AJ Dybantsa prepares for NBA Draft without an agent
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 2:39 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
AJ Dybantsa, a leading prospect for the 2026 NBA Draft set for June 23, is making headlines not only for his skills but also for not hiring an agent. His father, Ace Dybantsa Sr., has taken on the role of manager, negotiating NIL deals with prominent brands without employing a representative. AJ, who led the nation in scoring at BYU with averages of 25.5 points, is viewed as a top contender for the first overall pick, potentially selected by the Washington Wizards or the Utah Jazz. The Dybantsa family emphasizes this unusual approach as a way to maintain control and unity.
- •AJ Dybantsa averaged 25.5 points during his season at BYU.
- •Ace Dybantsa Sr. manages his son without hiring an agent.
- •Dybantsa is favored to be the first overall pick in the draft.
- •Negotiated NIL deals include partnerships with Nike and Red Bull.
- •The NBA Draft takes place on June 23, 2026.
- 2:39 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Keep Everything in the Family’ — AJ Dybantsa’s Dad Reveals Why the Potential No. 1 Draft Pick Refuses to Hire an Agent
"AJ Dybantsa led the nation in scoring last season at BYU, earned unanimous first-team All-American honors, and now stands as the favorite to be selected first overall in the 2026 NBA Draft on June 23. But unlike many other prospects of his age, Dybantsa doesn’t have an agent.
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