Fran Fraschilla Sends Shockwaves: Compares BYU Freshman AJ Dybantsa to Hall of Famer
PROVO, Utah — The hype surrounding BYU basketball’s newest sensation just hit an entirely new level.
In a recent national broadcast, longtime ESPN analyst and international basketball expert Fran Fraschilla delivered a jaw-dropping statement that lit up social media and sent Cougar Nation into a frenzy. Speaking on BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa, Fraschilla didn’t hold back:
> “He reminds me of a young Grant Hill — the body control, the vision, the unselfishness, and that rare ability to impact the game at every level. BYU has a star on their hands.”
That comparison — to a two-time NCAA champion, NBA All-Star, and Hall of Famer — isn’t made lightly. And from Fraschilla, one of the most respected voices in basketball scouting, it carries serious weight.
Dybantsa, a 6-foot-8 wing and the former No. 1 prospect in the 2025 class, stunned the recruiting world when he committed to BYU, opting to join Kevin Young’s NBA-influenced system over more traditional blueblood destinations. Since arriving in Provo, he’s wowed coaches with his maturity, work ethic, and all-around game.
Sources inside the program say Dybantsa has already become the centerpiece of BYU’s offseason workouts, displaying leadership and versatility beyond his years.
Fraschilla’s remarks could mark a turning point in how the national media views BYU basketball — not just as a competitive program, but as a potential NBA talent pipeline.
If Dybantsa lives up to even a fraction of the Grant Hill comparison, Cougar fans could be in for one of the most electrifying seasons in school history.
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