AJ Dybantsa wears TC 5 pin to honor Terrence Clarke at NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 7:12 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
During the 2026 NBA Draft, AJ Dybantsa, the projected No. 1 overall pick from BYU, captivated fans with his suit and homage to Terrence Clarke. Dybantsa wore a TC 5 pin in memory of Clarke, who tragically passed away in a car accident. Their friendship dates back to childhood in Boston, where Dybantsa regarded Clarke as a brother and credited him for his development in basketball. Dybantsa was selected by the Washington Wizards first overall in the draft.
- •Dybantsa was the No. 1 overall pick in the draft.
- •He wore a TC 5 pin to honor Terrence Clarke.
- •Clarke died in a car accident during his freshman season.
- •Dybantsa and Clarke had a longstanding friendship from childhood.
- •The Wizards selected Dybantsa first overall.
- 7:12 AMYahoo Sports — The special meaning behind the ‘TC 5’ pin AJ Dybantsa wore to NBA Draft
"On the night of the 2026 NBA Draft, BYU Cougars star AJ Dybantsa won the hearts of basketball fans. AJ Dybantsa was projected to be the No.
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