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"I'm one call away": Michigan rapper shares encouraging words for BYU signee AJ Dybantsa

Modified Jan 13, 2025 18:23 GMT

AJ Dybantsa isn't just making waves on the court. He's also catching the attention of the music world. On Monday, Michigan rapper Karon Malcolm Vantrees, known as Veeze, shared an Instagram story featuring Dybantsa listening to one of his songs.

"Keep being you, lil bro; I'm one call away if you ever need me🫶🏼," Veeze captioned the story.

Dybantsa reshared the Instagram story from Veeze, adding two crossed fingers emojis.

Dybantsa's passion for music is well-known. In an interview with The Players’ Tribune in October, the No. 1 prospect in the Class of 2025 discussed how pop music prepares him for challenges on and off the court. Among his favorite artists is five-time Grammy winner Drake, whom he hopes will watch one of his games.

The BYU signee is also a fan of Michigan rapper Luhh Dyl. In November, Dybantsa gave a shout-out to Dyl's latest single, "Slow Down" featuring Veeze, by posting a screenshot from Apple Music.

"Needed this one, man! @veezeworst @luhhdyl," he wrote.

AJ Dybantsa on a scoring spree in the Allen Iverson Classic

In the Iverson Classic's 2025 Blackout Signature Series in New Jersey, AJ Dybantsa scored 31 points, leading Utah Prep to a 78-73 victory over the Patrick School Celtics on Friday.

The following day, Dybantsa improved his performance against Western Reserve Academy. He recorded 41 points, eight rebounds and four assists in the 97-71 win.

Meanwhile, Duke's Cooper Flagg recorded 42 points against Notre Dame on Sunday. Dybantsa celebrated the feat with an Instagram story.

"Ahh, both dropped 40 pieces," Dybantsa wrote.

The Utah Prep standout, often projected as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, signed with the BYU Cougars in December. He will be joined by teammates Xavion Staton and three-star recruit Chamberlain Burgess at BYU for the upcoming season.