"Dybantsa totaled 35 points and 10 rebounds, becoming the first freshman all-time with 35 points in his NCAA tournament debut. However, his outing was overshadowed by a 79-71 defeat to the Longhorns."
"Longhorns coach Sean Miller said, 'I don't think we can,' when asked about slowing down Dybantsa in the first half. Miller said Dybantsa could score like no other player."
"Dybantsa averaged 25.3 points and 6.7 rebounds per game for the Cougars. He scored at least 20 points in 28 games, breaking a tie with Michael Smith and Devin Durrant for second-most in a season in BYU history."
"Dybantsa was a perfect 12-for-12 from the free-throw line. Miller said, 'We tried a lot of different things. And again, he had 35.'"
AJ Dybantsa scored 35 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in his NCAA tournament debut, making history as the first freshman to achieve 35 points. Despite his performance, BYU lost to Texas 79-71, ending their season. Dybantsa is projected as the No. 2 pick in the upcoming NBA draft and plans to discuss his future with his family. He averaged 25.3 points and 6.7 rebounds per game this season, scoring at least 20 points in 28 games, a record in BYU and Big 12 history.
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