NBA Draft grades 2026: Full results and analysis for every pick in Round 1, from AJ Dybantsa to Bennett Stirtz

The 2026 NBA Draft Round 1 took place on June 24, 2026, with AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson headlining the class as the top prospects. Dybantsa, the leading scorer in Division-I basketball, was widely projected as the No. 1 pick, bringing a 6-foot-9 frame and elite shot creation to the draft. Sporting News analyst Steph Noh provided real-time grades and analysis for all 30 first-round picks, from Dybantsa to Bennett Stirtz.