The 2026 NBA Draft is set to commence, and the Washington Wizards are poised to make history with the No. 1 overall pick. This marks the first time since 2010 that the franchise will select first, a moment reminiscent of their choice of John Wall. Top prospects for the coveted pick include AJ Dybantsa from BYU and Darryn Peterson from Kansas.

The draft will unfold over two nights: Round 1 on Tuesday and Round 2 on Wednesday, each featuring 30 picks. Here’s a look at the complete draft order for the first round:

1. Washington Wizards
2. Utah Jazz
3. Memphis Grizzlies
4. Chicago Bulls
5. Los Angeles Clippers (via Indiana Pacers)
6. Brooklyn Nets
7. Sacramento Kings
8. Atlanta Hawks (via New Orleans Pelicans)
9. Dallas Mavericks
10. Milwaukee Bucks
11. Golden State Warriors
12. Oklahoma City Thunder
13. Miami Heat
14. Charlotte Hornets

The draft continues through to pick 60, with notable teams such as the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers also making significant selections.

Experts are calling this a loaded draft class, with Dybantsa and Peterson leading the charge, alongside Cameron Boozer from Duke and Caleb Wilson from North Carolina, both projected as top-five picks.

Recent history shows that underdog teams like the Dallas Mavericks and Atlanta Hawks have defied odds to secure top picks, hinting at the potential for surprises in this year's draft. The excitement builds as teams prepare for what promises to be a pivotal event in shaping their futures.