dailyloe.com – AJ Dybantsa, the projected No. 1 pick this summer, has declared for the 2026 NBA draft. He announced his decision on YouTube on Thursday. In the video, Dybantsa read a letter he wrote when he was 7 years old. He expressed his hope to become a basketball player one day.
The BYU star will enter this summer’s draft as the top prospect, according to ESPN. He will likely battle Kansas star Darryn Peterson for that top spot. Dybantsa led the nation in scoring last season. He carried BYU to the NCAA tournament after Richie Saunders suffered a season-ending injury in January.
In multiple interviews prior to his announcement, Dybantsa had hinted that he might stay in college for another year. The declaration marks a key step in his basketball journey. Dybantsa’s performance this season has drawn national attention. He is now poised to become a top NBA draft pick.
