Top NBA Prospect AJ Dybantsa Attends Spurs-Pacers Paris Game, Eyes 2026 Draft

The 17-year-old BYU commit and projected 2026 No. 1 pick reflects on his future in the NBA and international basketball while visiting Paris.

AJ Dybantsa, a 17-year-old senior at Utah Prep and the top recruit of the 2025 college class, attended the Spurs-Pacers game in Paris to witness NBA star Victor Wembanyama in action.
Dybantsa has committed to BYU for the 2025-26 season, citing the program's NBA-preparatory environment under coach Kevin Young as a key factor in his decision.
He is projected as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and has expressed interest in joining the San Antonio Spurs, envisioning a potential partnership with Wembanyama.
Dybantsa has secured a lucrative NIL deal reportedly worth nearly $7 million and has gained recognition from NBA stars like Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and Shaquille O’Neal.
The young forward also expressed aspirations to represent Team USA in international competitions, including the 2028 and 2032 Olympics and the 2027 FIBA World Cup.