BYU's AJ Dybantsa declares for NBA Draft/announces he's returning for sophomore season
Dybantsa is projected to be the No. 1 overall pick.
BYU star freshman AJ Dybantsa announced on Thursday that he will declare for the 2026 NBA Draft. Dybantsa is largely projected to be the No. 1 overall pick.
In Yahoo Sports’ latest mock draft , Kevin O’Connor has Dybantsa going first overall to the Chicago Bulls. Since BYU’s season-ending loss to Texas in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Dybantsa has been mulling his decision on whether to declare or return for his sophomore season. He told Yahoo Sports earlier this month that his decision was up to his mom, who values his education and has helped him with many of his decisions.
Dybantsa made a massive impact on the Cougars last season. The 19-year-old averaged 25. 5 points, 6.
8 rebounds, 3. 7 assists and 1. 1 steals while shooting 51% from the field for BYU.