The BYU Cougars men's basketball team stands as a formidable force in NCAA Division I basketball, representing Brigham Young University in the Big 12 Conference. Since its establishment in 1902, the team has carved out a storied legacy within collegiate basketball, boasting 27 conference championships, 3 conference tournament championships, and 2 NIT Tournament victories (in 1951 and 1966), as of February 2025. With 29 NCAA tournament appearances to their name, the Cougars have consistently showcased their skill and determination on the court.
BYU Men's Basketball Head Coach 2024
Kevin Young, born November 17, 1981, is the men's basketball coach of Brigham Young University. A former standout player for Clayton State, Young brings a wealth of experience to his coaching role. He spent the last four seasons with the Phoenix Suns and was the highest-paid assistant in the NBA earning $2 million annually, as per ESPN.
Young's tenure as head coach commenced on April 16, 2024, following Mark Pope's move to the Kentucky Wildcats. Young spent eight years coaching in the NBA G League and had head-coaching stints with the Utah Flash, Iowa Energy and Delaware 87ers.
Kevin Young's physical attributes
| Attribute | Measurements |
| Age | 42 years old |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | NA |
Kevin Young Age
Kevin Young was born on November 17, 1981, making him 42 years old, as of February 2025.
Kevin Young Height
Kevin Young stands tall at 6 feet 1 inches (1.85 meters).
BYU Basketball Head Coach Year by Year
| Coach Name | Tenure |
| W. A. Colton | 1902–1903 (1 Year) |
| Unknown | 1903–1905 (2 Years) |
| Clayton Teetzel | 1905–1908 (3 Years) |
| Fred Bennion | 1908–1910 (2 Years) |
| Henry Rose | 1910–1911 (1 Year) |
| E. L. Roberts | 1911–1920, 1925–1927 (11 Years) |
| Alvin Twitchell | 1920–1925 (5 Years) |
| G. Ott Romney | 1927–1935 (8 Years) |
| Eddie Kimball | 1935–1936, 1938–1941 (4 Years) |
| Fred Dixon | 1936–1938 (2 Years) |
| Floyd Millet | 1941–1949 (8 Years) |
| Stan Watts | 1949–1972 (23 Years) |
| Glenn Potter | 1972–1975 (3 Years) |
| Frank Arnold | 1975–1983 (8 Years) |
| LaDell Andersen | 1983–1989 (6 Years) |
| Roger Reid | 1989–1996 (8 Years) |
| Tony Ingle | 1996–1997 (1 Year) |
| Steve Cleveland | 1997–2005 (8 Years) |
| Dave Rose | 2005–2019 (14 Years) |
| Mark Pope | 2019–2024 (5 Years) |
| Kevin Young | 2024-present |
BYU Men's Basketball Coaching Staff 2024
| Name | Position |
| Kevin Young | Head Coach |
| Will Voigt | Assistant Coach |
| Brandon Dunson | Assistant Coach |
| Chris Burgess | Assistant Coach |
| Tim Fanning | Assistant Coach |
| John Linehan | Assistant Coach |
Assistant Coaches
Will Voigt
Tenure: 2024–Present
Earlier this summer, Will Voigt was announced to the BYU program as an assistant coach. He has more than 20 years of experience in coaching, including stints as a head coach in the NBA G League, Europe and international level, as per BYU's official website.
Brandon Dunson
Tenure: 2021–Present
Former Stanford assistant Brandon Dunson has been announced as a part of Young's coaching staff on April 23, 2024. Dunson spent the past two seasons at Stanford and also had coaching stints at Denver, Cal State Fullerton and Nevada.
Chris Burgess
Tenure: 2024–Present
Chris Burgess returned to the BYU coaching staff as an assistant coach after spending the last two seasons at Utah. He coached three seasons from 2019-2022 as an assistant at BYU.
Tim Fanning
Tenure: 2024–Present
Tim Fanning was hired earlier this year as a part of Young's coaching staff as an assistant coach. He coached Alex Sarr in the 2022/23 season who was the No.2 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
John Linehan
Tenure: 2024–Present
John Linehan began his coaching career in 2015 and arrived at Provo this summer after spending the past two seasons at St. Joseph’s.
BYU Men's Basketball Support Staff 2024
| Name | Position |
| Doug Stewart | Chief Staff |
| Justin Young | Director of Recruiting |
| Akash Sebastian | Director of Analytics & Strategy |
| Jordan Brady | Director of Player Development |
| Nate Austin | Director of Basketball Operations |
| Clement Racaud | Graduate Assistant |
| Jordan Woodson | Graduate Assistant |
| Charles Abouo | Graduate Assistant |
| Kyle Sturdivant | Graduate Assistant |
| Andy Wessman | Graduate Assistant |
| Dhruv Mehrotra | Graduate Assistant |
| Nik Mains | Graduate Assistant |
FAQ's On BYU Basketball Coach
A. Kevin Young is the current head coach of BYU Men's Basketball.
A. Kevin Young began his tenure as head coach on April 16, 2024.
A. The assistant coaches for BYU Men's Basketball in the 2024 season are Will Voigt, Brandon Dunson, Chris Burgess, Tim Fanning and John Linehan.
A. Justin Young will serve as the recruiting coordinator in the 2024/25 season. He is the older brother of BYU head coach Kevin Young.
A. Kevin Young is expected to earn an annual salary of $4.3 million during the 2024/25 season.
