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A look at the 2026 coaching changes, from Mike Boynton at Michigan to Michael Malone at North Carolina, and how their backgrounds could shape the sport's future.
BYU adds Lithuanian combo guard Dovydas Buika for the 2026‑27 campaign while navigating a major roster turnover, returning veterans, and a search for interior stability.
BYU’s basketball program is urgently seeking a starting center, but eligibility hurdles surrounding top international prospects are complicating the recruitment process.
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.
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.
The loss of Ty Rodgers, a top‑rated transfer from Illinois, forces Boise State to overhaul its frontcourt and rely on a mix of returning players and portal additions.
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’s head coach Kevin Young is actively rebuilding the roster after several key players left the program, exploring both domestic and overseas prospects to fill the center position before summer practices begin on June 15.
The Cougars' roster has been emptied by transfers, with every player finding a new home. Their destinations range from The Citadel to Northwestern, Missouri, UMass, Pitt, Oregon State and Fresno State, reshaping the team's future.
A look at the transfer movements, new arrivals and the search for a center as BYU reshapes its squad.