BYU forward AJ Dybantsa (3) looks for an opening as UConn center Eric Reibe, left, defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Boston.
BYU forward AJ Dybantsa (3) looks for an opening as UConn center Eric Reibe, left, defends during game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Boston. AP
Jackson Payne
By Jackson Payne
Jackson has been writing about sports for the Deseret News since 2023.

Despite taking a narrow loss, the story of Saturday night’s BYU-UConn matchup in Boston was AJ Dybantsa.

A native of the Boston area playing on the Celtics’ home floor, Dybantsa bounced back from a slow first half to pour in 21 points after halftime in leading BYU’s late comeback effort.

The basketball world was buzzing about the potential No. 1 NBA Draft selection’s outing. Here are some of the most notable reactions.

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