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At long last, the ‘AJ Dybantsa draft’ has arrived
Deseret News • • general
Key Points:
- AJ Dybantsa, a 19-year-old basketball phenom, is set to be selected as a top NBA lottery pick, potentially even No. 1 overall, during Tuesday's NBA draft at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
- Dybantsa had a standout freshman season at BYU, leading the nation with 25.5 points per game and earning first team All-American honors, despite limited NCAA tournament exposure.
- The Washington Wizards hold the first draft pick and are widely expected to select Dybantsa, viewing him as a cornerstone for their long-awaited rebuild and future success in the Eastern Conference.
- Alternatively, if not picked by Washington, Dybantsa could join the Utah Jazz at No. 2, which would excite local fans eager to see a homegrown talent help the team contend for its first NBA title.
- While Dybantsa still needs to improve defensively and develop his 3-point shooting, his potential and confidence mark him as a promising future NBA star ready to embrace the challenges ahead.
