The number one high school basketball recruit Anicet “AJ” Dybantsa Jr. shocked sports fans by committing to Brigham Young University (BYU). His soon-to-be collegiate basketball home offered him between $5 to $7 million for his name, image and likeness (NIL). Despite the high rankings of heavy-hitter athletic programs from Kansas, Alabama and North Carolina, Dybantsa chose the Cougars team. Additionally, the small forward is confident that the team’s leadership will help him transition into becoming a professional athlete at the end of the first season. So who is AJ Dybantsa? Here’s what we know. Who Is AJ Dybantsa? Altan Gocher / Getty Images Dybantsa is from Brockton, Massachusetts. Basketball and prepping for a career in basketball have long been a part of his life. He recalls middle school summers filled with workouts that would allow the 6’8 small forward to achieve a range of accomplishments on the court. Dybantsa led scorers at the Nike Peach Jam Event and the NBPA Top 100 in...
