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BYU’s basketball program is urgently seeking a starting center, but eligibility hurdles surrounding top international prospects are complicating the recruitment process.
BYU is courting top international prospects, including Caleb Ourigou and Xu Xin, while navigating the NCAA eligibility of Australian forward David Okwera, a situation that could reshape its roster and recruiting strategy.
The Cougars are juggling reclassification talks, a pending NCAA ruling and a crowded list of prospects as they aim to bolster next season's lineup
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.
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.
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.
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.