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AJ Dybantsa Drops Boldest Quote of the Night at 2026 NBA Draft

AJ Dybantsa Drops Boldest Quote of the Night at 2026 NBA Draft

Summary

AJ Dybantsa is expected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and said he has been a top player his whole life. He played one year at BYU, leading college basketball in scoring, and is seen as a good fit for the Washington Wizards.

Key Facts

  • AJ Dybantsa is a 19-year-old basketball player and former BYU star forward.
  • He is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
  • Dybantsa said, "I've been No. 1 my whole life, so I don't plan on dropping in this draft."
  • He led NCAA Division I basketball with 25.5 points per game in the 2025-26 season.
  • He also averaged 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game over 35 games.
  • The Washington Wizards are likely to pick him, viewing him as a good teammate for Trae Young and Anthony Davis.
  • The Wizards have missed the NBA playoffs for five straight seasons.
  • Dybantsa was a consensus All-American and Big 12 Freshman of the Year in his single college season.
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