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It’s been an eventful recruiting week for BYU. The Cougars have had 8 players enter the transfer portal since it opened April 7. One of those players, Rob Wright, has withdrawn and will return to BYU for his junior year. Rob’s decision is the biggest news for BYU this offseason. Rob is one of the best point guards in college basketball and gives BYU some much needed continuity at the point guard position.
BYU has also received three commitments this week from Collin Chandler (Kentucky), Tyler Betsey (Syracuse), and Jake Wahlin.
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BYU’s Roster and Number of Spots to Fill
BYU’s roster now is at 11 players. The players I thought would likely transfer have entered the portal, but we still have a few more days for guys to mull over their decisions. Players have through April 21 to put their name in the portal.
15 players is the roster limit. If no one else entered the portal and Dawson Baker decides to return, BYU has four spots to fill.
Returnees
I never get surprised if any player enters the portal. The last four guys haven’t entered their name in the portal despite it being open for 10 days; we’ll see if anything changes through early next week. Dawson Baker is eligible for a medical redshirt and seventh-year of eligibility after injuring his knee in November
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Freshmen Additions
Brooks Bahr (Returned Missionary)
Incoming Transfers
What Does BYU do to Fill the Big Man Void?
Undoubtedly the biggest hole on BYU’s roster is at center. Khadim Mboup can play the five, but BYU isn’t planning on him to be their starting big man. One thing I do know — BYU will try to get a NBA caliber big man and pay 7 figures to get their next starting center. Keba Keita was good, but BYU wants more size in the frontcourt.
Based on conversations with agents, international scouts, and other sources, I anticipate BYU to spend fairly big to land a quality starting center. BYU is active in the transfer portal and the international market, and right now I think the most…
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