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Kevin Young Secures Long-Term Future at BYU: What This Means for the Cougars

2025-06-05

Author: Wei

In a powerful move for the future of BYU men's basketball, head coach Kevin Young has officially signed a long-term contract extension, ensuring he remains at the helm in Provo for years to come.

This exciting news broke late Thursday, following an initial report by ESPN’s Shams Charania. An official announcement from BYU soon confirmed Young's extended commitment to the program.

"My family and I have loved our first year at BYU, surrounded by great people at a university that shares our values," Young expressed in a heartfelt statement. He emphasized his ambition to build a program focused on preparing young athletes for the NBA while aiming for victory at the highest levels.

Young's arrival in Provo marked a new era for the Cougars. With a rich background, including eight years as an NBA assistant and nine in the NBA D-League/G League, he has swiftly turned the program around since taking over from Mark Pope in April 2024.

Not only has Young made an impact on the court, leading the Cougars to the Sweet 16 of the 2025 NCAA Tournament, but he has also excelled in recruiting. He has brought in elite prospects, including future NBA talent Egor Demin and top 2025 recruit AJ Dybantsa.

Despite rumors linking him back to the NBA, especially with the Phoenix Suns undergoing coaching changes, Young has reaffirmed his commitment to BYU. The Suns recently appointed Jordan Ott as their new head coach, solidifying Young’s role with the Cougars.

As BYU gears up for the upcoming season, the Cougars are projected to be a top-10 team nationally and are assembling what promises to be the strongest nonconference schedule in the program’s history. This is just the beginning of what could be a thrilling chapter in BYU athletics.