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BYU Basketball Discusses International Center Addition and Preseason Buzz

By Utah News Staff · August 1, 2026 · 1 min read
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BYU Basketball Discusses International Center Addition and Preseason Buzz
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Spencer Linton and Jarom Jordan discussed BYU basketball's potential addition of an international center with Blaine Fowler. The discussion also covered Rob Wright III's Big 12 Player of the Year buzz and a preview of TCU football.

Key takeaways

  • Spencer Linton and Jarom Jordan discussed BYU basketball's reported addition of an international center.
  • The segment included a breakdown of Rob Wright III's Big 12 Player of the Year buzz.
  • Blaine Fowler joined the discussion to preview TCU football and share BYU headlines.

Spencer Linton and Jarom Jordan met with Blaine Fowler to discuss BYU basketball and the program's reported addition of an international center. The discussion also addressed Rob Wright III's preseason buzz and upcoming football matchups.

During the BYU Sports Nation segment, the group analyzed whether BYU's search for a center had concluded following reports of an international addition.

In addition to basketball topics, the discussion included a breakdown of Rob Wright III's Big 12 Player of the Year buzz and a preview of TCU football.

The episode also provided the latest BYU headlines as part of the 2026 season preseason coverage.

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