Former BYU players Egor Demin (left) and AJ Dybantsa pose for a photo before the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Demin was selected No. 8 by the Brooklyn Nets last season. Dybantsa is expected to be among the top two picks in the 2026 draft. The Daily Herald will have a full report on the first round in Thursday’s edition.