AJ Dybantsa

AJ Dybantsa 2024-25

AJ Dybantsa 2024-25

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Career History

2023-24     Prolific Prep
2024-25     Utah Prep Academy

Career Highlights
  • 2025 McDonald's All-American
  • 2025 Nike Hoop Summit
  • 2025 Jordan Brand Classic
  • 2025 Grind Session All-Star
  • 2025 Grind Session Defensive Player of the Year
  • 2025 All-Grind Session
  • 2025 Grind Session All-Defensive Team
  • 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup MVP
  • 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup
  • 2024 Grind Session World Champion
  • 2024 Grind Session MVP
  • 2024 All-Grind Session
  • 2024 Grind Session All-Star
  • 2024 Nike Hoop Summit
  • 2024 FIBA U17 World Cup
  • 2023 FIBA U16 Americas
  • 2023 Gatorade Massachusetts Boys Basketball Player of the Year
Recruiting
During his recruitment, Dybantsa received offers from nearly every Division 1 college basketball program in the nation and eventually narrowed down his list to a final four of Alabama, BYU, Kansas, and North Carolina. On December 10, 2024, Dybantsa announced on ESPN's "First Take" that he would be committing to BYU. He became the highest-ranked committed recruit to join BYU in program history.
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Kentucky Showdown

Kentucky Showdown: Utah Prep and Prolific Prep to Go Head-To-Head During Grind Session Showcase in Murray, Kentucky

Murray Kentucky

The highly anticipated matchup will take place on Saturday, December 7 at CFSB Center, home of the Murray State men's and women's basketball teams. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM (Eastern).

No. 1 AJ Dybantsa and No. 3 Darryn Peterson headline the marquee matchup

AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson will be taking center stage this weekend when two of the nation’s Top 10 high school mens’ basketball teams in Utah Prep (No. 4) and Prolific Prep (No. 8) go head-to-head during a Grind Session showcase in Murray, Kentucky.

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Grind Session Referees: Calling the Best in High School Basketball

The Grind Session, an elite winter circuit of high school basketball, brings together some of the best basketball talent from around the world. Running from November through March, the Grind Session hosts weekly events across the United States and Canada, featuring teams from three competitive conferences:

  • Power Conference: The top 12 prep school teams in the USA.
  • Revolution Conference: The premier women’s basketball programs.
  • Evolution Conference: Teams fighting to break into the Power Conference next season.

Each event also invites local top teams to showcase their skills against Grind Session's elite competition.

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Grind Session Las Vegas

Las Vegas Nevada
The game of the day at Silverado High School, Las Vegas was the Bella Vista Prep women vs. Albuquerque Prep. Bella Vista Prep edged out Albuquerque Prep 77-74 on the final possession.
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Grind Session Teams Take Down Nation’s Top Programs in Monumental Week

The Grind Session continues to solidify its reputation as the premier high school basketball circuit in the country, as two of its elite teams took down the nation’s #1 ranked squads in consecutive marquee matchups.
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Grind Session Dominates Top Player Lists for Class of 2025

The Grind Session continues to solidify its reputation as the premier platform for elite high school basketball talent, with three players from the circuit earning spots on the USA Today Top 15 High School Basketball Players and the ESPN Top 100 List for the Class of 2025. These young athletes are not only excelling on the court but also positioning themselves as future stars of college basketball and the NBA.

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Grind Session Recap: Sunday, November 10th Games at Pan American Center in Toronto

Toronto Ontario Canada
The latest edition of the winter circuit from Grind Session lit up the court on Sunday, November 10 at the Pan American Centre in Toronto, showcasing elite high-school basketball at its finest. With dominant showings, clutch finishes, and standout performances, this day set a serious tone for what’s ahead in the season.
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AJ Dybantsa Shines in Return to Boston as Utah Prep Wins Grind Session Thriller

Boston Massachusetts

In his highly anticipated return to Boston, AJ Dybantsa showcased his skills on a familiar court, leading Utah Prep to a thrilling 79-71 victory over Highland (VA) at Emmanuel College in the latest Grind Session event. The matchup brought out fans from all over Boston eager to see Dybantsa, now a senior and a prominent figure in high school basketball, take the floor in his hometown.

MaxPreps National Top 10

Three Grind Session Teams Named in MaxPreps National Top 10 Preseason Basketball Rankings

Benton Kentucky
Three Grind Session teams will begin the 2024-25 high school boys basketball campaign as early contenders for the national championship, having recently been ranked in the MaxPreps National Preseason Top 10. Defending Grind Session World Champion Prolific Prep starts the season ranked No. 3, with Utah Prep, led by top-ranked senior prospect AJ Dybantsa, just three spots behind at No. 6. Dream City Christian rounds out the top 10.
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AJ Dybantsa Shines in Grind Session Debut with Utah Prep

AJ Dybantsa made a strong impression in his first Grind Session game after transferring from Prolific Prep to Utah Prep, contributing to a decisive 85-58 victory over Balboa at Manual High School in Denver. Known for his stellar play with Team USA, where he earned two gold medals alongside teammate JJ Mandaquit in the past two summers, AJ’s skill and court presence were evident from the start.

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Power Conference Team Previews

With the 2024-25 mens’ high school basketball season upon us, teams across the country and Canada, are gearing up for what promises to be a competitive Grind Session campaign. From perennial powerhouses to up-and-coming programs, here’s a look at key storylines and top players.
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Season 11 starts Nov 1 in Denver

Denver Colorado
Grind Session is back for its highly anticipated 11th season, and it all begins November 1-3rd in Denver, Colorado. Hosted at Manual High School, this opening weekend will feature an exciting lineup of matchups from some of the top high school basketball teams in the country. The Power Conference teams, which represent the elite of Grind Session, will be showcased in a series of can't-miss games.
Grind Session

Grind Session

Grind Session is the first-ever winter circuit of elite high school basketball events. In past seasons, our teams have played in some of the greatest and most unique cities across the U.S., as well as Canada, the Bahamas, and Puerto Rico. From November to March over 400 action-packed games will be played. Grind Session is more than just great games: it's an opportunity to prepare for the next chapter of your basketball career.

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