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AJ Dybantsa's Nike Deal Gets Big Update Before NBA Draft

AJ Dybantsa's Nike Deal Gets Big Update Before NBA Draft

Summary

AJ Dybantsa is a top basketball player expected to enter the 2026 NBA Draft. He started with a Nike sponsorship deal during college and is now moving to a professional contract with Nike as he prepares to join the NBA.

Key Facts

  • AJ Dybantsa signed a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal with Nike in January 2024 before playing college basketball.
  • He played one season for BYU Cougars, averaging 25.5 points and leading the Big 12 conference in scoring.
  • Dybantsa now is updating his Nike deal to a professional partnership as he enters the NBA draft.
  • He created a new personal logo that includes the letters "A" and "J" and connects to his nickname "Star Boy."
  • Dybantsa was the No. 1 recruit in his high school class and aims to be the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.
  • He is 6-foot-9 tall and played as a forward for BYU during his college season.
  • His stats also include averages of 6.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.
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