Duke’s title dreams crumbled in the Final Four against Houston, and with their star eyeing the NBA Draft, Jon Scheyer was left scrambling for a new future. Enter the Boozer twins — a 5-star shot of hope signed in April. But in the world of college hoops, one move can flip the board. Two game-changers just made theirs — and one, according to analysts, might even outshine Duke’s crown jewel, Cooper Flagg. As DJ Wells put it on the Club 520 Podcast, “I think AJ’s better at offense. He got more of his back.” If Duke thought the Boozers would lock up their next dynasty, Dybantsa and Ament might just rip that script to shreds.
The final 2025 On3 150 Basketball Rankings dropped yesterday, cementing Dybantsa at No. 1 and Ament at No. 2. According to the post on X, “NEW Final 2025 On3 150 Basketball Rankings” reflects months of evaluations from high school playoffs, USA Basketball camps, and All-American games.
NEW Final 2025 On3 150 Basketball Rankings
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— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) April 28, 2025
The on3 rankings aim to project long-term NBA potential, not just high school dominance, unlike ESPN top 100 rankings; however, after their latest update, they have put the Big 12 teams in a timeout.
Dybantsa, a BYU signee, maintained his top spot from the moment he reclassified into 2025, with his 6’9″ frame, shooting touch, and lethal footwork dazzling scouts. “At every stop, whether it was the USA Basketball minicamps, Peach Jam, or McDonald’s All-American week, the 6-foot-9 BYU signee would step his game to a new level,” On3 noted.
Meanwhile, Ament — the 6’9” wing bound for Tennessee — stayed hot on Dybantsa’s heels, delivering a one-two punch that rattled a dozen programs banking their futures on the Boozer-led Duke class. If you need proof of the frenzy, just look at FanStake: Louisville fans crowdfunded a wild $88,000 for Ament — $39,000 more than second-place Kentucky — and even Duke chipped in nearly $26,000. Yet, despite the money race, Ament chose Tennessee, which barely cleared $13,400.
Duke’s Cam Boozer sits at No. 4, still elite but now under a sharper microscope, and Duke’s once-clear lane to the championship looks a lot more crowded.
AJ Dybantsa Is Coming for the Crown — and College Basketball Better Be Ready
While Cooper Flagg is locked in as the No. 1 pick for the NBA Draft, Dybantsa is poised to own college basketball next season. The BYU-bound prodigy is already turning heads, and he’s not stressing about the draft one bit. “I think I can fit in with any team. I’m just watching,” Dybantsa said, chilling in a recent interview, and if his calm confidence is any indication, next season’s NCAA headlines are all his.
After signing an NIL deal, somewhere around $5 million or over, Dybantsa chose BYU and instantly shifted the balance of power. And he’s not coming alone. The Cougars also scooped up electric guard Robert Wright III from Baylor, making BYU a real title threat next season.
Dybantsa’s rivalry with Kansas-bound Darryn Peterson, who snatched the No. 2 ranking late in the cycle (ESPN top 100 rankings), only adds more fire to the season ahead. Programs like Duke, Kentucky, Illinois, and St. John’s are betting on older, portal-hardened veterans. Dybantsa? He’s betting on himself — and winning.
“I think I’m a simple player, but I try to give the crowd what they want,” he told Basketball Network. “I try to be efficient, take the right shots — but yeah, I want those highlight plays too.”
At the Jordan Brand Classic, the BYU star embarrassed Duke’s Cam Boozer — breaking him down with a filthy between-the-legs move before finishing the layup. It wasn’t just a highlight — it was a statement. Get ready: BYU basketball is about to turn into AJ Dybantsa’s personal show every single night.
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