Trending Now - AJ Dybantsa Shatters Scoring Records in Big 12 Tournament Debut
WHO:
AJ Dybantsa, BYU forward
Cameron Boozer, Duke standout
Darryn Peterson, Kansas freshman
Kevin Young, BYU coach
Richie Saunders, BYU floor leader
Mike Singletary, former Texas Tech player
Kevin Durant, former Texas star
WHAT:
BYU scored 105 points against Kansas State, breaking the record for the most points scored as a team in the history of the Big 12 Tournament, previously held by Kansas with 102 points in 2002.
Dybantsa has scored at least 20 points and five rebounds in 11 consecutive games, the longest streak by a Division I freshman since Carmelo Anthony during the 2002-03 season.
Dybantsa recorded three steals in addition to his nine rebounds and six assists during the game.
AJ Dybantsa scored 40 points, nine rebounds, and six assists in a game.
BYU defeated Kansas State 105-91 in the first round of the Big 12 tournament.
Dybantsa set the Big 12 tournament scoring record for a freshman, surpassing Kevin Durant's previous record of 37 points.
Dybantsa scored the second-most points in a Big 12 tournament game, four points shy of Mike Singletary's record of 43 points.
Dybantsa made 15 field goals, setting a Big 12 tournament record.
Dybantsa became the fourth Division I freshman in 30 seasons to score 40 points in a conference tournament game.
Dybantsa recorded six 35-point games this season, breaking a tie with Trae Young and Michael Beasley for most in Big 12 history.
Dybantsa created 54 points in the game, the most in Big 12 tournament history.
Dybantsa became the first player with 35 points and five assists in a Big 12 tournament game.
WHERE:
Kansas City, Missouri
Big 12 tournament
WHEN:
The game took place on March 10th, 2026.
BYU's next game is scheduled for March 11th, 2026, against No. 7 West Virginia.
WHY:
Dybantsa has been asked to carry more of the offensive load since Richie Saunders suffered a season-ending ACL tear.
Dybantsa aims to prove he deserves to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
The Cougars faced challenges due to a season-ending knee injury to Richie Saunders.
HOW:
Dybantsa served as the primary initiator in fastbreak situations, especially with point guard Robert Wright III logging only eight minutes in the second half.
Dybantsa focused on winning, stating, "Today I was just trying to focus on a win. Whatever it took to just get the win."
Dybantsa served as the primary initiator in fastbreak situations during the game.
(UPDATED March 11, 2026 19:17 UTC)
In a stunning display of skill, BYU scored 105 points against Kansas State, setting a new record for the most points scored by a team in Big 12 Tournament history, surpassing the previous record of 102 points held by Kansas since 2002. Freshman Dybantsa continued his impressive performance, scoring at least 20 points and grabbing five rebounds for the eleventh consecutive game, a streak not seen from a Division I freshman since Carmelo Anthony. He also contributed three steals, nine rebounds, and six assists, stepping up as the primary offensive force after teammate Richie Saunders suffered a season-ending injury.
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(UPDATED March 11, 2026 17:20 UTC)
In an impressive performance at the Big 12 tournament in Kansas City, AJ Dybantsa scored 40 points, leading BYU to a 105-91 victory over Kansas State, while also setting a new scoring record for freshmen in the tournament, surpassing Kevin Durant's previous mark. Dybantsa's remarkable game included nine rebounds and six assists, making him the first player to achieve 35 points and five assists in a Big 12 tournament match, and he created a tournament record 54 points overall. BYU will face No. 7 West Virginia today, as Dybantsa continues to showcase his talent in hopes of becoming the top pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.