Before AJ Dybantsa has even stepped onto the court in a BYU uniform, he’s already rewriting the playbook for college basketball stardom. The No. 1 recruit in the 2025 class has signed a multi-year, exclusive NIL deal with Fanatics and Fanatics Collectibles,

Dybantsa, 18, is a top candidate to become the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The partnership starts immediately, according to Fanatics, focusing on trading cards and memorabilia and will extend beyond Dybantsa’s collegiate career.

According to Fanatics, Dybantsa’s trading cards will include autographs, game-used jerseys and inscriptions. Dybantsa is expected to appear in upcoming Bowman University products, including the print-to-demand Bowman U NOW program.