2025 five-star AJ Dybantsa announced six different official visits in the near future, four of which will be taken place at Big 12 schools.
Dybantsa announced his visit schedule starting off with Kansas State, followed by Kansas, North Carolina, Alabama, Baylor, and BYU.
Dybantsa’s visit schedule kicks off with Kansas State on August 30th, Kansas on September 6th, North Carolina on September 20th, Alabama on September 27th, Baylor on October 4th, and BYU on October 11th.
Coming out of Utah Prep in the Class of 2025, Dybantsa is listed as a five-star prospect by the 247Sports index. He also checks in as the nation’s top-ranked player, the top-ranked small forward in his class, and the No. 1 player in the state of Utah.
ESPN’s Paul Biancardi broke the news of Dybantsa’s cutdown list in an article that included quotes from himself and his father on each program included.
“They believe I can have as good of a season or better than Ja’Kobe Walter,” Dybantsa said on Baylor. “The play style is similar. Scott Drew and John Jakus came to Prolific Prep. Jakus is now the head coach at FAU. I watched Baylor growing up. They had great success with Jared Butler, Davion Mitchell, and recently Keyonte George.”
“After my unofficial visit and conversations with Coach [Kevin Young], he can bring me in and play me like a pro with his knowledge of the NBA with the Suns and taking it to BYU,” Dybantsa said about BYU. “He also mentioned he coached Joel Embiid. He knows what he’s talking about. It’s a big campus and facility.”
“When I look at their history, they also have a track record of guys in my position in the NBA,” Dybantsa said about Kansas. “I talked to Bill Self and coach Kurtis Townsend. Coach Townsend has come to Prolific Prep a few times. They had Andrew Wiggins, Kelly Oubre, and Josh Jackson. They have had great runs of success. They say it’s loud in there.”
“I talked with Jerome Tang,” Dybantsa said about Kansas State. “He told me his guys play with a lot of freedom, but it’s also in a system that is geared toward winning. “
In addition to the quote from A.J., Dybantsa’s father, Ace, spoke about K-State Basketball, saying, “Tang went to Istanbul, Turkey, to see A.J. I like the fact he understands A.J. is a good decision-maker, an extension of the coaching staff. He will allow A.J. to play to his strength. I have a good feel for people, and I trust Coach Tang.”
While the four Big 12 schools will have a lot to manage in order to land the Utah native, should Dybantsa join the league as a Bear, Cougar, Jayhawk, or Wildcat, the Big 12 Conference will have yet another bright new star to watch.
