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The CBS Sports Classic will host Kentucky vs. North Carolina on Dec. 19 at Madison Square Garden, featuring coach Mark Pope’s pivotal season and a reshaped field of teams.
With CBS Sports reporting that Kentucky is preparing a major NIL package for Milan Momcilovic, the Iowa State forward’s 16.9‑point average and 48.7% three‑point shooting have teams weighing up to $6 million in potential earnings.
BYU basketball’s recent recruiting cycle has delivered a jolt of disappointment after the program fell just short of landing two coveted big men. Theo Edema, a 6‑11 four‑star prospect from the 2027 class, had narrowed his choices to a final four that included the Cougars, but ultimately committed to St. John’s and will reclassify to the 2026 tier. The loss follows another near‑miss with Obinna Ekezie, who elected to join Louisville, leaving BYU without a clear answer at center.
A dominant defensive big man, Theo Edema, is considering a move that could reshape BYU's roster and address its long‑standing interior needs.