Wright on why BYU: "I played against them last year, so just seeing what they are building. Just seeing a great coach like Kevin Young, and getting a chance to play (for) someone like that, who coached a guy, CP3 (Chris Paul) who I try to model my game after in a lot of facets."

Blessed and grateful to say I’ve received an offer to play for BYU FOOTBALL

Wright on Baylor: “There were a lot of ups and downs, just on the basketball side. I had a lot of fun at Baylor. I appreciate their fanbase and everything like that. But I just felt like I was ready for something different ... It wasn’t personal." deseret.com/sports/2025/04…

A former BYU runner was the top American finisher in Monday’s Boston Marathon deseret.com/sports/2025/04…

I'm so happy to hear this, Brandon. Welcome (back) to the beat!

Glue guy and great leader. Will be missed.

Always love publishing this list and giving credit to the student-athletes who have earned their degrees; Among the 22 football players receiving their degrees Thursday is former Cougar DB Robertson Daniel, who is getting diploma 11 years after he played. deseret.com/sports/2025/04…

BYU basketball makes official the signing of Washington transfer Dominique Diomande to its 2025-26 roster.

Kevin Young on Diomande: “We’re thrilled to add Dominque to our team. He brings a unique level of speed and athleticism that will help us compete in the Big 12. He’s an elite-level defender who can guard multiple positions. Offensively, he fits in well with the way that we play"

I try to profile a graduating BYU student-athlete, or two, every April. This piece on former BYU football player Rob Daniel was fun to write, thanks to Daniel's honesty and openness. deseret.com/sports/2025/04…

Really informative ESPN article on what goes on between agents, players, coaches, general managers and the like when a player goes into, or considers, the transfer portal. Key sentence: espn.com/college-sports…

Key sentence for those caught up in the "tampering" allegations: "Coaches and staff members are prohibited from contacting any player who has not yet formally entered the transfer portal, but there are no rules against contact with agents to register a team's needs."

4-star transfer guard Kennard Davis has committed to BYU Story by Jackson Payne deseret.com/sports/2025/04…

Jimmer's got a new job.

Change of plans: Former BYU defensive tackle Blake Mangelson is signing an undrafted free agent deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to Evan Brennan. Mangelson had agreed to attend the Minnesota Vikings' minicamp.

WHAT. JUST. HAPPENED. 😱🤯 SPEECHLESS. (via MLB)

Good morning from Cortina, Italy. One of the sites of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

In Venice, learning that the new Pope is from USA. Fun moment.

Saddened to learn of the passing of Tom Wharton, one of the finest journalists in state history. Tom was a great mentor of mine when I took over the prep sports beat at the Trib in 1991.

Also, Tom and Gayen mentored us, and gave us a calm assurance that everything would be OK when we learned we were having twins. They also had twins, Raul and Jacob. Prayers out to them and Emma.