Highly touted basketball prospect AJ Dybantsa has officially committed to Brigham Young University (BYU) for the upcoming season, as announced on ESPN's 'First Take.' Dybantsa, the projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, selected BYU over other top programs such as Alabama, North Carolina, and Kansas. This decision marks a significant milestone for BYU, as Dybantsa becomes their first five-star high school recruit from the United States.
The allure of playing under first-year head coach Kevin Young was a key factor in Dybantsa's choice to join the Cougars. Young's extensive NBA experience, including coaching stars like Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, played a pivotal role in Dybantsa's decision-making process. Dybantsa expressed his ambition to reach the NBA and highlighted the NBA-caliber coaching staff at BYU as a crucial element in his development.
