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Aleksej Kostic Joins BYU Basketball for 2025 Season

10/17/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Aleksej Kostic, a freshman guard from Austria, has joined BYU men's basketball for the 2025-26 season.
The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 19.1 points per game in European competitions.
Kostic expressed excitement about joining the Cougars and adjusting to the offense.
The Cougars will begin the preseason with an exhibition against Nebraska, then host No. 25 North Carolina on October 24, 2025.

History

Historical Context

In 1973, the NCAA expanded its basketball tournament, allowing more teams to participate and increasing visibility for international players. This change followed earlier reforms, including the introduction of at-large bids in 1975. Athletes like Aleksej Kostic, who averaged 19.1 points per game in Europe, began joining American programs, enhancing competition and diversity in college basketball, and paving the way for global recruitment.

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Story summary

Aleksej Kostic, a freshman guard from Austria, has joined BYU men's basketball for the 2025-26 season.
The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 19.1 points per game in European competitions.
Kostic expressed excitement about joining the Cougars and adjusting to the offense.
The Cougars will begin the preseason with an exhibition against Nebraska, then host No. 25 North Carolina on October 24, 2025.

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