"In his game against Kansas State, he dropped 40 points, nine rebounds, six assists, and three steals, the most points ever scored by a freshman in Big 12 Tournament history. Despite losing to the second-best team in the Big 12, his run was legendary. It literally set a Big 12 Tournament record, and he won't even be playing the final two days."
"The best part about a great player on a bad team is that you get more opportunities to see them play. In the three games Dybantsa played in his first ever Big 12 Tournament, he put up three very impressive stat lines. He showcased a great ability to produce highlights, score the skin off the ball, and show off a killer competitive mentality."
AJ Dybantsa, a forward for BYU, significantly improved his 2026 NBA Draft prospects during the Big 12 Tournament despite his team entering as the 10 seed. Playing with motivation after being overlooked for Big 12 Player of the Year, Dybantsa delivered three consecutive dominant performances. Against Kansas State, he scored 40 points with nine rebounds and six assists, setting a Big 12 Tournament freshman scoring record. He followed with 27 points against West Virginia and 26 points against Houston. Across the three games, he averaged 31 points per game on 52% shooting with seven rebounds and four assists. His 93-point tournament total surpassed Kevin Durant's previous mark, demonstrating elite scoring ability and competitive drive that elevated his draft position.
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