BYU Basketball: Final Moves for Top 20 Run

0:00On April 22nd, BYU's transfer portal just shut down, and their basketball roster sits at 11 players for next season. They've got solid returnees like Rob Wright, Kadeem Mamboop, Nate Pickens, Rody Kuzlowski and Dawson Baker, who's red-shirting after a knee injury for his seventh year. Freshman Bruce Branch, Dean Ruakert, and return missionary Brooks Bar join transfer as Colin Chandler, Tyler Betsy and Jake Wallin. That leaves four open spots, with the Cougars eyeing two big men, one guard, and a low-cost addition. They're chasing high major talents like Georgetown's seven-foot Julius Halefanoah, who averaged nearly 10 points in shot over 60 percent inside. Or Charlotte's seven-foot-two Anton Bonk, with his double-double threat stats. Swigo and some international players are still in the mix too. Fans are buzzing about the front court upgrade, since size has been a premium in this crowded market. These guys won't come cheap, BYU's ready to pay for a starter, then grab a backup on

1:02a budget. Back court looks locked with Wright and Chandler up top, but backups like injured pickins, mission-returning bar, and wildcard baker bring some. Uncertainty. Latest whispers point to Stanford grad transfer. Ryan Agrawal, as a guard, fits six-foot-six shooter, with point guard chops and ties to BYU staff. The four-spot Jake Walens' big-12 experience gives him the edge over Enbupe, Betsy, and Koslowski. Overall, this squad's building death for a preseason top-20 run with a projected line up of Wright, Chandler, Branch, Walens, and a big man to be named. Keep watching those final moves, drop.