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From Provo to Tel Aviv, Elijah Bryant blends athletic ambition with spiritual discipline, preparing for a new chapter of family life and mentorship.

The Cougars are set to field a familiar yet refreshed lineup, anchored by returning missionaries and transfer players poised to make an impact.

BYU freshman Bruce Branch is generating NBA Draft buzz, with projections ranging from top‑five to mid‑first round, while analysts note the need for greater assertiveness.

Richie Saunders was selected 32nd overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2026 NBA Draft, completing a college career that blended statistical dominance, award‑winning improvement and a comeback from a serious knee injury.

Selected in the second round of the NBA Draft, Richie Saunders hopes to translate his college success at BYU into professional impact with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Caleb Ourigou, a physical rebounder from Queens, visited BYU this week, considering a 2026 reclassification, while the Cougars pitch immediate playing time and NBA development under coach Kevin Young.

After a disappointing campaign, BYU's head coach outlines the roster moves and philosophical shifts he hopes will restore the program's momentum.

The Cougars are scouting a mix of towering centers and skilled big men from China, Serbia, Australia and the United States, aiming to fill the void left by last season’s departure.

With the upcoming basketball season on the horizon, BYU’s coaching staff is zeroing in on a skilled big man to anchor the lineup, while evaluating a handful of international prospects.

BYU will not retain 6'11" Ilia Frolov, who chose Arkansas, but is on the verge of signing 7'5" Xu Xin from the CBA, reshaping the team's interior dynamics.

BYU is close to finalizing the enrollment of 7'5" center Xu Xin, a defensive anchor whose size and rebounding could reshape the team's interior game.

BYU basketball coach Kevin Young reveals that Keba Keita’s recent G‑League showcase performance has sparked NBA scout attention, despite earlier injuries and role changes.

The Buffaloes are targeting a top finish in the Big 12, bolstering frontcourt depth and relying on emerging guard talent to turn ambition into results.

After a one‑day visit to Kentucky, Robert Wright III chose to remain with the Cougars, where coach Kevin Young sees a future national‑level point guard.

Coach Kevin Young outlines his strategy for the upcoming season, highlighting transfer portal pursuits, international prospects, and the need for a bigger center to complement point guard Rob Wright.

Coach Kevin Young discussed the team's pursuit of a dominant big man, highlighted key additions like Collin Chandler, and provided injury updates on Dawson Baker and Nate Pickens as the Cougars prepare for a scrimmage on October 9 and their season opener against Nebraska on October 18.

Coach Kevin Young outlined the team's focus on one specific center candidate while citing academic and international enrollment challenges that are delaying the process.

The 7‑foot forward leaves the NBA Draft pool to join the Wildcats, while BYU turns its attention to Xu Xin and other international talents.

The Big 12 has released its full schedule for the upcoming season, highlighting BYU’s matchups with Utah, Arizona and Kansas, as well as a demanding road slate that will test the Cougars’ depth and ambition.

The Cougars will meet Utah and Arizona twice, host Kansas, and battle a demanding road slate in a conference that promises both familiar battles and fresh storylines.

The upcoming season promises a blend of conference battles and high‑profile non‑conference contests, including a return to the Maui Invitational and a home game against Kansas.

The Big 12 released its scheduling matrix for the 2026‑27 season, outlining BYU's conference opponents, non‑conference opponents, venue locations and the possibility of two extra games.

Despite high hopes, BYU's latest recruiting class slides to 32nd nationally, prompting scrutiny of the program's trajectory and the role of new talent.
Richie Saunders, the first recruit Mark Pope pursued for Kentucky, explains why he stayed at BYU, admires Pope’s relentless approach, and looks ahead to a full recovery and NBA prospects.