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BYU Freshman Dybantsa Could Be the Answer for Struggling Kings
The 6-foot-9 forward is averaging 25.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game this season.
Published on Mar. 3, 2026
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The Sacramento Kings have the NBA's worst record at 14-47 with just 21 games left in the season. With the 2026 NBA Draft class expected to be historic, the Kings are hoping to land a prospect who can turn around the struggling franchise. One player who could be the answer is BYU freshman forward AJ Dybantsa, who is averaging 25.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game this season.
Why it matters
The Kings have made just one playoff appearance in the last 20 seasons, and they desperately need to land a prospect who can completely turn around the franchise. Dybantsa is considered one of the top prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft class and could be the missing piece the Kings need to end their playoff drought.
The details
Dybantsa, a 19-year-old 6-foot-9 forward, has been incredible during his freshman year at BYU. In his last ten games, he is averaging 29.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game, while shooting 51.2% from the field and 43.4% from beyond the arc. If he continues to play at this level, he could be the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- Dybantsa is currently in the midst of his freshman season at BYU.
- The 2026 NBA Draft is scheduled for June 25.
The players
AJ Dybantsa
A 19-year-old 6-foot-9 forward who is averaging 25.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game in his freshman season at BYU.
Keegan Murray
A current player for the Sacramento Kings, who could form a formidable frontcourt with Dybantsa and Maxime Raynaud if the Kings are able to draft Dybantsa.
Maxime Raynaud
A current player for the Sacramento Kings, who could form a formidable frontcourt with Dybantsa and Keegan Murray if the Kings are able to draft Dybantsa.
What’s next
The Kings will have to wait until the 2026 NBA Draft on June 25 to see if they can land Dybantsa, who is considered one of the top prospects in the class.
The takeaway
The 2026 NBA Draft class is expected to be historic, and the Sacramento Kings desperately need to land a prospect who can turn around their struggling franchise. AJ Dybantsa, a 19-year-old 6-foot-9 forward at BYU, could be the answer the Kings are looking for with his impressive all-around game and potential to be a franchise-changing player.
