All eyes are looking ahead to the 2026 NBA Draft for the Washington Wizards and for the first time in a long time, it feels like the struggling franchise could walk away with the perfect draft haul.
After years of bad luck constantly deterring the franchise, especially in the NBA Draft Lottery and disaster scenarios unfolding, whether that be draft busts like Johnny Davis or ideal prospects like Ace Bailey being selected one pick ahead of the Wizards, Washington is headed towards a draft it can't afford to mess up.
Several outlets have already revealed Mock Drafts of their own, but for the first time this offseason, here's an original two-round projection from Wiz of Awes for how the team's selections could shake out.
Round 1, Pick 1: F AJ Dybantsa, BYU
Selecting AJ Dybantsa seems like the most likely outcome for the Wizards at this point in the process.
The BYU standout has MVP potential, and he proved that throughout the entirety of his freshman season in the Big 12.
Leading the nation in scoring, averaging 25.5 points, the versatile forward has shown just how dangerous he can be as an offensive weapon, considering his ability to get to the rim at will and a soft shooting touch that makes him a nightmare to defend.
Beyond that, Dybantsa has shown the vision as a playmaker to suggest he can run the offense at the next level, which makes his comparison to Detroit Pistons' star Cade Cunningham easy to see.
Not to mention, with his size and physicality his defensive abilities and knack for snagging rebounds will allow him to fit perfectly into the void that the Wizards are looking to fill on the wing.
Dybantsa is a no-brainer decision, and while Darryn Peterson is another potential option at this spot, it feels safe to assume the Wizards will elect to make Dybantsa their franchise star.
Round 2, Pick 51: G Milos Uzan, Houston
At this point in the second round, the Wizards would be looking for skill sets that they believe could be developed.
There's enough evidence shown that even second-round picks have value at times, and Milos Uzan is the exact type of selection that could prove that.
The Houston guard has shown flashes of his upside with the Cougars, and his importance to Kelvin Sampson's squad has been proven time and time again, especially in the team's run to the National Championship in 2025.
Uzan averaged only 11.1 points, 4.0 assists, and 2.7 rebounds on 38% shooting from field goal range and 34,3% from three during his final season in the Big 12, but given his defensive upside and IQ, there's enough optimism that he could develop into a rotational piece in the DMV.
Round 2, Pick 60: F Keyshawn Hall, Auburn
Snagging Keyshawn Hall with the final pick in the draft would be an absolute steal for the Wizards, especially given his college resume.
The 6-foot-7 forward averaged 19.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 2.6 assists during his lone season at Auburn, proving that he can produce against top competition in the SEC, which is exactly what he set out to do transferring from UCF.
Hall has the size, scoring upside, and work ethic that would make him the perfect second-round swing for the Wizards.
