NBA Draft: Where did Round 1 selections play high school basketball?
NBA Draft: Where did Round 1 selections play high school basketball? The 2026 NBA Draft’s first round took place Tuesday night at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, where commissioner Adam Silver announced all 30 selections. The Washington Wizards chose BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick, followed by Darryn Peterson (Prolific Prep) at No. 2 for the Utah Jazz, and Cameron Boozer (Miami Columbus) going to the Memphis Grizzlies at No. 3. Link Academy in Missouri produced the most Round 1 players, with three: Labaron Philon Jr. (No. 22, Philadelphia 76ers), Cameron Carr (No. 24, New York Knicks), and Chris Cenac Jr. (No. 27, Boston Celtics). Beyond Link, players hailed from U.S. states including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, and Texas, among others.





