USC Basketball: Trojans Host No. 1 Junior Prospect For Official Visit

Standing 6-foot-8 and 185 pounds, A.J. Dybantsa is the most coveted prospect in the class of 2025, even after reclassifying from the 2026 cycle.

With an ability to drive to the basket and work in the post, Dybantsa is a clear NBA talent ready to play at the college level. 

In the 2022-23 season, Dybantsa averaged 19.1 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 2.5 blocks per game. Dybantsa made an official visit to USC last weekend. On3's Jamie Shaw said this about the rookie:

"The five-star has a comfortable mid-post game. He has an array of jab steps that get his defender off balance and allow him clean looks from 12 to 18 feet. The footwork for Dybantsa is developing, becoming more and more natural. While he can attack the basket and finish at the rim, he is also able to pull up off two or three dribbles to know down a shot," said On3's Jamie Shaw.

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Dybantsa would join a USC program that has built up significant hype in the offseason as the world waits to see what No. 1-overall freshman Isaiah Collier and Bronny James Jr add to the team.

The team Dybantsa plays on could look incredibly different in 2025, as Collier and James will likely head to the NBA Draft after just one season, and the team's older veterans, like Boogie Ellis and Joshua Morgan, also likely headed out the door after this season.

However, the program is clearly trending upward, and Dybantsa's interest further proves that USC is ascending as a top-tier place to play basketball.

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