BYU's Dybantsa: Top NBA Draft Pick, Considering Staying

0:00From a daily news now network, this is NBA News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. BYU Freshman AJ Dibanza is dominating college troops this season and sits near the top of early projections for the 2026 NBA draft. The forward could go number one overall, thanks to his all-around skills on offense, from shooting threes to driving and passing. At just 18, he's already drawing heavy scout attention. In a recent podcast chat, Dibanza surprised fans by leaving the door open to staying another year at BYU. He mentioned his mom pushing for him to finish his degree first, even though many expect him to bounce early. He stressed he has not made any public commitment to leaving yet. Fans and analysts reacted with shock, since top talents like him rarely stick around. Returning would buck the trend, but he could always circle back for school after the pros. His family influence adds a human touch to the hype. On the court, Dibanza averages 24.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.1 steals

1:05per game. He shoots 53% from the field, and 36.3% from 3, with 6 outings over 30 points already. Experts are buying in hard. Mott drafted Jonathan Wasserman slots him first overall this week, ahead of Kansas' Darren Peterson and Dupes Cameron Booser. M.C. has smooth growth with low risk, keeping the buzz alive as the season rolls on. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. If sleep podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow, built for comfort and calm, S-O-L-L-I, solypillo.com.