$2 million NIL-valued prospect AJ Dybantsa reshares his corner-3 bucket moment from the LA Lakers stadium on IG

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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: JAN 14 Hoophall Classic - Source: Getty
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: JAN 14 Hoophall Classic - Source: Getty

AJ Dybantsa, the 17-year-old elite small forward from Utah Prep High School, is renowned for his skills on the courts. In a recent Instagram story, the 6-foot-9 forward, who has a $2 million NIL value per On3, shared one of his brilliant bucket moments from the LA Lakers Stadium.

AJ Dyabantsa via Instagram
AJ Dyabantsa via Instagram

The ace basketball player showcased his marksmanship as he secured a precise corner 3-pointer. Unfortunately, this extraordinary feat executed with flawless precision drew no attention from those present on the court.

Marveling over the shot, Dybantsa waited for some acknowledgment but simply shrugged off when no one noticed.

However, that wasn't the case this Sunday when the top NBA scouts and college coaches gathered to witness the faceoff between the Utah Prep and Columbus Explorer.

This Border League matchup saw the clash of the two top-rated recruits, top-seeded AJ Dybantsa and No. 2 Cameron Boozer.

Utah Prep pulled off a nail-biting 69-68 win over Columbus. Dybantsa was unstoppable, showing off his impressive defense and ball-handling skills. He wrapped up the game with an exceptional 28 points, including five precise 3-pointers.

It's these incredible performances that have made AJ Dybantsa the most sought-after recruit for the class of 2025. Currently, the Utah Prep star forward has seven colleges lining up to sign him for their programs.

The list includes Brigham Young, Alabama, North Carolina, Kansas, Kansas State, Auburn and Baylor. Dyabantsa has already visited some of the colleges that are vying for him, with BYU being the latest, which he visited on October 11.

However, According to On3's Recruiting Prediction Machine (RPM), Brigham Young has the highest chance to secure his commitment.

AJ Dybantsa saw massive jump in NIL value post Red Bull Deal

AJ Dybantsa is not only the No. 1 recruit in the class of 2025 but now also occupies the top position in NIL value. Projected to go at the top of the 2026 NBA Draft, Dybantsa witnessed a massive increase in his NIL worth following the Red Bull deal.

He made history by being the first male basketball player to collaborate with the energy drink company. The deal pushed his NIL value to a staggering $2 million.

Now, the ace basketball player has surpassed big names like Bryce James, who has a $1.3 million NIL value, and Cameron Boozer, who enjoys a $1.6 million NIL valuation. Right now, the likes of BYU and Kansas are competing hard to secure him for their programs. It will be interesting to see which college he chooses.

Edited by Akshay Saraswat
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