Former BYU basketball star AJ Dybantsa fulfilled his dream of going No. 1 overall in the 2026 NBA draft.

The Washington Wizards selected Dybantsa with the first pick.

Immediately after the pick, reactions poured in on social media about the Wizards drafting Dybantsa.

Social media reactions to the Washington Wizards selecting BYU star AJ Dybantsa

The Washington Wizards make it official, selecting BYU wing AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1️⃣ pick in the 2026 @NBA Draft. 🥳🎉

How does Dybantsa fit with the Wizards?#NBA #NBADraft #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/IqgikGpxbJ

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— KSL Sports (@kslsports) June 24, 2026

WELCOME TO THE DYSTRICT🧙‍♂️ #ForTheDistrict | @AJ_Dybantsa pic.twitter.com/ACZhphmTnq

— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) June 24, 2026

NO. 1 OVERALL 🔒

AJ Dybantsa 🤝 @WashWizards

📺 2026 #NBADraft on ESPN/ABC pic.twitter.com/WO7RxMqQyK

— Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) June 24, 2026

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BYU star AJ Dybantsa goes No. 1 to the Washington Wizards.

First former BYU basketball player to be selected No. 1 overall.

He was the best player in his class since he was 14. This was a moment he had been chasing for years, and he got better along the way. pic.twitter.com/ugT9ITd2NP

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) June 24, 2026

OFFICIALLY OFFICIAL 😈 #ForTheDistrict | @AJ_Dybantsa pic.twitter.com/YaOyAI48Ji

— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) June 24, 2026

WITH THE FIRST PICK IN THE 2026 NBA DRAFT

THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS SELECT

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ANICET DYBANTSA JR. ‼️ pic.twitter.com/po8oTm6B9T

— NBA (@NBA) June 24, 2026

With the 1st pick of the NBA Draft the @WashWizards select AJ Dybantsa!

The 2026 NBA Draft is LIVE on ABC & ESPN. pic.twitter.com/ONGDMv9WZ7

— NBA (@NBA) June 24, 2026

Yer a Wizard, AJ 🌟

AJ Dybantsa is heading to the District at No. 1 🔥 pic.twitter.com/42atCNr441

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— ESPN (@espn) June 24, 2026

AJ Dybantsa is headed to Washington with the #1 overall pick in the NBA Draft 🚨 @AJ_Dybantsa pic.twitter.com/HnFsgcqMgX

— SLAM HS Hoops (@SLAM_HS) June 24, 2026

NUMBER ONE. pic.twitter.com/XJDFzK8dpK

— BYU Men’s Basketball (@BYUMBB) June 24, 2026

AJ Dybantsa is headed to @WashWizards with the first pick in the @NBA Draft 🚨 pic.twitter.com/IhNM2AjxLy

— Sports (@Sports) June 24, 2026

Picture perfect moment for AJ Dybantsa 📷 pic.twitter.com/rN8zbJr3cB

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 24, 2026

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AJ DYBANTSA GOES NO. 1 🧙‍♂️🔥

AD. Trae. AJ.

It’s up in Washington. pic.twitter.com/F1rAmF1Qb4

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 24, 2026

FIRST LOOK AJ Dybantsa as a wizard pic.twitter.com/3kwGDX31cl

— PFT Commenter (@PFTCommenter) June 24, 2026

“Dybantsa, high volume player, high usage player.” 💪@KevinOConnor reacts to AJ Dybantsa being drafted No. 1 overall to D.C. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/OZWDO0DKBJ

— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) June 24, 2026

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With the 1st pick of the NBA Draft the @WashWizards select AJ Dybantsa (@AJ_Dybantsa)!

The 2026 NBA Draft is LIVE on ABC & ESPN.

— NBA Draft (@NBADraft) June 24, 2026

The #WashingtonWizards selected AJ Dybantsa at No. 1 this year, continuing to stack up their roster with talent. He will play alongside Trae Young and Anthony Davis, and form a three-headed monster.

Will he take home the 2027 Rookie of the Year award? Or will Darryn Peterson,… pic.twitter.com/EP1eJJJxPw

— The Big Lead (@TheBigLead) June 24, 2026

Washington D.C.’s reaction to AJ Dybantsa being taken first overall by the @WashWizards. #dcsports #ajdybantsa #wizards #nba pic.twitter.com/Dst5qW8tHr

— 106.7 The Fan (@1067theFan) June 24, 2026

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AJ Dybantsa led ALL of college basketball in scoring last season 🔥

Wizards got a bucket. pic.twitter.com/XYSWaBtLfj

— B/R Hoops (@brhoops) June 24, 2026

🚨 THE NO. 1 PICK IS IN 🚨

AJ Dybantsa joins NBA royalty at the top of the draft 🤩#NBAonPrimeVideoPH pic.twitter.com/R3oRZ9DEgr

— NBA on Prime Video Philippines (@NBAPrimeVideoPH) June 24, 2026

WIZARDS TAKE AJ DYBANTSA #1 OVERALL 🚨 pic.twitter.com/NceGfeVcq6

— Chalkboard (@ChalkboardHQ) June 24, 2026

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AJ Dybantsa goes No. 1 overall to the Wizards👀

During his freshman season at BYU:
25.5 PPG
6.8 RPGpic.twitter.com/N6UHFgnXOK

— RotoWire (@RotoWire) June 24, 2026

AJ IS A WIZARD 🪄

Dybantsa is the 1st player to lead the NCAA in scoring and go 1st in the NBA Draft since 1994. pic.twitter.com/SEpYf7Ausp

— ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) June 24, 2026

With the 1st Pick of the 2026 NBA Draft…. AJ DYBANTSA is heading to Washington 👏👏#Big12MBB | @BYUMBB pic.twitter.com/zNjaL98hoS

— Big 12 Studios (@big12studios) June 24, 2026

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AJ DYBANTSA IS A WIZARD AND THEY’RE GOING WILD IN WASHINGTON D.C. 🎉🎉 pic.twitter.com/rmVqL0rWuy

— SleeperWizards (@SleeperWizards) June 24, 2026

A walk to remember for AJ Dybantsa.

He’s a Wizard. pic.twitter.com/if8cCn8GIp

— Jackson Payne (@jackson5payne) June 24, 2026

#HOFSeries Alum AJ Dybantsa. 🤝 #NBADraft | #HoophallU pic.twitter.com/C19N6j4vCR

— Hall of Fame Series (@hofseries) June 24, 2026

AJ Dybantsa at BYU:

25.5 PPG
6.8 RPG
1.1 SPG
51.0 FG%

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What will he average as a rookie? pic.twitter.com/jv5ujz6AHz

— StatMuse (@statmuse) June 24, 2026

John Wall 🤝 AJ Dybantsa

Dybantsa is the latest No. 1 pick to head to the Wizards 👏 pic.twitter.com/cFCLPn4cmN

— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) June 24, 2026

AJ Dybantsa (BYU) A 2026 Wooden Award All American and Top 5 Finalist from BYU, AJ Dybantsa’s talent and dedication have made him one of the game’s brightest stars. Congratulations on being selected No. 1 overall by the Washington Wizards and taking the next step in your… pic.twitter.com/1ZlAaGJdxU

— John R. Wooden Award (@WoodenAward) June 24, 2026

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Congratulations to AJ Dybantsa on being selected No. 1 overall by the @WashWizards in the @NBADraft 🏀

Dybantsa was a finalist for our 2026 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Men’s College POY. @jerseymikes | @BYUMBB | @AJ_Dybantsa pic.twitter.com/hzAQSOiHzc

— Naismith Awards (@NaismithTrophy) June 24, 2026

Oakland Soldiers alum AJ Dybantsa has been selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft 🏀@Soldiers_Salute ➡️ @NBADraft #NBADraft #EYBL @AJ_Dybantsa pic.twitter.com/lJWT0D4Fps

— The Circuit (@TheCircuit) June 24, 2026

AJ DYBANTSA TO THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS AHHHHHHHH 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 pic.twitter.com/Z8pinO7KGQ

— Overtime (@overtime) June 24, 2026

Congrats to AJ Dybantsa who was just selected #1 overall by the Washington Wizards! pic.twitter.com/fCMAu3uhwN

— Grind Session (@thegrindsession) June 24, 2026

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1. Washington Wizards: AJ Dybantsa, BYU#2026NBADraft pic.twitter.com/62Y1tcdu9T

— RealGM (@RealGM) June 24, 2026

THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS SELECT AJ DYBANTSA WITH THE NO. 1 PICK IN THE 2026 NBA DRAFT 🪄🔥

The BYU star is heading to the District 👏 pic.twitter.com/cvcIHS0W34

— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) June 24, 2026

AJ Dybantsa is headed to DC 🤩

BYU’s superstar freshman goes first overall in the 2026 #NBADraft 🔥 pic.twitter.com/OGgFv0Lm1K

— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) June 24, 2026

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ASHBURN, Va. – The Washington Commanders have released their 2026 Training Camp schedule, with eleven open practices between August 1 and August 19, including five open to all fans and six reserved for season ticket members.

For the fifth straight year, training camp will take place at the team’s football operations headquarters in Ashburn, Virginia. 

Open practices for all fans are scheduled for August 1, August 7, August 8, August 18 and August 19.

 Season ticket member practices will be held August 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12. 

All sessions begin at 8:30 a.m., with gates opening at 7:30 a.m.

Fans can claim free tickets beginning June 23 at 10 a.m. General admission fans may request up to six tickets and one parking pass for a single day of camp. Season ticket members can claim tickets for two member‑exclusive days in addition to one general admission day. All parking will be on site at the BigBear.ai Performance Center and requires a parking pass.

The team plans several themed events throughout camp, including Back Together Weekend on August 1, Military Appreciation Day on August 7 and Kids Day on August 8. Local youth football and community groups will also be hosted throughout the summer.

For more information visit the Washington Commanders online.

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Washington’s National Mall is set to be drained again for repairs after algae and peeling paint appeared just weeks after a US$14.7 million renovation, while President Donald Trump threatened prison time for anyone caught ‌damaging the pool.

The DC Water authority issued a permit to drain the 609-metre rectangular pool, it said on Monday, while the repair company said it would fix the pool as part of its warranty.

Peeling paint and algae growth have been visible in the pool since soon after Trump declared the renovation project complete on June 6. Critics have raised concerns about the no-bid contract to recoat the pool before the ⁠nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations next month, as well as for the ducks that use its water. Workers from the National Park Service earlier this ‌week poured hydrogen peroxide into the pool to combat the algae.

Trump, without evidence, has blamed vandals for the state of the landmark. On Monday, he echoed a weekend threat ‌by US Attorney Jeanine Pirro to prosecute people accused of attempting to destroy the pool.

“Please remember that there is ⁠a 10-year prison sentence for the ⁠destruction, or even the attempted destruction, of such things – Which will be fully enforced!” Trump earlier wrote in a social media post. Destruction of federal property can ‌carry a maximum prison sentence of 10 years.

It was not immediately apparent what criminal or civil violation someone might commit reaching into the pool.