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AJ Dybantsa

Anicet "AJ" Dybantsa Jr. is an American basketball player currently playing for the BYU Cougars in the Big 12 Conference. He is a highly touted prospect, considered the number one player in the 2025 class after making the decision to reclassify from the 2026 class, which speaks volumes about his skill and potential.


January 29, 2007: AJ Dybantsa's Birth

On January 29, 2007, Anicet “AJ” Dybantsa Jr. was born.

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July 2023: Led Nike Peach Jam in Scoring

In July 2023, AJ Dybantsa led the Nike Peach Jam in scoring with 25.8 points per game as a member of Expressions Elite.

July 2023: Named Top High School Player by On3.com

In July 2023, On3.com named AJ Dybantsa the top high school player in the country, regardless of class.

October 11, 2023: Reclassified to 2025 Class

On October 11, 2023, AJ Dybantsa announced that he had reclassified to the 2025 class.

2023: Won Gold Medal at FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship

In 2023, AJ Dybantsa won a gold medal representing the United States at the FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship in Mérida, Mexico.

December 10, 2024: Committed to BYU

On December 10, 2024, AJ Dybantsa announced on First Take that he would be committing to BYU.

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2024: Won Title at FIBA U17 World Cup

In 2024, AJ Dybantsa helped the United States win the title at the FIBA U17 World Cup in Turkey.

2024: Played for Utah Prep Academy

In 2024, AJ Dybantsa played for Utah Prep Academy in Hurricane, Utah.

2025: Reclassified to 2025 Class

In 2025, AJ Dybantsa reclassified his class.

2025: Named MVP of FIBA U19 World Cup

In 2025, AJ Dybantsa was named MVP of the FIBA U19 World Cup after helping the United States win the title.

2025: Rated Number One Player

In 2025, AJ Dybantsa was rated as the number one player in his class after reclassifying.

2025: Reunited with JJ Mandaquit

In 2025, at Utah Prep Academy, AJ Dybantsa reunited with fellow USA gold medalist JJ Mandaquit.

2026: Originally in the 2026 Class

AJ Dybantsa was originally considered to be in the 2026 class before reclassifying.

2026: Teamed Up with Tyran Stokes

In 2026, AJ Dybantsa teamed up with Tyran Stokes at Prolific Prep.

2026: Ranked Number One by ESPN

In 2026, AJ Dybantsa was named the number one player in the class by ESPN.