BYU Basketball: Kevin Young Contract Extension
BYU basketball coach Kevin Young cements his future with a long-term contract extension after a stellar first season, including a Sweet 16 run. This decisive move underscores teh university’s commitment to its men’s basketball program, coinciding with an exciting acquisition: top recruit A.J. dybantsa, possibly the No. 1 NBA draft pick. Young’s immediate impact saw the Cougars achieve a 26-10 record and a third-place finish in the Big 12. News Directory 3 is following this and the ramifications of Young’s success closely. With a promising roster and a coach at the helm, the Cougars are set for the upcoming season. Discover what’s next for BYU basketball.
Kevin Young Lands BYU Basketball Extension After Sweet 16 Run
Updated June 6, 2025
Kevin Young, head coach of the BYU Cougars men’s basketball team, has secured a long-term contract extension, the university announced Thursday. Details of the agreement were not released.
The extension comes after a triumphant first season for Young, highlighted by a Sweet 16 appearance. The BYU Cougars also landed A.J. Dybantsa, a freshman recruit projected as a potential No. 1 pick in the NBA draft. This move signals a continued investment in the men’s basketball program.
Young’s inaugural season saw the Cougars achieve a 26-10 record, finishing third in the Big 12 regular season with a 14-6 mark. He was also a finalist for the Joe B. Hall National Coach of the Year Award, given to the top first-year Division I head coach.
“My family and I have loved our first year at BYU, being surrounded by great people, at a great university with shared values,” Young said. “I’m excited to continue to build a program based on trying to help young men prepare for the NBA, win at the highest level and do it at BYU.”
Young also secured A.J. dybantsa, ESPN’s No. 1 recruit in the 2025 class, choosing BYU over offers from Alabama, North Carolina and Kansas. dybantsa headlines the No. 13-ranked recruiting class,which includes Xavion Staton,ranked no. 55, and Chamberlin Burgess.
What’s next
With a contract extension and a top-ranked recruit,Young aims to build on the momentum and further elevate the BYU basketball program in the coming seasons. The BYU Cougars are poised for continued success in the big 12 conference.