With AJ Dybantsa joining a veteran core led by Richie Saunders, BYU is going all-in for a Big 12 title and deep March Madness run.

Dybantsa scored 30 points in his BYU debut last Saturday in an exhibition game at Nebraska. After Friday’s glorified scrimmage with North Carolina, Dybantsa and the Cougars will set their sights on what is arguably the biggest season opener in program history.

The Brockton native was named to the Associated Press Preseason All-America team Monday, joining Purdue's Braden Smith, Texas Tech's JT Toppin, Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg, and Flordia's Alex Condon.

Brigham Young Freshman Aj Dybantsa made his unofficial college debut Saturday and showed the world why many consider him the favorite to be selected first overa

“AJ reached out to Kevin Durant to ask about KY. Coach brought an analytics staffer from the Suns, he brought the nutritionist from the Suns, the strength and conditioning coach came from the Milwaukee Bucks. He’s like, ‘Dad, I’m going to BYU.’

AJ Dybantsa had 30 points, seven rebounds, three assists, three steals and a block, but Rienk Mast and Connor Essegian combined for 51 points in a 90-89 win over BYU at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

College basketball sensation AJ Dybantsa made his highly anticipated debut for the BYU Cougars on Saturday and instantly left the fans in awe.