How BYU Hiring Kevin Young Changes Expansion Big 12 Basketball Forever: A New Hiring Standard Is Set

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Brigham Young University made a splash on Tuesday with the announcement that Kevin Young, the associate head coach of the Phoenix Suns, will be taking the reins as the next men's basketball coach. While the exact terms of the deal remain undisclosed, sources close to the situation revealed to ESPN that both parties are finalizing a long-term agreement.

BYU's athletic director, Tom Holmoe, expressed enthusiasm about Young's appointment, highlighting his stellar track record in NBA coaching circles. "Kevin is someone we have had our eye on for a while," Holmoe remarked in a statement. "He has risen to the top of NBA assistant-coaching ranks and has been instrumental in developing top-level NBA talent."

With an extensive NBA background and a reputation as one of the highest-paid assistants in the league, Young brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the BYU program. His appointment comes at a crucial juncture for the Cougars as they prepare for their second season in the Big 12 Conference and beyond.

Young steps into the shoes of Mark Pope, who departed for the head coaching position at Kentucky after leading BYU to an NCAA tournament berth in its inaugural Big 12 campaign. With Young at the helm, BYU aims to build on its recent successes and establish itself as a force to be reckoned with in collegiate basketball.

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