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AJ Dybantsa honors Terrence Clarke with pin at NBA Draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 12:23 AM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

AJ Dybantsa honors Terrence Clarke with pin at NBA Draft
Summary

At the 2026 NBA Draft held at Barclays Center, AJ Dybantsa, selected as the No. 1 overall pick, wore a "TC5" pin on his jacket to honor the late Terrence Clarke. Dybantsa, who grew up in Brockton, Massachusetts, viewed Clarke as a mentor and big brother figure during his youth. Clarke, who passed away in 2021, played a significant role in Dybantsa's life and basketball career. Dybantsa attributed much of his success on the court to Clarke, stating he seeks to carry on his legacy in basketball.

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  • •AJ Dybantsa wore a TC5 pin at the NBA Draft
  • •Dybantsa is the No. 1 overall pick in 2026
  • •Terrence Clarke served as a mentor and older brother figure
  • •Clarke passed away in a car accident in 2021
  • •Dybantsa seeks to carry on Clarke's legacy
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  • 12:23 AMYahoo Sports — Why AJ Dybantsa is wearing pin in memory of Terrence Clarke at 2026 NBA Draft
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Here's why the lottery pick is was sporting a special pin to honor Terrence Clarke.

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