The MVP of the 2025 U19 World Cup,” AJ Dybantsa,” recently signed a multi-year, eight-figure NIL deal with Fanatics Collectibles, one of the most significant early-career sponsorships ever for a college player, inspiring his young sibling, who is a standout volleyball player.
Among the two siblings of Aj Dubantasa, his younger sister, Jasmyn, and older sister, Samar, neither seems to play Basketball like his brother.
However, AJ’s younger sister Jasmyn is a standout Volleyball player who recently participated in the AAU Nationals, marking her final tournament with SMASH Volleyball Club.
Jasmyn has also played in the Massachusetts Girls Volleyball State Tournament, where she contributed significantly to her team’s victories, including a notable win against Norton High School with 18 kills and a .234 hitting percentage.
With her brother AJ excelling in a similar sports field, she clearly receives strong support from him, and they often celebrate each other’s achievements, highlighting their close bond.
AJ frequently shares Jasmyn’s accomplishments on his Instagram stories. In June 2025, when she reached the semifinals of a local pageant, AJ posted a video of her walking in a blue dress, captioning it, “Big Sis to the semis!!! Appreciate y’all for the votes.”
AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 basketball recruit in the 2025 class, was supporting his sister, Jasmyn, during Cardinal Spellman's state-tournament win on Tuesday night.
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In addition to sharing on Instagram stories, AJ often mentions his siblings and family members in interviews, expressing gratitude for their support in his journey to success.
In an interview on First Take, the American sports talk show, shortly after committing to BYU, he spoke about his family and sister, saying:
“My older sister Samar, my younger sister Jasine, and my dad like you know just making countless sacrifices like moving to Utah, leaving my sisters at home so I mean, it’s just for the bigger picture though but I mean I’m just ready you know to announce and on that being said I’ll be coming into Brigham Young University,”
While most information about his younger sister, whom he affectionately calls “Big Sis”, has emerged alongside her volleyball highlights, details about his older sister Samar have primarily stayed out of the media spotlight.
U19 World Cup MVP AJ Dybantsa’s Future Looks Bright with BYU and Topps!
Aj Dybantsa has recently inked an exclusive trading‑card deal with Topps, making him a major name for collectors ahead of his freshman season.
Following his standout performance in the latest U19 World Cup, Topps, a leading name in sports collectibles, expressed its excitement in signing AJ, saying:
“We’re excited to announce that we’ve signed BYU star AJ Dybantsa to an exclusive trading card & memorabilia deal. Welcome to the family, AJ!”
In addition to his latest endorsement and involvement with the business, AJ has already secured a bright future by signing his contract with BYU.
In December 2024, Dybantsa became the first-ever consensus No. 1 recruit to commit to BYU, choosing the program over traditional blue‑bloods like Kansas, UNC, and Alabama.
In Case You Don’t Know
- To support AJ’s basketball career, his dad moved with him to Utah, while his mom and sisters stayed in Massachusetts.
- Aj made history by becoming the first consensus No. 1 recruit to commit to BYU.
- Considering his current NIL earnings, endorsements, and future opportunities, AJ’s net worth is estimated to be $9–15 million.
