BYU Basketball in the Running for Texas Tech Transfer Pop Isaacs

The BYU basketball program has made the cut as a finalist for Texas Tech transfer Pop Isaacs, a talented scorer with two years of eligibility remaining. Isaacs, who led the Red Raiders in scoring last season, is also considering Creighton and St. John’s.

The Cougars are in the running for a top transfer

Isaacs’ impressive stats from last season include 15.8 points per game, 3.5 assists per game, and 3.2 rebounds per game, earning him a spot on the All-Big 12 Third Team. BYU fans may remember his standout performance in January, when he led a Texas Tech comeback win over the Cougars, scoring 32 points and adding 4 assists and 5 rebounds.

“Isaacs will likely set up visits in the next couple days.” - Jeff Goodman

In the Big 12 tournament, Isaacs again proved to be a challenge for BYU, scoring 22 points and keeping the Cougars at arm’s length from start to finish. While his efficiency was a concern at times, he has the potential to be one of the best scorers in the country.

Pairing Isaacs with Dallin Hall could be a game-changer for BYU, allowing his offensive efficiency to take a step forward. Isaacs’ connections to BYU, including his time at Wasatch Academy and friendships with current players Richie Saunders and Fousseyni Traore, may give the Cougars an edge in the recruitment process.

Isaacs’ scoring ability would be a valuable asset for BYU

However, BYU will need to carefully evaluate Isaacs, including a civil lawsuit that was recently dismissed, which accused him of sexual misconduct on a trip to the Bahamas last year. Given BYU’s honor code and affiliation with the church, the university will need to weigh these allegations and the implications of bringing Isaacs to campus.

If BYU can secure Isaacs’ commitment, he could be exactly what the team needs on the court. But off the court, the university will need to be thorough in their evaluation of Isaacs and the potential implications of his recruitment.