AJ Dybantsa has barely even stepped foot onto a college court, but he’s already a big name. From his highly anticipated college choice announcement to his appearance at BYU’s J.
Willard Marriott Center, it’s clear that all eyes are on him. And if you thought that was impressive, the small forward latest achievement has officially dethroned Cooper Flagg as the richest NIL basketball player.
He is now sitting at the top, and his NIL value is absolutely skyrocketing. The Duke star has been raking in some pretty amazing deals, like Gatorade and New Balance, with a $2.7 million NIL value to his name. That’s no small feat, but AJ Dybantsa is now at a solid $2.8 million, per On3.com.
Moreover, the 17-year-old’s deals are not only lucrative but also incredibly high-profile, placing him in a league of his own. For starters, he just inked an absolutely historic NIL deal with Nike.
We’re talking about a deal worth over $4 million. It’s worth noting that he is just a high schooler—one who hasn’t even played a minute of college basketball.
And you know what? This deal isn’t just big for him; it’s a game-changer for the entire NIL landscape.
It’s not every day that a high school player lands such a massive deal, and AJ’s deal with Nike makes him as one of the most marketable young athletes out there.
