AJ Dybantsa Scouting Report | 2026 NBA Draft | FanVerdicts

SFBYUElite Prospect

Overall

Projected

Round 1

Height

6'8.5"

Weight

217 lbs

Age

NBA Comparison: Brandon Ingram

Combine Measurements + Testing

Curated from ESPN / NBA.com / Babcock Hoops

All measurements taken without shoes (NBA combine convention).

Anthropometric Measurements

Height

6'8.5"

Weight

217 lbs

Wingspan

7'0.5"

Standing Reach

8'10"

Wing→Height Ratio

1.050

1.06+ is elite

Athletic Testing

Max Vertical

42.0"

Approach jump

Standing Vertical

33.5"

No approach

Lane Agility

11.06s

Lower is better

Captured Jun 17, 2026.

Overview

Long, fluid wing with a projectable frame and elite two-way potential. Dybantsa has emerged as a legitimate contender for the top pick with his rare combination of size, shooting, and defensive versatility. At 6'9" with guard skills, he profiles as a modern NBA wing archetype. Set a BYU freshman record with 43 points in a single game and recorded the program's first triple-double in nearly a decade.

Strengths

+6'9" with 6'11" wingspan and fluid movement skills

+Elite scoring — 25.5 PPG as a freshman, BYU freshman record 43 points

+High-level shot-making ability from all three levels — 51% FG

+Outstanding transition player who pushes the pace

+Carried injury-plagued BYU to a six-seed in the NCAA Tournament

Weaknesses

-Three-point consistency needs work — 33.1% from deep

-Frame needs to add strength for NBA physicality at 210 lbs

-Free throw percentage below expectations at 77.4%

College Stats

Season	School	GP	MPG	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	FG%	3P%	FT%
2025-26	BYU	35	34.0	25.5	6.8	3.7	1.1	0.3	51.0	33.1	77.4

Awards & Honors

First-Team All-AmericanBig 12 Freshman of the YearBroke 19 BYU freshman records

Background

AJ Dybantsa grew up in Brockton, Massachusetts and attended Saint Sebastian's School before transferring to Prolific Prep and ultimately Utah Prep Academy. He reclassified from the 2026 high school class to 2025, making him one of the youngest players in the draft class. He was the consensus No. 1 overall recruit. At BYU, Dybantsa was nothing short of spectacular. He posted 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game while shooting 51% from the field. He broke 19 BYU freshman records, including a 43-point explosion and the program's first triple-double in nearly a decade. Despite dealing with injuries to key teammates, Dybantsa carried the Cougars to a six-seed in the NCAA Tournament, cementing his case as the likely No. 1 overall pick.

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