BYU's Dybantsa: First-Team All-American, NBA Draft Top Pick

0:00On March 18th, BYU Freshman AJ DeBonza earned first team all-American honors from the Associated Press, landing him among the top college basketball, players this season. He leaves the nation and scoring at 25.3 points per game, with 6.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists. Dibanza shoots over 50% from the field, and joins Cameron Booser, J.T. Topin, Yaxxel Lindoborg, and Darius A.Cuff on the team. He stands out as just the third Cougar ever to make first team, the first in 15 years after Jimmer Ferdet in 2011 and Danny. Ainge in 1981. Remarkably, he's the first freshman in BYU history to get this nod, after also making the preseason team alongside Topin and Lindoborg. Fans and analysts have buzzed about Dibanza since 8th grade, praising his poise under pressure from AAU to international play. His explosive games, including 240-plus point outings and a 33-point triple-double early

1:00on, have fueled projections of him as the um. Number 1 NBA Draft picked this summer. Now, with March Man is looming, Dibanza eyes a deep run for BYU and remains a top contender for AP Player of the Year before the Final Four. His consistent dominance has kept the hype alive all season. As the Cougars gear up for tournament action, Dibanza's leadership and championship goals keep the team focused on making noise in the big dance. Made in A.I.