BYU Wing Aleksej Kostic to Enter the Transfer Portal

The Austrian guard was a key contributor for the Cougars down the stretch last season.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 2:56pm by

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BYU freshman Aleksej Kostic will enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, his agent told Draft Express. Kostic saw his role increase as the season progressed, especially after an injury to teammate Richie Saunders. He started the final five games of the season, including BYU's NCAA Tournament game against Texas, and averaged 4.4 points per game while shooting 36.7% from three-point range.

Why it matters

Kostic's departure is the latest in a string of BYU players entering the transfer portal, with eight Cougars now in the portal. The loss of Kostic, a potential knockdown shooter, leaves another hole for BYU to fill on the roster as the program looks to rebuild after a turbulent offseason.

The details

Kostic was thrust into a larger role for the Cougars down the stretch last season and responded with some strong outings. The 6'5" Austrian guard hit 37% of his 3-pointers on the season. His production may have been modest, but he had the potential to be a valuable shooter for BYU going forward.

  • Kostic entered the transfer portal on April 13, 2026.

The players

Aleksej Kostic

A 6'5" freshman guard from Austria who spent one season at BYU before entering the transfer portal.

Richie Saunders

A BYU player who suffered an injury that led to Kostic seeing increased playing time late in the season.

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What they’re saying

“BYU's Aleksej Kostic will enter the transfer portal, agent Ivan Asanin tells DraftExpress.”

— Jonathan Givony, NBA Draft Expert

What’s next

Kostic will now explore his options in the transfer portal as he looks to continue his college basketball career elsewhere.

The takeaway

Kostic's decision to enter the transfer portal is the latest blow to a BYU roster that has seen significant turnover this offseason. The Cougars will need to find a way to replace his shooting ability as they look to rebuild and reload for the upcoming season.