The next generation of NBA superstars have arrived.On Tuesday, June 23, the dreams of 30 prospects became realities at the 2026 NBA Draft. Before the first-rounders heard their names called by NBA commissioner Adam Silver inside the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, they visited PEOPLE’s exclusive portrait studio for their big night.Check out the newest roster of NBA playmakers below!01 of 11AJ DybantsaCredit: Yu TsaiThe No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, former BYU Cougars star AJ Dybantsa, is headed to the nation’s capital as the newest member of the Washington Wizards. Speaking with PEOPLE, the 6-foot-9 forward called himself “the most versatile” player in his draft class.”I think I can do a little bit of everything,” Dybantsa, 19, says. “I might not have one skill better than somebody, but I do a little bit of everything, which kind of makes me unique.”02 of 11Darryn PetersonCredit: Yu TsaiDarryn Peterson is ready to make his mark in Utah. The former Jayhawks guard was selected second overall by the Jazz in Tuesday’s NBA Draft after one season at Kansas. Looking ahead to his next chapter, the 6-foot-9 Peterson is grateful for the support he’s had from family along the way.”My pops, he definitely believed in me before everybody, for sure,” Peterson, 19, tells PEOPLE.03 of 11Cameron BoozerCredit: Yu TsaiCameron Boozer looks forward to proving himself. The 18-year-old Duke University star and son of former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer was selected third overall by the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday, and he confidently tells PEOPLE, “I think I win better than anyone else in the class.”Growing up learning from Carlos, 44, might have given Cameron an advantage along the way, but the newest Grizzly says the best advice his dad ever gave him was, “Be present. Enjoy the moment. Soak it all in. Have fun.”04 of 11Caleb WilsonCredit: Yu TsaiCaleb Wilson will head to the Windy City after making a name for himself with the North Carolina Tar Heels. Wilson, 19, was selected fourth overall on Tuesday. Basketball fans can look forward to the power forward’s confident game this season. “One player I modeled my game after is Kobe Bryant,” Wilson tells PEOPLE.The former Tar Heel says he credits his success and pursuing his dreams to his father, Jerry Wilson. “My dad was someone who believed in me before anyone else.”05 of 11Keaton WaglerCredit: Yu TsaiKeaton Wagler is headed to the Los Angeles Clippers as the fifth overall pick on Tuesday. The 19-year-old former Illinois Fighting Illini guard averaged 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game in college, and now he’s confident about the talent he’ll bring the Clippers. “One thing I feel like I do better than anyone else in this class is, shoot the ball. I feel like I’m the best shooting in the class. Can shoot it from deep, and close,” Wagler, whose parents both played colle Read More
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