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Texas Upsets BYU 79-71 as Dybantsa Scores 35 and Leaves Draft Decision Open

Kevin Young signaled off-season roster changes through the transfer portal with an emphasis on adding shooting.

Overview

  • BYU's season ended in a 79-71 first-round loss to No. 11 seed Texas at Portland's Moda Center.
  • Freshman AJ Dybantsa had 35 points and 10 rebounds, becoming the first freshman to record that stat line in an NCAA Tournament game.
  • Dybantsa said he has not decided on entering the NBA draft and plans to consult his family, noting his mother will guide the choice.
  • Head coach Kevin Young called the season disappointing but praised the team's fight after five season-ending injuries, including ACL tears to Richie Saunders and Dawson Baker.
  • Young said BYU will re-evaluate roster construction, expects an active transfer-portal period, and intends to add perimeter shooting around returning players.