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BYU Erases 22-Point Deficit as Rob Wright III's Buzzer-Beater Stuns Clemson at Jimmy V Classic

Freshman AJ Dybantsa's career-best 28 points powered a second-half surge that burnishes BYU's résumé.

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Dec 9, 2025; New York, New York, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) looks to drive past Clemson Tigers forward Jake Wahlin (10) in the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Dec 9, 2025; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) shoots on Villanova Wildcats guard Devin Askew (5) in the first half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Dec 9, 2025; New York, New York, USA; UConn Huskies guard Solo Ball (1) shoots past Florida Gators guard CJ Ingram II (11) in the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Clemson closed the first half on a 21-0 run to lead 43-22 and briefly pushed the margin to 22 early in the second half.
  • AJ Dybantsa finished with 28 points, nine rebounds and six assists, scoring 22 after halftime and accounting for 34 of BYU’s 45 second-half points via points or assists.
  • BYU outscored Clemson 45-21 in the final 20 minutes, shooting 53.3% while holding the Tigers to 25.9% as the Cougars flipped the game with sharper execution and pressure.
  • After Clemson tied it with 5.5 seconds left, BYU advanced and called timeout with 1.3 seconds remaining before Mihailo Boskovic inbounded to Wright for the winning 3.
  • The rally marked BYU’s largest second-half comeback in program history and moved the Cougars to 8-1, dropping Clemson to 7-3.