BYU basketball has reportedly been included in the list of finalists for top basketball prospect AJ Dybansta.
BYU basketball, led by new head coach Kevin Young, continues to aim high in recruiting efforts. According to a report from Joe Tipton of On3 Sports, BYU has emerged as one of the top contenders for AJ Dybansta, the number one basketball prospect in the 2025 class. Dybansta has included BYU in his top 10 schools alongside Baylor, Duke, Kentucky, Alabama, Auburn, UConn, Arkansas, Georgia Tech, and USC.
The news follows a statement from college basketball insider Gary Parrish, who recently identified BYU as the frontrunner in Dybansta’s recruitment during a podcast discussion with Matt Norlander and Adam Finkelstein. Securing Dybansta would be a monumental achievement for BYU basketball and the university as a whole, given his status as the consensus top recruit and projected top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
While the recruiting process is still ongoing and unpredictable, BYU finds itself in serious contention for Dybansta. This potential recruitment represents uncharted territory for BYU, especially in recruiting prospects not affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dybansta’s talent and potential to impact both college and NBA basketball are widely recognized, making him a highly sought-after prospect.
Dybansta’s exceptional size, athleticism, and basketball skills, including ball handling, shot creation, and shooting ability, underscore why he is such a coveted prospect at both the collegiate and professional levels.
