AJ Dybantsa displays "peace of mind" with cool workout edit with BYU teammates

BYU signee AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 player in the 2025 class, has been working tirelessly to hone his skills and elevate his game in preparation for his collegiate career. His exceptional talent and dedication have fans awaiting his debut season with great anticipation.

On Monday, Dybantsa gave a sneak peek of his training regimen alongside the Cougars players, with a workout edit posted on his Instagram account.

"Move smart, there ain’t nun behind, jus hoop with a peace of mind," he wrote in the caption.

The minute-long clip features the 6-foot-8, 200-pound forward smoothly executing an array of dribbling drills, jumpers and emphatic dunks.

AJ Dybantsa arrived in Provo last month to begin summer workouts with Kevin Young's BYU program. The Cougars underwent significant roster turnover this offseason, with nine players departing from last year's squad and eight new faces set to join the team, including Dybantsa, Southern Illinois transfer Kennard Davis Jr and Baylor transfer Rob Wright.

Dybantsa, who committed to BYU last year, is clear about what his goals are heading into his freshman season.

"I think we all have one goal in mind, just to win a national championship, there’s nothing less," Dybantsa told Draft Express during the USA U19 training camp.

"We made it to the Sweet 16 last year in [Kevin Young’s] first year of coaching, so I mean, we’re intended to go farther."

AJ Dybantsa explains how Kevin Young's family pitch influenced his decision

In his first season coaching at BYU, Kevin Young led the Cougars to a 26-10 record and earned an NCAA Tournament bid. The upcoming season promises to be even more exciting, as Young has secured a commitment from five-star recruit AJ Dybantsa out of Utah Prep.

During his recent interview with KSL Sports' Mitch Harper, Dybantsa opened up about the pivotal role that coach Young played in his decision to join BYU. Harper asked him about the significance of the family bond that Young emphasized during his recruitment pitch.

"So it was one of my four pillars of why I came here. On my visit, we just clicked — I don't know how," he said (Timestamp: 18:13).

"We went to Top Golf, we were all swinging, and I went to some of the basketball games. They allowed me in their locker room after the game, and it was just like, 'Yeah, I have to come here.' It was one of those things."

AJ Dybantsa is confident that Young will help him reach his full potential in Provo and ultimately become a top NBA draft pick.