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After a standout college career spanning Colorado and San Diego, Assane Diop signs with Kansas City Men's Basketball, adding size, skill, and a winning mindset to the 2026 roster.
AJ Dybantsa’s MVP run at the FIBA U19 World Cup, Bruce Branch III’s athletic showcase for Team USA, and Yoeli Childs’ success in Japan highlight BYU’s expanding horizons as the program prepares for a demanding schedule and a critical center shortage.
BYU is aggressively pursuing a dominant big man for the upcoming season, eyeing Chinese Basketball Association star Xu Xin and other international prospects, as the program navigates roster needs and external recruitment pressures.
With a vacancy at the pivot, BYU is courting Xu Xin, Assane Diop and Jahel Trefle, while also keeping tabs on several other programs.