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Come for a visit and explore world-class history exhibits, view inspirational public art or take a relaxing stroll under the oaks.

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See what's happening this summer at the Blanton Museum of Art, Harry Ransom Center, Landmarks public art project, LBJ Presidential Library, Texas Memorial Museum and Briscoe Center.

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When visiting UT Austin's campus check out the iconic landmarks, inspiring art and breathtaking landscapes at these share-worthy spots.

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Visiting the UT Austin Campus

Here are some of the must-see places for university of texas visitors.

As the fall school semester begins, visitors, families and future Longhorns will be coming to Austin to explore all there is to offer. A staple of Austin city life since 1883, The University of Texas campus is located just north of the heart of the city and is home to a diverse and fluid population of more than 50,000 students. During late summer, visitors get to experience the unique and expansive campus in a slightly quieter state – before classes begin. This is the perfect time to explore the Forty Acres and surrounding areas without as much of the pedestrian traffic that occurs the rest of the year.

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Campus Tours For a realistic glimpse of student life, campus tours are a great way to see the best of the Forty Acres. Recently admitted high school seniors may register for an  on-campus walking tour.  Advance registration is required and same-day reservations are not available for on-campus tours. Prospective students who are not recently admitted high school seniors may take advantage of the University's many  live virtual sessions  and tours or the  Look Around Virtual Tour .

Blanton Museum of Art The University at Austin is home to several world-class museums that display diversity through art, history, science and culture. To see the best of local and international art, stop by the Blanton and take a tour, or walk through at your own pace. The museum holds regular events and tours. Advance reservations are currently required.

LBJ Presidential Library   (temporarily closed) For the history buffs in the family, stop by the Lyndon B. Johnson Library on the Eastern edge of campus and explore LBJ's presidency and lifespan. Exhibits are informative and family friendly. Be sure to stop by on August 27 and celebrate LBJ's birthday with free admission and cake!

Iconic Restaurants Near Campus

Dirty Martin's Place A trip to Austin isn't complete without exploring the renowned food scene, and student-favorite Dirty's Martin's is sure to be a family hit. Fresh ingredients including legendary burgers, handmade fries and onion rings make this place a required stop, and its proximity to campus and "the Drag" (Guadalupe near campus) make it an easy stop for visitors. Be sure to try a Kum-Bak Burger paired with a local beer for an iconic Austin experience.

Torchy's Tacos Torchy's began its ascent to fame as a little food trailer that served up phenomenal food. If you've been to Austin, you'll know that we appreciate a good taco (especially the breakfast kind) so it's only a matter of time before you find your way into a Torchy's. The UT location is a short walk north of campus; you'll know it by the sign, which proudly proclaims "Damn Good." Try a Migas to see what they're all about and pair it with a more unique flavor like the Brushfire.

Hole in the Wall For live music, great local drinks and true Austin culture, head to Hole in the Wall, which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. This bar has live music almost every night of the week and serves up plenty of drink specials to enhance the experience.

Kerbey Lane Cafe When it gets late and you've got a case of the munchies, make the trip to Kerbey Lane on Guadalupe. This 24-hour diner serves up breakfast all day (and night) and you can't go wrong with their famous Buttermilk Pancakes or Kerbey Queso. Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options abound in this city and Kerbey's menu is full of tasty alternatives. *Local tip: Be on the lookout for Pumpkin Pancakes as fall arrives.

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University Co-op The Co-op is a one-stop-shop for all of your burnt orange needs. Visitors can find everything from clothes to dishware to pet accessories and more in this three-story store. It is located right across the street from campus, so be sure to check it out after a campus tour or before a football game.

Malvern Books Located just north of campus, this independent bookstore specializes in literature and poetry from independent publishers. Explore the shop on your own or attend an event – poetry readings, open mic nights and author events are a great way to get a feel for the independent writing community in Austin.

Other nearby shopping includes Lo-Fi Vintage, Antone's Record Store, Wheatsville Co-Op, Breed & Company and more.

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To find available dates and to register for a virtual info session, visit College of Natural Sciences Virtual Information Sessions . 

In-person coffee chats and building tours are available on Mondays and Fridays.  Visit   College of Natural Sciences In-Person Information Sessions   to register.  Please note that we are not offering class visits or in-person advisor meetings during this time.  

Ambassador visits are designed for high school juniors and seniors.  During the Spring semester, priority is given to admitted students. 

Tour the Bill and Melinda Gates Computer Science Complex

Explore our building with a current student Ambassador. See the labs and other facilities enjoyed by UTCS students.

Meet with a Current Student

Speak with a CS Ambassador about their college selection experience, why they chose UT, how they transitioned to college, how they enjoy living in Austin, and what it's REALLY like to be a UTCS major.

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Review the curriculum and discuss special programs like the Turing Scholars Honors, Texas CSB, 5-Year Integrated BS/MS, and student organizations.

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Who should participate in an Ambassador visit? Students who are interested in pursuing a CS degree at UT Austin and are high school juniors or seniors. Please note that during the Spring semester, priority is given to admitted students.

Are parents and guardians welcome to accompany students on their tour? Yes! Parents and guardians are welcome to attend all components of an Ambassador visit.

Can I come on a day when your calendar does not show a scheduled visit? If you would like to visit campus another day, please let us know when you email, and we will do our best to arrange a visit another day. But, we cannot guarantee we can accommodate requests outside of our scheduled visits. 

Where is the Department of Computer Science (UTCS)?   UTCS is located in the new Gates Dell Complex (GDC), at 2317 Speedway, just south of 24th St.  We're in region 5 on the  campus map .  You can click on our region of the map for more details.

Where do we go once we find the Gates Dell Complex (GDC)?    The Ambassador office is in the academic suite, GDC 2.702.  It's on the right after you enter GDC (from Speedway).

Where can we park?    The closest  UT parking garages  are the San Jacinto Garage (SJG, in region 6 on the campus map), the Speedway Garage (SWG, region 1), and the 27th Street Garage (TSG, region 1).  Parking for 4-8 hours is $15.  The walk to GDC from the garages is about 10 minutes.  

Is there a bus from the airport to campus?    Capital Metro's  Airport Flyer #100  comes to campus from the airport, and leaves the airport every hour and half hour.  Exit the airport from baggage claim and you'll see the bus stop on the far right on the median.  The bus costs $1.50.  It will drop you off on the east side of the football stadium, a 10-minute walk to GDC.  The stadium is in region 8 of the campus map.     

What hotels are near campus?    There are lots of  hotels near campus .  Our zip code is 78712, which you can use to search your favorite travel website.

Is breakfast available nearby, if we arrive early?    Lucky Lab operates GDC's coffee shop, the Qualcomm Cafe.  O's Campus Cafe is in the O'Donnell Building (POB) just north of GDC.  There's also food options in the WCP Student Activity Center (WCP) southeast of GDC.

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Your campus tour experience can play a big role in your college decision, and we are committed to helping you and your family learn everything you need to know about UT Dallas by offering in-person and virtual visit opportunities.

Campus Tours

In-person campus tours are at the Visitor Center for prospective undergraduate students. Guests will experience a guided campus tour showcasing different campus and student life aspects. Spaces are limited, and guests must pre-register.   Prospective graduate students should contact their department directly to arrange a visit.

Housing Tours

When you live on campus, you’ll be at the heart of the Comet universe, making it easy to be a part of all that UT Dallas offers. Explore options in our Living Learning Communities, where you’ll find it easy to connect with the people who share your major. Find your home at UT Dallas and see what living on campus is all about.

Virtual Tours

Explore UT Dallas at your own pace, whenever and wherever is comfortable. Take a 360-degree virtual tour and use the audio guide to provide additional insight. Our campus map offers a 3D view of the campus. The map provides real-time updates on shutdowns and rerouted traffic patterns due to construction projects.

Paseo por el Campus en Español

Los paseos por el campus estarán disponibles el último viernes de cada mes. El Centro de Visitantes ofrecerá paseos en persona para futuros estudiantes y sus familias. Los invitados disfrutaran un paseo que muestra diferentes aspectos de vida estudiantil. Espacio es limitado y los invitados deben registrarse en nuestra página de internet antes de visitar. Estudiantes interesados en posgrado deben comunicarse directamente con su departamento para visitar el campus.

Group Tours

Group tours are great for schools, organizations, and clubs to experience UT Dallas. Spaces are limited, and groups must preregister to ensure tours do not exceed capacity.

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The UT Dallas Visitor Center and Bookstore building is a key campus hub for current and future Comets. The University Bookstore is great for purchasing textbooks and UTD T-shirts, pennants and other spirit items.

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Explore the UTD campus – from a virtual tour to our interactive campus map.

The University of Texas at Dallas has experienced around transformation in ours 50-plus years — from open prairie to a campus with modern buildings, green spaces, and numerous housing and dining choices. Come see why UT Dallas is the choice for more than 28,000 Comets strong.

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In-person and virtual campus tours will be offered at the Visitor Center for undergraduate prospective students. Guests will experience a guided campus tour showcasing different aspects of campus and student life.  Spaces are limited, and guests must preregister.  Prospective graduate students should contact their department directly to arrange a visit.

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Welcome to The University of Tampa

Visit UT's beautiful, 110-acre urban campus through our virtual tour. Walk outside historic Plant Hall, explore state-of-the-art facilities and enjoy the sunny Tampa weather with 360-degree views of various campus locations.

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Explore UT with a full 360-degree virtual video tour of campus. Drag your cursor around, while the video plays, to explore a full view of each stop.

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Campus Tours

Experience our Campus and see all the great opportunities that UTSA can hold for you. Our team is excited to show off our Main or Downtown campus during a general campus tour as well as sharing their personal experiences as to why UTSA is so special.

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We encourage all students interested in attending UTSA to join a campus tour; however, please note much of the information presented will be targeted for undergraduate prospective students. Downtown campus tour offerings are limited and some offerings focus on a specific academic college that is housed on the campus.

Reserved for groups of 10-60 high school or community college students and only include a one hour guided tour experience. Info sessions are currently not available at this time. Groups with 60+ participants are welcome to visit our campus on a self-guided visit. For more info, email [email protected] .

Hosted by UTSA Community Outreach, we provide a unique program for elementary and middle school students called Roadrunner for a Day. This program is approximately two hours long and will include a one-hour tour and one-hour college-going presentation with a student panel. For more info, email [email protected] .

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How to Visit the University of Virginia (A Must-See Destination in Charlottesville)

W hether you are a visitor to Charlottesville, VA exploring the city's history or a prospective student of UVA looking at college campuses, a visit to the University of Virginia is a must.

The good news is that visiting the campus is free and easy to do. Here are all the details you must know.

Is the UVA Campus Open to Visitors?

Yes, the UVA campus is open to anyone who wants to visit.

In fact, the campus is a very short walk from some of the best restaurants in Charlottesville , making it a great after-dinner stroll.

Can You Walk Around the UVA Campus?

Yes, you can walk around the entire UVA campus. There are historic buildings to see during a walking tour, as well as modern day places of interest such as the sports stadiums or college bookstore.

UVA Charlottesville is considered one of the prettiest college campuses in Virginia .

Walking will be your best option, rather than driving, because parking is very limited. We suggest parking in one place and then walking everywhere.

How Do I Get a Tour of UVA?

There are a variety of ways to tour the University of Virginia campus.

Historical Tours

Visitors are encouraged to sign up for a historical tour of the UVA campus. These students-led tours are about an hour long and go through the University’s Academical Village and gardens.

On these tours, you will learn about the history of the University of Virginia, from the founding to today, from the architecture and founding ideals, to the enslaved laborers, activists, students, and community members that have changed the university over the centuries.

Each tour starts at 11 a.m. every day during the academic year (except home football game days). Meet your student guide at the Lower East Oval Room of the Rotunda.

Self Guided Tours

You are more than welcome to explore the UVA campus with a self-guided tour any time of the year, even if classes are not in session.

Download the walking tour for a map and information about the main buildings you will see.

Prospective Student Tour

The Dean's Welcome and Tour are designed for students and their families who are considering going to UVA. In addition to learning about the admissions process, you will enjoy a student-led tour of the campus.

In addition to general campus tours, there are guided tours for specific schools on campus, such as the Architecture school, as well.

Specialty Tours

A variety of specialty tours are available for a more in-depth focus on the university campus. These tours are not offered every day and must be requested at least two weeks in advance .

History of African-Americans at UVA

History of African-American tours run approximately an hour and grapple with our University's complicated racial legacies of slavery and discrimination. Topics covered will include slavery, integration, and even a discussion of the modern racial climate at UVA.

Memorial to Enslaved Laborers (MEL) Tour

MEL tours discuss the history of enslaved laborers' resistance and resilience at the University and the advocacy by community members and students to fully acknowledge and memorialize their labor. MEL tours were designed by the Descendants of Enslaved Communities (DEC-UVA).

Tours are available from a University Guide or from a Descendant.

History of Women at UVA

This hour-long tour focuses on the integration of women at the University of Virginia, from the lives of the first women on Grounds in the 1820s to the acceptance of women into the student community.

Garden Tours

Learn about the importance of the gardens in the early days of the University, and how they have transformed into the modern day spaces of today. This 45 minute guided tour gives a look into the Pavilion gardens.

Children's Tours

Especially great for homeschoolers, schools and day camps, these children's tours share exciting stories about UVA geared for kids age Pre-K to Fifth grade. During the hour-long tour, children learn about the Thomas Jefferson, early life at the University, and the burning of the Rotunda in 1895.

Parking is hard to come by at the University of Virginia for visitors without a parking permit. We had a hard time finding any place to park that didn't require specialty parking permits, and we visited when classes were not in session.

There aren't a lot of parking lots and you can't just park on the street for free.

You will need to pay for parking in most cases. Payment is through the ParkMobile app.

The Central Grounds Garage is considered the best place to park on the UVA campus for visitors.

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What Is There to See at UVA for Tourists?

Visiting the University of Virginia campus is unlike most college tours. As history buffs who love architecture, we always take a tour of UVA when in Charlottesville! It's one of the best things to do in Charlottesville !

UVA was founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819. Yes, the Thomas Jefferson who would later become President of the United States! His Presidential Home is nearby.

Here are some of the historic places you will see on the University of Virginia campus:

The Rotunda

Designed by Thomas Jefferson, it is modeled after the Pantheon in Rome. Jefferson designed this building to the the heart of his "Academical Village."

Inside, you can take a self-guided tour (maps are provided) or sign up for their free guided tours. You will visit the library upstairs with a stunning domed roof.

Helpful Tip: Bring a book or borrow one of the many books in the library collection and enjoy some quiet time reading in this historical place. It's also a great place to bring your laptop for remote working.

Memorial to Enslaved Laborers

An estimated 5,000 enslaved African Americans worked on the grounds of UVA starting with construction in 1817 up to the end of the Civil War in 1865.

The memorial, maid of local granite, formally acknowledges the work and lives of the individuals who built the University and kept it running.

Running from the Rotunda to Old Cabell Hall, this huge expanse of green grass is a central hub for students and faculty. You will often see students having class on The Lawn.

The Fralin Museum of Art

A small art museum on the University campus, The Fralin Museum of Art is always free admission.

As frequent visitors of art museums, we thought the museum was nice, but nothing to schedule your day around. However, there were several exhibits closed during our visit, so maybe it would be better if everything was open.

Where to Stay Near When Visiting UVA

If you want to be close to the university for a campus visit or to attend a game, these are the best hotels near UVA:

• Kimpton Forum An elegant and spacious hotel located on the grounds of the University of Virginia.
• Graduate Hotel A fun and energetic hotel brand that has locations near popular University campuses. The Graduate is located just outside the gates to UVA among the dining and shopping district.

UT and Texas Athletics To Host All-Day SEC Celebration on June 30

AUSTIN, Texas – The University of Texas at Austin and Texas Athletics are thrilled to announce an epic all-day celebration commemorating the Longhorns’ inaugural day in the Southeastern Conference. The SEC Celebration will take place Sunday, June 30, from 1 to 10 p.m. across campus, with featured activities on the Main Mall in front of the iconic UT Tower. Admission is free , and all of Longhorn Nation and the Central Texas community are invited to join in the festivities.

Among the day’s highlights will be the official SEC Ceremony at the Tower Stage at 8:30 p.m., featuring SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey, Chairman of the University of Texas System Board of Regents Kevin Eltife, President Jay Hartzell, and Vice President and Lois and Richard Folger Athletics Director Chris Del Conte. This ceremony will mark a historic moment as the Longhorns are officially welcomed into the SEC and will be followed by a spectacular fireworks show from the UT Tower.

“UT’s move to the Southeastern Conference is an extraordinary moment for Texas Athletics, Longhorn Nation and our entire University. It is only fitting that we celebrate this occasion with a Texas-sized party on the Forty Acres, open to all,” Hartzell said. “We are excited to bring our passion, history and commitment to excellence to our new conference, and this event will be a chance to highlight the University’s winning tradition and all it means to be a Longhorn.”

Located in the heart of the “Live Music Capital of the World,” the SEC Celebration will feature star-studded concerts on the Tower Stage, including a headlining performance at 9 p.m. by a to-be-announced global superstar. Live music will kick off at 5:30 p.m.

Beginning at 2 p.m., fans can get their horns up with interactive games and activities for the entire family, including signature activations from Texas Football game days such as a Ferris wheel, giant fun slide, Longhorns inflatable games and more. In addition, this will be the first opportunity to purchase exclusive Texas x SEC co-branded merchandise.

“This is a day we have been building towards for years,” Del Conte said. “We can’t wait to see the Burnt Orange and White come out for a jam-packed day of activities celebrating all of our traditions and create new memories as we join the SEC.”

Capture memories with beloved Texas Traditions including Bevo XV, Smokey the Cannon, Big Bertha, the Longhorn Band, Texas Cheer, Texas Pom and Hook ’Em. Fans will also be able to learn more about new conference peers at the SEC Village and interact with some of the University’s treasured artifacts at Championship Corner.

In addition to activities at the UT Tower, Main Mall and 21 st Street, fans can experience the Forty Acres with free activities presented by University museums and centers — including the LBJ Presidential Library, Texas Science & Natural History Museum and Blanton Museum of Art — from 1 to 5 p.m.

The SEC Network will be broadcasting live from the Main Mall from 5 to 9 p.m., offering a one-of-a-kind SEC experience created for this event, with photo ops commemorating some of the network’s best programming.

Attendees can enjoy unique food options from Austin’s finest food trucks. Fans ages 21 and up can quench their thirst at the Still Austin Music Lounge located on the Tower Plaza or at Big Beertha, which will be serving up 10-plus beers on tap on 21 st Street.

Parking for the event will be free in designated University of Texas parking garages and surface lots beginning at 11 a.m.

Fans are encouraged to arrive early, wear their burnt orange proudly, and celebrate a historic day that no Longhorn will want to miss.

For more information and updates on the SEC Celebration, including artist announcements, follow UT and @TexasLonghorns on X, Instagram and Facebook or visit TexasSports.com/SEC .

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Students at Columbia University set up a new anti-Israel encampment on campus Friday night as the school hosts alumni weekend.

The defiant demonstrators — members of Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine — set up camp on the Manhattan campus’ south lawns alongside a giant white party tent already in place for the alumni event festivities that end Saturday.

“We’re back bitches,” declared one sign the protesters put up, video from the New York Times shows .

Another banner redesignated the area — for the third time — a “Liberated Zone.”

Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine confirmed the latest encampment at the Ivy League school in a Friday night social media post.

They are once again demanding that the school divest from Israel-associated companies, amid the Jewish state’s ongoing retaliatory military offensive in Gaza.

Shortly after the encampment was erected, Columbia security guards moved in and began removing some of the tents, according to the student newspaper , The Columbia Spectator.

The protesters, about two dozen or so, then began sitting in other tents so they could not be removed and chanted “shame” at the security personnel, the paper reported.

“We are aware of the encampment erected this evening and are monitoring the situation. We remain committed to hosting a successful weekend for our alumni,” a university spokesperson said in a statement.

Columbia’s alumni weekend kicked off on Thursday. Campus events conclude Saturday night and the weekend comes to a close with a Sunday morning mass at the Church of Notre Dame.

The spring semester for Columbia College, the university’s liberal arts undergraduate school, concluded on May 10. The activists seem undeterred by their low numbers.

“Columbia University thinks that just because it’s the summer, they don’t have as many classes, they don’t have as many students, … that we’re tired, that we’re scared, that we’re not going to be on their campus because they have a few ID checks. They’re wrong,” an organizer said, according to the Columbia Spectator.

The Morningside Heights campus remains open only to Columbia University ID holders, according to the paper.

On April 30, NYPD officers swarmed Columbia’s campus and cleared out the encampment as well as the university’s Hamilton Hall, which had been taken over by rogue rioters. More than 100 people were arrested — many of them not affiliated with the university.

A little over a week earlier, another 100 protesters were hauled away by police as they dismantled the first campus encampment — but demonstrators returned the following day.

Elsewhere in the Big Apple on Friday, hundreds of anti-Israel protesters stormed the Brooklyn Museum , flying a banner from the top of the building and damaging artwork in the process. Several people were seen being taken into custody.

Earlier in the day hundreds of New York City high school students walked out of school and staged a pro-Palestinian protest outside of the Department of Education headquarters t the Tweed Courthouse in Lower Manhattan.

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The No. 1 high school basketball recruit in the country visits BYU on Monday. Here is how it came about

Five-star aj dybantsa will visit byu on monday for just his third unofficial visit..

(Jud Burkett | Special to The Tribune) A.J. Dybantsa talks about his goals for his senior year at Utah Prep Academy on Saturday, June 1, 2024 in Hurricane.

It was the middle of the Phoenix Suns’ playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Anthony Edwards had just erupted for 33 points in his first statement game of many. The Suns’ coaching staff was hunkered down trying to figure out how to keep the young NBA superstar at bay.

Yet in the middle of the preparation, Suns assistant coach Kevin Young snuck away for a few hours for a clandestine meeting in Provo. His new recruiting duties could not wait.

This trip was urgent because Young was quietly laying the groundwork to get the No. 1 high school player in the country on campus. Among the people he was scheduled to see were Ace and Chelsea Dybantsa, the parents of 2025 five-star recruit AJ Dybantsa. It was their first time in Provo and they were ready to hear what Young had to say.

“The man flew in from Phoenix to see us,” Ace Dybantsa said, impressed by the initiative.

Young wanted to explain his new vision for BYU to them. He leveraged his NBA experience and explained how he wanted to make BYU a destination for top recruits to get to the league. Provo, in Young’s mind, could be a realistic option for five-star players. He already had the trust of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Chris Paul. Why couldn’t he earn the faith of Dybantsa too?

BYU’s impression didn’t stop with Young. Later in the trip, the Dybantsas were eating dinner when Utah Jazz CEO and BYU great Danny Ainge came in to say hello.

A little over a month later, Young will get what he wanted. AJ Dybantsa — who recently announced that he will play his senior season of high school at Utah Prep in Hurricane — will tour BYU on Monday for an unofficial visit. While it is far from a commitment, simply getting the best player in the class of 2025 on campus is a significant step for Young.

It signifies the change in recruiting potential. No longer is BYU fishing for the under-recruited player who might grow into an all-conference talent. Young is going big-game hunting in recruiting from the jump and inserting himself in battles with the largest names in the sport. Dybantsa has only visited two other schools — USC and Auburn — and is being recruited heavily by Kentucky, Duke, Kansas and others.

To some degree, Dybantsa’s visit is validation that Young’s vision can work. With BYU’s Big 12 affiliation, an NBA experienced coach and key NBA-connected alums behind him, Young is already showing progress on the recruiting trail. He secured a commitment from Egor Demin, a top Russian prospect who could be an NBA lottery pick , last week. Rutgers transfer Mawot Mag commited on Sunday. Young reeled in four-star Brody Kozlowski in April. And now the top rising senior, and likely one-and-done college player, is hearing him out.

(Rick Bowmer | AP) BYU introduces men's basketball coach Kevin Young during a news conference Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Provo.

BYU plans to roll out of the red carpet again this Monday. Along with Young, AJ Dybantsa expects to meet with Ainge and Jazz owner Ryan Smith. Smith and Ainge have been part of BYU’s recruiting visits often since Young got to town, recruits told The Salt Lake Tribune. It is a way for BYU to emphasize an NBA connection as a critical selling point.

AJ Dybantsa is especially interested in meeting Ainge. “Knew him from Boston,” said Dybantsa, who grew up in the city where Ainge became a legend with the Celtics as a player and executive.

Monday will also be crucial for Young to develop a relationship directly with the player. AJ Dybantsa said he doesn’t know Young well. He had a phone call with him last week and BYU only formally offered him a few days ago. He said he would not have visited BYU without an official offer.

“Never met him. Talked for like 10 minutes,” AJ Dybantsa said of his current relationship with Young.

Dybantsa just transferred from Prolific Prep in California to Utah Prep in Hurricane. Dybantsa thought the move helped spark the BYU offer.

“I didn’t get the BYU offer until I came,” he said. “I wouldn’t visit the school if I didn’t have the offer. So if I wouldn’t have come [to Utah] I wouldn’t have got the offer.”

No matter what happens this week, Dybantsa is far away from a decision.

After Peach Jam in late July, the top showcase for high school talent, Dybantsa will narrow down his list to get a top seven or eight schools, he said.

In September and October, he will take four to six official visits. He has not finalized a list of where those visits will be. In February he will announce his decision.

“I’ll narrow my list down and take four to six visits in the fall,” he said.

But for now, Monday is a significant day for Young’s new BYU program. His NBA recruiting vision will take one more step forward.

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