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BYU Basketball Rebuilds: 11 New Additions, Five Returnees

4/26/2026

Summary

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After 12 departures, BYU Cougars filled 11 of 15 roster spots, leaving five returnees.
Freshmen Bruce Branch, Dean Rueckert and Brooks Bahr join transfers Collin Chandler, Tyler Betsey and Jake Wahlin.
DSA Adam Stewart does not count toward the roster limit.
Targets include five-star center Obinna Ekezie Jr., 2027 prospect Luigi Suigo (decision by June 13 on the 2026 NBA Draft), Arkansas State transfer Aly Tounkara, Ethan Copeland and Derrick Rivers.

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Story summary

After 12 departures, BYU Cougars filled 11 of 15 roster spots, leaving five returnees.
Freshmen Bruce Branch, Dean Rueckert and Brooks Bahr join transfers Collin Chandler, Tyler Betsey and Jake Wahlin.
DSA Adam Stewart does not count toward the roster limit.
Targets include five-star center Obinna Ekezie Jr., 2027 prospect Luigi Suigo (decision by June 13 on the 2026 NBA Draft), Arkansas State transfer Aly Tounkara, Ethan Copeland and Derrick Rivers.