If BYU men's basketball's exhibition on Saturday, Oct. 18, is a sign of things to come, freshman sensation AJ Dybantsa is ready for the 2025-26 season.
Dybantsa scored 30 points on 10-of-19 shooting from the field and knocked down two 3-pointers to go along with seven rebounds and three assists in a 90-89 Cougars' loss to the Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Despite coming off the bench, Dybantsa led BYU in minutes played with 32 and his points. He was also 8-for-8 from the free throw line.
Dybantsa's efforts were not enough as the Cornhuskers earned the win over BYU. Dybantsa was the No. 2 overall player in the 2025 recruiting class, per 247 Sports Composite rankings.
AJ Dybantsa stats vs Nebraska exhibition
Here's a look at Dybantsa's stats in the exhibition vs. Nebraska:
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Points:30
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Shooting:10 for 19
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3-point shooting:2 for 4
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Free throw shooting:8 for 8
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Rebounds:7
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Assists:3
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Turnovers:2
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: AJ Dybantsa points today: How much did BYU star score vs Nebraska?

