BYU Adds Firepower Around AJ Dybantsa With Ex-Baylor Star
The buzz surrounding BYU basketball just got louder. Already electrified by the arrival of top-ranked freshman AJ Dybantsa, the Cougars are now adding serious veteran firepower in the form of former Baylor standout, Micah Jefferson—a name synonymous with speed, scoring, and swagger. While Jefferson might not have officially worn a Bears jersey in real life, in this vivid alternate hoops reality, he’s arriving in Provo with an explosive resume and a hunger to win.
Jefferson, a 6-foot-5 combo guard with a 6-foot-9 wingspan and a scorer’s mindset, averaged 16.8 points, 4.2 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game during his junior campaign at Baylor. Known for his quick first step, high-arcing jumper, and defensive tenacity, Jefferson was instrumental in Baylor’s Sweet Sixteen run just two seasons ago. He enters the Big 12 battlefield again—but this time, wearing Cougar blue.
“I didn’t come to BYU just to play—I came to dominate,” Jefferson declared at his introductory press conference, standing beside head coach Kevin Young and Dybantsa. “And teaming up with AJ? Let’s just say the league isn’t ready for what’s coming.”
Dybantsa, the No. 1 recruit in the nation and a projected top-three NBA Draft pick, brings elite athleticism, court vision, and a pro-ready frame to BYU’s lineup. But even the most prodigious freshman needs support, and Jefferson is exactly the kind of running mate that elevates not just a team—but an entire program.
With Dybantsa drawing double-teams and collapsing defenses, Jefferson is expected to thrive in space, unleashing his three-level scoring prowess. The pick-and-roll possibilities between the two are endless, and BYU’s perimeter threats—senior sharpshooter Tyler Hansen and Swiss-army wing Malik Thompson—will benefit greatly from the added gravity Jefferson brings.
Defensively, Jefferson adds grit. He’s already been dubbed “The Glove 2.0” by BYU insiders for his ability to pick pockets and harass ball-handlers. Together with Dybantsa, who’s no slouch on that end either, the Cougars are poised to field one of the most disruptive backcourts in the Big 12.
Coach Young, only in his second year at the helm, called this offseason “a turning point for BYU basketball.” And it’s hard to argue. With Jefferson’s maturity and scoring instincts blending with Dybantsa’s raw brilliance, the Cougars have the pieces to make a serious run—not just in conference play, but deep into March.
Practice footage leaked last week showed Jefferson drilling step-back threes and tossing alley-oops to Dybantsa with effortless chemistry. Fans are already calling them “The Provo Problem”—a duo with the potential to torch scoreboards and rewrite expectations.
BYU hasn’t made a Final Four since… ever. But with AJ Dybantsa and the new weapon from Waco, that might be about to change.
March Madness better make room—because Provo is coming.
