The 2026 NBA Draft has been touted as one of the best in the last few decades, offering up as many as four players that could be No. 1 level talents in AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson.
The Grizzlies, having now luckily grabbed the No. 3 pick via the 2026 draft lottery, are going to have their choice between two of the four.
Here is an assessment of who they could draft and where:
AJ Dybantsa, BYU
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Dybantsa, at 6-foot-9 with elite size, length and scoring prowess, is currently and predictable the odds-on favorite to go No. 1, meaning he could be out of reach on draft night.
His skillset is likely the one that needs the most polish of the top-four, though he seemingly has the best combination of tangible scoring impact and upside, having averaged 25.5 points on 51% shooting. Even more, he showed real-time growth in both defending and passing, with room to continue building.
There is a slim chance that Dybantsa is there at No.…