AJ Dybantsa targets No. 1 NBA draft slot, eyes Kevin Durant and praises Utah Jazz

BYU forward AJ Dybantsa, after a standout college season, is projected to be the first overall pick in the NBA Draft on June 23. He says he is "100% confident" he will be selected first and expressed excitement about guarding Kevin Durant, adding that he hopes LeBron James will still be playing.

Dybantsa also praised the Utah Jazz’s arena atmosphere and roster, citing All‑Star Jaren Jackson Jr., Lauri Markkanen and emerging talent Keyonte George as reasons he could fit well there. Despite the buzz linking him to Utah, he stated he would be happy with any team, noting the Washington Wizards are the odds‑on favorite to draft him and that learning from All‑Stars such as Anthony Davis and Trae Young would be valuable.

He also mentioned interest in watching Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander and Luka Doncic to study their games, underscoring his desire to learn from top players as he prepares for his rookie season.