BYU Basketball's Roster Build-Up for Next Season

BYU basketball is bolstering their roster for the upcoming season, with eleven players already secured. Key returnees include Rob Wright, Khadim Mboup, Nate Pickens, Brody Kozlowski, and Dawson Baker. Freshmen Bruce Branch, Dean Rueckert, and returned missionary Brooks Bahr join the mix, along with transfers Collin Chandler, Tyler Betsey, and Jake Wahlin. The team is actively pursuing two strong big men to fill the remaining spots, with Georgetown transfer Julius Halaifonua and Charlottes Anton Bonke at the top of their list. These additions would significantly enhance the teams depth, following last years thin rotation. While the backcourt looks promising with Wright and Chandler starting, the backup guards raise questions. The team is considering Stanford grad transfer Ryan Agarwal for bench experience. Ongoing discussions include other portal bigs, international options, and affordable backups. The market for starting centers is competitive and pricey, so BYU is expected to invest in a big man like Halaifonua or Bonke, then fill out the roster with a guard and a low-cost big. Lineup projections suggest Wright and Chandler in the backcourt, Branch at three, Wahlin at four, and a yet-to-be-determined five. This lineup could generate top twenty preseason buzz if the team secures the right pieces. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eb1f0f6118cd6405