BYU head coach Dave Rose spoke to the media for his end of season round table. Here are the notes that came out from the session.
BYU will welcome home 4 RMs for next season: F Ryan Andrus (home), Dalton Nixon (May), Luke Worthing (May-June), and aforementioned Seljaas.
— Sean Walker (@RealDSean) April 25, 2017
After Zac Seljaas' early return from his mission, Steven Beo has decided to seek a transfer. Timeline TBD.
— Sean Walker (@RealDSean) April 25, 2017
Rose said G Steven Beo has opted to transfer out of the program, but doesn't know yet where he will land. #BYU
— Jay Drew (@drewjay) April 25, 2017
Rose said Corbin Kaufusi will concentrate on football, doesn't plan on playing basketball next winter, but is leaving open chance to return.
— Jay Drew (@drewjay) April 25, 2017
Corbin Kaufusi going to concentrate on football. He plans to prepare for NFL combine and draft next winter.
— Jeff Call (@AJeffreyCall) April 25, 2017
Rose was prepared for Mika exploring NBA draft; a couple of teams had contacted the coaching staff prior to his decision.
— Jeff Call (@AJeffreyCall) April 25, 2017
Rose’s notes on looking for a new assistant coach to replace Terry Nashif
In regard to assistant coach position, Rose would like to hire someone tomorrow; but process may take until early to late May.
— Jeff Call (@AJeffreyCall) April 25, 2017
Rose said many have applied for assistant coach position; he's looking for a "team guy," someone who's "been in the trenches."
— Jeff Call (@AJeffreyCall) April 25, 2017
Rose said a coach with extensive recruiting ties would be helpful.
— Jeff Call (@AJeffreyCall) April 25, 2017
Injured BYU G Elijah Bryant (knee) is working out at the practice facility as Rose roundtable ends. Rose said progress is slower than hoped.
— Jay Drew (@drewjay) April 25, 2017
With Emery, Haws, Bryant, Seljaas and Bergerson, "our guardline could be as good as if it's ever been" Rose said.
— Jeff Call (@AJeffreyCall) April 25, 2017
"Defensively, there are changes we need to make to be more competitive," Rose said.
— Jeff Call (@AJeffreyCall) April 25, 2017
Without bringing up the PoPoola flip to Utah, I asked Rose if his roster of young starters was scaring off recruits. "Fair to say," he said.
— Jay Drew (@drewjay) April 25, 2017
Big difference for this offseason: Rose said last year so many new guys had to work on team stuff. Now can work on individual skills more.
— Darnell Dickson (@DarnellWrites) April 25, 2017
Rose: BYU coaches started "dialing in" on Boise recruit Rylan Bergersen while watching 2016 signee Kolby Lee, who's going on mission soon.
— Jay Drew (@drewjay) April 25, 2017
BYU's Rose on changes: "Defensively there are changes we need to make to be competitive on that end of the floor."
— Jay Drew (@drewjay) April 25, 2017