AJ Dybantsa

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American basketball player

Anicet “AJ” Dybantsa Jr. is an American basketball player who most recently played college basketball for the BYU Cougars of the Big 12 Conference. He was rated as the number one player in the 2025 class after reclassifying from the 2026 class. In April 2026, Dybantsa declared for that year's NBA draft, in which he is projected as a potential first overall pick.

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Anicet Dybantsa Jr.

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AJ Dybantsa declares for NBA

BYU forward AJ Dybantsa, a projected top pick, has officially declared for the 2026 NBA Draft.

AJ Dybantsa declares for NBA draft: How does he project at the next level? USA Today — Apr 23, 18:48 PM
BYU forward AJ Dybantsa officially declares for NBA draft Associated Press — Apr 23, 16:41 PM
Brockton’s AJ Dybantsa announces he will enter 2026 NBA Draft Boston Globe — Apr 23, 16:54 PM
AJ Dybantsa officially declares for the NBA draft and is a top candidate to be the No. 1 pick ABC News — Apr 23, 16:55 PM
BYU's AJ Dybantsa, the potential No. 1 overall pick, declares for 2026 NBA Draft: What makes him so good? CBS Sports — Apr 23, 16:00 PM