Dybantsa is the third-leading scorer on the Nike EYBL 17U circuit, averaging 23.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists per contest. He is shooting 54.1 percent from the field, 35.0 percent from 3-point range and 82.7 percent from the free throw line.
The 6-foot-9 wing has helped Oakland Soldiers to a record of 5-1.
Top-ranked Class of 2025 prospect A.J. Dybantsa is the third-leading scorer in the Nike EYBL through two sessions. (Photo: Chris M. Spears)
Dybantsa has scored 21 or more points in five of six games this spring,
including 34 points and eight rebounds against NW Rotary Rebels
and recording 25 points and eight rebounds vs. Mokan Elite.
Regarded as the No. 1 prospect in the Class of 2025 according to
247Sports, Dybantsa led the Nike EYBL Peach Jam in scoring last summer. Dybantsa averaged 25.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest in five games for Expressions Elite at the championship event.
Dybantsa earned second team MaxPreps All-America honors last season after averaging 21.2 points, 9.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest to guide the Crew to the No. 4 spot in the final National Top 10.
The promising prospect is among the favorites to be selected as the top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after reclassifying from the Class of 2026 last summer.
The electric scorer also was a standout at the Nike Hoop Summit last month as he produced 21 points and seven rebounds for Team World.