https://lawlessrepublic.comhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/should-byu-basketball-hunt-down-this-former-nba-draft-pick-from-baylor-james-nnaji?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kpa4gfvgrhShould BYU basketball take a look at NBA dropout James Nnaji from Baylor, or has Kevin Young learned his lesson from the debacle of last season? James Nnaji was a second-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. After being the first player off the board in the sTue, 21 Apr 2026 02:00:56 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-s-jane-hedengren-just-shattered-an-ncaa-record-in-her-very-first-5k-event?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kpps2rt2hmBYU's Jane Hedengren continues her spree of obliterating records, as she stepped up for her first-ever outdoor 5k event only to shatter the NCAA record with a time of 14:50.50.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:22:48 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/this-former-byu-quarterback-just-named-bronco-mendenhall-starter-at-utah-state-mccae-hillstead?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kpmbtx7ar4McCae Hillstead read the writing on the walls when freshman Bear Bachmeier, who had joined the team after spring practice was over, won the starting job at quarterback. It was clear BYU had no intention of building an offense around the former Utah State Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:58:38 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/transfer-portal-shopping-list-best-centers-still-on-the-market-for-byu-basketball?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kppnntgsd4BYU basketball missed out on UConn transfer Eric Reibe. Boohoo, you can cry about it another time, because the here and now is all about action, and Kevin Young cannot afford to enter this upcoming season with an incomplete roster. Still with four roster Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:41:26 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-basketball-whiffs-on-ideal-7-foot-center-prospect-in-transfer-portal-eric-reibe?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kppf57y2htYou can't always get what you want, but we're all starting to wonder if BYU basketball will ever get what they need: a 7-foot starting center to pair with their otherwise loaded starting lineup. Fans were swarming at the prospects of adding UConn transferMon, 20 Apr 2026 22:30:22 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/nate-pickens-recalls-hardest-workout-ever-during-a-byu-basketball-practice?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kpmbmywxkk"I walked into the Annex, and I see him [Nate Pickens] on all fours," chuckled BYU guard Dawson Baker. "And [Coach John Linehan] was just going at him. Just yelling at him!" Nate Pickens, a senior transfer from UC Riverside, was BYU basketball's missing pMon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:04 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/with-the-nfl-draft-looming-let-s-check-in-on-last-10-former-byu-players-selected-in-the-draft?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01kph9cmwcq8BYU has a lot of former players in the NFL. We'll see who gets drafted this year. While we wait, let's look at the last 10 former Cougars selected in the NFL Draft. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:02 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-basketball-must-act-now-to-fill-empty-roster-spots-before-transfer-portal-closes?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kpmb8xemjwIf the transfer portal closed today, BYU basketball would be four spots short of a full roster. With more players using the transfer portal as an exit than an entrance (an unfortunate trend in the current era of college basketball as a whole), Kevin YoungMon, 20 Apr 2026 03:05:39 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/every-byu-basketball-transfer-portal-addition-to-this-point-remaining-roster-needs?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kpm90f9j3yKevin Young and BYU basketball have been enjoying a remarkably high-quality romp through the transfer portal. Sure, they've lost core players like Kennard Davis Jr, Xavion Staton, Aleksej Kostic, and Abdullah Ahmed -- and most of those losses stung -- butMon, 20 Apr 2026 02:24:30 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/should-byu-basketball-pursue-this-7-foot-9-goliath-from-florida-in-transfer-portal?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kpa4cwd78vBYU basketball is still without an excellent 7-foot center to hold down the paint, and with just four open spots remaining on the roster, it's time to start examining the options in the portal and evaluating just how badly Kevin Young and company need to Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:44:50 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-killer-sharpshooting-texas-tech-point-guard-has-entered-transfer-portal-christian-anderson?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kpm6cdzywmTexas Tech's lead guard and an absolute sniper from long range, Christian Anderson, has withdrawn his name from the NBA Draft and will seek a new role in college basketball through the transfer portal. A BYU-killer and tormenter of perimeter defenses everMon, 20 Apr 2026 01:19:52 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/what-are-nfl-mock-drafts-telling-us-about-byu-stars-jack-kelly-chase-roberts-and-carsen-ryan?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01kphasyje4xBYU has three draftable NFL prospects in Jack Kelly, Chase Roberts, and Carsen Ryan. Where are they currently falling in recent mock drafts? Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:53:26 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-basketball-is-finally-circling-the-7-footer-kevin-young-needs-so-desperately-luigi-suigo?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kpm3p7bp34BYU basketball has just four roster spots remaining, but no starting center. I do not hyperbolize in the slightest by saying Kevin Young has to be putting the remainder of his eggs into the starting center basket -- preferably one of the 7-foot variety.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:38:43 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-fans-still-traumatized-by-jimmer-fredette-time-in-sacramento-fear-aj-dybantsa-could-go-to-the-kings?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01kpcqzadz6dBYU fans still hold a grudge against the Sacramento Kings for derailing Jimmer Fredette's career. These same BYU fans don't want AJ Dybantsa to end up the Kings, the NBA's most dysfunctional franchise. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:00:02 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/memoirs-from-the-mount-the-disappointment-of-the-aj-dybantsa-era-has-forever-damaged-me-byu-basketball?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kpcpekrfqhThe AJ Dybantsa era of BYU basketball has forever scarred me. Consider this my digital venting/therapy session, and you are my very qualified friend/very unqualified therapist.Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:01 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/highlights-check-out-byu-transfer-jake-wahlin-top-5-games-college-career?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01kpcv23yvwrJake Whalin has finally come home to BYU. After two seasons with Utah and one with Clemson, here are the Top 5 games of Whalin's college career. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-qb-bear-bachmeier-preseason-ranking-on-cbs-list-is-cause-for-celebration?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kp7b2rsm4tThere is no cause for pause (paws?) when it comes to Bear Bachmeier. BYU's sophomore quarterback won the starting job a season ago after joining the team during spring practice, and has never looked back, leading Kalani Sitake's program to its first Big 1Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-basketball-an-old-mountain-west-rival-to-face-off-in-palm-springs-in-2026?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kpcpskn2v9The news cycle doesn't end at the transfer portal for BYU basketball, as it seems they're also busy scheduling future games in between hosting recruits and building next season's roster (I'm still waiting on that 7-foot center, fellas). The newest news brFri, 17 Apr 2026 03:33:38 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-basketball-has-next-richie-saunders-collin-chandler-another-blondie-from-utah?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kp23j7ne56For those of you already lamenting the departure of Richie Saunders, the heartbeat, flagbearer, and lifeblood of Kevin Young's BYU basketball program, your cries are heard. Your tears are seen. Your heartbreak is shared. Let us all take a moment to apprecFri, 17 Apr 2026 02:34:32 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/top-guard-recruit-in-the-class-of-26-opens-recruitment-could-eye-a-spot-in-big-12?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kp81xscvthBYU basketball's scouting team -- along with the rest of the nation -- likely felt their ears perk up when Dylan Mingo, a top-three guard in the recruiting class of 2026, broke off from North Carolina and reopened his recruitment. The alarm bells are certFri, 17 Apr 2026 02:04:10 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/5-star-freshman-bruce-branch-iii-number-at-byu-honors-cougars-nba-legacy?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kpcf2svt6fWith Bruce Branch III's official announcement that he had signed with Kevin Young's BYU basketball program, the picture of him donning a royal blue uniform was both awe-inspiring and speculation-sparking. Yes, for the third straight season, BYU hoops woulFri, 17 Apr 2026 01:17:33 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/nets-rookie-egor-demin-proves-he-good-at-everything-returns-to-byu-for-a-workout?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kpcc3pce8sEgor Demin's lone season with BYU basketball was polarizing to say the least. He struggled to shoot, got caught up with a loose dribble, and frequently had fans questioning if the Russian teenager actually had what it took to excel at the NBA level.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:51:08 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-high-quality-transfer-yield-proves-kevin-young-learned-from-last-season?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kp9td2j21kBYU basketball simply didn't have the depth to handle the Big 12 Conference schedule, and were especially shallow and unbalanced when pitted against their first-round matchup, the 11-seed Texas Longhorns from the SEC. It was an embarrassing loss for the tThu, 16 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/kevin-young-must-lock-on-to-3-transfer-portal-must-haves-for-a-final-four-run?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kp9wazr9q1BYU basketball is finally back on top of the transfer portal conversation, with the return of Robert Wright III at point guard, but Kevin Young and his team have a very long way to go before they can hope to contend for a deep run through March Madness.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:01 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/7-foot-uconn-transfer-crystal-ball-projection-isnt-what-byu-wanted-to-see?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kpa3g7mf27Eric Reibe is absolutely everything BYU basketball could ever ask for as a starting center. Unfortunately he's also the perfect center for many other programs across the nation, including the USC Trojans who have leaped from the top rope to snatch controlThu, 16 Apr 2026 03:21:37 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/sebastian-rancik-yet-another-power-forward-is-taking-visit-to-byu-basketball?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kp82stmgp1You know the old saying: you can never have too many power forwards! I don't know if anyone has ever said this, or even thought this before, but Kevin Young and BYU basketball seem to be all-in on hunting big forwards with shooting touchThu, 16 Apr 2026 02:06:47 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/rob-wright-return-looks-fantastic-for-byu-awful-for-staggering-mark-pope-and-uk?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kp9rkpgv82Kentucky fans are not very high on their team's head coach, Mark Pope, after he fumbled at the goal line with BYU's Robert Wright III. All indicators suggested that Wright was heavily favored to find a home in Lexington for his junior season, with just thThu, 16 Apr 2026 01:27:13 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/high-flying-lds-forward-transfers-to-byu-basketball-former-timpview-star?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kp9tp982wcBYU basketball missed out on Jake Wahlin, a Provo native from Timpview High School, in his original round of recruiting. Losing a high-level recruit out of your own backyard isn't a great look, especially as that player became a power conference-level staThu, 16 Apr 2026 00:50:50 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/rob-wright-kept-his-promise-to-byu-basketball-despite-entering-transfer-portal?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kp9s7gqw5jProvo, Utah erupted with outrage when starting point guard, Robert Wright III, entered the transfer portal. It wouldn't have been so bad under normal circumstances; after all, in the current age of NIL and transfer freedom, there's practically no such thiThu, 16 Apr 2026 00:21:45 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-fans-need-to-realize-truth-about-aj-dybantsa-nba-draft-decision?utm_source=RSSSpencer Higinbotham01kp9frj4gf5The last few days have been filled with great news for BYU men's basketball fans. Rob Wright is returning after all, and Colin Chandler and Jake Wahlin, two greWed, 15 Apr 2026 23:43:21 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/kentucky-fans-losing-it-on-mark-pope-after-rob-wright-return-home-byu?utm_source=RSSBraulio Perez01kp90r8byj7BYU fans are over the moon with Rob Wright returning to the Cougs, but Kentucky fans are now livid with Mark Pope for dropping the ball. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:37:00 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/rob-wright-plays-uno-reverse-card-in-return-to-byu-after-transfer-portal-stint?utm_source=RSSEricka Brockish01kp90x2ksnbThe BYU guard toyed with the hearts of Kentucky fans, only to end up right back at BYU. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:06:07 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-basketball-transfer-portal-check-in-updates-on-who-out-and-who-in?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01knqndcg09aYeah, the transfer portal is complete organized chaos, and now that we're halfway through the April 7-April 21 window, let's take a seat, gather our thoughts, and get organized. For BYU basketball, there have still been a disproportionate number of departWed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-football-is-big-12-championship-contender-in-espn-way-too-early-rankings?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kp7dnp3ta7With Kalani Sitake back at the helm of BYU football -- not starting his first season as the head coach of Penn State -- there are plenty of reasons to feel optimistic about this year's Cougars. That's exactly why ESPN's most recent way-too-early rankings Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:01 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/this-player-byu-basketball-forgot-all-about-will-be-key-piece-for-this-year-team-nate-pickens?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kp22kvdh48I think we all forgot about Nate Pickens. But it's not your fault. It's not my fault.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:28:07 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/an-ode-to-connor-dye-bracket-genius-and-champion-of-march-madness?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kp7fcpyqkfAs promised, this poem has been written in your honor. Feel free to share it with your friends, estranged family, coworkers, and atop your resume. A special thank-you to everyone who participated in the Lawless Republic March Madness Bracket Challenge!Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:49:19 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/247-analyst-confidence-is-decreasing-that-rob-wright-will-leave-byu-for-kentucky?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kp7b2rtqm2The Robert Wright III transfer portal saga is the gift that keeps on giving as 247's top transfer portal point guard is building buzz for a return to BYU, even while on his official visit with Mark Pope and Kentucky. Panic spiked in Lexington when Travis Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:56:29 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/kentucky-fans-in-full-panic-mode-after-rob-wright-official-visit-goes-south?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kp78ny6edcThe residents of Lexington, Kentucky, are rioting as rumors suggest BYU transfer point guard Rob Wright III didn't enjoy a very positive visit to Mark Pope's basketball program on Monday.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:05:10 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/highlights-check-out-byu-transfer-tyler-betsey-top-5-games-with-syracuse?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01kp70z42djqTyler Betsey can provide BYU with 40% 3-point shooting as the Cougars new stretch four. He had some scorching hot shooting games last year at Syracuse. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:29:19 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/the-rob-wright-saga-takes-turn-point-guard-favoring-a-return-to-byu-basketball?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kp76bffyvfIf everything went according to plan with Robert Wright III's official visit to the University of Kentucky, reports suggested that he would commit as soon as, well, now. The silence from Wright's camp and growing concern from UK fans suggest that BYU baskWed, 15 Apr 2026 00:25:31 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/lawlessrepubliccom/byu-nba-mock-draft-where-does-richie-saunders-aj-dybantsa-projections?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kp22kesfvxAnother season under the Kevin Young regime is in the books, and now it's time to evaluate the second batch of NBA prospects developed in BYU basketball's pseudo-NBA Boot Camp under the former Phoenix Suns assistant.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:02 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-basketball-is-hunting-exact-player-they-need-a-7-foot-monster-from-uconn?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kp2c22rncwKevin Young and his BYU staff are on the trail to track down a 7'1" UConn transfer who could fill the Cougars' most fundamental needs for the coming season: size and defense. BYU basketball was undersized and outmuscled for much of the 2025-26 season. KeiTue, 14 Apr 2026 02:31:38 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-kennard-davis-has-an-impressive-list-of-landing-spots-in-transfer-portal?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kp2epa19zcDespite an overall discouraging junior season with BYU basketball, 6'6" forward Kennard Davis Jr. has no shortage of suitors since entering the transfer portal. He struggled to catch up to the pace of Big 12 basketball after spending the first two seasonsTue, 14 Apr 2026 01:12:45 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/rob-wright-iii-crystal-ball-projections-should-have-byu-hoops-fans-horrified-kentucky?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kp4nxtzg6sThe "Come home, Rob Wright III" billboard campaign didn't go up fast enough, as it appears the former five-star recruit and BYU basketball point guard has two feet in Lexington, Kentucky. Literally.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:48:19 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/mark-pope-is-targeting-these-two-byu-basketball-transfers-after-chandler-exit-wright-davis?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kp2ersqtmjMark Pope clearly didn't take BYU's acquisition of Collin Chandler lightly, as the Wildcats are heavily in the running to obtain two of BYU basketball's starters from the 2025-26 season. First, it was Kennard Davis, the Southern Illinois transfer who struTue, 14 Apr 2026 00:23:04 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-shocked-to-lose-late-blooming-sharpshooter-through-transfer-portal-aleksej-kostic?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kp4m1hxa87Of all the players BYU could have lost through the transfer portal, there are few more love-him-or-hate-him candidates than Aleksej Kostic, a player who didn't find his stride until well into the season for Kevin Young's BYU program. Yet here we are, as tTue, 14 Apr 2026 00:06:20 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-basketball-finally-gets-the-floor-spacing-big-it-desperately-needed-last-year?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kp4jrba34qThe second huge commitment of the transfer portal window for BYU, former Syracuse Orange sniper Tyler Betsey committed to Kevin Young's program on Monday. Last year's team had a grand total of zero floor-spacing bigs alongside the star backcourt of AJ DybMon, 13 Apr 2026 23:50:09 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/rob-wright-iii-decide-between-byu-one-other-program-in-transfer-portal-mark-pope-kentucky?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kp2bw7eg3gBYU basketball is not out of the running for Rob Wright III, as Jeff Goodman of the Field of 68 reported that the Cougars are one of two final choices for the Cougars' most recent starting point guard. Per his report, BYU will have to wrestle with familiaMon, 13 Apr 2026 04:10:29 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/mark-pope-kentucky-are-reportedly-favorite-to-land-byu-point-guard-rob-wright?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kp2d564x54Kentucky head coach Mark Pope is out for blood after Collin Chandler left his program to join Kevin Young and BYU basketball. To BYU fans' delight, the highest-rated LDS recruit in program history is finally returning to lace up in Provo, but Kentucky cleMon, 13 Apr 2026 03:31:00 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/best-3-point-shooter-in-college-basketball-just-hit-transfer-portal-milan-momcilovic?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kp22r8zbf6BYU basketball desperately lacked three-point shooting to surround their star trio of AJ Dybanta, Rob Wright, and Richie Saunders. It's one of the reason's why last year's team failed to meet their sky-high expectations. So when a player as sharp from disMon, 13 Apr 2026 02:48:53 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/it-didnt-take-long-for-byu-transfer-dominique-diomande-to-commit-to-new-team?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kp22m92vapHe had the coolest name in recent BYU basketball history, and I didn't take enough advantage of making "Diomande in the rough" type puns. For both you, the reader, and for myself, I may never fully forgive myself for that missed opportunity as Dominique DMon, 13 Apr 2026 02:16:14 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/7-footer-byu-basketball-transfer-has-found-new-home-in-pac-12-xavion-staton-oregon-state?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kp22mm4phnXavion Staton, a former four-star recruit out of high school and AJ Dybantsa's teammate on both Team USA and Utah Prep, transferred from BYU basketball after an injury-shortened season in Provo. After a very short recruiting period, Staton announced he'd Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:39:09 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-basketball-greatest-disappointment-former-g-league-bust-announces-transfer-abdullah-ahmed?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kp24pwe1t4BYU basketball's G-League dropout, Abdullah Ahmed, has officially entered the transfer portal after what was one of the most baffling and frustrating seasons in program history. Very few knew what to expect out of former G-Leaguer Abdullah Ahmed when he cMon, 13 Apr 2026 01:10:06 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/giving-byu-fans-glimpse-of-collin-chandler-five-top-5-games-at-kentucky?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01knzh5yzvgfCollin Chandler is transferring from Kentucky to BYU. Check out his Top 5 games from his time with the Wildcats. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:42:46 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-basketball-finally-secures-the-top-rated-lds-player-in-program-history-collin-chandler?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kp237cgwdtConsidering the fact that Collin Chandler originally committed to BYU basketball when the program still wore the WCC logo on its shoulder, it's wild that he'll officially play his first game at the Marriott Center in BYU's fourth year as a member of the BMon, 13 Apr 2026 00:40:20 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/dominique-diomande-enters-transfer-portal-third-to-leave-from-byu?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01knqnja085eDominique Diomande became the third BYU basketball player to enter the transfer portal. A player added to bolster the Cougars' depth, the Frenchman had an intriguing, yet ultimately underwhelming year in Provo despite a slew of injuries eventually offerinMon, 13 Apr 2026 00:17:05 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-nfl-draft-profiles-can-carsen-ryan-become-next-chad-lewis-in-byu-line-of-outstanding-nfl-tight-ends?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01knyvap6z7nCarsen Ryan could be next in line in a history of outstanding BYU tight ends to succeed in the NFL. The overlooked NFL Draft prospect is coming off a great season, had a phenomenal Pro Day performance, and can help the right NFL team. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:03 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-basketball-needs-to-sign-7-foot-center-in-transfer-portal-who-can-score-post-patrol-paint?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01kntmek34p5While BYU coach Kevin Young prioritizes shooting and spacing, the Cougars are in critical need of a 7-foot big man who can generate points and patrol the paint. Those who are unconvinces simply need to look at the size of this year's Final Four. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:42:26 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-nfl-draft-profiles-is-jack-kelly-next-kyle-van-noy-as-byu-next-pro-bowl-outside-linebacker?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01kndaabfnpvJack Kelly had a stellar career at BYU. As he prepares for the NFL Draft the question is where he will be selected, and just how good can he become? Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:03 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/the-full-value-of-aj-dybantsa-s-nil-deal-to-byu-and-the-church-was-seen-at-the-lindon-temple-with-an-apostle-01kntrdr0tdr?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01kntrdr0tdrAJ Dybantsa's relationship with BYU -- and by extension the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- is far more than basketball. His visit to the Lindon Utah temple with Elder Ronald Rasband is a perfect case in point. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:19:42 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/kentucky-collin-chandler-100-percent-projected-to-transfer-to-byu-basketball?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01knryzx5jbmOne glance at Collin Chandler's crystal ball, mere hours from entering the transfer portal, and his projected future shouldn't be surprising. By all measures, there's no reason to suspect that his list reads just bullet-point long: Brigham Young UniversitThu, 09 Apr 2026 11:35:47 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/kennard-davis-enters-transfer-portal-making-it-four-byu-cougars-out-door?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01knrxmqvx2fBYU guard Kennard Davis has entered the transfer portal, making him the fourth player to enter the transfer portal out of Kevin Young's program. On paper, Kennard Davis was the perfect player to fit alongside Richie Saunders, AJ Dybantsa, and Rob Wright. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:09:14 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/end-of-season-superlatives-for-every-byu-basketball-player-men-women-hoops?utm_source=RSSSpencer Higinbotham01knjhbakk7gNow that the season is over for both BYU men's and women's basketball, it's time to celebrate with some lighthearted fun. Let's do some superlatives for each of the BYU basketball players. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:45:04 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/lds-kentucky-standout-hits-transfer-portal-byu-an-early-frontrunner-collin-chandler?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01knqpavcqkaIt's more than rumors now: Collin Chandler is officially back on the market. The Kentucky standout has entered the transfer portal after a challenging season for Mark Pope's program, and BYU basketball is the obvious team to watch to acquire his talents fWed, 08 Apr 2026 23:44:29 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-basketball-is-heavily-recruiting-25-year-old-from-nba-g-league-kyree-walker?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01knqkz2d7vgPer a recent report, Kyree Walker, a former NBA G-League player and former 3-star recruit out of high school, is looking to take the college path after his professional career fizzled out. Professional drop-outs are going back to school more than ever theWed, 08 Apr 2026 23:03:57 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/core-byu-basketball-player-enters-transfer-portal-after-promising-to-stay-in-provo?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01knqht7hjrp"If I'm in a college jersey, I'll be attending BYU for sure." These are the words of Robert Wright III, BYU basketball's sophomore point guard just three weeks ago. He made these comments unprovoked and freely, and though we're unable to see behind the caWed, 08 Apr 2026 22:37:33 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-nfl-draft-profiles-is-tanner-wall-next-daniel-sorensen-starting-nfl-safety?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01kndmz7x6dcDespite being All-Big 12 First Team last year, nobody is talking about Tanner Wall in the NFL Draft. BYU's star safety might not get drafted, but like Daniel Sorensen before him he could have a long, successful NFL career. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:03 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-basketball-loses-first-player-to-transfer-portal-this-one-hurts-xavion-staton?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01knn5ty6bxaBYU basketball will be without 7-foot rim protector Xavion Staton in 2026-27, as the sophomore center entered the transfer portal upon its opening. Especially after a season that saw AJ Dybantsa's Team USA and high school teammate spend most of his time aWed, 08 Apr 2026 00:15:32 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/utah-prep-star-4-star-guard-breaks-pitt-commitment-could-turn-to-byu-basketball?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01knn2xmndesUtah Prep has been a hotbed for some of the nation's best prospects looking to showcase their talents. Take, for example, 4-star Team USA gold medalists Xavion Staton and JJ Mandaquit, both currently in the transfer portal. You'll need to look no further Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:49:44 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-nfl-draft-profiles-is-mory-bamba-next-michael-davis-long-athletic-nfl-cornerback?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01knf3ae22ajBYU's Mory Bamba has all of the tools NFL front offices are looking for. At 6-foot-2 with a 4.29 40-yard dash he could follow Michael Davis's footsteps and carve out a solid NFL career even if he goes undrafted. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:03 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/former-4-star-byu-target-aj-dybantsa-hs-teammate-is-on-transfer-market?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kngzvcre6eHe was the one that got away. The natural fit alongside BYU's superstar AJ Dybantsa, JJ Mandaquit had already spent much of his adolescent development alongside the potential number-one overall NBA pick as his Utah Prep and Team USA teammate.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-nfl-draft-profiles-can-chase-roberts-follow-puka-nacua-as-next-great-wide-receiver?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01kndc6avxw4BYU's Chase Roberts had an outstanding BYU career. Will the stud wide receiver be taken in this year's NFL Draft, and if so how far can he go? Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:04 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-football-fans-should-cheer-for-these-four-nfl-teams-with-multiple-former-cougars-on-their-rosters?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01kmnjersxr8These four NFL teams feature multiple former BYU Cougars on their rosters, giving BYU football fans teams to root for this upcoming NFL season. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:28:09 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/this-4-star-wasatch-academy-product-is-hitting-transfer-portal-byu-bound?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kn37yk77kzWhen a 4 or 5-star prospect appears in the state of Utah, it doesn't take a private detective or ninja to discover that BYU basketball and Kevin Young's team will work tirelessly to get on the player's radar and make their pitch to join forces. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:04:04 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/fansided-sat-down-byu-legend-jimmer-fredette-to-talk-buzzer-beaters-aj-dybantsa?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01knapmmtqg9Few things go hand-in-hand more than BYU basketball legend Jimmer Fredette and March Madness. One of the greatest college hoopers of all time, whose distinct three-point heavy style and ability to drop long-range bombs from just about anywhere inside the Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:35:11 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/nba-executives-see-byu-aj-dybantsa-obvious-nba-draft-pick-one-simple-reason?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kn872pjwnjAJ Dybantsa has made his case for the number-one pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. Assuming he was all jokes as he teased the BYU faithful with another year in Provo, he is the obvious prize in a draft class stuffed with potential life-altering talent like Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:26:16 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/richie-saunders-byu-greats-of-old-to-return-for-another-season-with-ncaa-ruling-unclear?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kn5hyvxrr3After a senior season defined by injuries, broken promises, and unthinkable disappointment, BYU star Richie Saunders admits that he's not satisfied with leaving Kevin Young's program on such a sour note. Taking one glance at the state of the NCAA, player Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:43:55 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/aj-dybantsa-confirms-indefinite-return-to-byu-basketball-stating-it-was-the-money-all-along?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kn5gs6g458We all thought he was joking. We all thought it was tongue-in-cheek. But when BYU basketball star AJ Dybantsa shared that he might not leave college -- and by extension, BYU -- Dybantsa told no lies.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:15:10 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/prodigal-son-return-this-4-star-former-byu-commit-could-return-to-provo-collin-chandler?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kn39j5tyb1It would be safe to call Mark Pope's first two seasons at Kentucky... tumultuous, wouldn't it? Filling the monstrous shoes of John Calipari and the legacy he left in Lexington is a nearly impossible ask, but by the program's standards, Mark Pope's reign hWed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:02 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-is-getting-unlucky-draw-in-the-wbit-semifinals?utm_source=RSSSpencer Higinbotham01kms3jyeeppOver the last couple weeks, BYU womens basketball fans have gone from the disappointment and disgust of not making the NCAA tournament to the electric excitemenWed, 01 Apr 2026 01:10:56 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/2-beehive-state-transfers-that-byu-basketball-should-target-in-portal?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kmpbxtq1eaBYU basketball's disappointing season wasn't the fault of superstar AJ Dybantsa, returning All-Big 12 honoree Richie Saunders, or 5-star transfer Rob Wright III. The biggest flaw in Kevin Young's 2025-26 roster was with one detail: depth. Or, in the CougaFri, 27 Mar 2026 01:43:54 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-hoops-final-grades-evaluating-richie-saunders-sad-beautiful-mona-lisa-season?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01kmdn40y0yaExpectations were sky high for BYU senior captain Richie Saunders. How did he perform before tragically tearing his ACL on Valentine's Day? Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:00:01 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/march-madness-bracket-bolster-thoughts-and-picks-for-every-sweet-16-matchup?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kmen5b7n81Everybody says that filling out a perfect NCAA Tournament bracket is impossible. Everybody is right -- it is impossible -- and the evidence has already been layed out as zero perfect brackets remain through two rounds. Yes, that unfortunately includes my Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:48:51 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/is-byu-basketball-a-launchpad-for-other-teams-march-madness-cinderella-runs?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kmc3jg7f8bCharity is not a dead practice in the modern age of competition. Sure, parents will pour thousands of hours and dollars into their children's youth development programs. Sure, donors will drain their bank accounts to collect a few more Ws on their favoritTue, 24 Mar 2026 00:44:59 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-hoops-final-grades-did-aj-dybantsa-live-up-to-massive-expectations-at-byu?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01km8785dekrAJ Dybantsa was the most highly-anticipated recruit in BYU basketball history. Did he live up to those lofty expectations in what will likely be his only season in ProvoMon, 23 Mar 2026 23:54:31 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-hoops-final-grades-did-robert-wright-iii-live-up-to-transfer-hype-from-baylor?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01kmdv90m9zbRobert Wright III was the third leg in the BYU "Big Three" stool along with AJ Dybantsa and Richie Saunders. The Cougars were expecting great things from the bMon, 23 Mar 2026 23:52:32 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/incoming-byu-basketball-freshman-bruce-branch-projected-no-2-pick-2027-nba-draft?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01kmebpq13rwBruce Branch will follow AJ Dybantsa's footsteps as a possible No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft coming from BYU. Branch is currently projected as the No. 2 pick in the 2027 NBA Draft. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:44:46 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/this-hall-of-fame-big-12-head-coach-could-retire-following-tournament-exit?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kmc41amc23What can you say about a career like Bill Self's that hasn't already been said to death? A member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame while actively coaching the Kansas Jayhawks. A two-time national champion and a two-time AP Coach of the Year. The maMon, 23 Mar 2026 01:39:25 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/former-byu-basketball-coach-new-seat-is-so-hot-his-pants-on-fire-mark-pope-kentucky?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01kmc12zjz20Filling the shoes of John Calipari is no small ask, but Mark Pope's first two years at Kentucky have been disappointing by any stretch. After revolutionizing BYU basketball in the bruising Big 12 Conference, Pope peaked at just the right moment for the coMon, 23 Mar 2026 01:04:45 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/ranking-15-greatest-byu-basketball-wins-in-the-2025-2026-season?utm_source=RSSSpencer Higinbotham01km6xrmbj5sWith all the preseason hype, if someone had told me that the BYU mens basketball team was going to get the 10 seed in the Big 12 tournament and that they would Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:19:52 +0000en