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AJ Dybantsa Converts Nike NIL Into Pro Deal, Debuts Signature Logo

The move signals how college-name-image-likeness ties now flow into full pro contracts for top prospects.

Overview

  • Dybantsa, who extended his Nike relationship Wednesday, signed a multiyear pro deal with terms undisclosed after reports put his college NIL haul near $7 million.
  • Nike also unveiled a star-shaped mark built from his initials, a logo he links to his childhood nickname “Star Boy.”
  • The design drew quick pushback online, with users saying the initials were hard to see and comparing it to the Chrysler emblem.
  • The 6-foot-9 BYU freshman led Division I scoring at 25.5 points per game and is widely projected as the No. 1 pick in June.
  • The May 10 draft lottery will set the order, with the combine in Chicago and private workouts shaping how teams evaluate him.