The players selected in the first round of the NBA draft Tuesday night in New York:
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1. Washington Wizards 鈥� AJ Dybantsa, forward, 6-9, 217, BYU
Scouting report: and national scoring leader (25.5) as a sturdy-framed freshman. Pressured defenses by creating his own shot and getting to the line, where he led the country in made free throws (229) and attempts (296). Synergy rated him as 鈥淓xcellent鈥� as the ballhandler in pick-and-rolls (87th percentile, 27% of possessions) and post-ups (94th, 10.9%). Averaged 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists. Shot 51%. Scored . Must improve his 3-point shot (33.1%).
2. Utah Jazz 鈥� Darryn Peterson, guard, 6-5, 199, Kansas
Scouting report: Scoring playmaker thrives off the dribble, in halfcourt and in transition. Freshman averaged 20.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists. Shot 38.2% on 3-pointers, hitting . Made 82.6% of free throws, logging six games with at least eight attempts. Biggest questions Dealt with a preseason full-body cramping issue requiring hospitalization, then missed 11 games for injury or illness. Frequently had limited minutes .
3. Memphis Grizzlies 鈥� Cameron Boozer, forward/center, 6-8, 253, Duke
Scouting report: . Averaged 22.5 points and 10.2 rebounds. Shot 55.6%, routinely finishing through and . Made 39.1% of 3s. Rated 鈥淓xcellent鈥� by Synergy against man defense (94th percentile), on post-ups (86th) and spot-up shots (95th). Strong passer (4.1 assists) out of double teams or in initiating offense. Son of former Duke and NBA player Carlos Boozer. Lacks explosive athleticism, relying more on strength and positioning than above-the-rim play.
4. Chicago Bulls 鈥� Caleb Wilson, forward, 6-9, 211, North Carolina
Scouting report: Second-team AP All-American as a freshman with explosive athleticism, go-go-go motor, 7-foot wingspan and spotlight-embracing personality. Averaged 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds. Thrived at the rim and in transition. Stood out in marquee wins against Kansas and rival Duke. Needs to add strength and hone his 3-point shot (25.9%). Had a national-leading 66 dunks when he , then broke his right thumb in practice .
5. Los Angeles Clippers (from Indiana) 鈥� Keaton Wagler, guard, 6-5, 188, Illinois
Scouting report: Freshman four-star recruit became a second-team AP All-American in Illinois鈥� . Can play on or off the ball. Averaged 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists. Shot 39.7% on 3s, hitting . Rated 鈥淓xcellent鈥� by Synergy as the pick-and-roll ballhandler and with his jumper in off-the-dribble and catch-and-shoot opportunities. Lacks elite athleticism. Needs to add strength.
6. Brooklyn Nets 鈥� Mikel Brown Jr., guard, 6-5, 180, Louisville
Scouting report: Freshman offers scoring punch with combo-guard size. Averaged 18.2 points and 4.7 assists. Erupted for to break the Atlantic Coast Conference freshman scoring record . Needs to add strength. Battled back issues and then resurfaced .
7. Sacramento Kings 鈥� Darius Acuff Jr., guard, 6-2, 186, Arkansas
Scouting report: First-team AP All-American with standout offensive skills. Freshman ranked third nationally in scoring (23.5) and 14th in assists (6.4), leading Razorbacks to . Had . Thrived as the pick-and-roll ballhandler (rated 鈥淓xcellent鈥� in the 89th percentile by Synergy) and in isolation (rated 鈥淰ery good鈥� in the 74th percentile). Defense is a question.
8. Atlanta Hawks (from New Orleans) 鈥� Kingston Flemings, guard, 6-3, 183, Houston
Scouting report: Third-team AP All-American as a freshman with potential to be disruptive defensively. Averaged 16.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.2 assists. Pressured opponents in transition or off the bounce. Had . Posted a nearly 3:1 assist-to-turnover ratio. Ranked in the top six at combine in lane-agility time, shuttle run and three-quarter-court sprint. Needs to add strength and refine shot mechanics.
9. Dallas Mavericks 鈥� Morez Johnson Jr., forward/center, 6-9, 251, Michigan
Scouting report: Versatile and physical presence as a sophomore transfer from Illinois, helping . Averaged 13.1 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.1 blocks with potential to play forward or a small-ball 5-man. Thrived as a cutter, in post-ups and in finishing at the rim. Ranked ninth at the combine with a better than 7-3 wingspan.
10. Milwaukee Bucks 鈥� Brayden Burries, guard, 6-4, 215, Arizona
Scouting report: Freshman combo guard offers potential to impact both ends of the court. Averaged 16.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists for 36-win Final Four team. Shot 49.1% overall, 39.1% on 3-pointers and 80.5% on free throws. Averaged 1.5 steals, including nine games with at least three. Ranked fourth at the combine in standing vertical leap (35 inches).
11. Golden State Warriors 鈥� Yaxel Lendeborg, forward, 6-9, 241, Michigan
Scouting report: First-team AP All-American for NCAA champion. Has a strong frame and better than 7-3 wingspan. Shot 37.2% on 3s at career-high volume compared to 34.9% through two seasons at UAB. Showed toughness . Older prospect (23) who spent three years in junior college.
12. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Los Angeles Clippers) 鈥� Aday Mara, center, 7-3, 260, Michigan
Scouting report: Junior from Spain projects as a defensive force after helping Michigan win the national title. Averaged 12.1 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 23.4 minutes. Ranked sixth nationally in blocks (2.6). Shot 66.8% overall. Led all combine players in standing reach (9-9) while ranking second in wingspan (7-6). Must improve at the line (56.4%).
13. Miami Heat () 鈥� Nate Ament, forward, 6-10, 211, Tennessee
Scouting report: Freshman offers intriguing versatility and athleticism as No. 2 scorer (16.7) for Elite Eight team. Illustrated long-term potential while averaging 22.8 points on 45.2% shooting from Jan. 10 to Feb. 20, including 39.1% on 3s. Must fill out his game with spot-up shots accounting for 18.7% of his possessions, according to Synergy. Needs strength to handle physical play.
14. Charlotte Hornets 鈥� Hannes Steinbach, forward/center, 6-10, 248, Washington
Scouting report: German freshman averaged 18.5 points and national-best 11.8 rebounds. Had and five other games with at least 15 boards. Also had 10 games with at least six offensive rebounds. Shot 57.7% overall. Showed inside-out potential by hitting 18 3-pointers (34.5%). Averaged 1.2 blocks with better than 7-2 wingspan.
15. Chicago Bulls (from Portland) 鈥� Dailyn Swain, guard/forward, 6-7, 211, Texas
Scouting report: Junior transfer from Xavier averaged 17.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists. Most of his work came as the ballhandler in pick-and-roll scenarios and in transition. Showed active hands by averaging 1.6 steals. Must improve 3-point shooting after shooting 34.4% last year and 29.3% through three seasons.
16. Memphis Grizzlies (from Phoenix via Orlando) 鈥� Bennett Stirtz, guard, 6-3, 186, Iowa
Scouting report: Senior point guard who climbed from Division II to Drake, then led Iowa . Averaged 19.8 points, 4.4 assists and 1.4 steals. Synergy rated him as 鈥淓xcellent鈥� as the ballhandler in pick-and-roll scenarios (91st percentile), working in isolation (84th) and finishing at the rim (90th).
17. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Philadelphia) 鈥� Ebuka Okorie, guard, 6-1, 186, Stanford
Scouting report: Four-star prospect who . Ranked seventh nationally in scoring (23.2). Posted eight 30-point games, including and . Showed the burst to score in transition and the halfcourt despite being undersized.
18. Charlotte Hornets (from Orlando via Phoenix) 鈥� Christian Anderson, guard, 6-1, 180, Texas Tech
Scouting report: Third-team AP All-American as a sophomore. Averaged 18.5 points and ranked fifth nationally in assists (7.4). Projects as a despite being undersized. Shot 40% on 3-pointers over two seasons. Thrived as the ballhandler in pick-and-roll scenarios (93rd percentile in Synergy) and as a spot-up shooter (90th).
19. Toronto Raptors 鈥� Allen Graves, forward, 6-8, 226, Santa Clara
Scouting report: West Coast Conference鈥檚 freshman and sixth man of the year for program that reached first NCAA Tournament since 1996. Averaged 11.8 points and 6.5 rebounds in 22.6 minutes. Shot 51.2% overall. Showed range (41.3% on 3s) and defensive potential (0.9 blocks, 1.9 steals).
20. San Antonio Spurs (from Atlanta) 鈥� Jayden Quaintance, center, 6-9, 253, Kentucky
Scouting report: Physical tools stand out but sophomore鈥檚 health is a question. Suffered torn ACL in right knee in February 2025 while playing for Arizona State, then played due to lingering swelling. Ranked fourth at the combine in wingspan (better than 7-5) and has big hands (tied for combine lead with 11-inch width, tied for second with 9.5-inch length).
21. Detroit Pistons (from Minnesota) 鈥� Karim Lopez, forward, 6-8, 222, New Zealand Breakers (Australia)
Scouting report: Versatile forward with athleticism and a nearly 7-foot wingspan. Native of Mexico. Spent two seasons in Australia鈥檚 National Basketball League鈥檚 鈥淣ext Stars鈥� developmental program that produced lottery picks LaMelo Ball, Josh Giddey and Alex Sarr in recent years. Averaged 11.9 points and 6.1 rebounds last year. Turned 19 in April.
22. Philadelphia 76ers (from Houston via Oklahoma City)
23. Atlanta Hawks (from Cleveland)
24. New York Knicks
25. Los Angeles Lakers
26. Denver Nuggets
27. Boston Celtics
28. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Detroit, )
29. Cleveland Cavaliers (from San Antonio via Atlanta)
30. Dallas Mavericks (from Oklahoma City via Washington and Philadelphia)
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