AJ Dybantsa has declared for the NBA draft
Deseret News • • sports
Key Points:
- AJ Dybantsa officially declared for the 2026 NBA Draft, announcing his decision via social media.
- During his freshman year at BYU, Dybantsa led the nation with 25.5 points per game and earned First Team All-America honors, becoming the third Cougar to do so.
- He averaged 6.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.1 steals per game, scoring at least 20 points in 28 of 35 games, including 14 consecutive to end the season.
- Dybantsa received multiple accolades, including First Team All-Big 12, Freshman of the Year, and the Julius Erving Award for best small forward.
- Projected as the top overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, the lottery on May 10 will determine which team among the Wizards, Pacers, Nets, Jazz, and Kings secures his rights.
