WATCH: FIBA U17 World Cup champ AJ Dybantsa shows off stunning new look

AJ Dybantsa, the 6'9" wing who led Team USA to victory at the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup 2024, is making waves both on and off the court.

Renowned as the top recruit for the class of 2025, Dybantsa demonstrated his talent throughout the tournament. He averaged 14.1 points and 4.1 assists per game and played a crucial role in his team's dominating performances.

However, it’s not just his on-court excellence that has fans talking. Dybantsa recently revealed a striking new hairstyle, featuring short twists or braids.

This look includes tightly coiled, rope-like strands covering the top and sides of his head, while the sides and back are cut shorter or faded, creating a distinct contrast.

Known as 'twist out' or 'mini twists', this stylish, well-groomed hairstyle enhances AJ Dybantsa's chiseled features and complements his athletic build.

At the FIBA World Cup final, Team USA, led by the tournament MVP Cameron Boozer, won the 7th gold medal with an impressive 129-88 win over Italy.

Boozer’s ultimate play included 24 points and 13 rebounds in the final. From the opening tip-off, Dybantsa and his teammates showcased their prowess by forcing turnovers, executing precise passes and capitalizing on fast breaks.

Their relentless full-court press established a solid lead, ending the first quarter at 32-19. By halftime, Team USA was up 73-36, with Boozer, Dybantsa and Peat combining for 49 points. All three players earned spots on the tournament's All-Star Five.

AJ Dybantsa begins the final phase of High School recruitment

As the premier recruit for the class of 2025, AJ Dybantsa is entering the final stage of his high school recruitment. Weighing in at 200 pounds, the forward from Brockton, Massachusetts, is about to narrow down his extensive list of nearly 30 college offers to a select few.

Dybantsa is focused on building connections with the programs that make his shortlist.

"My dad handles all of my recruitment, but I'm 30 offers in and hopefully I'll get a little bit more," he shared with 247Sports.

AJ Dybantsa plans to visit six or seven schools, scheduling these visits for September and October. In an interview with Andscape, he talked about the hype around him:

"I don't personally care," he said. "It's good that I'm on there, but I don't personally care about my ranking. It's just a number. I'm not there [the NBA] yet. I'm not where I want to be yet. There have been No. 1s that have fallen off. I don't know why people would get big-headed."

Projected as a frontrunner for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Dybantsa will transfer to Utah Prep in Hurricane, Utah, for his final high school year.