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Wizards Eye No. 1 with AJ Dybantsa as Franchise Foundation
sports19 days ago

Wizards Eye No. 1 with AJ Dybantsa as Franchise Foundation

Washington is favored to select AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, a decision supported by his elite scoring, size and upside, though Darryn Peterson is a close alternative. The Wizards aren’t expected to trade the pick, and Dybantsa’s arrival would give them a high-ceiling star to pair with Trae Young and Davis, while his defensive ceiling could improve with pro coaching. Ownership considerations for fan engagement and local buzz could factor into the choice as well.

via The New York Times|
#aj-dybantsa#byu-cougars#darryn-peterson
BYU's Dybantsa Pushes for Wizards as No. 1 Pick
sports1 month ago

BYU's Dybantsa Pushes for Wizards as No. 1 Pick

BYU forward AJ Dybantsa told the Wizards they should draft him No. 1 in the 2026 NBA draft, joking that he ’fills seats’ with his draw. He dominated college basketball, averaging 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals on 51.0% shooting, while BYU drew strong attendance. Mock drafts have Washington linked to him at No. 1, with analysts noting his fit alongside other scorers as the draft on June 23 approaches.

via Bleacher Report|
#byu-cougars#college-basketball#dybantsa
Dybantsa Goes Pro: BYU Star Declares for 2026 NBA Draft Amid Top-Pick Buzz
sports2 months ago

Dybantsa Goes Pro: BYU Star Declares for 2026 NBA Draft Amid Top-Pick Buzz

BYU forward AJ Dybantsa announced his decision to enter the 2026 NBA Draft after a stellar freshman season in which he led the nation in scoring and earned consensus All-America honors; projected as a top-three pick, he plans to finish his mass communications degree at BYU but could depart for the NBA depending on the draft process.

via The New York Times|
#aj-dybantsa#byu-cougars#college-basketball
BYU's Rob Wright Chooses Loyalty, Returns to Lead Cougars' Backcourt
sports2 months ago

BYU's Rob Wright Chooses Loyalty, Returns to Lead Cougars' Backcourt

BYU guard Rob Wright will return for his junior season after spurning Kentucky and entering the transfer portal, giving the Cougars a veteran playmaking presence to anchor the backcourt alongside Collin Chandler and Bruce Branch. Wright, who averaged 18.1 points and 4.6 assists last season, will operate in Kevin Young’s system with more spacing as AJ Dybantsa departs, and his camp reportedly explored a bigger NIL payday before deciding to stay at BYU.

via Vanquish The Foe|
#byu-cougars#college-basketball#nil
BYU's Sitake shifts focus to rebuilding for spring after Kingston case
sports4 months ago

BYU's Sitake shifts focus to rebuilding for spring after Kingston case

BYU coach Kalani Sitake avoided discussing Parker Kingston’s expulsion and instead emphasized the program’s culture and leadership as spring practice begins, with the Cougars aiming for back-to-back double-digit win seasons. The team returns key players like LJ Martin, who is healing from a shoulder injury, and is looking to fill Kingston’s production while refining its approach and leadership under a “humble and hungry” mindset.

via The Salt Lake Tribune|
#byu-cougars#college-football#kalani-sitake
BYU cuts ties with star receiver as rape arrest unfolds
sports4 months ago

BYU cuts ties with star receiver as rape arrest unfolds

BYU expelled Parker Kingston, the Cougars’ top receiver in 2025, days after his arrest on a felony rape charge. Kingston appeared in court and was released on a $100,000 bond with conditions (GPS ankle monitor, no contact with the alleged victim or witnesses, and social-media removal), and BYU says he is no longer part of the football program as the investigation continues. A virtual hearing is scheduled for Feb. 25, with a preliminary in-person hearing set for April 13 in St. George.

via The New York Times|
#byu-cougars#college-football#expulsion
Arizona Wildcats chase perfect start in Provo BYU showdown
arizona-basketball5 months ago

Arizona Wildcats chase perfect start in Provo BYU showdown

Arizona Wildcats travel to Provo for a top-15 showdown with No. 13 BYU in a Big Monday matchup. The game airs on ESPN at 7 p.m. MT, with Arizona listed as a 1.5-point favorite and an over/under of 166.5. KenPom gives UA about a 60% chance to win. Watch on ESPN, stream on ESPN.com, listen on Wildcats Radio 1290 AM, and follow AZ Desert Swarm for live chat and updates.

via Arizona Desert Swarm|
#arizona-basketball#arizona-wildcats#big-12