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Massachusetts Native AJ Dybantsa Enters 2026 NBA Draft
The 6-foot-9 forward led the nation in scoring and earned Big 12 Freshman of the Year honors after one season at BYU.
- On Thursday, BYU forward AJ Dybantsa announced he is declaring for the 2026 NBA Draft, widely projected to be the number one overall pick this summer.
- Dybantsa led Division I in scoring with 25.5 points per game during his lone collegiate season, averaging 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists while earning First Team All-America honors.
- During a press conference in his hometown of Brockton, Massachusetts, Dybantsa said he will finish his mass communications degree online and hopes to build a legacy like boxing legends Rocky Marciano and Marvin Hagler.
- The May 10 NBA Draft Lottery will determine selection order for teams including the Washington Wizards, Indiana Pacers, and Brooklyn Nets, each holding 14% odds for the top pick. Dybantsa faces competition from Kansas' Darryn Peterson.
- With the 2026 NBA Draft scheduled for June 23, BYU coach Kevin Young will integrate new recruits including five-star forward Bruce Branch III. Dybantsa thanked his coaches and teammates for their support.
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AJ Dybantsa officially declares for the NBA draft and is a top candidate to be the No. 1 pick
AJ Dybantsa is entering the NBA draft. The BYU forward made the announcement Thursday. He is widely expected to be a top candidate to be the No. 1 pick.
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BYU Star and Projected No. 1 Pick A.J. Dybantsa Declares for NBA Draft
The race to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft kicked into high gear on Thursday as BYU superstar A.J. Dybantsa announced he’s leaving college after 1 season.Dybantsa, a 6-foot-9 small forward, averaged 25.5 points per game in his lone college season to go with 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists.“BYU’s AJ Dybantsa the potential No. 1 pick — has declared for the 2026 NBA draft,” ESPN’s Shams Charania wrote on his official X account.Yahoo …
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