Projecting the Future of BYU Basketball: A New Era Under Kevin Young
The BYU basketball roster is taking shape, and with the recent commitment of Rutgers transfer Mawot Mag, the Cougars are gearing up for a promising season. As we look ahead to the first year under Kevin Young, it’s time to project the starting lineup and rotation for the upcoming season.
The Starting Lineup
The starting five could feature a mix of new and familiar faces. Here’s our projected lineup:
- Dallin Hall at point guard, where he’s poised for a breakout season
- Egor Demin, a projected lottery pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, at shooting guard
- Richie Saunders, the glue guy who brings impact on both ends of the floor
- Mawot Mag, who brings athleticism and defensive prowess to the four
- Keba Keita, a rim runner on offense and rim protector on defense, at the five
The new-look Cougars are ready to take the court
The Rotation
Beyond the starting lineup, BYU will be a deep team next season. We’re projecting a nine-man rotation, with Fousseyni Traore, Trevin Knell, Dawson Baker, and Elijah Crawford all set to play critical roles off the bench.
The Cougars’ bench will be deep and talented
Traore will be BYU’s best post scorer, while Knell will provide shooting off the bench. Baker will bring a scoring punch, and Crawford will be one of BYU’s best creators as soon as he adjusts to the college game.
The Future is Bright
As Kevin Young builds his program, the Cougars are poised for a successful season. With a mix of new talent and returning players, BYU is ready to take the court and make a statement.
The Cougars are ready to take on the season
