History of AJ Dybantsa in Timeline

Anicet "AJ" Dybantsa Jr. is a highly touted American basketball player currently playing for the BYU Cougars in the Big 12 Conference. Recognized for his exceptional talent, Dybantsa was ranked as the top player in the 2025 class after making the decision to reclassify from the 2026 class, highlighting his advanced skill set and potential in the sport.

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January 29, 2007: AJ Dybantsa Born

On January 29, 2007, Anicet “AJ” Dybantsa Jr. was born. He is an American basketball player.

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July 2023: Nike Peach Jam Scoring Leader

In July 2023, 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

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

October 11, 2023: Reclassified to the 2025 Class

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

2023: Won Gold Medal at FIBA U16 Americas Championship

In 2023, 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, Dybantsa announced on First Take that he would be committing to BYU as he wanted to play basketball without much off-court attention.

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2024: Attended Utah Prep Academy

In 2024, Dybantsa attended and played for Utah Prep Academy in Hurricane, Utah for the 2024-25 season.

2024: Won Title at FIBA U17 World Cup

In 2024, Dybantsa helped the United States win the title at the FIBA U17 World Cup in Turkey, averaging 14.1 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.1 assists during the competition.

2025: Ranked Number One Player

In 2025, AJ Dybantsa was rated as the number one player in his class after reclassifying from the 2026 class.

2025: Reunited with JJ Mandaquit

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

2025: Named MVP of the FIBA U19 World Cup

In 2025, Dybantsa was named MVP of the 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup, after helping the United States win their ninth title at the event. He averaged 14.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists during the tournament.