LAS VEGAS — The clock ticked down under two minutes. BYU’s lead was six, and the significant contingent of Cougars fans who had made the 5½-hour trip stood in unison. It was AJ Dybantsa’s time to shine.
Dybantsa was having a strong college debut, without question, ticking toward 20 points with solid efforts in the rebound and assist column. But when you’ve been touted the way Dybantsa has since early in his high school career, fans are always hunting more. BYU’s especially: They’ve never had (and may never have again) a talent don their uniform quite like Dybantsa. Some fans were already rocking Dybantsa jerseys and other gear with his name on it, a sign of the anticipation that this debut came with.
