Report: AJ Dybantsa's BYU NIL Deal Worth 'Close' to $7M After Commitment

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There was reportedly a significant financial element to top basketball recruit A.J. Dybantsa's decision to commit to BYU on Tuesday.

According to Adam Zagoria of the New York Times, Dybantsa's name, image and likeness (NIL) asking price was "close to $7 million."

Dybantsa announced his decision Tuesday morning on ESPN's First Take, choosing BYU over big-time programs in Kansas, North Carolina and Alabama:

The 17-year-old Dybantsa is rated by 247Sports as a 5-star prospect, and he is ranked as the No. 1 overall college basketball recruit in the class of 2025.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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