BYU Basketball is So Fun to Watch

The hype was real — and AJ Dybantsa delivered. In BYU’s season-opening win over Villanova, the freshman phenom dropped 21 points, grabbed six rebounds, and showed exactly why he’s being called one of the most NBA-ready players college basketball has seen in years. But this wasn’t a one-man show. Keba Keita dominated the paint, Rob Wright kept the offense humming, and Richie Saunders made winning plays all over the floor as the Cougars closed out a gritty 71–66 victory in Las Vegas.

In this episode, we break down Dybantsa’s debut, the key sequences that defined the game, and what BYU’s balanced attack says about their ceiling this season. From paint control to perimeter poise, the Cougars look deeper, tougher, and more connected than ever — and it’s only Game One.

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