Nike Signs Top High School Basketball Recruits to NIL Deals

AJ Dybantsa and Jerzy Robinson join an exclusive Nike NIL roster

Nike has signed two top ranked high school basketball stars to NIL deals, continuing the brand's legacy of being among the best in NIL. 

AJ Dybantsa - the class of 2025 No. 1 basketball recruit, according to 247Sports, out of Napa (California) Prolific Prep - and Jerzy Robinson - widely regarded as a top class of 2026 girls' basketball recruit out of Los Angeles Sierra Canyon - both inked deals with Nike.

The news was first reported by Boardroom last week. 

Dybantsa is a 6-foot-8 forward and is projected by many experts to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft. Throughout the recruiting process, he has been widely associated with top schools such as North Carolina, USC, Kentucky, and Auburn.

"Joining the Nike basketball family is huge," said Dybantsa. "When I was asked, it was a no-brainer. Growing up, watching people that inspired me wear Nike - to now being part of the same team is an opportunity I don't take for granted. I can't wait to see what we can mix up on and off the court."

On the girls' side, Robinson is nothing short of a superstar in the making. At 14 years old, Robinson led Team USA to a gold medal in the 2023 FIBA Americas U16 Championship. She was named tournament MVP, becoming the youngest player to ever receive the award. Robinson began her high school career at Phoenix Desert Vista as a freshman, but transferred to Sierra Canyon for her sophomore year. 

"I'm grateful to be a part of the Nike family and look forward to the exciting moments ahead," said Robinson. "As a champion for women and girls on and off the court, I can't wait to see all the amazing things we can do together."

Dybantsa and Robinson are both represented by Klutch Sports Group – the agency founded by Lebron James and Rich Paul.