BYU basketball: Previewing the 2016-17 Cougar front court

BYU basketball: Previewing the Cougars’ front court

Dec 18, 2015; Provo, UT, USA; Brigham Young Cougars forward Kyle Davis (21) dribbles the ball around Central Michigan Chippewas guard Rayshawn Simmons (4) and forward Luke Meyer (24) in the first quarter at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports /

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Eric Mika

It was a long two-year wait for Cougar fans as Mika departed after his freshman year for a LDS mission.

But, just like the Marriott Center echoes before each home game:

Cougar fans, it’s time.

Mika is a legitimate NBA prospect and will be the face of BYU basketball until he graduates or leaves for the pros.

He averaged 11.9 points and 6.4 rebounds as a freshman in 2013-14, and was a true low post threat.

Mika is the type of player that can get the ball in the paint, back his defender down and finish with either hand. He can run the floor on a fast break and put a defender on a poster, he can defend the paint, he can rebound with the best of them.

He will be a superstar for BYU basketball.

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