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BYU basketball: Previewing the Cougars’ front court

By Nathan Cunningham

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
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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Corbin Kaufusi

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Kaufusi is currently with Kalani Sitake and the BYU football team playing defensive end. He’s played well, too, collecting 12 tackles and one sack through six games.

When the football season comes to an end in late December, Kaufusi will return to the hardwood.

He wasn’t great last season, but I think a lot of that stemmed from his role. He needed to play a lot of minutes at center for the Cougars, and he struggled to stay on the court.

But, with the talent being so deep this year, Kaufusi doesn’t have to give you 25 minutes, he only needs to give you 15. That also means that his foul trouble shouldn’t be an issue.

If he can provide a defensive spark off the bench for the Cougars, than all the rest of his contributions should be considered a bonus.

Last season, Kaufusi averaged 5.7 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. I’d expect a similar output this season, but he’ll likely receive fewer groans from the fans due to his smaller role.

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