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"Looks like a Draymond 2.0": Hoops fans react to $2 million NIL-valued prospect AJ Dybantsa's preseason highlights

Modified Nov 04, 2024 23:44 GMT

AJ Dybantsa is one of the most talented high school basketball stars and one of the most influential, with a $2 million NIL value (per On3). With the onset of his final season of high school hoops, there is a lot of anticipation surrounding his college decision.

Notwithstanding, fans are looking forward to seeing how his season will play out. Ahead of the new season, Dybantsa’s preseason highlights have been making rounds on social media, attracting reactions from fans.

A fan likened him to four-time NBA champion Draymond Green.

“Look like Draymond 2.0.”

“UNC UNC UNC UNC Basketball,” a fan wrote.

While the five-star prospect hasn't declared his college commitment yet, there are those already anticipating seeing him in the NBA.

“Imma see him in the league 👀,” a fan wrote.

Reactions to AJ Dybantsa's preseason highlights (IG/ballislife)

How good is AJ Dybantsa?

AJ Dybantsa is the consensus No. 1 basketball prospect in the 2025 class. The small forward stands at 6-foot-9 and weighs 200 pounds. The Brockton, Massachusetts native attends Utah Prep in Hurricane, Utah.

Despite reclassifying, Dybantsa remains the top-ranked high school basketball star by all major recruiting platforms. 247Sports’ Adam Finkelstein described him as having “an advanced understanding of how to score from his spots.” He added, “AJ Dybantsa is the best prospect in high school basketball.”

Considering this, it is hardly surprising that the top college basketball programs have so heavily recruited Dybantsa. He has received 29 college offers so far, according to 247Sports, with BYU leading the contest to sign the five-star small forward.

The Cougars are tipped 68.9% favorites to land him by the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine. However, other top programs, including Kentucky, Alabama and North Carolina, are equally racing hard to secure Dybantsa's commitment.

His last visit to BYU was on Oct. 11, with a previous unofficial visit in June.