arrives in Washington, ready to work on turning the Wizards around (opens original article in a new tab)

AJ Dybantsa, the top pick in the 2026 NBA draft, joined the Washington Wizards and announced plans for a foundation to support education for children in Africa and Jamaica.

• AJ Dybantsa was selected as the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft by the Washington Wizards
• Dybantsa will wear number 4 for the Wizards, changing from number 3 he used in college
• Dybantsa plans to start a foundation to send children from Africa and Jamaica to universities