LAWRENCE, KANSAS - MARCH 07: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Kansas Jayhawks watches during a timeout in the game against the Kansas State Wildcats at Allen Fieldhouse on March 07, 2026 in Lawrence, Kansas.

Report: Peterson visits Wizards, decides not to meet other teams

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After recently visiting the Washington Wizards, NBA draft prospect Darryn Peterson doesn't plan to meet with any other teams, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania and Jeremy Woo.

Other teams in the lottery have reportedly acknowledged Peterson's decision, though they don't expect it to influence the plans of the Utah Jazz, who hold the No. 2 pick.

Peterson is among a short list of players the Wizards may consider taking with the No. 1 pick. The 19-year-old guard averaged 20.2 points in 24 games for Kansas last season. He also missed 11 contests due to injuries, including chronic cramping that Peterson's doctors said was caused by high doses of creatine.

Utah could be the most likely destination for Peterson if Washington instead opts for BYU product AJ Dybantsa, who reportedly believes he is destined to become the first overall selection, as does Peterson.

The Wizards won the lottery in May after going 17-65 last season.

The first round of the NBA draft will take place June 23.

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