India, May 11 -- The Washington Wizards have a real shot of converting their poor last season into what could be a blockbuster 2026. The franchise won the NBA Draft Lottery on Sunday to claim the top pick in next month's draft. And they are expected to go with top prospect AJ Dybantsa.

Washington finished the season 17-65 and entered the lottery tied with Indiana and Brooklyn for the best odds at the top selection, each holding a 14% chance. Their disastrous finish - losing 26 of its final 27 games, including the last 10 straight - ultimately positioned the team perfectly for lottery luck.

The NBA Draft is scheduled for June 23-24.

The top of the draft is expected to center around two standout freshmen: BYU forward AJ Dybantsa and Kans...