AJ Dybantsa

A generational talent, Dybantsa dominated internationally and at BYU, vaulting into contention for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Key Achievements: AP Preseason All-American, joined Jimmer Fredette as one of only two Cougars in program history | USBWA Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week (Feb. 24) | Lute Olson Award National Player of the Week (Dec. 15) | Two-time Big 12 Player of the Week | Six-time Big 12 Newcomer of the Week | Ten-time Big 12 Starting Five | USBWA Oscar Robertson High-Major Player of the Month (Dec.) | USBWA/CBS Sports Freshman of the Week (Dec. 16) | Naismith Player of the Week (Jan. 26)

Performance & Stats: Freshman year: averaging 24.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists | Season-high 43 points vs. Utah | One of five freshmen in program history to score 20+ points in collegiate debut

Notable Highlights: No. 1 recruit in the country | Three-time FIBA gold medalist | Back-to-back youth world champion (2024, 2025) | 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup MVP, averaged 14.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists