Dybantsa scores 23 in likely summer league finale
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- AJ Dybantsa scored 23 points and pulled down seven rebounds in 24 minutes, shooting 6-for-15 from the field in the Wizards’ 104-85 victory over the Kings
- AJ Dybantsa averaged 25 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2.5 steals, and 1.5 blocks across two summer league games before potentially being shut down for precautionary reasons
- AJ Dybantsa recorded three steals and two blocks against the Kings, showcasing defensive intensity he says reflects improvement from his college play at BYU
- AJ Dybantsa shot just 1-for-11 from 3-point range across his two summer league appearances, raising questions about his perimeter scoring consistency
- Will Riley, the Wizards’ 2025 No. 21 pick, scored 32 points in the same game, emerging as another young prospect in Washington’s developing core
- T.J. Sorrentine, the Wizards’ summer league coach, acknowledged Dybantsa showed signs of fatigue but emphasized his impact, noting he still finished with 23 points despite 'the ball getting a little sticky'
Why it matters: The Wizards gain early validation of their top draft pick’s two-way potential, with Dybantsa demonstrating elite defensive instincts and scoring versatility in limited action, while his 9.1% three-point shooting over two games introduces a clear area for development before the regular season.
