Before His First Game, BYU's AJ Dybantsa Is Already Making an Impact Off the Court

Why AJ Dybantsa’s Relatively Quiet BYU Debut Won’t Dim Top NBA Pick Expectations

The hyped freshman scored 21 points, but struggled from the free throw line and took only one three-pointer to open his much-scrutinized one-and-done college season.

Before his first game, BYU's AJ Dybantsa is already making an impact off the court

PROVO, Utah Even at 18 years old, BYU freshman forward AJ Dybantsa's reach stretches across the globe. He's prioritized giving back to the communities that have shaped his life. Recently, he has provided shoes, school supplies and other goods to children in Provo and Jamaica.Now, the basketball phenom has his sights set on raising money for the people of Jamaica affected by the devastating Hurricane Melissa. Dybantsa's mother, Chelsea, was born …

More than 60 NBA scouts credentialed for AJ Dybantsa's college debut

By ADAM ZAGORIA More than 60 NBA […]

The future is here: Meet the college basketball stars destined for the 2026 NBA Draft

The 2025-26 college basketball season marks the beginning of the NBA Draft cycle, where top prospects are emerging as potential lottery picks for the 2026 NBA Draft. Among the 30 highlighted prospects, Darryn Peterson from Kansas leads the pack as a highly versatile point guard, followed closely by AJ Dybantsa from BYU and Cameron Boozer from Duke. Scouts will closely monitor player performance throughout the season, as most rankings are still s…