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AJ Dybantsa’s tantalizing skill has long made him the favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft. The BYU standout met all expectations in becoming a first-team Associated Press All-American. He’s the headliner among a forward group that features fellow freshmen Cameron Boozer of Duke and North Carolina’s Caleb Wilson. That trio, along with Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, form the top tier of overall prospects. Here’s a look at top forwards entering first round of the draft Tuesday night: AJ Dybantsa, BYU STRENGTHS: Dybantsa averaged a national-best 25.5 points with his ability to create his own shot and get to the foul line. He also averaged 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists and shot 51%, packaged in a sturdy 6-foot-9, 217-pound frame. He scored a BYU freshman-record 43 points against Utah and broke Kevin Durant’s freshman Big 12 Tournament record with 40 points against Kansas State. He also led the country in free throws (229) and attempts (296), getting to the line at least 10 times in 15 games. Synergy rated him as “Excellent” as the ball handler in pick-and-roll scenarios (87th percentile, 27% of total possessions) and post-ups (94th, 10.9%). He also popped against top-10 foes