Head to head
Darryn PetersonAJ Dybantsa
Peterson is the cleaner shotmaker right now. Dybantsa is the bigger swing — wing size and rim pressure that age better.
Player ASG
Darryn Peterson
Kansas · 6'4.5" · Age 18
Pistons Fit
85/100
Even fit
Player BSF
AJ Dybantsa
BYU · 6'8.5" · Age 18
Pistons Fit
85/100
Even fit
Where it wins
Where Darryn Peterson wins
- Pull-up shooting and shot diet — Peterson's three-level scoring is more polished than anyone else in the class.
- Lower variance on the jumper translating, which matters for a team that needs spacing immediately.
- Better off-ball connector if paired with a primary like Cade.
Where it wins
Where AJ Dybantsa wins
- Length, defensive position, and downhill force — Dybantsa is the more disruptive two-way bet.
- Higher offensive ceiling if the handle and pull-up tighten by year three.
- Scales up in the playoffs as a wing, where Peterson eventually gets hunted.
Side-by-side
| Stat | Darryn Peterson | AJ Dybantsa |
|---|---|---|
| Position | SG | SF |
| Team | Kansas | BYU |
| Age | 18 | 18 |
| Height | 6'4.5" | 6'8.5" |
| Wingspan | 6'9.75" | 7'0.5" |
| Weight | 199 lb | 217 lb |
| PTS / 36 | 25.1 | 26.5 |
| REB / 36 | 5.2 | 7.1 |
| AST / 36 | 2.0 | 3.9 |
| STL / 36 | 1.8 | 1.1 |
| BLK / 36 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| 3PM / 36 | 3.2 | 1.4 |
| FG% | 43.8% | 51.0% |
| 3P% | 38.2% | 33.1% |
| Pistons Fit | 85/100 | 85/100 |
| Big Board Rank | #2 | #1 |
| Top Comp | Anthony Edwards | Paul George |
Detroit verdict
If Detroit is somehow in this conversation via a trade-up, Peterson is the cleaner Cade-pairing. Dybantsa is the bigger long-term bet but the messier roster fit.