BYU basketball seeks another center after signing Jakub Urbaniak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 6:01 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
BYU men's basketball has secured a commitment from Polish center Jakub Urbaniak, who stands 6-foot-9. Head coach Kevin Young emphasizes the need for additional post players, highlighting challenges in recruitment due to admission and visa issues. Urbaniak is noted for his rebounding skills and ability to shoot from distance, which could be beneficial for the Cougars' strategy. The coaching staff is actively pursuing another center to potentially strengthen the roster. This move comes as BYU aims to improve following last season's NCAA tournament performance.
- •BYU recently signed Polish center Jakub Urbaniak.
- •Coach Kevin Young focuses on recruiting more post players.
- •Urbaniak is praised for rebounding and perimeter shooting.
- •BYU seeks another center to bolster its lineup.
- •Recruitment faced challenges due to admission and visa hurdles.
- 6:01 PMYahoo Sports — Will BYU land another big man? The clock is ticking
"The Cougars received a commitment from Polish center Jakub Urbaniak earlier month, but they’re still searching for another
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