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Nov 3, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) during the second half against the Villanova Wildcats in the Hall of Fame Series game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

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Nov 3, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) reacts after scoring during the first half against the Green Bay Phoenix at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Nov 3, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) reacts after scoring against the Villanova Wildcats during the second half of the Hall of Fame Series game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

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Nov 4, 2025

Nov 3, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) celebrates a play against the Florida Gators in the second half of the Hall of Fame Series game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

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Nov 4, 2025

BYU forward AJ Dybantsa drives past Villanova forward Matt Hodge during their season opener.

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Oct 28, 2025; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) reacts during the second half against the Fort Hays State Tigers at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Braden Smith (left), Cameron Boozer (center) and Darryn Peterson (right) all could be in the running to college basketball’s National Player of the Year this season.

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Nebraska men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg observes the action against BYU.

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The college basketball season begins Nov. 3. Sports Illustrated is counting down its preseason Top 25 each weekday until Oct. 31.

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Kansas guard Darryn Peterson is one of two Big 12 freshmen with BYU’s AJ Dybantsa vying for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft.

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Oct 22, 2025

Jan 4, 2025; Gilbert, AZ, USA; Utah Prep Academy forward AJ Dybantsa (3) against Faith Family Academy (TX) during the Hoophall West High School Invitational at Highland High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Apr 1, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; McDonald's All American West guard Darryn Peterson (22) dribbles the ball against McDonald's All American East during the first half of the game at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Pamela Smith-Imagn Images

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Mar 1, 2025; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars 2025/-2026 top recruit Aj Dybantsa joins the student section during the second half of the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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BYU forward AJ Dybansta drives against Nebraska's Rienk Mast.

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Jamarques Lawrence celebrates after a 3-point shot by forward Rienk Mast against the Ohio State Buckeyes.

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