Angel Reese has seen her fair share of jaw-dropping moments on the basketball court, but even she couldn’t hide her reaction when top recruit AJ Dybantsa took flight.
The 18-year-old, who’s already projected as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, put on a show at the McDonald’s All-American Sprite Jam Fest. And in one unforgettable moment, he literally soared over Reese for a dunk that had the crowd buzzing.
Dybantsa’s Unreal Dunk Leaves Angel Reese In Awe
Reese found herself right in the middle of the action as Dybantsa geared up for his big moment. Standing in the paint, the Chicago Sky star watched as the 6’9″ phenom built momentum from half-court.
Then, with perfect timing, he took off—clearing the 6’3″ Reese completely and threw down a windmill slam that instantly became the highlight of the night.
AJ Dybantsa just dunked over Angel Reese in the @McDAAG Jamfest 😳😳 pic.twitter.com/3xrU5MSipx
— Sole Retriever (@SoleRetriever) April 1, 2025
The judges, including none other than Ronald McDonald and Grimace, had no choice but to give it a perfect 50. Reese, like everyone else in the gym, was left stunned.
While Dybantsa’s dunk stole the show, he didn’t actually win the contest. That honor went to future Baylor Bear Tounde Yessoufou. But let’s be real—Dybantsa’s moment is the one that people will be talking about.
Off-Court Earnings Just As Impressive
But Dybantsa’s impact isn’t just limited to his on-court theatrics, his off-court earnings are making just as many headlines. The Brockton, Massachusetts native has already built an NIL empire that places him among the most marketable young athletes in the country.
According to Forbes, his NIL earnings are approaching $7 million, fueled by his NIL deal with BYU and high-profile partnerships with Nike and Red Bull. However, On3 reports a different figure, estimating his valuation at $3.8 million.
Regardless of the exact number, it’s clear that Dybantsa is operating on a financial level that few high school athletes, let alone college players can match.
For perspective, Reese, who became a massive NIL success story during her college career, secured an estimated $1.7 million in deals with brands like Reebok, PlayStation, Amazon, and Calvin Klein. While her endorsements were groundbreaking for women’s college basketball, Dybantsa’s deals have already eclipsed that number before he’s even played a single college game.
Dybantsa, who committed to BYU over Kansas, North Carolina, and Alabama, is already drawing NBA comparisons before stepping foot in college. With the McDonald’s All-American Game set for Tuesday (April 1), he has another chance to show why he’s the top prospect in the country. If his dunk contest performance was any indication, he’s ready to put on a show.