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BYU in the Plains division

spidercoug

1:07pm

Article from AZCentral about Kevin Young from two days ago.

Brisket Contributor

1:06pm

Danny Ainge weighs in

Gustav

1:06pm

Hack!

Gustav

1:06pm

Ainge on Kevin Young

Level43

1:06pm

Amidst the excitement of the KY hire, did you notice the news about Duke? linke

Archaea

1:05pm

Nice choice Mark Madsen

ballen

1:07pm

College basketball is essentially a G League now with NIL and transfer portal

nephicoug

1:04pm

One with G League experience

johnnybyu

1:05pm

With NIL, I think more borderline pros will stay in college, they'll make more

RenoCoug

1:06pm

BYU got their first choice. I wonder what choice Kentucky got?

Niiineteeen84 Blowhard

1:04pm

3rd or 4th

Hawk Talons

1:05pm

RE: BYU got their first choice. I wonder what choice Kentucky got?

Soupie

1:05pm

Does it matter? If BYU got whom it wanted, what does it matter what another blue

Archaea

1:06pm

Somebody got caught big time: KPMG Fined Record $25 Million in Exam-Cheating Scandal

BYU Grounds Intervention Needed

1:03pm

They paid $450 million in 2005.

maYbe

1:06pm

If Dallin Hall comes back...

Juve10

1:02pm

Anyone else completely unproductive at work today or is it just me?

JC6

1:02pm

RE: Anyone else completely unproductive at work today or is it just me?

Mister P

1:03pm

100%

Bossk82

1:03pm

110%

johnnybyu

1:04pm

RE: 110%

Bossk82

1:06pm

right there with you.

Gorgias

1:03pm

RE: Anyone else completely unproductive at work today or is it just me?

Sacto Cougar

1:04pm

I'm on a bunch of phone calls that I normally just listen to

RenoCoug

1:05pm

This is terrible. I'm feeling guilty, but I can't stop!

AF_Puma

1:05pm

RE: Anyone else completely unproductive at work today or is it just me?

md7Coug

1:06pm

Totally.

LifeLongLakerFan

1:06pm

Mark Pope goes to KY. BYU hires KY. It's probably nothing. But even still...

jacobugath INSUFFERABLE KNOW IT ALL

1:02pm

If your goal was the NBA, Young seems like the right guy to get you there.

blackandblue

1:01pm

Article: Will No. 6 BYU rise to the ocassion at MPSF tournament? View

[Deseret News]

1:01pm

I never imagined I would be this happy with the new head coach to the point that I could care less that Pope left.

Brisket Contributor

1:01pm

I also could care less.

Geldir

1:02pm

The Internet is undefeated. Sorry, Arizona, we're taking the rest of our lake! 😆

Cosmos-beard-card

1:00pm

Let's say you're a BYU hoops recruiting prospect and you get a text from Kevin D

mobicurious

12:58pm

I’m sure KD is itching to help out in BYU’s recruiting efforts.

DieHarder

1:00pm

KD did love him some Jimmer

RenoCoug

1:01pm

RE: I’m sure KD is itching to help out in BYU’s recruiting efforts.

kimdaddy35

1:01pm

I remember him tweeting about Jimmer! Dang only got the bronze medal you

johnnybyu

1:01pm

It's nice, but today's college world starts and ends with NIL... let's be real and honest about this now...

Coug

1:01pm

Maybe he can have Chris Paul send Dallin Hall a text and talk about PG stuff

Rhubarb

1:01pm

I had no idea who Kevin Young was when I woke up this am, but I'm a huge fan now

Provocity

12:58pm

I'm still thinking all the home teams except Dortmund go through this week.

shoganai

12:58pm

I guess we can curbstomp that longstanding narrative that BYU doesn’t pay

rivercitycoug

12:57pm

RE: I guess we can curbstomp that longstanding narrative that BYU doesn’t

Sacto Cougar

1:02pm

1st thought: Young is on loan until the Jazz need a new HC, if Smith & Ainge

Forzaitalia

12:57pm

2nd

Geldir

12:57pm

Thirth

Cougarclaw

12:58pm

RE: 1st thought: Young is on loan until the JazSmith & Ainge actua

Geldir

12:59pm

Which is fine maddog will be ready to come back by then if he does well

johnnybyu

12:59pm

nah, because right now he is choosing college over NBA for a more

cwilke1

1:02pm

Who knows what he will decide to do? You never can tell.

BigHouse Coug

1:06pm

This might be my greatest CB comedic work. It is time to pull a Costanza

kimdaddy35

12:56pm

God bless!

shimmy

1:03pm

RE: This might be my greatest CB comedic work. It is time to pull a Costanza

kimdaddy35

1:03pm

RE: This might be my greatest CB comedic work. It is time to pull a Costanza

kimdaddy35

1:04pm

RE: This might be my greatest CB comedic work. It is time to pull a Costanza

kimdaddy35

1:05pm

Wondering how Saunders, Hall, Khalifa and Davis are seeing this news. If it

Chefcurry

12:55pm

Hopefully Isaac's Dad will weigh in.

fldnstrm

12:57pm

Chandler big timing us makes me love Isaac and his dad even more now.

Alan Schaefer

12:57pm

RE: Hopefully Isaac's Dad will weigh in.

Tesla Coug

1:00pm

So much traffic, easy to miss. Thanks!!

fldnstrm

1:01pm

Pope knows their game, but Smith knows the League and what it takes to be

downtownchrisbrown

12:57pm

Davis' Dad has confirmed that Isaac is staying (like an hour ago)

hulmeman

12:57pm

Probably on the internet like most of us.

benny1982

12:58pm

Even though he hasn't coached a game yet. Young > Kalani

TNT

12:55pm

TNT to Kalani today

provoprodigy

12:56pm

Definitely the result of Pon Farr

JC6

12:58pm

After TNT to Kalani...

docrick

12:59pm

This is insane

provoprodigy

12:55pm

That can't be right

TNT

12:55pm

He's at least top 15

Skeptical Optimist

1:00pm

He’s not dead, but somewhere Cecil Samuelson is rolling over.

Six Foot Seven

12:56pm

Go Big or Go Home

CougarForLife

12:57pm

Truly insane. All the years of CB angst over comp and then this happens.

TarCoug

12:58pm

JJ Reddick endorsing KY

Gustav

12:54pm

Glad he needed KD and Booker's buy in to get the job.

shimmy

1:02pm

Don’t think it is a coincidence that value of Young’s contract is more than

bluegaucho

12:53pm

So why was Young the highest paid assistant? His resume doesn't seem amazing

Hill4Heisman

12:52pm

Because he's a good coach?

RealTaysomHill

12:53pm

To keep him from going elsewhere

RenoCoug

12:54pm

NBA teams aren’t paying assistants based on Resume. They know who the most

califcougar

12:55pm

Because he is an offensive genius and everyone knows that. Doesn't matter his resume.

CSoul

12:56pm

You're right. I bet Phoenix is just stupid.

Geldir

12:57pm

So you presume that the NBA doesn't know how to evaluate coaching talent?

nova_coug_fan

1:03pm

I would imagine if a team is doing well, the Assistants aren't given the credit,

Ol Big Bear

1:07pm

Funny thing is - if you would have asked if we could Upgrade to KY over Pope

Julius Pepperwood

12:52pm

If it were Pope and Chandler for Young, would folks still have taken that trade?

MightyFreakingCougar

12:53pm

I think it's a long term upgrade, but there might be some short term pain

El Jefe

12:55pm

KY Has the same amount of NCAA Tourney wins as Pope

Julius Pepperwood

12:56pm

I was very excited about next year. Pope did actually put together something

Don Carlton

12:56pm

The trade isn't finished shaking out just yet. NIL is a wild ride.

tacallaway

12:58pm

Let’s wait and see what young does first.

Cougarclaw

1:02pm

Pope who?

AF_Puma

1:02pm

I had no problem with Pope leaving, he had done a good job and I was excited

Blue for Life

1:03pm

Young is a better coach than Pope. We’ll soon see if he can recruit.

rivercitycoug

12:52pm

How do we know he's an upgrade?

Don_Juan_El_Guapo

12:53pm

Honestly, we don't know that yet.

mudpupper

12:54pm

All we know is that the dismay has been abruptly stopped.

Archaea

1:00pm

Could chandler potentially come back? Or can he not enter the portal?

TRUE_BLUE_COUGY

12:52pm

He could - but he is a Pope guy 100%. He's going to UK

Julius Pepperwood

12:52pm

Ship has sailed... moving on

Coug

12:52pm

Sure just curious

TRUE_BLUE_COUGY

12:53pm

He supposedly reaffirmed commitment to UK after Young hire was announced.

Hoopster

12:53pm

I see

TRUE_BLUE_COUGY

12:54pm

How? He was busy knocking doors!

MightyFreakingCougar

12:54pm

He's a free agent post mission until he signs an NLI, but he's gone

RenoCoug

12:53pm

they probably can have him sign paperwork while he's still on the mission, but

cwilke1

12:58pm

Wait a year and see

Rhubarb

12:59pm

Who are potential targets in the transfer portal to fill the gaps …

BYU03OSU06

12:50pm

Guard from LMU is still available

RenoCoug

12:51pm

Too many names to list

kimdaddy35

12:51pm

So far Dallin Hall (BYU), Richie Saunders (BYU), and Aly Khalifa (BYU).

DieHarder

12:51pm

we should target Kentucky players. i hear their new coach is only average.

Norseman

12:51pm

Would love to get their 7’1” stretch 4

icecougar

1:01pm

he already committed to Arkansas to follow Calipari.

cwilke1

1:03pm

I know of at least one other player who was trying to work it out to hit the portal, but thankfully has a significant

specsauce

12:54pm

Was hoping to see some of the guys from the end of the bench hitting the…

icecougar

1:02pm

Not someone from the end of the bench. It would have caused a bit of a meltdown. I haven’t heard since, but I’m assuming

specsauce

1:05pm

I really want the 5 star big from Oklahoma State

CaliWG

12:54pm

Yeah guy plays with a chip on his shoulder

icecougar

1:02pm

Does mean this mean beards are okay now??

Alan Schaefer

12:50pm

There is now a demand for beards at BYU

RenoCoug

12:51pm

Surprising…with KY you’d think for sure he would’ve picked BYU

Rexy Coug

12:50pm

RE: Brian Santiago- dont get me wrong. I would sure take Pope if it was a me or

SoBlueitHurts

12:49pm

Who is excited about this hire?

Cougar TD

12:49pm

RE: Who is excited about this hire?

MajorZeus

12:50pm

RE: Who is excited about this hire?

BYU71

12:55pm

Scotty G - calling Kevin Young an upgrade over Pope.

CougarForLife

12:48pm

Now we just need the players...

Dark Forest Green

12:49pm

RE: Now we just need the players...

Coug

12:51pm

Just heard that too. This hire is making waves locally and probably in the

TempeCoug

12:49pm

Nationally, this was big. It could flame out, but this was a statement

SoBlueitHurts

12:50pm

He likely is. Pope was on the hot seat before this year

BYU '80

12:50pm

That’s because he is.

Alan Schaefer

12:51pm

Young was the only LDS guy on the planet that would be an upgrade over Pope

tacallaway

12:54pm

Danny Ainge. But I think this all but puts that dream to rest. Danny would be

Alan Schaefer

12:57pm

Why would Danny want that kind of grind at this point in his life? Let the man

Tricky

1:03pm

He’s correct

DavisCoCoug

12:54pm

Locked on Big 12 is high on the hire

BYULAWGUY

12:47pm

He definitely took some shots at Pope

Level43

12:49pm

RE: He definitely took some shots at Pope

fldnstrm

12:56pm

I believe he liked the hire 😉

AF_Puma

12:53pm

Have things come out about how Pope at BYU was not rosey & good?

Kolipoki

12:56pm

Quite a bit. I have been surprised. I had believed that was his strong suit.

AF_Puma

1:05pm

That was cool.

stenso

1:04pm

Is Kevin Young a descendant of Brigham Young, like Steve Young is?

Japan Coug

12:46pm

RE: Is Kevin Young a descendant of Brigham Young, like Steve Young is?

kimdaddy35

12:47pm

RE: Is Kevin Young a descendant of Brigham Young, like Steve Young is?

Malathion

12:49pm

Oh great, a nepo hire?

Gustav

12:55pm

POLL: Kevin Young is an upgrade over Mark Pope. Yay or nay?

BlooCoug

12:46pm

On paper, yes. But the game isn't played on paper.

Gorgias

12:46pm

TBD, but the bar is low

Remigius

12:47pm

Sexier resume. We'll see what happens over the next few years

Lord Jim

12:47pm

He has 5 years to win a tournament game. Hope he does it.

shimmy

12:48pm

The only answer is TBD. We don’t know how he’ll fit in but there is reason for

TarCoug

12:52pm

Rarely (if ever) do we see actual numbers reported for BYU coaching hires. You

TheMediator

12:46pm

Chum the waters for when it's time to get a new football coach

BigTex

12:47pm

Playing Black Desert later this week. If you have played there give me your thoughts....

Bonoman All-American

12:45pm

Awesome course. Really like Copper

BYU71

12:47pm

Clubhouse is still in a trailer, they give you snacks, drinks, wrist band for

dahurt45

12:52pm

To me, copper rock is way overrated.

RdF3

12:53pm

I'd pay $100 max for Copper Rock. Way overrated.

dahurt45

12:57pm

Copper Rock (Canyon) has always been way overrated. never been an amazing course.

crimedog

12:59pm

Agree. Much rather play 5 other courses in the area.

dtownCoug

1:00pm

It’s a fun course. Just don’t miss the fairway. There is no rough, only lava.

JimmerEatWorld

12:48pm

Are green fees $300?

SayMyName

12:50pm

Yes. Plus a caddy tip on top.

RdF3

12:58pm

I haven't played it yet. Don't let the construction scare you

crimedog

12:53pm

Disagree with the opinion it isn’t up to par relative to the green fee unless

neboutefan

12:56pm

"Compares favorably to Copper Rock"?? IMO Copper Rock is an entire level or two below Black Desert.

RdF3

12:58pm

Practice facility & course are top notch IMO. The condition is better than anything in Southern Utah and I loved the

RdF3

12:57pm

The bar for expectations is actually pretty low for Kevin Young.

LegitCoug

12:45pm

Bingo. Just win a single tournament game and we will love you.

westsidecoug

12:45pm

I mean, we won't. We could lose to the Dream Team and CB would be mad the game wasn't coached well enough and how we

RealTaysomHill

12:51pm

An NBA coach who wants to be at BYU. I'll take that over

Hawk Talons

12:44pm

Pope had no ties to byu either. Youngs wife is a byu grad

BYU '80

12:47pm

Fortunately, Kevin's alma maters are Middle Georgia and Clayton State

RenoCoug

12:49pm

Like we’ve said all along about Tom Holmoe

Nakedbootleg

12:44pm

RE: Like we’ve said all along about Tom Holmoe

WJCougar

12:45pm

Who would you prefer make the decision, Danny Ainge?

Syre

12:46pm

It is unlikely to happen but I would smile if even one of Kentucky's decommits

Archaea

12:44pm

Only thing more unlikely than my post right before yours

TarCoug

12:45pm

I know it’s impossible but would it not be amazing if BYU fans showed up bigger

TarCoug

12:43pm

This!!

Forth Eorlingas

12:43pm

BYU wont hold the press conference in the arena. Probably just at BYUtv

WJCougar

12:43pm

For the 1st time in a couple of decades, I didn't attend any home games this

AF_Puma

12:44pm

Get every Relief Society involved and it could happen ;-).

TarCoug

12:44pm

New Rumor: Oregon St & Wash St looking to form a new conference with best of MWC

finnish_blue

12:40pm

So they don't like Ogden?

WJCougar

12:43pm

We need an I don't care emoji

kimdaddy35

12:43pm

We have one. I just used it.

TailgateU

12:44pm

I believe that is an I don't know emoji. But I could be wrong.

kimdaddy35

12:45pm

lol, I thought it "raise the roof"

Hill4Heisman

12:47pm

You subscribe to the category

byuTX

12:53pm

None of those schools are paying buyouts to the MW to join WSU or OSU.

jackcrack7

12:43pm

They really should include USU. It would make them better.

TailgateU

12:44pm

Just an opinion but USU would be a great add there.

Don Carlton

12:44pm

I'd rather USU be in the 8th best conference than the 5th best conference

Conan

12:49pm

Wait for the ACC to blow up

thewaterboy

12:46pm

Yeah they'd have a shot at getting Stanford and Cal after the ACC blows up

CameronG

12:55pm

Didn't the MWC sign a deal with them that they have to take all of them?

CameronG

12:46pm

I think they can pick and choose, but have to pay hefty penalties if they don't

Jesse Pinkman

12:49pm

You're right, they'd have to pay $67.5M for 6 schools and that's before school

CameronG

12:54pm

Are they having a secret meeting at the airport?

ConnCoug

12:47pm

Slightly a rumor. It's been understood for the last year that they would rather

AF_Puma

12:48pm

Would be cool honestly

darkcoug

12:48pm

They’ll join the MWC once they’ve spent all the Pac12 money they can. So ~2026. (Unless they get an unlikely P4 invite)

byuTX

12:52pm

This is their bargaining phase. I almost feel bad for the former pac-12.

Mike Bolton

12:57pm

This is what will happen. The Pac 12 will still exist, the MWC will not

RenoCoug

12:57pm

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