Kansas shooting guard Darryn Peterson and BYU forward AJ Dybantsa are emerging as the projected top two picks in the upcoming NBA draft, setting up an early debate over which prospect could ultimately be selected No. 1.
To gauge how league decision-makers currently view the top of the class, ESPN surveyed 20 NBA scouts and executives for their early impressions. The poll focused on the top of the draft board, with Peterson and Dybantsa identified as the leading names in the mix.
Early draft picture
While draft evaluations will continue to evolve, the poll provides an initial read on how NBA front offices are stacking the top tier of prospects at this stage. Peterson and Dybantsa were positioned as the top two projected selections, underscoring their status as the headliners in early conversations around the draft.