AJ Dybantsa has declared for the 2026 NBA draft, making the announcement in a video posted to YouTube.
Dybantsa has been regarded as a projected No. 1 pick for the upcoming draft cycle, and his declaration formally places him into the 2026 draft pool.
Draft declaration made public
The announcement came directly from Dybantsa, who used his YouTube platform to share the decision. No additional details were provided in the announcement beyond his intent to enter the 2026 NBA draft.