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Shout out to Monty Williams. Coach Young stated Monty would start every coaches meeting with prayer.

cougarfanatic All-American

10:04pm

Are general admission byu baseball tickets in some kind of bleachers

cougarfann888

10:04pm

Pope obviously is a single-minded, driven, competitive individual that probably

Crowd Factor

10:02pm

List of notable players and coaches Coach Young has worked with. Impressive!

wisconsincougs

10:00pm

Ben Simmons? Sure buddy

Chocolate_Pretzel

10:01pm

Vogel has to be on the list of coaches too, right?

Crowd Factor

10:04pm

Video: So many players are hyped for Kevin Young - Kevin Young expands on the importance of relationships in the Basketball business View

[BYUtv Sports]

9:59pm

If you’re not using apps for your local fast food/chains, you’re doing it wrong

Medute

9:58pm

BYU missed on improving their pass rush from portal. Fitzgerald commits to Utah

BYUfannonLDS

9:58pm

Didn't he enter yesterday? He committed quickly. Seems he already had a plan.

Twitch Chatter

10:00pm

How do you know the Cougars missed? Maybe they didn’t want him. Did

Bullrider

10:04pm

He played at Utah St?

WJCougar

10:05pm

Salt Lake sucks!! chant at the game tonight. 😂

westsidecoug

9:57pm

All 3500 of them?

rojo fire

10:00pm

Yes, hockey teams and NBA coaches from AZ

B Blue

10:03pm

Cody Fueger lives in my neighborhood. A few days ago his son slipped by telling

Whosyourdaddy

9:56pm

We knew that

Dark Forest Green

9:57pm

That’s why I said a few days ago…

Whosyourdaddy

9:57pm

Have fun kid!

Forbidden Fruit

9:59pm

National Letter of intent day today? My news is talking signings right now.

eyes4byu

9:54pm

Anyone know if these guys are going to do an epic hype video for Kevin Young?

Run-DMT

9:54pm

Why on earth would they make one for Kentucky?

Blue2thebone

10:01pm

Ok fine, I edited to spell out Kevin Young. Good call 😉

Run-DMT

10:05pm

I had almost forgotten about this. Thanks.

Ray Shoesmith

10:01pm

Have to get assistants hired before I finish the song. Just missing a couple of spots, rest of the lyrics are finished.

puntersarepeople

10:01pm

Sixers - Heat

S-rizzle

9:53pm

Playoff Quinn is making a brief appearance this year. I can’t believe I used to

Ycrazy

9:52pm

Atlanta is also just not a good team. Tre Young stunts their team

spidercoug

9:53pm

PK after hearing KY responding to his question:

rainorsnow

9:52pm

he has to change his headline now

Avery

9:54pm

What did he ask? I missed that part

Senora Featherbottom

9:58pm

RE: What did he ask? I missed that part

rainorsnow

10:01pm

PK doesn't look to be aging gracefully based on the camera shots...

Run-DMT

10:00pm

Video: BYU IS UNMATCHED - BYU's basketball atmosphere is unmatched some may say it even rivals Duke View

[BYUtv Sports]

9:52pm

Do those Pansies even stack 12,000 into their arena?

SinkingQuffa

9:56pm

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TRUE_BLUE_COUGY

9:47pm

BYU pays coaches what they are worth. If a coach is "underpaid" it might be more

Schultz is back

9:45pm

We are paying more because we are getting more money and there are higher

Coach's Dad

9:49pm

I don't think that's completely true, but it probably makes people feel better

RyneK

9:54pm

Article: How Kevin Young went from ‘just wanting to be a high school basketball coach’ to the head job at BYU View

[Deseret News]

9:44pm

Saudis paying attention to football….

macdizzle

9:41pm

oh boy

Avery

9:44pm

College football as we know it will cease to exist. Creating your own league as a feeder to the NFL is where Saudis

ToasterChive

9:47pm

The murderer himself. US should be smart and not tie themselves financially to

BlooCoug

9:52pm

RE: Saudis paying attention to football….

EEcougar

9:54pm

KY going to BYU will be mentioned in every Suns playoff game at least once,

Shinshin

9:40pm

Really? Not sure I've seen much talk of assistant coaches during games

RGGeemer

9:42pm

How many games have you watched where an assistant was leaving to become a head

BYUtka

9:46pm

He could be getting hired to go anywhere else - particularly as a HC.

Eddie

9:49pm

Dunno. The announcers never mentioned it

RGGeemer

9:50pm

KY's hire is getting national news, especially because he's NBA HC material. It

Shinshin

9:47pm

It’s already come up in press conferences to players and coaches

Ol Big Bear

9:59pm

Go Suns!!

westsidecoug

9:51pm

Helpful Hint:BYU Supporters can afford to pay top dollar for the

Syre

9:39pm

Mika wants in.

Niiineteeen84 Blowhard

9:39pm

Because WE want him... or because he'd love to land such a level of coaching job w no resume?

SinkingQuffa

9:42pm

He’d be fine as a grad assistant

puntersarepeople

9:44pm

I agree with that. If that's what we're looking at.

SinkingQuffa

9:46pm

Yeah as an assistant no way. Give him a starter role to grow into

puntersarepeople

9:47pm

can you be a grad assistant if you're doing an undergrad degree still?

runnincoug

9:48pm

Maybe they have time enough to work that out. Or to work out an equivalent deal.

SinkingQuffa

9:50pm

I’m all for it. Not as a top assistant but maybe as a GA or Director of Ops.

cougarfanatic

9:45pm

GA, anyways. He certainly brings some serious physical ability & basic know-how to the practice court, no doubt.

SinkingQuffa

9:49pm

There’s always room for Ivan Drago…

squints

9:43pm

I’ve been really impressed by Eric whenever he’s on BYUSN. Just seems like a

VACougMD

10:00pm

Let's hear your goal song suggestions for the new Utah team!

CougarCrazyfromAZ

9:38pm

Power - Kanye West

Mike Bolton

9:44pm

Time to build the NBA pipeline. I’m on board.

MrSandman

9:37pm

I will drink the kool aid for a day

Iman23

9:40pm

Let me drink it!

MrSandman

9:45pm

Video: Kevin Young | Full Press Conference | BYU Men's Basketball Head Coach - Watch the full press conference here as Kevin Young introduces himself as the new head coach of the... View

[BYUtv Sports]

9:37pm

AAA and Stewart should be the most excited about this hire. Elite athletes that

marinact

9:37pm

I agree AAA has the physicals of NBA all star but needs a lot of coaching.

ByuCrusader

9:39pm

Maybe. They both are terribly raw for what they need to be as Big 12 calibler players.

SinkingQuffa

9:39pm

Does development of NBA talent translate into development of raw talent? IDK

nomomtn

9:49pm

Been gone all night. Any news on assistants?

TADOW Truly Addicted User

9:37pm

Soon

kC Cougar

9:37pm

Yes. We're going to have them.

Plantagenet

9:38pm

RE: Yes. We're going to have them.

RH84025

9:44pm

Tomorrow.

CougLyfe

9:49pm

The national publicity is wild. Just got an ESPN notification:

kalifi

9:36pm

You CAN buy it. Costs $30MM over 7 years.

ballen

9:37pm

That was gonna happen anyways. This is just a byproduct of what’s transpired. 😉

kalifi

9:39pm

RE: You CAN buy it. Costs $30MM over 7 years.

Dark Forest Green

9:43pm

Yep, need the Suns to make a run now 🙂

Shinshin

9:41pm

This has probably been said, but University of Kentucky=UK, not KY

MisterFundamentals

9:36pm

I stand by the obvious….

Idacoug

9:36pm

It doesn’t have to be NBA (see Jimmer, RJ Hunter, the short guy on KSU last year)

puntersarepeople

9:37pm

Jimmer didn’t get us past sweet 16.

Idacoug

9:42pm

Nobody gets further than a S16 without a secondary scorer

puntersarepeople

9:44pm

Steph Curry would like a word. E8

flyzag

9:56pm

It was an obvious generalization

puntersarepeople

9:59pm

I loved what he said about scheming against great defenses. I think he gets it

Stucoug83

9:38pm

I was very impressed with BYU's defense this past season.

porl thompson

10:03pm

Ah, the BYU Network. Coach Reid saying hello to the Youngs.

Captain Rex

9:36pm

I love how Andy Reid gets involved with this type of stuff.

Senora Featherbottom

10:02pm

Love it!

kC Cougar

9:34pm

Clown show?

snowbird

9:34pm

This poll is funny.

LaVellIfIKnow

9:34pm

🤦🏻‍♂️

kalifi

9:37pm

Well.. one spends $150k-$200k in a year.. the other spends $150k-$200k in a

Riseandshoutboys

9:39pm

Coug connect does more than that probably 2x. And they’re growing. Hopefully RBC

jvquarterback

9:58pm

I think young hires an NBA guy to run the defense and the rest our collegiate

ByuCrusader

9:31pm

NBA and defense?

Squirt

9:33pm

Have you seen NBA defenses???

kalifi

9:33pm

Try and steal someone from the timberwolves got ample opportunity to do it 😂

ByuCrusader

9:34pm

Recruit Randy Gobert, who is definitely not Rudy. Wink wink

Mabuhay Coug

9:37pm

BYU with good PR moves?

SWKTNative

9:31pm

I'm not a byu grad so I don't know about the past, but the new Pres seems to be

Stucoug83

9:36pm

Today was a good day.

Stucoug83

9:31pm

Video: The Kalani body slam?! 😱 - Kevin Young's phone has been BLOWING UP! He couldn't even respond to Coach Kalani Sitake 😂 View

[BYUtv Sports] BYU Sports Nation

9:30pm

A quote from our new coach from the extra media interview, when asked about

osbooks

9:28pm

Yeah it's almost like they "leaked" his salary... 😉

TheLoneCougar

9:31pm

It would be fun to see a list of guys that reach out because from what I understand via listening to some former HCs

mokelembembe

9:44pm

Phoenix Suns offensive stats

Level43

9:27pm

Today's update on Astros quest to pass the A's in the standings this season:

Methusaleh22

9:26pm

Astros have been playing A's quality ball this year

fan_byu

9:27pm

Coby White’s improvement this year is impressive.

HingleMcCringleberry

9:25pm

One of my favorite players to watch

threezeroeight

9:26pm

I didn’t think Pope would get the Kentucky job but I’m not sad…

PortlandCoug

9:24pm

Pope is a good coach and I think he'll do fine at Kentucky. I also don't care that much. All in on Young

Colorado

9:29pm

This is the first time in April that I've looked more forward to BYU MBB than FB. It's weird, but the intrigue

CLCougar Truly Addicted User

9:20pm

I feel the same way. This was such a fun season to watch, I saw almost every

Windward_Coug

9:23pm

It's a spectacular hire. I'm really impressed with BYU for getting it done. They went after the best available and paid

HarlemCoug

9:25pm

Immediately getting swag for the entire family. Smart.

LaVellIfIKnow

9:20pm

Need to tag Coach Young and Kevin Durant in the tweet

ldssdl

9:22pm

"I'm going to have to show these to KD." Unreal we got this guy!

Captain Rex

9:24pm

His wife reminds me of this iconic video...

Adam_Pontipee

9:32pm

POLL: Who will win the Champions League this year?

Japan Coug

9:19pm

2 notorious UCL juggernauts and 1 notorious UCL choker. Gotta go for the little

Lord Jim

9:43pm

Saw something about this furry situation mentioned on here. Same school?

Penske Material All-American

9:19pm

This video was indeed shot at Mt Nebo JR High

puntersarepeople

9:21pm

POLL: Are you more likely to buy BYU basketball tickets now that Young is our coach?

HarlemCoug All-American

9:18pm

RE: POLL: Are you more likely to buy BYU basketball tickets now that Young is

Chefcurry

9:20pm

When your coach casually says he’s gonna tell KD

mjmill All-American

9:18pm

I simply can’t believe a BYU coach is casually talking about Kevin Durant like

Squirt

9:21pm

RE: When your coach casually says he’s gonna tell KD

Mostlyaccurate

9:21pm

Today's Real Madrid v Man U broadcast was fuzzy on my end. Typical of the ...

KCFan85

9:14pm

ManU wishes they played Madrid today

HingleMcCringleberry

9:17pm

Oops. City. Ha ha!

KCFan85

9:22pm

Why were KY's salary details made public? Was that intentional?

Buffalo

9:14pm

So when the time comes to replace Kalani, candidates know what's up

BigTex

9:16pm

It was a leak to tell recruits, coaches and everyone that BYU is a serious

CougFan4EverEver

9:19pm

Agreed - it really helps recruits know that BYU is going to open up their wallet to support the bball program.

HarlemCoug

9:27pm

Considering that several NBA guys broke the story and confirmed the numbers it seems obvious Ryan leaked it

YIsForBrigham

9:32pm

I bet it was leaked for a few reasons:

ballen

9:27pm

Don't know or care why - but I'm glad that they were.

Eddie

9:37pm

Which artists from the last 50 years will still be listened to in 100 years?

DubuMfalme

9:12pm

The Grateful Dead.

crimedog

9:13pm

Bwahahaha

Hank Rearden

9:49pm

RE: Bwahahaha

crimedog

9:56pm

Madonna will probably still be touring.

squidmark

9:14pm

Tabernacle choir. The rest won't make the cut in the millennium.

Shihan

9:15pm

Taylor swift

Squirt

9:17pm

They’ll still be listened to, but the Beatles are actually a bit older than

bluesloth

9:17pm

All the ones you said, plus Michael Jackson.

Penske Material

9:18pm

Metallica.

Plantagenet

9:28pm

Any other metal bands? Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest?

DubuMfalme

9:31pm

All those to an extent. As long as metal lives those bands will have a place.

Probable Sacko

9:33pm

And each of those are better than Metallica.

Jeffacka

9:40pm

Elton John

fbguru

9:39pm

Maybe some Elton John and the Beach Boys.

Plantagenet

9:41pm

Some Billy Joel probably

Probable Sacko

9:50pm

Robert Nesta Marley

CAPX

9:43pm

The Rolling Stones, The Who, Eagles

Cougar Junkie

9:57pm

All of them.

JAGA97

10:05pm

Collin, start the course! KY might be able to teach what Book, CP3, and others

Unibro

9:11pm

I’d be surprised if Waterman and KY don’t hit if off. Both understated but good

VACougMD

9:10pm

We'll see. Maybe Young won't value Wman's game as much as Pope did.

Forzaitalia

9:26pm

I just really like his delivery..just comes across as super comfortable with the

Squirt

9:10pm

Glad now that the snake oil salesman gone. Players will see through Pope.

fan32

9:23pm

POLL: Your choice to have as our bball head coach?

HarlemCoug I should know better

9:07pm

I actually expected to see more than just 1 vote for Pope.

BlueFever

9:11pm

Pope didn't vote because he's busy recruiting our players, just his wife did

AZ Coug

9:14pm

I'm surprised by the outcome of the poll, but I think CB is right. Young is the better option. Pretty impressive that

HarlemCoug

9:15pm

It would be interesting to see this poll 2 weeks ago.

The Dark Knight

9:13pm

One coach dumped us and one coach picked us…easy decision.

idcougarfan

9:16pm

Or one year from now

Kolipoki

9:34pm

Here’s the oldest post I could find on KY. A prophet in our midst.

Niiineteeen84 Blowhard

9:07pm

Post presser chatter about smith/ainge & jazz connection to byu. How awesome

4slyce

9:06pm

Were any of Saunders, Khalifa, Robinson at the conference?

Dr T-bone

9:04pm

Doesn't sound like they were there.

Oompabluepaw

9:04pm

Saunders was at the meeting with KY before the press conference.

Hup

9:05pm

And waterman

Forbidden Fruit

9:08pm

I think all were there except Aly and Jax

Hup

9:10pm

Another cber said aly was on his flight to Dallas during the presser.

volleyjiver

9:11pm

Is that a recruiting visit trip?

Adam_Pontipee

9:15pm

My son was on the same flight and saw him

fan_byu

9:20pm

Khalifa is visiting Louisville today

JackieMoon33

9:11pm

Spencer and Jarom said Dallin Hall was there

icecougar

9:56pm

Additional interview questions

mjmill All-American

9:03pm

I ❤️ ❤️ this dude

johnnybyu

9:10pm

Really like how he carries himself and communicates. Genuine, confident, articulate, straight shooting, and lacking

CLCougar

9:16pm

He has a brother who is in college recruiting?

Schultz is back

9:23pm

Yeah, I think he was a big wig at Rivals

Knee Brace

9:27pm

RE: Yeah, I think he was a big wig at Rivals

Schultz is back

9:28pm

Okay yeah here's his bio from his new site.

Knee Brace

9:29pm

Justin Young at “Hoopseen”

BYUfan92

9:29pm

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