🚨 BLOCKBUSTER PICKUP: BYU Lands Four‑Star Sensation Kennard Davis Jr. in Transfer‑Portal Coup
Provo, UT — BYU men’s basketball just pulled off a seismic move—nabbing four-star transfer Kennard Davis Jr. from Southern Illinois, a pick-up that immediately elevates the Cougars’ ceiling in the Big 12.
Davis, a 6′6″ guard/wing ranked among the top 60 players in the portal by 247Sports, averaged a stunning 16.3 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 2.6 APG, and 1.3 SPG last season—earning All-MVC Second Team honors and the conference’s Most Improved Player award . A sharp shooter (37.6% from 3) with lethal finishing ability at the rim (60% two-point shooting), Davis delivers a multi-dimensional offensive threat and stout defense—a mash-up that BYU badly needed .
The signing, announced late May, is a clear message from Coach Kevin Young: BYU means business. “Kennard is a very good defender who can guard multiple positions,” Young said, adding he’ll be “one of the best defenders in the Big 12.” Offensively, Davis’s knack for shooting and drawing free throws “adds optionality” to the offense .
What makes this coup even more impactful is the crowded interest Davis drew. Powers like Ohio State and LSU reportedly pursued him, but BYU emerged the leader—a testament to the program’s recruiting momentum and vision .
With Davis onboard, the latest projected starting five—Rob Wright, Richie Saunders, Kennard Davis Jr., AJ Dybantsa, and Keba Keita—could rank among the most talented lineups in college hoops . His versatility empowers Coach Young to shift between defensive matchups and offensive looks seamlessly.
Have two years of eligibility left and star potential—Davis isn’t just a boost. He’s a franchise-changer. BYU’s 2025–26 roster has transformed overnight: young, explosive, and now portal-powered.
Big 12, be warned. The Cougars just raised the roof.
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