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AJ Dybantsa Sets Two-Week Window on NBA Draft Decision After 35-Point BYU Exit

He is widely projected as a top-three pick in 2026, elevating the stakes for his choice.

Overview

  • BYU fell 79-71 to Texas in the NCAA first round, with Dybantsa playing all 40 minutes and posting 35 points and 10 rebounds.
  • After the loss, he said he will decide in the next couple of weeks after consulting his family, noting his mother will guide the call.
  • He is regarded as one of the top three prospects in the 2026 class, with some mock drafts placing him No. 1, including Bleacher Report’s latest.
  • Dybantsa led Division I in scoring at 25.5 points per game on 51% shooting and logged unusually heavy minutes across 35 starts.
  • Head coach Kevin Young praised his NBA-level play, and Dybantsa said he has no regrets about choosing BYU for his freshman season.