2026 NBA Draft: Is AJ Dybantsa the right call to go No. 1? What can his high school career tell us about his professional future?

AJ Dybantsa is expected to be the top selection in the upcoming NBA Draft set for Monday, June 23 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.

During his lone season at BYU, Dybantsa averaged 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists per contest while shooting 51.0 percent from the field, 33.1 percent from 3-point range and 77.4 percent from the free throw line.

Prior to his freshman campaign in Provo, Dybantsa was a standout at St. Sebastian's (Needham, Mass.), Prolific Prep (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) and Utah Prep (Hurricane, Utah) during his three-year high school career.

Read on for a closer look at what Dybantsa's high school career might tell us about his NBA future. MaxPreps will continue to profile and grade potential top 10 prospects over the next month, including Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer later this week. Prospect Report Card

High school record/path: Spent just three seasons in high school after reclassifying to skip his sophomore season. Dybantsa played at St. Sebastian's as a freshman before transferring to Prolific Prep for his junior year and moving to Utah Prep as a senior. His most successful season was during his junior year at Prolific Prep when he led the team to a record of 33-6 and the No. 4 spot in the National Top 10.

Stats/accomplishments: Averaged 28.6 points, 9.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists per contest as a senior after transferring to Utah Prep for his final season. Earned second team MaxPreps All-America honors as a junior and senior.

Outstanding achievement: Exploded for 49 points in an 88-86 loss to his former team Prolific Prep and also earned MVP honors at the 'Iolani Classic during his senior campaign.

Needs work: Although he is an elite athlete and scorer, Dybantsa still needs to round out his game by improving the consistency of his 3-point shooting and facilitating. The likely No. 1 overall pick has also struggled to consistently lead his team to wins in big games over the past two years.

Best fit/likely landing spot: Likely bound for the Washington Wizards with the top overall pick, Dybantsa should fit in well alongside All-Star point guard Trae Young and a youthful cast that could challenge for a playoff spot immediately in the Eastern Conference.

Pro potential: A

2025-26 college season: A

High school resume: B+