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AJ Dybantsa Declares For NBA Draft But Will Remain in Classes at BYU
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AJ Dybantsa Declares For NBA Draft But Will Remain in Classes at BYU

College Basketball HQ On SI·​Kevin Connelly·about 1 month ago
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AJ Dybantsa has declared for the NBA Draft with the stipulation that he will remain in classes at BYU, but it’s not what you think. Dybantsa, the potential No. 1 overall pick, is not just testing the waters. He’s fully committed to playing professionally next season but as a promise to his mother he will take online classes at BYU as he works towards his graduation. He made his announcement online in a YouTube video as well as a press conference  the Davis School in his hometown of Brockton, Massachusetts. “My mom wanted me to stay in college to graduate,” Dybantsa told those assembled. “But I told my mother that I’m going to declare for the draft and also finish and get my degree online. I’ll probably finish within the next four years.” The Cougars forward shined during his only season of college basketball, averaging 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game while shooting 51.0-percent from the floor.…

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