🏀 BYU’s AJ Dybantsa Officially Named to Team USA for FIBA U19 Men’s World Cup — Here’s His Game Schedule!
BYU’s top-ranked recruit AJ Dybantsa has taken another monumental step in his meteoric rise — he’s been officially named to Team USA’s U19 men’s squad for the FIBA World Cup in Lausanne, Switzerland .
The FIBA U19 World Cup tips off June 28 and runs through July 6, featuring 16 elite teams from around the globe . Dybantsa and his USA teammates will open with a highly anticipated clash against Australia on June 28 at 9:15 a.m. MDT. They return to action the next day, June 29 at noon MDT, taking on France, followed by a third group-stage showdown against Cameroon on July 1 at 9:15 a.m. MDT . All matches will be available to stream live on FIBA’s YouTube channel .
The roster is stacked with talent, featuring standout names like Mikel Brown Jr., Brandon McCoy Jr., Nik Khamenia, and of course, the Cougar sensation himself, AJ Dybantsa . Notably, BYU commit Dybantsa will be coached by a contingent loaded with Big 12 bench strength — Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd as head coach, with Texas Tech’s Grant McCasland and Notre Dame’s Micah Shrewsberry as assistants .
This isn’t Dybantsa’s first international highlight. He earned gold at both 2023 FIBA U16 Americas and 2024 FIBA U17 World Cups, and early trials in Colorado Springs show he’s ready to make an impact again . Fans already rave that he’s delivered elite energy and dominance in scrimmages leading up to the tournament .
For Cougar fans wondering when they can watch their future star in action:
June 28, 9:15 a.m. MDT vs. Australia
June 29, noon MDT vs. France
July 1, 9:15 a.m. MDT vs. Cameroon
These contests mark the first international showcase for BYU’s 2025 No. 1 recruit. For those ready to track his journey on the global stage, set the alarms.
**One thing is clear: wherever AJ goes, expectations follow — and at the U19 World Cup, he’s carrying the hopes of Cougar Nation and Team USA.**
