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ANALYST: BYU's AJ Dybantsa DOESN'T CARE, Wants NIL Money, Other Big 12 Stars Refuse to Compete, Win
The narrative that AJ Dybantsa only chose BYU for a "bag" has been dismantled by the freshman’s own words and actions throughout the 2026 season. While his NIL valuation exceeds $4 million, Dybantsa has consistently pointed to the unique culture and "family-like" atmosphere in Provo as the true catalyst for his commitment. "It felt like home when I was here on my visit," he recently noted on the Deseret Voices podcast. "I was like, 'I can't not come here.'"
A Mission Beyond the NBA
Dybantsa’s care for the program is rooted in a desire to be "historic." Rather than becoming another lottery…
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