By SAM LANCE
The No. 1 ranked male prospect in the 2025 class, AJ Dybantsa, and the No. 1 player female prospect in the 2026 class, Jerzy Robinson, both etched NIL shoe deals with Nike, per Boardroom Sports.
Dybantsa — the 6-foot-8 forward from Brockton (MA) — has had quite the high school basketball career. After being named Massachusetts Gatorade State Player of the Year as a freshman, he transferred to Prolific Prep (CA). Dybantsa is currently projected the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
“Joining the Nike basketball family is huge,” Dybantsa said to Boardroom Sports. “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.”
As for Robinson, she was named Arizona Player of the Year as a freshman and has continued to impress since transferring to Sierra Canyon in Los Angeles. Robinson is known for her dynamic scoring ability.
“I’m grateful to be a part of the Nike family and look forward to the exciting moments ahead,” Robinson said. “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.”
Both Dybantsa and Robinson have represented Team USA Basketball at the youth level, leading their respective teams to gold medals at the FIBA Americas U16 Championships. Both players are also currently uncommitted for college. Dybantsa holds offers from several schools, including Alabama, Auburn, Kentucky, North Carolina, Texas, UConn and USC. Robinson is a hot commodity as well, holding offers from Arizona, UCLA and USC, among others.
Nike’s roster of athletes at the collegiate and high school level continues to grow. Dybantsa and Robinson will join an impressive lineup, including USC’s Bronny James, Kentucky’s DJ Wagner, and on the women’s side, Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, USC’s Juju Watkins, and UConn’s Paige Bueckers.
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