AJ Dybantsa, a standout from Utah Prep and a longtime UNC basketball offer holder, has been narrowing down his choices since Wednesday. His father, Ace Dybantsa, was present midcourt during the No. 20-ranked Tar Heels' 94 - 79 loss to No. 10 Alabama in the Dean E. Smith Center. In recent weeks, there have been speculations of a December decision. Late Friday night, renowned recruiting insider "Trilly Donovan" posted a significant timeline forecast, stating "No. 1 off the board next week."

Intel and Expectations

The 6 - foot - 9, 210 - pound versatile forward holds a perfect 1.0000 composite rating and is widely regarded as the unanimous No. 1 prospect in the cycle. "Trilly Donovan" seems to have some inside information suggesting that Dybantsa will announce his decision next week. However, Ace Dybantsa explained to ZAGSBLOG's Sam Lance that the decision timeline has moved up but hopes it will be this month or at the latest in January. 1: This situation has created a lot of excitement among college basketball fans and recruiters alike. Dybantsa's talent and potential make him a highly sought - after prospect, and his decision will have a significant impact on the college basketball landscape. 2: The fact that "Trilly Donovan" has made this prediction adds to the intrigue. His reputation as a reliable insider makes people believe that there is some truth to his claim. However, nothing is certain until Dybantsa actually makes his decision.

Current Frontrunners

For now, according to both the 247Sports Crystal Ball and On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine, BYU stands as the frontrunner in the AJ Dybantsa sweepstakes. This has been the case for over a month now. Meanwhile, the Rivals FutureCast remains empty as we enter what seems to be the homestretch in this high - profile recruitment. 1: BYU's position as the frontrunner is not surprising given Dybantsa's interest in the program. The school has a strong basketball tradition and has been actively recruiting Dybantsa. 2: However, with Dybantsa's father expressing hope for a decision this month or January, there is still a lot of uncertainty. Other schools like North Carolina, Alabama, and Kansas are still in the running and could make a late push.

Fall Visits and Future Ties

Dybantsa checked out all four of his finalists this fall. UNC basketball head coach Hubert Davis and his assistants hosted him in September. This shows the level of interest that UNC has in Dybantsa and their efforts to recruit him. 1: These visits are an important part of the recruitment process. They allow the prospect to get a feel for the school and the coaching staff and help him make a more informed decision. 2: With Dybantsa's talent and potential, it's no wonder that multiple schools are vying for his services. The competition is fierce, and each school is doing everything they can to convince him to choose them.Stay tuned to North Carolina Tar Heels On SI for more UNC basketball recruiting news.