AJ Dybantsa sees bright future in NBA playoffs after draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
AJ Dybantsa, projected as a top selection in the upcoming NBA draft, attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals, observing the San Antonio Spurs' playoff success. Dybantsa, a former BYU star, believes that his skills and work ethic can lead to similar successes with his future team. While he could be drafted by the struggling Washington Wizards, who have not enjoyed a winning season since 2018, he is optimistic about learning from veterans like Anthony Davis and Trae Young. Dybantsa averaged 25.5 points per game at BYU, showcasing his potential to impact at the professional level.
- •Dybantsa is projected to be a top pick in the NBA Draft on June 23.
- •He averaged 25.5 points per game during his freshman season at BYU.
- •The Washington Wizards have not had a winning season since 2018.
- •Dybantsa expressed excitement about learning from veterans like Davis and Young.
- •The Spurs are three wins away from the championship after years of struggle.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Can AJ Dybantsa quickly lift an NBA team to playoff success? He thinks so
"Former BYU star is projected to go to Washington or Utah in this year’s draft, and he’s confident me can make an impact.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NBA•Jun 9, 2026, 6:28 PM‘ICE Is Not Welcome!’ Knicks Superfan Spike Lee Demands ICE Steer Clear of Parade If NY Wins NBA Finals
- NBA•Jun 9, 2026, 6:26 PMTrump plans to skip Knicks Game 4 of NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden
- NBA•Jun 9, 2026, 6:16 PMSpurs handling physicality of Knicks and New York hostility
- NBA•Jun 9, 2026, 5:32 PMDylan Harper hilariously described how he handled seeing Jay-Z before NBA Finals Game 3
- NBA•Jun 9, 2026, 5:31 PMStephen A. Smith claps back at Donald Trump, wants to debate the President
- NBA•Jun 9, 2026, 5:27 PMBill Simmons hints at fast-moving Giannis Antetokounmpo trade timeline
