“AJ Dybantsa is NBA ready”: Hoops fans compare $3.8 million star to Cooper Flagg after impressive 40 point games

Modified Jan 13, 2025 13:21 GMT

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AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 recruit in the 2025 Class, with a $3.8 million NIL valuaton per On3, officially committed to the BYU Cougars and will join them next season. Meanwhile, Dybantsa continues to produce tremendous performances for Utah Prep. In his recent game on Jan. 11, the small forward led his school to a tight 78-73 victory over the Patrick School Celtics at Iverson Classic with 31 points.

Famous basketball page Ballislife took to Instagram to post a comparison between 2024's No. 1 recruit and Duke freshman Cooper Flagg and the BYU signee AJ Dybantsa, asking who would be the No. 1 recruit if they were in the same class:

The hoops fans took to the comments section to give their opinions on the question.

"AJ is NBA ready in a few months he cold no doubt, but We’re comparing a guy who hit Duke campus playing best teams at 17 and was only non NBA player on Olympic practice team, to a high schooler about to go to BYU and will play regular guys cmon," commented a fan.

Another fan commented, "Question would be if you need help now or long term investment… Coop is doing and has done similar things against grown men. AJ is a generational talent with seemingly unlimited potential and upside…"

"I feel like AJ will end up being the better scorer but Coop might end up being better all around. It’s hard to tell and the possibilities for either hooper are endless," a fan commented.

Hoops fans compare $3.8 million star to Cooper Flagg after impressive 40 point games (Image via Instagram/@ballislife)

More fans joined the conversation:

"every talkin bout the points but cooper really is great at defense as well," commented a fan.

Another fan commented, "Cooper is way more polished and has a pace and inside outside game that is ready now …"

"It’s a reason Coop reclassified 😁," a fan commented.

AJ Dybantsa reacts to Cooper Flagg's 42-point performance

BYU signee took to his Instagram story to share his reaction to Flagg's impressive 42-point performance during Duke vs Notre Dame on Jan. 12.

"ahh, both dropped 40 piece," Dybantsa wrote.

Dybantsa referred to his performance against Western Reserve Academy at the Iverson Classic on Saturday, where he recorded 41 points. Dybantsa continues to shine for Utah Prep and will play for BYU next season.

He will be joined by Xavion Staton and Chamberlain Burgess at the Cougars next season.

Edited by Ripunjay Gaba