​Canton native Darryn Peterson, the No. 2 overall pick in this year’s NBA draft, is set to collide with No. 1 overall selection AJ Dybantsa as the Utah Jazz face the Washington Wizards in summer league action. Peterson spent portions of his high school years at Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy and spent a brief, one-and-done freshman season at the University of Kansas before the Jazz selected him with the second overall choice in the draft. Meanwhile, Dybantsa starred at BYU, where he led college basketball in scoring before being chosen one spot ahead of Peterson by Washington.
In the lead-up to the draft, Peterson met with the Wizards with the hope of landing the No. 1 overall pick, passing on other club discussions in the process. Washington ultimately tabbed Dybantsa, setting the stage for what could become a compelling early-career rivalry as the two ascend in the NBA. Now, fans will get their first professional glimpse of the two prospects when they square off in summer league play.
The matchup between the Jazz and Wizards is scheduled for Thursday, July 9, with tip-off at 9 p.m. ET. Las Vegas’ summer league game will be broadcast on ESPN, and fans can stream the contest through Watch ESPN with a valid subscription. The scene will feature Peterson and Dybantsa facing off in their first official summer league confrontation, a rivalry that could intensify as their NBA journeys unfold.
The Kansas Jayhawks guard, who faced BYU’s Dybantsa in college action, will be on the same summer league stage where the two are expected to leave a lasting impression. The July 9 game promises to deliver a compelling early chapter in what figures to be a closely watched rivalry between Peterson and Dybantsa as their professional careers begin to take shape. This summer league meeting marks the first time fans will get to see the two top prospects go head-to-head on a national stage.
This report originally appeared through Akron Beacon Journal and is framed to highlight how to watch the Darryn Peterson versus AJ Dybantsa summer league matchup for fans seeking the best viewing options. To watch, tune in to ESPN at 9 p.m. ET on July 9, or stream via Watch ESPN with your subscription.