As expected, the Washington Wizards have begun the 2026 NBA Draft by selecting BYU’s AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick. In a draft class loaded with "cant-miss prospects," Dybantsa stood out above the rest, as the 6-foot-9, 217-pound forward put on a show with the Cougars in his one and only collegiate season. Dybantsa averaged 25.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals per game, while shooting 51% from the field for BYU.He became the fifth Division-1 player in the last 40 seasons to average at least 25 points while shooting 50% from the field in a single season. This is a breaking news story.
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