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Report: Potential No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa to only work out with 2 teams
May 30, 2026
Source: Yahoo Sports · Read on source site
Potential No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa reportedly plans to work out with two teams ahead of the 2026 NBA draft, according to Krysten Peek of Hoops HQ.
>Dybantsa was a consensus first-team All-American, averaging 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals while shooting 33.1% from 3-point range. He led the country in scoring after totaling 894 points, the third-most by a freshman in history.
>The 6-foot-9 forward is currently set to visit only the Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz, who have the first two picks on June 23. He and Kansas guard Darryn Peterson are expected to be the first two players off the board, making it only necessary to schedule two workouts.
Leading up to the draft, Dybantsa plans to only work out and meet with the Wizards and Jazz. He led the nation in scoring at BYU, and what he does with his size and length on the perimeter makes him a safer pick than Peterson.
Dybantsa broke 19 freshman program records last season, including the single-game scoring mark with a 43-point performance on Jan. 24 in a win over Utah. He also finished as one of two players in Big 12 history to register a 30-point triple-double.
>The 19-year-old is highly regarded because of his physical tools, athleticism and ability to seemingly score at will from everywhere on the floor. He showcased his athleticism earlier this month at the combine, recording a 42-inch max vertical jump, the fourth-highest mark.
>Dybantsa entered the season as the front-runner to be the No. 1 overall pick, and he lived up to expectations after leading the Cougars to the NCAA Tournament. He is credited with having one of the best one-and-done years in history.
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