It's been a big offseason for AJ Dybantsa.
Coming off of a promising freshman year in high school, Dybantsa led the Nike Peach Jam in scoring with over 25 points per game, made his debut in the Drew League and has been spotted working out with some of the biggest names in the NBA.
Last week, Dybantsa spent time in the gym with LeBron James and Kevin Durant. This week, he's learned from Paul George and Chris Paul.
Who is Dybantsa? Here is everything you need to know about the future NBA prospect.
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Who is AJ Dybantsa?
Dybantsa was born in Brockton, Massachusetts on Jan. 29, 2007.
As a freshman, Dybantsa led Saint Sebastian's School to a 26-2 record with averages of 19.1 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.5 blocks per game. Those numbers helped him earn Gatorade's Player of the Year award in Massachusetts for Boys Basketball.
The Boston Globe recently wrote that Dybantsa is the "most hyped high school prospect produced in these parts since Patrick Ewing." He is currently ranked as the No. 1 player in the 2026 high school class and has already received offers from eight colleges: Alabama, Boston College, Georgetown, Georgia Tech, Michigan, Providence, UConn and Washington.
Dybantsa has transferred to Prolific Prep in Napa, California for his sophomore year. He will team up with Tyran Stokes, the No. 2 prospect in 2026.
AJ Dybantsa scouting report
Dybantsa is listed as a 6-7, 185-pound small forward. On3 describes him as a "bouncy athlete" with a "smooth jump shot" who has the "upside to be very good when he is locked in on the defensive end."
"He has the foundation of all the tools," writes On3. "It will simply be about continuing to get stronger and developing the vast skill base."
Dybantsa flashed some of his potential in his Drew League debut with 20 points and four steals.
16-YEAR-OLD A.J. DYBANTSA with an in-game Eastbay dunk at the @DrewLeague!
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) July 31, 2023
The No. 1 ranked player in the Class of 2026 finished with 20 PTS & 4 STL in the win @ADybantsa pic.twitter.com/AbhLq8YZam
LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul and Paul George are among the NBA players Dybantsa has worked out with ahead of his sophomore season.
According to The New York Times, Dybantsa has been in Los Angeles with his father to meet with agents, including Klutch Sports, which represents James.
