BYU's Kevin Young builds NBA pipeline with historic draft success

Kevin Young, head coach of BYU men's basketball, celebrates significant progress in his goal to develop NBA talent. Three players have been drafted in the last two years, highlighted by AJ Dybantsa's selection as the first overall pick by the Washington Wizards. Previously, only three Cougar players were drafted in the two decades before Young's hiring in 2024. The recent successes include Egor Dëmin at eighth overall last year and Richie Saunders in the second round. Young expressed pride in the achievements of his players and the momentum surrounding the program.

• 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Kevin Young wanted to turn BYU into an NBA pipeline, and the early returns have been historic