National college basketball analyst Jon Rothstein took a visit to the state of Utah on Thursday and stopped by the campuses of BYU, Utah and Utah State in preparation for the 2025-26 season.
Rothstein, who works for CBS and is known for the many catchphrases he has come up with, posted on X throughout the day Thursday about his visits.
Rothstein is among the many who consider the Cougars a top 10 team in the country heading into the season, so perhaps it makes sense that he offered more insight on his stop to Provo than he did in Salt Lake City and Logan.
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Palpable Buzz at BYU practice surrounding Southern Illinois transfer Kennard Davis. Elite perimeter defender. All over 50/50 balls. A Glue Guy to monitor in the Big 12 and nationally.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) September 25, 2025
Richie Saunders is cooking today at BYU practice. Going to get significantly more clean looks with AJ Dybantsa and Rob Wright. Made 79 three-point shots last season. Could make 100 in 2025-26.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) September 25, 2025
The two biggest areas where AJ Dybantsa stood out today? Defense and three-point shooting. Shot the ball with tremendous confidence and also disrupted a number of plays defensively. A special talent.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) September 25, 2025
The development of BYU’s bench is going to be critical. Cougars have to continue to extend their production. Like the look today of Xavion Staton today as a stretch 5 if/when Keba Keita is out of the game.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) September 25, 2025
Early prediction on BYU’s 2025-26 starting five:
Rob Wright, Kennard Davis, Richie Saunders, AJ Dybantsa, Keba Keita
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) September 25, 2025
Rothstein also posted short videos about his visits at Utah and Utah State.
The 2025-26 college basketball season is officially scheduled to begin on November 3.