IDEAL FIT? BYU Cougars BOOST Roster With Collin Chandler, Pursue Keanu Dawes Aggressively in Transfer Portal | BYU Baseball Enjoying Big 12 Success

BYU men's basketball makes a statement as Collin Chandler commits and returns to Utah, sending shockwaves across the Big 12. Can Kevin Young leverage Chandler’s dynamic skillset to elevate the Cougars to a Sweet 16? A proven 41% three-point shooter with the size and athleticism to play both guard spots, Chandler arrives not only to fill a critical roster need after a season of offensive inconsistency but also to bring local pride and high-level SEC experience back to Provo. With Rob Wright’s status still in flux, Chandler could emerge as either BYU’s starting two or be trusted with ball-handling duties if needed—an intriguing possibility considering his pick-and-roll game and high-volume, high-efficiency shooting, especially against top-tier competition. Jake Hatch spotlights the next potential roster domino: Keanu Dawes. After stints at Rice and Utah, Dawes could be a perfect modern four for BYU, fitting Kevin Young's NBA-style spacing and shooting demands. Hatch breaks down Dawes’ underappreciated contributions, including a surprising 37% clip from deep in Big 12 play, his physicality at 6’9”, and his competitive edge shaped by tough environments at Utah. Would playing alongside improved bigs and shooters in Provo unlock his full potential? Listeners get insider perspective on BYU’s evolving transfer portal strategy, what Chandler and Dawes would mean for future rotations, and the crucial balance between offensive firepower and much-needed defensive improvement on the perimeter. Rounding out the episode, Hatch celebrates BYU baseball’s unexpected surge after sweeping Houston, putting the "Bat Cats" in the top half of the Big 12 standings with real postseason aspirations under Trent Pratt. Could Miller Park’s iconic backdrop see meaningful games in May? BYU softball also gets a shout-out for its sweep over Houston as both programs pick up momentum after enduring rocky Big 12 transitions. With the transfer portal still buzzing and spring storylines heating up, don’t miss this fast-paced breakdown of Cougar athletics’ brightest headlines and turning points.