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BYU Coach Defends G League Players in Recruitment

11/14/2025

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BYU Cougars head coach Kevin Young defended recruiting players from the NBA G League, saying it is comparable to signing European players.
He defended Abdullah Ahmed, a former NBA G League player, arguing that if European professionals can play in college, so should G League players.
Young acknowledged pushback from traditionalists but maintained that current NCAA rules permit recruitment and that the college game will thrive.

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BYU Cougars head coach Kevin Young defended recruiting players from the NBA G League, saying it is comparable to signing European players.
He defended Abdullah Ahmed, a former NBA G League player, arguing that if European professionals can play in college, so should G League players.
Young acknowledged pushback from traditionalists but maintained that current NCAA rules permit recruitment and that the college game will thrive.