Before becoming the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Utah Prep’s A.J. Dybantsa thrilled a packed Hilo Civic Center crowd in Dec. 2024, soaring for thunderous dunks and knocking down long-range jumpers during a preseason exhibition. The 6-foot-9 senior showcased the all-around talent that made him the nation’s top prospect. After leading BYU to the 2026 NCAA Tournament, he will now lead the Washington Wizards as the new face of the franchise. (Tim Wright/newsphotoshawaii.com)

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Before becoming the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Utah Prep’s A.J. Dybantsa thrilled a packed Hilo Civic Center crowd in Dec. 2024, soaring for thunderous dunks and knocking down long-range jumpers during a preseason exhibition. The 6-foot-9 senior showcased the all-around talent that made him the nation’s top prospect. After leading BYU to the 2026 NCAA Tournament, he will now lead the Washington Wizards as the new face of the franchise. (Tim Wright/newsphotoshawaii.com)

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