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The Guardian - World News

The Guardian - World News

Title NBA draft 2026 predictions: a consensus at No 1 and a rising Mexican star Source The Guardian - World News
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AJ Dybantsa is widely expected to have his name called first on Tuesday. But which other young stars are worth keeping an eye on?

AJ Dybantsa looked like a pro among college kids in his lone season at BYU, becoming just the fifth Division I player in the last 40 years to average more than 25 points per game while shooting better than 51%. Even beyond the numbers, Dybantsa’s natural length and ability to create his own shot make him look more like a future All-Star than Kansas’s Darryn Peterson, whose load-management habits stand in stark contrast to Dybantsa’s workhorse approach. Andrew Lawrence

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Link https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jun/23/nba-draft-2026-predictions-a-consensus-at-no-1-and-a-rising-mexican-star Published At 2026-06-23 05:00:36 (1 month ago)
Created At 2026-06-23 06:08:20 Updated At 2026-06-23 06:08:20