BYU's AJ Dybantsa breaks Kevin Durant's 19-year-old Big 12 Tournament scoring record

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BYU guard AJ Dybantsa set a new Big 12 Tournament scoring record by tallying 93 points over three games, surpassing the previous mark of 92 points set by NBA star Kevin Durant in 2007 during his lone season at Texas. Despite BYU's quarterfinal loss to Houston, the 19-year-old Dybantsa's impressive performance has bolstered his case as a potential top pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.

Why it matters

Dybantsa's record-breaking performance in the Big 12 Tournament has further cemented his status as one of the top prospects in the upcoming NBA Draft, potentially making him the first player since Durant to be selected with the No. 1 overall pick straight out of college.

The details

In BYU's three-game run in the Big 12 Tournament, Dybantsa scored a total of 93 points, breaking the previous record of 92 points set by Kevin Durant in 2007 during his lone season at Texas. Dybantsa's impressive scoring output came despite BYU's quarterfinal loss to Houston, in which he played all 40 minutes and finished with a game-high 26 points on 7-of-18 shooting, along with 5 rebounds and 2 assists.

• Dybantsa set the new Big 12 Tournament scoring record on March 13, 2026.
• Kevin Durant's previous record of 92 points had stood for 19 years, set in 2007.

What’s next

Dybantsa will look to lead BYU to an NCAA Tournament berth and potentially surpass Durant's NCAA Tournament performance, where the Longhorns advanced to the second round in 2007.