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Duke Basketball: Top-Ranked Prep 'Waiting for Offer' From Jon Scheyer

AJ Dybantsa's father seems to expect Duke basketball to enter the mix soon.

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Perhaps the 10th Duke basketball recruiting offer in the 2025 cycle will go to Prolific Prep (Calif.) phenom AJ Dybantsa.

After all, the long-limbed five-star's dad, Ace Dybantsa, recently implied in an interview with recruiting insider Matt Whitfield that it feels like the Blue Devils are on the verge of joining the fray for his coveted son's services.

And it's worth pointing out that offers out of Durham to top preps so often come around the same time as ones from fellow recruiting powerhouse Kentucky. The Wildcats became official AJ Dybantsa suitors last week.

"They're interested," Ace Dybantsa told Whitfield about Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff. "We are waiting for their offer. Then, we'll go from there."

AJ Dybantsa, a 6-foot-9, 200-pound forward and Massachusetts native whose game has drawn comparisons to that of former Blue Devil star and current Boston Celtics sensation Jayson Tatum, ranks No. 1 overall on the 247Sports 2025 Composite.

He overtook prime Blue Devil target Cameron Boozer for the top spot in those rankings after reclassifying from 2026 in early October and now holds over a dozen offers. That list includes Duke's archrival, UNC.

Meanwhile, the Blue Devils' 2025 wishlist, which has yet to yield a commitment, is chock-full of composite five-star talents: guards Meleek Thomas, Brayden Burries, Cayden Boozer, and Jalen Haralson; forwards Cameron Boozer, Nate Ament, Koa Peat, and Caleb Wilson; and center Khaman Maluach.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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