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AJ Dybantsa Says Early Hype Kept Target on His Back

Dybantsa said he has dealt with attention since age 13, so keeping a “poker face” during the draft lottery was natural. “I always had a target on my back,” he said, adding he had to “prove that I belong.” The BYU star said COVID workouts, NBA mentors and Kevin Young’s pro-style system shaped his rise.

By Raahib Singh

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