Top 2025 prospect AJ Dybantsa shares 3-word reaction to Keyonte George's dunk for Utah Jazz

AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 prospect from the 2025 class, shared an Instagram post featuring an incredible dunk from Keyonte George, the Utah Jazz guard. On Thursday, through his Instagram story, AJ shared the post from "Swish Cultures." Seemingly impressed by Keyonte’s poster dunk over defender Jalen Duren, he wrote,

“wth key, chillout.”

AJ Dybantsa via Instagram

On Thursday, the Utah Jazz faced the Detroit Pistons and ended their three-game losing streak with a 126-119 victory. The dominant first quarter earned the Jazz a 29-point lead with a 48-19 within the first 10 minutes. Despite the Pistons scoring more than the Jazz in the rest of the quarters, they could not keep up.

Keyonte George gave an outstanding performance with 16 points on 70% shooting in the first half and 28 points through the match. His thunderous dunk was the highlight of the match. The 6-foot-4 NBA player’s offensive flow set the game for the Utah Jazz.

Collin Sexton’s 30 points and Lauri Markkanen’s 27 points with 14 rebounds were also crucial for the Jazz. Meanwhile, Detroit was led by Cade Cunningham’s 33-point contribution, Malik Beasly's 26 points and Paul Reed’s 12 points and nine rebounds.

What could AJ Dybantsa’s signing with BYU mean for him?

AJ Dybantsa’s talent and potential are undeniable. The 6-foot-9 small forward ranks first among the 2025 recruits. On October 12, he committed to BYU over offers from North Carolina, Alabama and Kansas. The decision to join BYU can pave the way for his ultimate goal, the NBA.

Cougars’ coach Kevin Young, with his NBA background as an assistant coach, can prove pivotal. The BYU team has experienced players like Richie Saunders, Keba Keita and Dallin Hall, who can help provide fundaments to the star player. BYU’s strong collegiate program and the staff’s NBA connections are competent to provide the No. 1 player of the Class of 2025 mentorship, exposure and opportunities to grow.

On Dec. 11, Dybantsa attended a BYU game against Fresno State, entering the court during halftime. His reception was enthusiastic, given that he is the highest-rated recruit BYU has ever received. His scoring prowess, versatility and NBA potential are expected to elevate the performance of the Cougars. Moreover, it is likely to bring visibility to the team.