How AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson fared at the NBA Draft Combine

TL;DR

AJ Dybantsa from BYU and Darryn Peterson from Kansas showcased their skills at the NBA Draft Combine, with a focus on agility testing and shooting drills. Fans are particularly interested in their performances as the Utah Jazz hold the No. 2 overall pick in the upcoming draft.

Key points

AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson participated in the NBA Draft Combine
Agility testing and shooting drills were key components
The Utah Jazz have the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 draft
Dybantsa and Peterson are among the top prospects
Fans are eager to see how they perform

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BYU forward AJ Dybantsa (3) gestures to his teammates as he brings the ball up the court during a first-round college basketball game against Texas in the NCAA Tournament held at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News

CHICAGO — At the NBA’s pre-draft combine, agility testing and shooting drills started on Monday night. But it was the first two groups to go through testing on Tuesday that most people were interested in.

Those Tuesday groups included incoming NBA rookies AJ Dybantsa (BYU), Darryn Peterson (Kansas), Cameron Boozer (Duke) and Caleb Wilson (North Carolina) as well as the other lottery bound prospects.

As the Utah Jazz have No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 draft, fans were wondering who would impress and what would stand out when it came to the consensus top two players, Dybantsa and Peterson.

Dybantsa’s max vertical jump at 42 inches, his shooting off the dribble (76.7%) and a perfect 10-of-10 on free throws stood out. Peterson’s 76% performance on spot-up shooting and the fact that he measured in at 6′4.5″ without shoes with a 6′9.75 wingspan only solidified Peterson as a top prospect.

But it’s important to keep in mind how much data and how much intel NBA teams already have on all of these prospects. They have been following their careers since they were very young and probably know more about their basketball skills than the players themselves.

So, while combine performances can help prospects, they rarely hurt them.

“Everyone can have a bad day,” a Western Conference front office executive said. “It’s a new place, an unfamiliar gym. I’m not judging anyone on what happens here. I have a whole body of work to look at.”

Instead of worrying about physical performance at the combine, the more important component is the interview and medical reviews with the individual teams.

Interviews with players also started on Tuesday and will continue throughout the week. Medical reviews will happen after the conclusion of the combine activities.

Executives and coaches are most interested in getting into a room with the players and trying to get a feel for who they are as people, seeing if they are a player that will fit with the culture of the team and mesh with the rest of the players in the locker room.

Q&A

How did AJ Dybantsa perform at the NBA Draft Combine?

AJ Dybantsa participated in agility testing and shooting drills, drawing significant attention as a top prospect.

What were the key highlights of Darryn Peterson's performance at the NBA Draft Combine?

Darryn Peterson was part of the Tuesday testing groups, where he aimed to impress scouts with his skills alongside other lottery-bound prospects.

Which teams are interested in AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson?

Both players are attracting interest, especially from the Utah Jazz, who hold the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

What is the significance of the NBA Draft Combine for prospects like Dybantsa and Peterson?

The NBA Draft Combine is crucial for prospects as it allows them to showcase their skills in front of scouts and potentially influence their draft stock.