BYU's AJ Dybantsa Tops 2026 Mock Draft

AJ Dybantsa vaulted to No. 1 on the 2026 mock draft after a breakout year at BYU, leading the nation in scoring (25.3 ppg) while boosting three-point attempts, mid-range touch, playmaking and efficiency. A surprise Round 1 NCAA exit is unlikely to scare teams off. At 6'9", about 210 pounds and just 19, he checks most boxes scouts want in a modern wing and is now seen as the safest top prospect among Cameron Boozer and Darryn Peterson, with a realistic draft range of the top three. Merlin sees a gifted scorer who can create his own shot, finish through contact and pull defenses out of shape. The questions are clear: off-ball craft, consistent three-point volume and full defensive impact. Many front offices already have believers. If Dybantsa sharpens those edges, he could be a foundation piece rather than a one-season wonder.