
The biggest name in college basketball might be on the verge of a franchise-altering decision — and all eyes are on AJ Dybantsa.
The BYU Cougars men’s basketball freshman has confirmed he’ll be making a major announcement this week, and it’s the one everyone has been waiting for: NBA Draft… or unfinished business in college.
Tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/F2W8ly8TQX
— AJ Dybantsa (@AJ_Dybantsa) April 22, 2026
Dybantsa isn’t just another prospect — he’s arguably the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. After leading the nation in scoring at over 25 points per game and earning First-Team All-American honors, his stock couldn’t be higher.
Which makes this decision even more surprising.
Because despite all that? He still hasn’t decided.
He recently admitted he hasn’t even had the final conversation with his mom — who plays a major role in his decisions — about whether he’s leaving or staying.
This announcement could go one of two ways:
Option 1: Declare for the NBA Draft
Option 2: Return to BYU
And the craziest part? A return isn’t off the table.
Dybantsa has openly said he “might not leave” and could come back for another season — something almost unheard of for a player of his caliber.
This isn’t just a college decision — it impacts everything:
If he stays, it sends shockwaves across basketball.
If he leaves, it’s expected — but still marks the end of one of the most dominant freshman seasons we’ve seen in years.
This announcement isn’t just big — it’s program-defining, league-shifting, and potentially historic.
Whatever AJ Dybantsa decides will ripple across college basketball and the NBA immediately.
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