BYU COUGARS

Nation’s No. 1 Hoops Recruit AJ Dybantsa Chats With BYU Greats

Oct 12, 2024, 2:23 PM

AJ Dybantsa #3...

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 13: AJ Dybantsa #3 of Team World shoots the ball during the game against Team USA on April 13, 2024 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images)

(Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images)

PROVO, Utah- In town for BYU’s Homecoming Weekend, AJ Dybantsa, considered by many to be the top target in college basketball for 2025, had a chance to speak with Cougar greats Steve Young and Puka Nacua.

Dybantsa was on the sidelines ahead of BYU’s matchup with the Arizona Cougars on Saturday, October 12.

RELATED: Nation’s No. 1 Recruit AJ Dybantsa Settles In At Utah Prep

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by BYU coverage on KSL (@kslbyu)

Along with BYU, Dybantsa has taken official visits to Kansas State (August 30-September 1), Kansas (September 6-8), North Carolina (September 20-22), Alabama (September 27-29), Baylor (October 4-6).

Dybantsa previously took an unofficial visit to BYU in June.

Are you on Threads yet? Let’s connect; give us a follow @kslsports.

Dybantsa is a five-star prospect in the class of 2025 and is considered a future No. 1 NBA draft pick.

The 6-foot-9, 200-pound recruit calls Brockton, Massachusetts, home, but in the 2024-25 season, Utah Prep, located in Hurricane, Utah, will play host to Dybantsa and his family.

Postgame Show

BYU vs. Arizona recap on KSL Sports Zone (97.5 FM), sports.ksl.com, and the KSL Sports app.

Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for sports.ksl.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast (SUBSCRIBE) and Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL Newsradio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU in the Big 12 Conference on X: @Mitch_Harper.

BYU Cougars 2024 Schedule (5-0, 2-0)

  • Southern Illinois Salukis @ BYU Cougars  (41-13 W)
  • BYU Cougars @ SMU Mustangs (18-15 W)
  • BYU Cougars @ Wyoming Cowboys (34-14 W)
  • Kansas State Wildcats @ BYU Cougars (38-9 W)
  • No. 22 BYU Cougars @ Baylor Bears (34-28 W)
  • BYE
  • Arizona Wildcats @ BYU Cougars
  • Friday, October 18 – Oklahoma State Cowboys @ BYU Cougars | Kickoff 8:15 p.m MT
  • Saturday, October 26 – BYU Cougars @ UCF Knights | Kickoff  TBA
  • BYE
  • Saturday, November 9 – BYU Cougars @ Utah Utes | Kickoff TBA
  • Saturday, November 16 – Kansas Jayhawks @ BYU Cougars | Kickoff TBA
  • Saturday, November 23 – BYU Cougars @ Arizona State Sun Devils | Kickoff TBA
  • Saturday, November 30 – Houston Cougars @ BYU Cougars | Kickoff TBA

BYU Cougars Athletics On KSL Sports

Follow the BYU Cougars with KSL Sports.

Take us with you wherever you go.

Download the new & improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. You can stream live radio and video and stay updated on all your favorite teams.

Brian Preece is a sports.ksl.com insider covering Locals in MLB and Salt Lake Bees. Follow Brian’s Bees and Beehive baseball coverage here.

Please follow our Community Guidelines
  • BYU Cougars Scoreboard

  • BYU Cougars Team Leaders

  • BYU Cougars Standings

BYU Cougars

BYU Basketball, Jaxon Kohler, Omaha preview...

Mitch Harper

No. 25 BYU basketball vs. Omaha: How to watch, stream, listen

Home-opener for BYU basketball in the 2026-27 season.

9 hours ago

BYU football, Availability report, Utah Week...

Mitch Harper

BYU availability report for top-10 clash at Utah

Who's in, who's out for the rivalry matchup for BYU?

1 day ago

Big 12 football power rankings, Week 10, Utah, BYU...

Mitch Harper, Steve Bartle, Josh Furlong

Big 12 football power rankings: Utah, BYU take center stage

The rivalry game between BYU and Utah takes center stage in Big 12 football this week.

2 days ago

BYU football, Bear Bachmeier, Utah uniform...

Mitch Harper

BYU football goes to familiar uniform combination for Utah game

The threads for Saturday's top-10 clash.

2 days ago

LJ Martin, BYU football, Injury update...

Mitch Harper

LJ Martin returns to practice as No. 9 BYU gears up for No. 3 Utah

The latest on LJ Martin as rivalry week continues.

2 days ago

BYU football depth chart, Utah Week, Kyle Sfarcioc, Bear Bachmeier...

Mitch Harper

BYU football releases depth chart for rivalry game against Utah

Rivalry week depth chart for the 7th ranked Cougars.

3 days ago

Sponsored Articles

...

KSL Sports

Northern Utah Player of the Week – Parker Moffat

The John Watson Northern Utah High School Player of the Week is celebrating the best high school football player in Northern Utah.

Photos provided by families of featured athletes...

KSL Sports

Northern Utah Player of the Week – Week 7 – Carson Murphy

The John Watson Northern Utah High School Player of the Week is celebrating the best high school football player in Northern Utah.

Photos provided by family of featured athletes...

Salt Lake County High School Basketball Players of the Week – Week 13 – Stacia Peoples & Gavin Lowe

The Hercules Salt Lake County High School Player of the Week is celebrating the best high school basketball players in Salt Lake County.

...

Northern Utah High School Basketball Players of the Week – Week 13 – Rachel McBride & Lincoln Smith

The John Watson Northern Utah High School Player of the Week is celebrating the best high school basketball players in Northern Utah.

Photos provided by featured athletes...

Utah County High School Basketball Players of the Week – Week 13 – Janiece Sikander & Brody Thompson

The Mr. Mac Utah County High School Player of the Week is awarded each week to the top prep boy's and girl's basketball players in Utah County.

Photos provided by featured athletes...

Salt Lake County High School Basketball Players of the Week – Week 12 – Evy Roberts & Krew Eckman

The Hercules Salt Lake County High School Player of the Week is celebrating the best high school basketball players in Salt Lake County.

Nation’s No. 1 Hoops Recruit AJ Dybantsa Chats With BYU Greats