As BYU spring football ends, basketball transfer portal begins. Who could Kevin Young target?

BYU head coach Kevin Young argues a call by an official during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in Kissimmee, Fla. | Phelan M.

Ebenhack This article was first published in the Cougar Insiders newsletter Tuesday ( before it was reported that Robert Wright III plans to enter the transfer portal). Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox each week. Two big events transpired the past few days with Kalani Sitake finishing spring football with the alumni game at LaVell Edwards Stadium and the NCAA’s transfer portal opening with more than 1,000 college basketball players putting themselves out there for the pickings.

At BYU, 7-foot freshman center Xavier Staton, entered his name in the transfer portal . In the meantime, there is a lot of anticipation over what players BYU basketball coach Kevin Young and his staff will pursue. Watching the Final Four, Elite Eight and Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, it is obvious BYU needs a big, strong, tall, physical player at center, and it would be a huge plus if he could score in addition to protect the rim.

There are a lot of those body types in the portal including these: Olivier Rioux , 7-foot-9 center (Florida) — The tallest player in college basketball history announced his intention to enter the portal. He has limited playing time but massive intrigue due to his size. Anton Bonke , 7-2 center (Charlotte) — Graduate transfer and one of the top-ranked big men available; expected to draw significant Power conference interest.