BYU signee AJ Dybantsa has a 1-word reaction to his outrageous in-game dunk

AJ Dybantsa, the 6-foot-9 forward from Utah Prep and the No. 1 player in the class of 2025, is once again in the spotlight. The ace player who surprised everyone over his BYU commitment owing to a reportedly massive NIL deal ($7 million) once again stepped into the spotlight with his insane in-game dunk video.

On Thursday, Overtime posted a short video clip of Dybantsa making a dunk one after another. Fans were drooling over his crazy skills and command over the game, with many even comparing him to NBA legend Michael Jordan, saying, “like Jordan playing against a judo team in 89.” The video has since gone viral and even caught the attention of Dybantsa himself.

The Utah Prep standout shared the jaw-dropping moment on his Instagram story on December 20. The story also featured Dybantsa’s single-word reaction:

“Lmao”

AJ Dybantsa via Instagram

Dybantsa is known for his scoring abilities and high game IQ. His towering figure and fluidity on the court allow him to execute flawless dunks.

“His movement skills are exemplary for a player his size, and he’s able to cover the court like almost no one else in high school basketball,” says Adam Finkelstein, director of scouting, 247Sports.

Basketball analysts warn over AJ Dybantsa’s crazy NIL offer

Dybantsa’s college commitment came as a big surprise for everyone from fans to analysts alike. The youngster picked BYU over power programs like Kansas and Alabama.

Then, it was reported that the commitment came on the heels of a crazy NIL offering. His reportedly $5 to $7 million NIL adds significantly to his already massive NIL portfolio, which has big names like Nike and Red Bull. But basketball analysts warn it can be a massive oversight on BYU's part.

On "The Field of 68: After Dark," renowned basketball analyst Jeff Goodman shared his thoughts on the signing of the 17-year-old. He appeared a bit skeptical over the signing, calling him talented but untested at the college level.

“He is talented as he is—super talented; he could be the overall No. 1 pick, but that is a ton of money to give to a kid who has not played one game in college,” Goodman said. (3:37)

Goodman thinks this much NIL money isn't justified, given Dybantsa's unproven record at the college level. He further argues whether spending this much leaves BYU with enough to surround him with players who can actually win games. In any case, AJ Dybantsa is going to kickstart his collegiate career, and fans will undoubtedly hope the star forward dominates as much as he did in high school.