Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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BYU basketball fans got an inside look at the future of the program as freshman phenom Bruce Branch III, returning star Robert Wright III, and head coach Kevin Young joined Y’s Guys for a wide-ranging conversation. Bruce discussed his experience with USA Basketball, his commitment to defense and rebounding, and how his mother, former NAU standout Constance Branch, shaped his team-first mentality. Bruce emphasized that he’s focused on being himself rather than trying to follow in the footsteps of recent BYU stars like Egor Demin or AJ Dybantsa.

Kevin provided valuable insight into what makes Bruce special, praising his character, work ethic, and ability to impact winning in multiple ways. He also discussed Robert Wright III’s development, compared some of Rob’s strengths to NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, addressed BYU’s ongoing search for a frontcourt addition, and shared his excitement about potentially having multiple Cougars selected in the upcoming NBA Draft. The conversation highlighted the culture Kevin is building at BYU and why expectations are so high for the upcoming season.

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