AJ Dybantsa
No. 10 BYU beats Kansas State 83-73 in Big 12 opener
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The No. 10 BYU Cougars secured their first-ever win at Bramlage Coliseum with an 83-73 victory over the Kansas State Wildcats in the Big 12 conference opener. AJ Dybantsa led BYU with 24 points despite foul trouble, while the Cougars dominated the rebounding battle. Kansas State struggled from three-point range, shooting just 3-of-21.
Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith said the team is open to any move, including a potential trade up to the No. 1 pick, to land BYU wing AJ Dybantsa in the upcoming NBA Draft.
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BYU forward AJ Dybantsa announced Thursday that he is entering the 2026 NBA Draft, where he is projected as the potential No. 1 overall pick. The 6-foot-9 standout led the nation in scoring during his lone college season with averages of 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists. He departs after helping the Cougars to a 23-12 record and an NCAA Tournament appearance.