BYU basketball has extended head coach Kevin Young's contract following a successful season that included a Sweet 16 appearance in the NCAA tournament and the recruitment of top prospect AJ Dybantsa.

The announcement of Young's contract extension was made on June 5, 2025, although specific terms were not disclosed.

While the length of the extension remains undisclosed, Young initially signed a seven-year deal worth $30 million when he took over from Mark Pope.

The Cougars are set to return key players, including leading scorer Richie Saunders, who averaged 16.5 points per game, and second-leading scorer Egor Demin, as they aim for their first Final Four appearance.

Despite losing Egor Demin to the NBA Draft, BYU retains Saunders, who received all-conference honors and was recognized as the Big 12 Most Improved Player.

Athletic director Brian Santiago expressed confidence in Young's commitment to BYU, despite concerns about his previous NBA coaching reputation.

The contract extension reflects BYU's ambition to compete at a high level in the Big 12 Conference, which features teams like Kansas and Baylor.

Under Young's leadership, BYU advanced to the Sweet 16 for only the third time in the program's history, ultimately losing to Alabama.

Young's impressive first season earned him recognition as a finalist for the Joe B. Hall National Coach of the Year Award.

BYU became one of the top offensive teams in the nation, ranking ninth in KenPom's offensive rating and averaging 81.4 points per game.

The recruitment of AJ Dybantsa, considered the best recruit in BYU's history, included nearly $7 million in NIL deals, showcasing the university's commitment to enhancing its basketball program.

Looking ahead, BYU aims to build on its success by adding more talent, including four-star recruits Xavion Staton and Chamberlain Burgess, as well as transfer guard Rob Wright from Baylor.