AJ Dybantsa Is BUILT Different | Exclusive Interview

Welcome to Rise & Lead!In the debut episode of Rise & Lead, College Basketball phenom, AJ DYBANTSA, Tells All! AJ Dybantsa, one of the most exciting rising stars in college basketball, joins the conversation to share his incredible journey from humble beginnings to becoming a standout at BYU. AJ discusses his path to success, the work ethic that propelled him to greatness, and how his connection to Coach KY and the passionate BYU fan base influenced his decision to play in Provo. Get an exclusive inside look as AJ opens up about his leadership style, his personal challenges on and off the court, and what it takes to perform at the highest level in college sports. From lessons learned during his USA Basketball gold medal runs to his ultimate goal of reaching the NBA, AJ delivers inspiring insights into what it means to lead and succeed as a young athlete. Learn more about our BYU NIL initiative: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/center-street-media-launches-as-byus-groundbreaking-athlete-driven-content-network Learn more about our partners Pennant: https://pennantgroup.com/ FOLLOW CENTER STREET MEDIA HERE: ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/centerstmedia?igsh=MXVhZmF6eHNscGVjOA== ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@centerstmedia?_t=8rMO0mDnCVq&_r=1 ► X | https://x.com/centerstmedia?s=11 ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtANVoFwsIYPBPZBEKixXXg► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/center-street-media/id1779536152 ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3krF2xjkvJHsy9JRZXpMZr CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 07:23 - Commitment to BYU 11:02 - Best Advice for Success 12:08 - Defining Leadership 12:53 - Personal Accountability 13:53 - Advice for the Younger Generation 15:14 - Conversations with LeBron James 16:35 - Greatest Leader of All Time 17:04 - Enhancing Your Game 20:14 - Responding to Critics 21:02 - Watching Your Own Highlights 22:12 - The Community 23:14 - Building Leadership Skills 23:53 - Staying Grounded in Challenges 24:34 - Confidence vs. Cockiness 25:38 - Overcoming Bad Days 26:45 - MJ vs. LeBron Debate 27:50 - Exciting Matchups 30:54 - Staying Calm Under Pressure 32:01 - Defining Success as a Leader 32:47 - Playing Harder Than Your Opponent 33:23 - BYU's Potential This Year #byubasketball #BYUbasketball #collegebasketball #cougars #ncaa #nba #big12 #provo #byu #marchmadness