"Lebron James?? I’m the ONLY Ty Crane": Hoops fans react to BYU signee AJ Dybantsa's comparison to iconic character from the classic film Coach Carter

BYU commit AJ Dybantsa is the No. 1 overall prospect in the class of 2025 and naturally, he has been compared to past and current NBA players. Overtime is now comparing him to a fictional character Ty Crane from the movie, "Coach Carter". Crane's character is believed to be based on former NBA All-Star Tyson Chandler.

Crane was seen in the movie as a dominant high school big man who the media have dubbed the "Next LeBron James," only for him to utter his famous line, "Lebron James?? I’m the ONLY Ty Crane." This comparison to high school phenom Dybantsa has got people talking.

"Lebron James?? I’m the ONLY Ty Crane." a fan commented the character's famous line.

"This is the REAL Ty Crane😂🔥," added another commenter.

"He is the only @aj.dybantsa 🔥," another commenter pointed out.

Others are pointing out Crane was based on Tyson Chandler, while some are saying that they could not see the comparison.

"Ty crane was actually Tyson Chandler who played for the bulls & Knicks," said a commenter.

"Never!!! The real has been giving buckets at Venice beach for 20 years!" another person pointed out.

"Idk. Ty Crane would have gave him 30. He was too big," another one said.

Fans react to AJ Dybantsa comparison to Coach Carter's Ty Crane (Source: Instagram/ overtime)

Dybantsa and Utah Prep bounces back from losing streak with win vs. Duncanville

AJ Dybantsa and his high school team, Utah Prep, had been on a losing streak as of late, losing to Dream City Christian National on Dec. 6 and then No. 3 Darryn Peterson and Prolific Prep on Dec. 8. This made their game against visiting Duncanville last Saturday a must-win situation.

Utah Prep managed to bounce back with a 84-70 win. In that game, Dybantsa had a double-double with 23 points, 12 rebounds, and three assists. It was part of Lehi’s Holiday Hoopfest showcase at the Marriott Center in Utah.

Utah Prep will take on Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy on Jan. 4 next, before a showdown with Jermaine O'Neal Jr. and Dynamic Prep on Jan. 10. It's biggest opponent will be defending champions Montverde Academy on Jan. 19.