BYU has secured a significant commitment from Egor Demin, a highly touted 6'9 Russian guard from Real Madrid. Demin, born in 2006, is considered one of the top prospects in his generation and is projected to be a 2025 NBA Draft lottery pick. His versatility, dynamic shot-making ability, and playmaking skills make him a valuable addition to BYU's basketball program. The commitment is a major achievement for new head coach Kevin Young, who left the NBA to lead the Cougars. Demin's impressive performances, including a standout game against INSEP in the ANGT Berlin, have garnered attention from NBA scouts globally. This move is expected to significantly bolster BYU's roster for the 2024-25 season. Despite interest from Arkansas, BYU always seemed to be in a strong position to secure Demin, who is also seen as a potential Top 10 pick. Additionally, coach Young has emphasized the importance of player development, mentioning Dallin Hall as part of his plans.
From tonight's @AaronTorresPod: The breakout star of this college hoops off-season? New BYU coach Kevin Young. BYU has kept most of its roster intact, and on Tuesday landed international star Egor Demin. The crazy part - he might not be done yet 👀👀 https://t.co/QBrY4S0980
Luka Doncic-inspired Egor Demin commits to play at BYU for former Suns assistant Kevin Young https://t.co/cax7pUm3qo
If BYU assistant basketball coach Chris Burgess is right, the next few days will be very significant for Kevin Young’s program. | By Dave McCann https://t.co/M5dRAhAaZn
Y’s Guys Interview: BYU Basketball Assistant Coach Chris Burgess looks forward to BYU’s first season with head coach Kevin Young 👉 https://t.co/aDqw8ElA3D via @YouTube
A final snippet from BYU head hoops coach Kevin Young's interview with @JonRothstein, describing the coach's plans for talent acquisition, player development and retention: "I think internal player development is something that I'm extremely adamant about bringing to Provo and…
BYU head hoops coach Kevin Young with @JonRothstein, on his roster-building process: "I like our experience, I like our shooting. I like the fact that we've got a lot of guys that are back from (the 2023-24) team that were picked to finish 13th in the Big 12 and exceeded… https://t.co/NIT5ZTE7xd
Russian star Egor Demin has announced his commitment to play for Young’s Cougars, ESPN NBA insider @wojespn reported Tuesday. | By @jacksonpayne_ https://t.co/KRcwQYhRGT
How social media reacted to Egor Demin committing to BYU basketball Story by @jackson5payne https://t.co/sLRghAdB2Z
Kevin Young on the #CollegeHoopsToday Podcast: Why he left the NBA for BYU, his coaching philosophy, the importance of player development, Dallin Hall, and much more. Plus a deep dive on next year's SEC, Arkansas, and more. https://t.co/tYFyUgoEJ7
#BYU basketball has reportedly picked up a commitment from Real Madrid star Egor Demin. #BYUHoops #GoCougs https://t.co/Pr1zFfvqMX
International star Egor Demin commits to BYU basketball Story by @jackson5payne https://t.co/bdM6IXY80P
Egor Demin, a projected 2025 lottery pick commits to BYU #NCAAM #BYUHoops #CollegeBasketball https://t.co/lddgmVas6W
EGOR DEMIN - PROJECTED 2025 LOTTERY PICK COMMITS TO BYU #NCAAM #Collegebasketball https://t.co/Lie632zIxx
BYU lands 2006-born 6'9 🇷🇺SG Egor Demin, considered one of the best prospects in the 2006-born European generation. Demin has been showing his creativity and scoring over the years and had an impressive game against INSEP in the ANGT Berlin that boosted his team on offense. https://t.co/FzMDSaDCE8
If you listened to the @AaronTorresPod the last few weeks, I've consistently said - that while there was a lot of Arkansas smoke - BYU always felt like it was in great position with Demin. Cougars now add a potential Top 10 pick next year. HUGE get for new coach Kevin Young https://t.co/VrNBC4hReD
Exciting addition for BYU. NBA scouts scour the globe seeking out prospects like Egor Demin -- a fluid 6'9 playmaker with dynamic shot-making prowess, vision and passing creativity, explosiveness, and the versatility to guard and play multiple positions. https://t.co/8GHTdWWcrd https://t.co/RSZOJTN9A5
ESPN Sources with @Draftexpress: Real Madrid’s Egor Demin — a projected 2025 NBA Draft lottery pick — has committed to BYU and coach Kevin Young for the 2024-‘25 season. Demin’s a highly skilled 6-9 Russian guard who’ll arrive as one of most talented recruits in program history. https://t.co/EJcNAyqN9N