AJ Dybantsa, BYU to open 2025-26 season against Big East opponent

By ADAM ZAGORIA

AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2025 and the projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, will make his college debut for BYU against Villanova on opening night of the 2025-26 season at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, sources told ZAGSBLOG.

Jon Rothstein first reported the news.

BYU is also working to set up several other high-profile non-conference games. Dybantsa mentioned Duke when he announced on ESPN’s “First Take,” but sources said nothing has been set with the Blue Devils.