\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAJ Dybantsa, a Massachusetts native and Brigham Young University basketball star, is declaring for the 2026 NBA draft.Dybantsa made the announcement on Thursday at Davis K-8 School in his native Brockton. “Brockton is the City of Champions, and I want to be part of that legacy,” he said. He also said that he plans to finish his college degree in mass communications online because, “I want to make my mom proud.” Dybantsa played two years of hoops at St. Sebastian’s in Needham before moving to Utah Prep Academy and then Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.He is widely considered the favorite to be the #1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.When asked which team he wants to play for, Dybantsa replied, “Whatever team wants to draft me.” Video below: Dybantsa plays ball with Gov. Healey\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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AJ Dybantsa, a Massachusetts native and Brigham Young University basketball star, is declaring for the 2026 NBA draft.<\/p>\n
Dybantsa made the announcement on Thursday at Davis K-8 School in his native Brockton. <\/p>\n
“Brockton is the City of Champions, and I want to be part of that legacy,” he said. <\/p>\n
He also said that he plans to finish his college degree in mass communications online because, “I want to make my mom proud.” <\/p>\n
Dybantsa played two years of hoops at St. Sebastian’s in Needham before moving to Utah Prep Academy and then Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.<\/p>\n
He is widely considered the favorite to be the #1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.<\/p>\n
When asked which team he wants to play for, Dybantsa replied, “Whatever team wants to draft me.” <\/p>\n
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