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AJ Dybantsa tells Gilbert Arenas Utah is not a city

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Last updated Jun 4, 2026

AJ Dybantsa tells Gilbert Arenas Utah is not a city

Summary

BYU's AJ Dybantsa, regarded as the potential No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, appeared on Gilbert Arenas' show on June 2. During their discussion, Arenas suggested Dybantsa would excel with the Utah Jazz, who hold the No. 2 pick. The conversation took a humorous turn as Dybantsa corrected Arenas, clarifying that Utah is a state, not a city. Despite spending time in Utah for college basketball, Dybantsa identified his hometown as Boston. The draft is scheduled for June 23-24 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

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By the Numbers

•AJ Dybantsa is projected as the No. 1 overall pick in the draft.
•Gilbert Arenas expressed preference for Dybantsa to join the Utah Jazz.
•Dybantsa spent one season at BYU after playing high school in Utah.
•The 2026 NBA Draft will take place at the Barclays Center.
•The discussion included a geography lesson about Utah.

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What they're saying

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The 2026 NBA draft's presumptive No. 1 overall pick, BYU's AJ Dybantsa, appeared on former Arizona Wildcats standout "Gil's Arena" show on June 2.
— Yahoo Sports