High School Star AJ Dybantsa’s Nike NIL Deal Makes NIL History

NIL Daily/Sports Illustrated  |  Nov 04, 2024

AJ Dybantsa’s recent NIL deal with Nike has propelled him into a new stratosphere of young athletes, marking a historic moment for NIL and setting a high bar for future high school stars.

The 6’9” forward from Utah Prep, the top high school basketball recruit in the class of 2025, has inked a deal reportedly worth over $4 million, an unprecedented figure for an athlete yet to play a single minute of college ball. This partnership exemplifies Dybantsa’s rare talent and the explosive growth of NIL, which has quickly turned high school phenoms into cant-miss assets and marquee names for global brands.