AJ Dybantsa has made a significant impact at Brigham Young University (BYU). Recently, he was honored as an AP Preseason All-American, a recognition announced by BYU on Monday.
A Historic Achievement for BYU Basketball
Dybantsa is the first Cougar player to achieve this distinction since Jimmer Fredette during the 2010-11 season. Fredette was recognized as the consensus National Player of the Year that year.
- AJ Dybantsa: First Preseason All-American from BYU since 2010-11
- Jimmer Fredette: Last player to receive this honor
- Preseason All-Americans since 1986: Only two BYU players recognized
Joining the Preseason All-America Team
Alongside Dybantsa, several other players made the Preseason All-America team, including:
- Braden Smith (Purdue)
- JT Toppin (Texas Tech)
- Alex Condon (Florida)
- Yaxel Lendeborg (Michigan)
Impressive Preseason Performance
In BYU’s recent exhibition against Nebraska, Dybantsa showcased his skills by scoring 30 points. He also recorded seven rebounds, three assists, three steals, and one block, demonstrating his potential as an All-American.
Upcoming Regular Season
The Cougars are set to kick off their regular season on Monday, November 3, against Villanova in Las Vegas. Dybantsa’s performance will be closely watched as the season progresses.
Notably, Jackson Payne, who contributes to the AP men’s basketball Top 25 poll and All-America team, cast his vote for Dybantsa, highlighting the confidence in the young athlete’s future.
