AJ Dybantsa Declares for 2026 NBA Draft as Potential No. 1 Pick
AJ Dybantsa, a freshman forward at BYU, officially declared for the 2026 NBA Draft on Thursday. He announced the decision at his old school in Brockton, Massachusetts. Draft experts expect him to be the No. 1 overall pick.
AJ Dybantsa made it official Thursday: he's entering the 2026 NBA Draft after just one season at BYU. The 19-year-old forward announced his decision at Davis School in Brockton, Massachusetts, where he grew up.
Dybantsa had a historic freshman season, putting up some of the best scoring numbers ever for a first-year college player. His performance at BYU caught the attention of every NBA scout in the country.
Draft experts widely consider Dybantsa the likely No. 1 overall pick, though he could fall anywhere in the top three picks of what's expected to be a talent-loaded draft class.
The Massachusetts native follows a growing trend of top college basketball players leaving school after just one season to pursue their NBA dreams. For Dybantsa, that dream appears to be just months away from becoming reality.
Dybantsa had one of the best scoring seasons ever by a freshman college basketball player. His decision means NBA teams will soon compete for a player who could become the league's next superstar. It also shows how quickly top college players now jump to the pros.
The 2026 NBA Draft will take place this summer, where Dybantsa is expected to be selected in the top three picks.
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