Recruiting 25-26/Roster for 26-27

[Goatnapper'96]

Rumors are that Wright is likely gone. He is asking for a fortune.

Would like to have Mboup back for sure. And Dawson Baker. And Kostic maybe. Don't care one way or the other on the rest.

I think Wright will be a spectacular college point guard the next two years. Perhaps he moves on to a higher bidder, but I would love it if he returns to BYU next year. I am of the opinion that he and the JC PG BYU brought in mid-season, KJ Perry, could play together on the court for short stretches. I think he can be a more complete player, i.e. defend better than a Matador-OLE, if he isn't expected to play 38-40 mpg. My guess is next year with KJ Perry he is more of a 30-32 mpg player. That was probably the plan this season but Nate Pickens' injury ended that hope.

This year's draft has some really good one and done guys who are going to make this draft pretty fantastic. My guess Wright's chances of getting drafted are probably more likely in a less fantastic draft which I think will be the case in 2027. I will be surprised if he jumps after this year. I am skeptical about his NBA prospects no matter what-but this draft is not for Rob Wright the first, second or third.

[Goatnapper'96]

??? Goat, I generally agree with your basketball takes but this one is a head scratcher. You seriously want Abdullah back? I’m struggling to figure out what part of his game you like because I can’t think of anything I like about his game.

I think he is a very good rim protector and rebounder. He came into a difficult situation, joining mid-season, and has been dinged up. He was highly recruited by Kelvin Sampson and Houston before choosing BYU. I don't believe it is a good sign if he is the starter but I am absolutely convinced he is capable enough to play 10 mpg off the bench for a very good BYU team.

[BigFatMeanie]

I mean, he's no Khalifa. Amirte.

LOL - No he’s not. Ahmed can’t shoot, has zero post moves, can’t rebound all that well for his size, and lacks the passing ability of Khalifa. He’s more athletic than Khalifa was but that’s not saying much. I didn’t think it was possible to have a player whose game I hated more than Khalifas, but Ahmed is a contender.

People are impressed by the fact that he was in the G League but he sucked there too. I’m hoping Goat isn’t guilty of over-valuing the G League resume item.

[Bo Diddley]

??? Goat, I generally agree with your basketball takes but this one is a head scratcher. You seriously want Abdullah back? I’m struggling to figure out what part of his game you like because I can’t think of anything I like about his game.

I mean, he's no Khalifa. Amirte.

[BigFatMeanie]

I think Bruce Branch is a good pickup and hopefully a building block for next season. How KY builds his roster for next year will be interesting given how this year transpired. I tend to think continuity is a benefit and a worthwhile goal in college basketball. BYU has many players on its roster that could return for next year but some, perhaps many?, are likely going to enter the portal. While there are players I hope are on the roster next season for various reason those who belong to the "he will be missed" category are honestly few. Those I would prefer are back next year are: Wright, Mboup, Kostic, Diomande, Staton, Abdullah, KJ Perry. It won't break my heart if others return or if they leave. It will take a while to work itself out and both the portal and the larger roster size make for an exciting time in the spring where hope springs eternal.

??? Goat, I generally agree with your basketball takes but this one is a head scratcher. You seriously want Abdullah back? I’m struggling to figure out what part of his game you like because I can’t think of anything I like about his game.

[falafel]

I believe this is correct. I don't know where the medical retired thing comes from. He popped his ACL. These days you can come back from that.

That was just my recollection. I thought I saw an IG post where he said his BYU career was done, but I may have been mistaken. And he may have changed his mind. I would love to have him back. We really needed a player like him this season off the bench.

[LiveCoug]

Go get Welling and Kohler. And Chandler. Need some high level LDS kids too

[Shaka]

Dawson Baker did not participate in senior night. That signaled to me that he is coming back for another season.

I believe this is correct. I don't know where the medical retired thing comes from. He popped his ACL. These days you can come back from that.

[BigPiney]

Dawson Baker did not participate in senior night. That signaled to me that he is coming back for another season.

[Green Monstah]

Is Bosko out of eligibility?

[falafel]

Rumors are that Wright is likely gone. He is asking for a fortune.

Would like to have Mboup back for sure. And Dawson Baker. And Kostic maybe. Don't care one way or the other on the rest.

Rob has been great, but I can see him moving on. I don't think he's an NBA guy, so he needs to make his money now.

Mboup is good, still rough, but showed lots of promise and improvement as a freshman.

Dawson Baker medically retired, no?

Kostic has been.... underwhelming. So has Diomande.

Is Kennard Davis leaving? He could make a big jump next year as a Senior.


Need to go: Mrus

[Jeff Lebowski]

I think Bruce Branch is a good pickup and hopefully a building block for next season. How KY builds his roster for next year will be interesting given how this year transpired. I tend to think continuity is a benefit and a worthwhile goal in college basketball. BYU has many players on its roster that could return for next year but some, perhaps many?, are likely going to enter the portal. While there are players I hope are on the roster next season for various reason those who belong to the "he will be missed" category are honestly few. Those I would prefer are back next year are: Wright, Mboup, Kostic, Diomande, Staton, Abdullah, KJ Perry. It won't break my heart if others return or if they leave. It will take a while to work itself out and both the portal and the larger roster size make for an exciting time in the spring where hope springs eternal.

Rumors are that Wright is likely gone. He is asking for a fortune.

Would like to have Mboup back for sure. And Dawson Baker. And Kostic maybe. Don't care one way or the other on the rest.

[Goatnapper'96]

I think Bruce Branch is a good pickup and hopefully a building block for next season. How KY builds his roster for next year will be interesting given how this year transpired. I tend to think continuity is a benefit and a worthwhile goal in college basketball. BYU has many players on its roster that could return for next year but some, perhaps many?, are likely going to enter the portal. While there are players I hope are on the roster next season for various reason those who belong to the "he will be missed" category are honestly few. Those I would prefer are back next year are: Wright, Mboup, Kostic, Diomande, Staton, Abdullah, KJ Perry. It won't break my heart if others return or if they leave. It will take a while to work itself out and both the portal and the larger roster size make for an exciting time in the spring where hope springs eternal.

[Joe Public]

Fantastic.

[falafel]

He's also the projected #2 or 3 pick in the 2027 NBA draft. This is an amazing get

BOING!