Cougars Bolster Frontcourt with Addition of Mboup and Triplett

BYU basketball has bolstered its frontcourt with the addition of two talented forwards, Khadim Mboup and Max Triplett, strengthening the team's chances in the upcoming season.

Strengthening the Roster: BYU Basketball Adds Talented Forwards

As the Cougars prepare for the upcoming season, Coach Kevin Young has been busy bolstering the team’s frontcourt with two exciting additions: Khadim Mboup, a 6-foot-9 Senegalese forward, and Max Triplett, a 6-foot-9 walk-on from Snow College.

The Cougars are gearing up for a strong season

Mboup, a top-rated combo forward in the Class of 2025, has decided to reclassify to the Class of 2024 and join the Cougars for the 2024-25 season. The 17-year-old forward is expected to bring a wealth of experience and talent to the team, having honed his skills at NBA Academy Africa.

A Strong Support System

Mboup’s commitment takes up the 13th scholarship on the program’s roster, which already boasts a strong frontcourt lineup featuring returning starter Fousseyni Traore, Utah transfer Keba Keita, Rutgers transfer Mawot Mag, and four-star freshman Brody Kozlowski.

“We are excited to add Max to our group at BYU,” Young said. “He had a great career at Snow and has been very well coached. He adds experience, size, and depth to our frontcourt. On top of being a great student-athlete, Max is a great young man. We are thrilled to welcome him and his wife Autumn to BYU.”

Max Triplett, a 6-foot-9 walk-on from Snow College, brings valuable experience to the team

Triplett, a 6-foot-9, 210-pound walk-on from Huntsville, averaged 14.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game last year for Snow College, earning all-Scenic West West Athletic Conference second-team honors. He also appeared in 30 games as a freshman at Snow after serving a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Argentina.

A Winning Combination

With these two talented forwards joining the team, the Cougars are poised to make a strong impact in the upcoming season. Mboup’s impressive skills and Triplett’s experience will undoubtedly bolster the team’s frontcourt depth and provide a winning combination for Coach Young’s squad.

Basketball fans can expect an exciting season ahead

As the Cougars gear up for the new season, fans can expect to see a strong and talented roster take to the court, determined to make their mark in the basketball world.