BYU Basketball Rebuilds Roster Through Transfer Portal

Cougars look to fill starting lineup with new talent after six players enter transfer portal

Apr. 12, 2026 at 3:40pm

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BYU Basketball has six players in the transfer portal and must replace their entire starting five for next season. The Cougars have already landed 5-star recruit Bruce Branch and transfer Collin Chandler, but are still searching for more talent to fill out the roster, particularly at the big man position.

Why it matters

BYU is facing a major roster overhaul after losing nearly all of its starters to the transfer portal. The Cougars will need to quickly rebuild through the portal to remain competitive in the Big 12 Conference next season.

The details

BYU is pursuing several key transfer targets, including Rob Wright, Keanu Dawes, and international big men Eric Reibe and Mouhamed 'Momo' Faye. Wright, who had previously asked for a high salary to return, has recently lowered his asking price and there is a chance he could stay at BYU. Dawes, a Utah forward, is considered a favorite to transfer to BYU, where he has family ties. The Cougars are also looking internationally to add size and skill in the frontcourt.

  • The transfer portal officially closes on April 21, 2026.
  • BYU guard Alexsej Kostic is currently in discussions with the coaching staff about his future.

The players

Rob Wright

A key player who entered the transfer portal, but has recently lowered his asking price and could potentially return to BYU.

Keanu Dawes

A 6-foot-9 forward from Utah who is considered a favorite to transfer to BYU, where he has family ties.

Eric Reibe

A 7-foot-1, 260-pound center from UConn who is a skilled big man with the ability to shoot and pass, and is being targeted by BYU.

Mouhamed 'Momo' Faye

A 6-foot-10 Senegalian big man playing in the EuroLeague who BYU is pursuing as they look to add size and talent in the frontcourt.

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What’s next

BYU will continue to monitor the transfer portal and pursue top talent to fill out its roster ahead of the April 21 closing date.

The takeaway

BYU faces a major rebuilding effort after losing its entire starting lineup to the transfer portal, but the Cougars are actively pursuing high-profile transfers and international prospects to quickly reload and remain competitive in the Big 12 next season.