A generational basketball talent is coming to BYU.
Consensus No. 1 recruit AJ Dybantsa has signed with the Cougars, announcing his decision Tuesday morning on ESPN’s “First Take.”
Dybantsa’s decision to play for BYU basketball marks one of the biggest moments in program history, and fans are understandably excited about it.
Here are some of the most notable reactions online.
Breaking: AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 recruit in the Class of ‘25 ESPN 100, has announced his commitment to BYU on @FirstTake. pic.twitter.com/aYhFO9wuYl
— SportsCenter NEXT (@SCNext) December 10, 2024
No. 1 recruit AJ Dybantsa is committing to BYU 🚨😱 pic.twitter.com/d3zuYoEgIp
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 10, 2024
AJ Dybantsa – the top-ranked prospect in the 2026 NBA Draft class – has committed to Brigham Young University, he announces on ESPN's First Take. Landmark day for the BYU Cougars. pic.twitter.com/8qB64WqtIE
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 10, 2024
AJ DYBANTSA COMMITS TO BYU 🚨
— Overtime (@overtime) December 10, 2024
Pro Hooper @ADybantsa @BYUMBB pic.twitter.com/t0bj4dvPxL
— BYU Men's Basketball (@BYUMBB) December 10, 2024
It’s not hypothetical. pic.twitter.com/vx4SLEhHDZ
— BYU Men's Basketball (@BYUMBB) December 10, 2024
AJ Dybantsa might be the most gifted wing scorer in college since Kevin Durant. Can’t wait to see how Kevin Young features him. A lot of Tracy McGrady to his game. pic.twitter.com/J7uD81bWf1
— Robby McCombs (@rtmccombs) December 10, 2024
Hey AI, who are AJ’s NBA comps? pic.twitter.com/ZWbuQgg1BL
— Jeff Hansen (@rakoto10) December 10, 2024
I love this timeline more than I expected pic.twitter.com/Ymor2VlpvN
— Steven (@m4gbit) December 10, 2024
Stephen A. Smith can’t believe AJ Dybantsa is going to BYU.
— Jackson Payne (@jackson5payne) December 10, 2024
AJ: “who said I can’t play Duke at BYU?”
This dude is already a Cougars legend. pic.twitter.com/9AFdPrYG8n
Yep, this was exactly as funny as I hoped it would be. https://t.co/LYV6s6UE8t
— Steve Pierce (@PostJimmer) December 10, 2024
Wow. An absolutely game-changing, program-altering add for BYU. AJ Dybantsa will be one of the front runners for NPOY next year, and he’s an ideal fit in Kevin Young’s offense. Can’t wait to see it https://t.co/jIMwCuXoWp
— Sean Paul (@SeanPaulCBB) December 10, 2024
Heading to work while hearing the AJ news pic.twitter.com/y4ExZNEDuE
— Boney Fuller (@boneyfuller) December 10, 2024
Wow. Good time to be visiting @BYUMBB tomorrow. Happy coaching staff and happy fan base. https://t.co/Uvo9zSmUNL
— Fran Fraschilla (@franfraschilla) December 10, 2024
BYU Basketball just landed the #1 high school recruit in the United States!
— Jonathan Tavernari (@For3JT) December 10, 2024
MY GOODNESS GRACIOUS!!!!
This is best off field/court moment in BYU history. Holy crap
— Joe Wheat (@joewheat27) December 10, 2024
😤😤😤 pic.twitter.com/LrJfpXk3Gf
— Masen Wake (@MasenWake13) December 10, 2024
BYU fans: You are watching a generational-level basketball prospect repping BYU gear on a nationally-televised ESPN program. What a moment
— Brandon Gurney (@BrandonCGurney) December 10, 2024
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— gnome chompsky (@nihilists4jesus) December 10, 2024
Imagine someone showing you this last April.
— Church Ball: A BYU Hoops Pod (@churchballpod) December 10, 2024
pic.twitter.com/uLL4GKLLyG
I’m literally crying 🤩🥹🔥 https://t.co/6o9WqdWVkV
— •{amesflames}• (@amesflames) December 10, 2024
Woke up to the #1 player in the country picking MY alma mater over many other elite basketball schools and realizing byus current lowest rated recruit of 2025 is graded at a 90 😂🔥 pic.twitter.com/cvpvYSnM2n
— 🤙🏈TleavYfan✈️🏀 (@TLeavYfan) December 10, 2024
PROvo
— Jarom Jordan (@jaromjordan) December 10, 2024
We live in a world where BYU’s QB is Jewish and their basketball team just grabbed the number one basketball recruit.
— Matt Brown (@MattBrownEP) December 10, 2024
I’m going to have to update my jokes, perhaps my entire worldview. WHAT IS HAPPENING
AJ Dybansta --- the top prospect in the 2025 class --- has announced a commitment to BYU.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) December 10, 2024