AJ Dybantsa looks forward to facing Kevin Durant in the NBA
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 1:08 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Top NBA Draft prospect AJ Dybantsa expressed his excitement about potentially playing against Kevin Durant. Following a standout season at Brigham Young University, Dybantsa is expected to be the first overall pick in the upcoming draft. He stated he admires Durant, mentioning he wants to guard him on the court. Dybantsa also plans to study other players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic, analyzing their scoring techniques. The NBA Draft is scheduled for June 23, and if selected by the Washington Wizards, Dybantsa could face Durant next season.
- •Dybantsa declared for the NBA Draft after a strong college season.
- •He aims to improve by studying top players' techniques.
- •The NBA Draft is set for June 23, 2026.
- •Dybantsa hopes to face Durant twice next season if drafted by the Wizards.
- •He is eager to analyze players like Gilgeous-Alexander and Doncic.
- 1:08 PMYahoo Sports — Projected No. 1 Pick AJ Dybantsa Names Kevin Durant as Player He’s Most Excited to Face, Wants to Emulate 2 Stars With Controversial Playing Style
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — AJ Dybantsa wants to break his ‘too easy’ NBA myth by playing against Kevin Durant, LeBron James
- 3:34 AMYahoo Sports — AJ Dybantsa Reveals Which NBA Player He’s Most Excited to Play Against
"AJ Dybantsa is the projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft for a reason. Analysts believe he is ready for the professional ranks and has what it takes to become a future franchise player. He is turning heads with his skills, and lately, he has been trending because of his unmatched confidence. Player [...]
"AJ Dybantsa is already looking at the NBA through the eyes of someone who wants the toughest possible assignments. The projected 2026 top pick is not talking like a prospect waiting to be impressed by the league.
"Ahead of the NBA Draft, top pick AJ Dybantsa has one specific player he is most excited about playing against in the league.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 1:08 PMProjected No. 1 Pick AJ Dybantsa Names Kevin Durant as Player He’s Most Excited to Face, Wants to Emulate 2 Stars With Controversial Playing Style
AJ Dybantsa is the projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft for a reason. Analysts believe he is ready for the professional ranks and has what it takes to become a future franchise player. He is turning heads with his skills, and lately, he has been trending because of his unmatched confidence. Player [...]
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 10:30 AMAJ Dybantsa wants to break his ‘too easy’ NBA myth by playing against Kevin Durant, LeBron James
AJ Dybantsa is already looking at the NBA through the eyes of someone who wants the toughest possible assignments. The projected 2026 top pick is not talking like a prospect waiting to be impressed by the league.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 3:34 AMAJ Dybantsa Reveals Which NBA Player He’s Most Excited to Play Against
Ahead of the NBA Draft, top pick AJ Dybantsa has one specific player he is most excited about playing against in the league.
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