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AJ Dybantsa Thanks BYU in LinkedIn Farewell After Entering 2026 NBA Draft

The projected No. 1 pick moves into pre-draft evaluations ahead of the lottery.

Overview

  • Dybantsa, who declared for the 2026 NBA Draft last week, posted a long thank-you to BYU on LinkedIn on Monday.
  • He credited head coach Kevin Young for bringing an NBA mindset to Provo and for pushing his growth on and off the court.
  • He said the bond with teammates goes beyond basketball and praised BYU fans and the Provo community for their kindness.
  • He is widely viewed as the frontrunner for the top pick, with teams expected to use workouts and medical reviews to sort the top of the board.
  • The draft order will be set by the lottery, and Dybantsa said BYU will remain part of who he is as he starts his next chapter.