The 247Sports Crystal Ball and On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine have painted a vivid picture with the BYU Cougars emerging as the clear front-runner for Utah Prep sensation AJ Dybantsa, who holds the coveted status of the consensus No. 1 prospect in the 2025 cycle. However, this week, 247Sports national recruiting insider Eric Bossi offered some sage advice - it might not be wise to completely write off the UNC basketball program and a few of the five-star's other finalist options.Recruiting Insights and the Final Seven
During his appearance on the latest 247Sports College Basketball Show, Bossi noted that Dybantsa has a final seven schools in contention. Referring to UNC, BYU, Kansas, Kansas State, Auburn, Alabama, and Baylor, he explained that not all seven are equally involved at this stage. "I think we're looking at Alabama, BYU, Kansas State, and North Carolina at this point. He's obviously been to all of them officially," Bossi said.Now, these schools are closely observing to see if the pitches they made during Dybantsa's official visits hold true. The focus is on how the programs showcase their playing styles and needs. And let's not forget the NIL factor. There has been a lot of crazy speculation around AJ Dybantsa and NIL deals. Yes, he's set to receive a nice financial package, but all these places are fiercely competing in that space.
Bossi added that Dybantsa could potentially make his college choice as early as the end of this month, but he would place a bet more on early December. This uncertainty adds an extra layer of excitement to the recruitment saga.
BYU's Home Court Advantage
In the midst of the recruitment drama, the latest reported activity was the 6-foot-9, 210-pound forward's attendance at BYU's 95-71 home win over Idaho on Saturday. The BYU fanbase truly went all out to make Dybantsa feel at home in the Marriot Center. Their enthusiasm and support must have left a lasting impression on the prospective recruit.UNC's Current Recruiting Class
As things stand, Davidson Day School (N.C.) four-star guard Isaiah Denis and Gonzaga College High School (D.C.) four-star guard Derek Dixon are the only members of the 2025 UNC basketball recruiting class. This leaves a lot of room for Dybantsa to potentially join the fold and make a significant impact.Stay tuned to North Carolina Tar Heels On SI for more UNC basketball recruiting news. 
