AJ Dybantsa, the 6-foot-9 phenom from Utah Prep and the No. 1 player in the Class of 2025, is no stranger to stealing the spotlight. Known for his jaw-dropping athleticism and command over the game, Dybantsa once again left fans speechless with his latest in-game dunk that was shared on Instagram on Wednesday by Ballislife.
Fans flooded the comments section, sharing their reactions to Dybantsa effortlessly throwing down a flawless dunk.
One fan emphasized how routine such jaw-dropping dunks have become for the Utah Prep star:
"average dunk for him.”
Another fan kept it simple:
"Oh yeah, he tuff.”
Others simply praised his unmatched talent:
“too cold🥶.”
“tough bucket getta.”
“AJ Is Him🔥.”
One couldn't help but admire the energy in his execution:
"That thang was fonky.”
This isn’t the first time AJ Dybantsa has gone viral for his dunking prowess. Just days earlier, on Dec. 19, Overtime posted a video of him dominating the court with back-to-back slams, prompting one fan to compare him to the legendary Michael Jordan:
“Like Jordan playing against a juco team in ‘89.”
Even Dybantsa reacted to the buzz, reposting the viral clip on his Instagram story with a single, amused response:
“Lmao.”
The BYU signee has been exceptional throughout his high school career. A Gatorade Player of the Year, Dybantsa has averaged 14 points, 14 rebounds and five assists per game, attesting to his dominating status in high school basketball.
Can AJ Dybantsa Be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA deraft?
AJ Dybantsa’s signing with BYU came as a surprise for both fans and experts. While many attributed it to the massive NIL deal (reportedly $5-7 million), the 17-year-old credited Cougars coach Kevin Young’s NBA ties as the primary reason.
It's obvious AJ Dybantsa is hoping to get drafted into the NBA as soon as possible. But will he be the No. 1 pick in 2026? Most observers believe he will be. He is undoubtedly the biggest star in high school basketball now and has a shining career to back up his claim.
An NBA front office executive, who was granted anonymity, told the New York Times:
“He’s what the NBA is looking for. Wings with legitimate size that understand the game can create offense and then, in theory, can guard multiple guys.”
It appears the chances are high that the Brockton, Massachusetts, native will get picked in the 2026 NBA draft. Meanwhile, the young forward has secured a place in the probables of the 5-on-5 Male Athlete of the Year award. However, the road is tough since he is competing with four-time NBA champions LeBron James and Stephen Curry and 14-time NBA All-Star Kevin Durant.
The award would be another testament to AJ Dybantsa's impact on the game and his bright future ahead.