JAMAICA Basketball Association (JABA) President Paulton Gordon says he is hopeful NBA number one overall pick, AJ Dybantsa, will represent Jamaica, despite the challenges ahead in making that a reality.

The association has continued its recruitment of top talent despite not qualifying for next summer’s FIBA World Cup in Qatar after finishing behind Canada, Bahamas and Puerto Rico in Americas Qualifying.

Dybantsa has made an immediate impact since being selected first overall by the Washington Wizards, averaging 25 points and seven rebounds while leading the team to consecutive Summer League wins.