WILD: AJ Dybantsa May REALLY Return to BYU, Cody Campbell Goes OFF On Big 12, Arizona Wins Again

Despite a disappointing first-round exit in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, where freshman phenom AJ Dybantsa dropped an astonishing 35 points, a shocking storyline has emerged in Provo. While the consensus first-team All-American is widely projected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, a legitimate case is being made for his return to BYU for a sophomore season. The primary catalyst behind this movement is the program's unprecedented Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) infrastructure. Dybantsa entered his freshman year with a valuation between $4 million and $7 million. With the NBA's rookie scale for a top pick hovering around $10 million, the financial gap between turning professional and staying at the college level has narrowed significantly. Backed by a passionate donor base, BYU possesses the financial firepower to make a return highly lucrative. Beyond the money, the environment created by head coach Kevin Young offers a distinct professional development track. Young’s "NBA in Provo" system utilizes pro-style sets that have allowed the 6-foot-9 jumbo wing to refine his perimeter shooting and playmaking. Staying another year under a coach with extensive NBA experience could allow Dybantsa to enter the league as a Day 1 superstar rather than a high-upside project. Ultimately, Dybantsa has spoken openly about his desire to leave a historic legacy. Returning alongside incoming five-star recruit Bruce Branch III would give the Cougars a legitimate shot at making the program's first-ever Final Four run, cementing his status as a legendary figure in college basketball history Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub     Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Highlights make the reel. But the work behind them makes it count.
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