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According to sources, BYU has “upped” its game with NIL talks and connections and is doing a far better job with presentations and pitches than a year ago, but sources say team leaders are still a little awkward at times. There is noticeable NIL momentum at BYU as coaches and administrators work with closing deals and incorporate on-campus “salaries” mandated by the NCAA and collectives, which are off-campus organizations. Sitake, Jay Hill and Aaron Roderick clearly have some new tools at their disposal.
When one of the best rush ends in recent Utah high school history, Hunter Clegg, decided to sign with BYU off his mission when he had committed to Utah as a senior, and Michigan’s Andrew Gentry left Ann Arbor for BYU, it added to the theory that BYU is gaining traction.
According to 247sports, BYU’s 2025 class ranks 57th. The school is No. 73 in transfer portal commitments with just seven.
Another factor that was not there eight months ago was BYU leading the Big 12 in defense and the nation in interceptions. This has turned some heads with prospects who wanted to see if BYU’s defensive coaches could develop playmakers and advance careers. They received some evidence.
Basketball prediction: BYU 78, Utah 75
Cougar tales
Utah teams, including BYU, are struggling at the free-throw line so far this season. I spoke with former BYU, SUU and NBA coach Roger Reid about how he taught players to take free throws seriously.
BYU failed to hold on to a slim lead in its loss to TCU. Here’s Jay Drew’s analysis of what Kevin Young’s team needs to do moving forward.
In this piece, Ryan McDonald researches if Cougar freshman Egor Demin’s stock has taken a hit with his injury and struggles to come back.
Pole vaulters and sprinters excelled at the BYU Indoor Invitational track meet over the weekend. Austin Cox cleared 5.20m/17-0.75 while Ethan Amata cleared 5.10m/16-8.75 for an indoor personal best. Aaron Wood finished the pack clearing 4.80m/15-9.0. Senior Maren Garnett claimed the No. 1 all-time spot in the pole vault in women’s competition. The sprints team showed out with all four Cougars in the 60-meter hurdles advancing to the finals. Coming back from injury, Logan Hubler ran 7.97 across the finish for the fastest
time of the day.
