GM Picks AJ Dybantsa, Wilson, Acuff Over Peterson, Boozer

Merlin sees an NBA GM telling ESPN that BYU’s AJ Dybantsa, North Carolina’s Caleb Wilson and Arkansas’ Darius Acuff Jr. are the current top three in this draft, a view that nudges Kansas’ Darryn Peterson and Duke’s Cameron Boozer down the board. The GM warned that "Peterson might be going back down a little bit." Dybantsa led the nation with 25.5 points and showed out in the NCAA game with 35 and 10. Wilson averaged 19.8 and 9.4 before injury, and Acuff was the SEC Player of the Year at 23.3 points. Merlin notes the tale is not set in stone. Dybantsa’s scoring and burst make him the safest bet for teams chasing instant offense, while Wilson’s injury and Peterson’s cramps raise durability questions. Expect workouts, medical checks and late interviews to tilt the board as scouts hunt for fit and longevity.