American NBA team, based in Memphis, Tennessee
The 19-year-old BYU forward AJ Dybantsa has been selected No. 1 by the Washington Wizards in this year’s NBA draft, after leading NCAA Division I in scoring as a freshman with 25.5 PPG. Kansas guard Darryn Peterson goes No. 2 to Utah, while Duke’s Cameron Boozer is picked No. 3 by Memphis. The Jazz and Wizards assemble a young, high-scoring class.
The Los Angeles County medical examiner has ruled the death of Brandon Clarke, 29, accidental, noting the combined effects of multiple prescription medications as a significant contributor. Clarke died May 11 in California’s San Fernando Valley; the Grizzlies have expressed condolences and described him as an outstanding teammate. Police and agency reports had noted drug paraphernalia at the residence.