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NBA Exec Projects Fast All-Star Trajectories for Dybantsa, Boozer and Peterson

Evaluators point to a small early-season sample of exhibition showings plus opening-week box scores.

Overview

  • A high-ranking NBA executive told The Athletic, as relayed by Bleacher Report, that AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer and Darryn Peterson "could be All-Stars quickly" in the NBA.
  • ESPN's updated 2026 draft board places Darryn Peterson at No. 1 with AJ Dybantsa alongside him at the top, signaling early confidence in the Big 12 pair.
  • Peterson opened Kansas' season with 21 points against Green Bay and 22 at North Carolina, showcasing perimeter touch and downhill scoring.
  • Dybantsa delivered 21 points and six rebounds in BYU's 71-66 win over Villanova after preseason highlights of 30 against Nebraska and 18 versus North Carolina.
  • Boozer enters the week off preseason lines of 33 points against UCF and 24 points with 23 rebounds against Tennessee, drawing strong enthusiasm from scouts and general managers.