AJ Dybantsa’s father, Ace, looks forward to future in Washington
Deseret News • • sports
Key Points:
- AJ Dybantsa, selected as the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft by the Washington Wizards, credits his success to strict discipline and unwavering family support, especially from his father Ace, who emphasized the importance of education alongside basketball.
- Ace Dybantsa implemented a pivotal lesson in sixth grade by sidelining AJ from an AAU tournament due to poor grades, leading AJ to commit to academic excellence and basketball.
- AJ chose BYU for its pro-style offense, where he became the nation’s leading scorer and a First Team All-American, with BYU coach Kevin Young playing a key role in his development.
- While AJ and Ace will move to Washington for his NBA career, AJ’s mother and sister will remain in Utah to finish high school, reflecting the family’s positive experience in the state.
- Ace praised AJ’s character and team-first mentality, highlighting how navigating adversity at BYU contributed to his growth as a player and person.
