Given his abilities and high-level basketball I.Q., BYU Cougars basketball recruit AJ Dybantsa is one of the nation’s newest rising stars. Many fans have also noticed his ability to reach high and bring down the hammer on dunks. Dybantsa’s skills were put on display when a clip of him dunking in a game went viral on social media.
AJ Dybantsa’s Viral Dunks
While the 6’9″ wing player has the ability to score at will, his ability to fly to the rim and dunk the ball has grabbed the attention of plenty of fans.
A recent social media post from insider Jonathan Givony showcases Dybantsa’s ability to explode to the rim and play complete basketball.
Every NBA team is searching for 6-foot-9 wings in AJ Dybantsa's mold. He can score from anywhere on the floor, pass on the move, defend multiple positions, and brings nonstop intensity and competitiveness to every matchup.
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— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) February 26, 2025
NBA Draft analyst Jonathan Givony took to X to share his feelings on the preps star.
“Every NBA team is searching for 6-foot-9 wings in AJ Dybantsa’s mold. He can score from anywhere on the floor, pass on the move, defend multiple positions, and brings nonstop intensity and competitiveness to every matchup,” the scout wrote.
Dybantsa recently committed to playing his college ball in Provo, Utah, with Brigham Young, but his long-term future could surely be in the NBA.
If his high school career was any indication, he could be a star at both the college and the professional level.
Fans React to Dybantsa’s Skills
In response to Givony’s post, many basketball fans on social media have praised Dybantsa.
“Intensity and competitiveness…immediate temperature riser,” one comment read.
“He’d dominate the NBA right now,” another said.
Other fans of the game gave their player comparisons for the Cougars commit.
I see a whole lot of Tracy McGrady in this kid!
— Tracy Jones (@PTJones4u2) February 26, 2025
Givony also mentioned in his post that Dybantsa can defend multiple positions, pass while running the floor, and bring that intensity to each matchup.
The search for future NBA stars is always moving, and it makes sense that the McDonald’s All-American is on the radar of NBA insiders and possible teams.
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Now, the question is whether or not he can help bring BYU back to glory on the court.
In his first season as head coach, Kevin Young has guided the team to 20 wins overall and an 11-6 conference record. Currently, the team is projected to be around an eighth seed in March Madness.
Now that the program is set to acquire the talents of a player such as Dybantsa, its future could be in good hands if he can realize his potential while still in school.
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