All the latest on Washington Wizards small forward AJ Dybantsa including news, stats, records & history.
AJ Dybantsa is one of the top prospects in American basketball and a name poised to shape the future of the NBA. After starring at BYU, the forward was selected No. 1 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Washington Wizards. His scoring ability, physicality and knack for creating his own shot have made him one of the most closely followed young players in the country.
Player Information
Name | AJ Dybantsa |
Age | 19-years-old |
Height | 6' 9" |
Weight | 209 lbs |
Birthday | January 29, 2007 |
Birthplace | Boston, Massachusetts |
Position | Forward |
College | BYU |
Drafted | 2026: Round 1, Pick 1 (WAS) |
Pro Experience | Rookie |
Current Team | Washington Wizards (2026-) |
Dybantsa's College Stats
PPG | 25.2 |
RPG | 6.8 |
APG | 3.7 |
FG% | 51.0% |
3P% | 33.1% |
Dybantsa's College Awards & Honors
Consensus First-Team All-American (AP, NABC, USBWA, The Sporting News)
Julius Erving Award (Best forward in the country)
John R. Wooden Award All-American Team
Big 12 Freshman of the Year
Big 12 Male Athlete of the Year (first BYU player to ever win it)
AP Big 12 Player of the Year and First-Team All-Big 12
NCAA Division I scoring leader (25.5 PPG / 894 total points)
Dybantsa's Salary and Contract
AJ Dybantsa signed a four-year rookie contract with the Washington Wizards which begins in the 2026/27 season. The contract is worth $66 million in total, with an average salary of $16 million.
At the end of the contract, Dybantsa will be a Restricted Free Agent.
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