AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, will not wear his college jersey number (No. 3) for the Washington Wizards because veteran guard Trae Young already wears that number for the team. Dybantsa announced that he will instead wear No. 4, adding one to his previous number.
Number Change Explained
Dybantsa, who wore No. 3 during his college career, acknowledged that Young is a team leader and the number belongs to him. "Since I'm the No. 1 pick, I decided to add one to the number three, so I'll be wearing No. 4 in the NBA," Dybantsa said according to reports.
Historic Pick for Wizards
Dybantsa becomes the first No. 1 overall pick for the Washington Wizards since 2010, when the franchise selected John Wall. The Wizards hold high expectations for Dybantsa, who is expected to make an immediate impact in the backcourt alongside Young.
