BYU head coach Kevin Young opened up about his time coaching projected top NBA Draft pick AJ Dybantsa during an appearance at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, offering fans a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of college basketball's most anticipated prospects.

Dybantsa has repeatedly cited Young's coaching as a key reason he chose to play at BYU, and now the coach is returning the praise. "I think he's going to be a lot more comfortable going into NBA environments," Young told ESPN on Tuesday, "just in terms of where I think a lot of his shots may come from."

The coach revealed an intriguing glimpse into his development approach with the young star. Young shared how he drew comparisons between Dybantsa and NBA legend Kevin Durant, showing film of how the future Hall of Famer creates scoring opportunities. "I might show him tape of something we did with KD, and he talked a lot about getting to his spots... being able to take some of that stuff to AJ and put him in different floor spots to showcase how he can score the ball—I think that's stuff he'll be able to do at the next level."

When asked about Dybantsa's defining moments this season, Young didn't hesitate. "I thought what he did in the second half of the Clemson game at Madison Square Garden was incredible. Given the building, the allure of it—it was a marquee game and we were down 20. He came back, put the team on his back... the way he responded in that moment on that stage was super impressive."

Young also recalled a home game against Utah where Dybantsa exploded for 41 or 43 points. "I remember driving home that night just thinking, 'Man, we just witnessed something really special.'"

Perhaps most telling was Young's perspective on coaching a player of Dybantsa's caliber. Drawing from his NBA experience working with superstars like Joel Embiid, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Chris Paul, Young noted that elite players crave coaching. "I've had to tell Joel Embiid a few things he didn't like. I've had to tell KD, Book, Chris Paul—go down the list. Guys that are great players like AJ, they want to be coached. They want to be pushed. That was something that I really respected about him from the start of the recruiting process."

Despite the hype surrounding his potential as a top pick, Young emphasized Dybantsa's grounded nature. "He's a humble kid. He's not going to come in there as a top guy and think that he's the man. He's going to earn his stripes. I think he'll have great respect for the veterans on the team and I think he'll fit right in with whoever selects him."

As the NBA Draft approaches next month, all eyes will be on Dybantsa—and if Young's insights are any indication, the future star is ready to make his mark at the next level.