No. 1 College Basketball Recruit AJ Dybantsa Turns Heads With New Post
Scouts seem to think very highly of the 6-foot-9 forward, and many expect him to leave college after his freshman year to go into the NBA draft, where he's projected to be the first player chosen.
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On his official Instagram account, he posted a video of himself working on his basketball skills, and fans across the land have taken notice.
"Lead the way," one fan wrote.
"Generational Talent Otw," another fan wrote.
"so tuff #1," a third fan wrote.
"Very proud of you lil bro," a fourth fan wrote.
"Good luck ❤️," a fifth fan wrote.
"Travel lol," a sixth fan wrote.
Dybantsa has a wingspan of over seven feet, and he can score at all three levels, although his mid-range pull-up game is considered his biggest strength, according to a scouting report from 247Sports.
The Massachusetts native is also thought to have plenty of potential to become an impact player on the defensive end as well.
Team Oak Soldier's AJ Dybantsa (3) dunks the ball.Stu Boyd II-The Commercial Appeal / USA TODAY NETWORK
Two years ago, Dybantsa represented the United States in the FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship in Mexico, and he helped the Stars and Stripes earn a gold medal.
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This past season, BYU qualified for the NCAA Tournament as the sixth seed in the East region. It got to the Sweet Sixteen round, where it was blown out by Alabama, 113-88.
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