Former BYU star Travis Hansen sees Dybantsa’s decision as further evidence that Kevin Young has BYU thinking bigger than ever before.

BYU has had some great players come through the program throughout the years. However, none were ever ranked as five-star prospects. That came to an end on Tuesday as AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 player in the 2025 cycle,

With BYU signing the 6-foot-9 jumbo wing from Brockton, Massachussetts, by way of Utah Prep in Hurricane, the Cougars signaled they are will to change with them.

The 6-foot-9 Brockton, Mass. native announced for BYU earlier Tuesday, signing with the Cougars over Alabama, North Carolina and Kansas. Sources told ZAGSBLOG his total NIL package -- including revenue sharing, collective money and booster money -- is close to $7 million.

AJ Dybantsa, a Brockton native who is projected to be the top pick in the NBA Draft in 2026, will play at BYU, he announced Tuesday.

He is BYU’s first five-star high school recruit from the United States. The chance to play for first-year BYU coach Kevin Young sold Dybantsa on joining the Cougars. He pointed to the extensive NBA experience of Young and his staff and Young’s role in coaching NBA stars like Kevin Durant and Devin Booker as key factors influencing his decision.

The top high school basketball recruit in the country just picked BYU over North Carolina, Kansas and Alabama. Here's why.