AJ Dybantsa’s Challenge to BYU Fans Goes Viral

AJ Dybantsas Challenge to BYU Fans Goes Viral originally appeared on Athlon Sports.For $10,000, could you score on me? BYUs AJ Dybantsa asks, and fans flood in with surprising answersCould you score on the future No.

1 NBA Draft pick for ten grand?Thats the question BYUs 5-star freshman phenom, AJ Dybantsa, posed to fans on his Instagram this week.

Standing at 6-foot-9 with elite defensive instincts and explosive athleticism, Dybantsa is widely regarded as the projected top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

But even with that pedigree, a surprising number of students and fans at BYU responded with a confident, yes.Dybantsa, known for his mix of competitive fire and laid-back charisma, walked around campus recording responses for social media.

In one standout moment, a younger fan shrugged and replied, Na bruh, sparking laughter from Dybantsa, who replied, I mess with the honesty.But honesty was in short supply for most others.View this post on InstagramA post shared by AJ Dybantsa (@aj.dybantsa)Confidence OverloadAt the time of this article, over 1,300 fans responded to Dybantsas Instagram poll.

An eyebrow-raising 66% claimed they could score on him.

Its a number that had both fans and analysts shaking their heads.People just be lying nowadays, Dybantsa concluded at the end of the video, amused by the confidence, or delusion on display.Viral ReactionsSocial media lit up in the comment section of his post.

@garciafps declared, Im getting a bucket.

@max_mcauliff added, Im pulling up from the logo like CC.

@mbaaaay02 simply wrote, easy.However, not everyone was so sure of themselves.

@jazon.reynolds called it out directly: People be lying.

@krystenpeek said what many were thinking: Has no one seen you play defense??? Zero chance One-on-One With RealityIn a more lighthearted exchange, a hopeful female fan answered, Hopefully scoring, to which Dybantsa cut in: Its a yes or no question.Whether its $10,000 or ten bucks, the challenge has clearly tapped into a shared fantasy among fans: the chance to beat a star at their own game.

But theres a reason AJ Dybantsa is considered the top basketball prospect in the country, and its not because people can score on him.BYU freshman AJ DybantsaAJ DybantsaInstagramWhat This Means for Cougar NationThis viral moment isnt just a social stunt.

It speaks volumes about the kind of electric energy Dybantsa brings to BYU.

Already a campus personality and rising media star, the 17-year-old freshman is pulling attention to Provo that few Cougar basketball players have ever seen.Whether fans think they can score on him or not, Dybantsa is already winning the offseason.So, BYU fans...

for $10,000, could YOU really score on AJ Dybantsa?Hes ready.

Are you?Related: New Details Emerge on BYU's efforts to Land Elite Five-Star QBRelated: AJ Dybantsa Sets Sights on BYU Basketballs National Championship RunThis story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared..

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