Wizards Rookie AJ Dybantsa Awarded Major Collegiate Honor
Summary
AJ Dybantsa, the Washington Wizards' top draft pick, was named the 2025-26 Big 12 Men's Athlete of the Year for his college basketball performance. He played one season at BYU, leading the Big 12 in scoring and earning First Team All-American honors before starting his NBA career.Key Facts
- AJ Dybantsa was the number one overall pick for the Washington Wizards.
- He played one season (freshman year) at BYU as the top-ranked college recruit.
- Dybantsa averaged 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game in college.
- He was named the 2025-26 Big 12 Men's Athlete of the Year.
- Dybantsa earned consensus First Team All-American honors.
- He played two NBA Summer League games, averaging 25 points and 7 rebounds.
- Dybantsa was then rested for precautionary reasons.
- He will join Wizards veterans Trae Young and Anthony Davis as part of the team's core.
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