Transfer portal set to open for basketball + Interview with BYU football star LJ Martin

Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball Podcast

Transfer portal set to open for basketball + Interview with BYU football star LJ Martin

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Published on Apr 6, 2026, 1:03:07 PM
Total time: 00:32:21

Episode Description

The NCAA Basketball Transfer Portal window is set to open on April 7 and run until April 21. BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young has said this is a "buckle up" type of deal.

Setting the stage for the upcoming two weeks of portal activity.

Staying with basketball, BYU star AJ Dybantsa was named the winner of the Julius Erving Award, given to the best small forward in college basketball. What this means for Dybantsa long-term with BYU.

BYU football closed out spring practices with an Alumni Game in which Team Royal defeated Team Navy 29-22. Norm Chow coached Team Royal and Robbie Bosco coached Team Navy.

Then, finally, KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with BYU running back LJ Martin to close out spring practices.

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Cougar Tracks gives you a daily insider look into BYU Cougars football and basketball.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper hosts the show. Harper has been covering BYU athletics for more than a decade. He brings you everything from the latest happenings in the BYU football and men's basketball programs, to the latest insight on the recruiting trail. 

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