BYU Secures Mysterious International Guard – Could This Be the Game-Changer They’ve Been Waiting For?

Kostić most recently played in the Austrian Basketball Superliga, where he averaged 6.5 points per game and shot 36.3% from 3-point range. He is currently training with the Austrian National Team for their FIBA Men’s World Cup 2027 qualifying matches in early August.When a coach like Kevin Young rolls out the red carpet for an international talent, you know BYU’s basketball squad is cooking up something special. This time, the spotlight shines on Aleksej Kostić, an Austrian combo guard whose journey from the courts of Vienna to Provo promises to add some serious firepower. Kostić isn’t just another player; he’s a multi-position shooter with national team chops—exactly the kind of savvy playmaker BYU covets to elevate the game. Standing 6-foot-4 and fresh off a solid run in Austria’s top league, he’s gearing up to join a truly global roster—one packed with diverse skills and ambitions. I gotta say, this feels like a sharp move from Young and his staff, mixing experience with flair and international savvy that could well pay dividends next season. LEARN MORE“We’re very excited to add Aleksej to our program here at BYU,” Young said in a statement. “He brings valuable experience having represented his country on the national team level. He is a high-level shooter who can play multiple positions and gives us another ball handler and play maker. We look forward to helping him take his game to another level.”The 6-foot-4 Kostić will be one of five international players on BYU’s roster this coming season, joining Keba Keita, Khadim Mboup, Dominique Diomande and Mihailo Boskovic.

Special Collector’s Issue: “1984: The Year BYU was Second to None”BYU has signed Austrian combo guard Aleksej Kostić, the program announced Wednesday.