According to a recent update from On3’s Joe Tipton, one team from the Big 12 Conference is set to host the top-ranked player in the Class of 2025 for an official visit on Saturday.
That team is Jerome Tang and the Kansas State Wildcats, who are hosting 2025 No. 1 recruit AJ Dybantsa on an official visit to Manhattan.
Dybantsa started off the month of August by releasing his cutdown list that featured seven teams. He included four Big 12 teams among his top seven, with Baylor, BYU, Kansas, and Kansas State joined by Auburn, Alabama, and North Carolina.
Coming out of Utah Prep in the Class of 2025, Dybantsa is listed as a five-star prospect by the 247Sports index and the nation’s top-ranked player. The 6-foot-9 forward is listed as the top player at his position and the top-ranked player in the state of Utah.
“I talked with Jerome Tang,” Dybantsa said about Kansas State. “He told me his guys play with a lot of freedom, but it’s also in a system that is geared toward winning. “
In addition to the quote from A.J., Dybantsa’s father, Ace, spoke about K-State Basketball, saying, “Tang went to Istanbul, Turkey, to see A.J. I like the fact he understands A.J. is a good decision-maker, an extension of the coaching staff. He will allow A.J. to play to his strength. I have a good feel for people, and I trust Coach Tang.”
Dybantsa will be in Manhattan during the same time that the Kansas State Football team kicks off the season against UT Martin. With Kansas State football listed as a 36-point favorite, the Utah native should get a great taste of action among the Kansas State fanbase.
