Former BYU Basketball Great Travis Hansen Breaks Down BYU’s Season and What’s Next for the Cougars

Travis Hansen, former BYU basketball star, joins Y’s Guys to reflect on his basketball journey, BYU’s current basketball season, and his life lessons from playing internationally. Travis shares heartwarming Christmas memories, including his favorite childhood gift (a Knight Rider car) and family traditions. He emphasizes the importance of giving back during the holidays and details his family’s work with the United Way to help families in need.

Travis also discusses the top-rated recruit AJ Dybantsa’s pending decision and why he believes BYU is the best place for AJ to develop as a one-and-done player. He highlights BYU’s basketball program’s strengths, including its proven ability to develop talent under Coach Kevin Young. Sharing insights on BYU’s young roster, Travis evaluates the potential of players like Egor Demin and Kanon Catchings, urging fans to appreciate their development journey.

The conversation covers Travis’s international playing career, including his experiences in challenging arenas like Athens, Moscow, and Tel Aviv, where passionate fans made for intense environments. Travis explains how playing abroad taught him resilience, cultural appreciation, and the mental fortitude to handle pressure.

On the current BYU basketball season, Travis praises the team’s offensive talent and athleticism while pointing out the need for improved defense and rebounding. He also touches on mental preparation, describing how energy and focus are crucial to success in basketball. The interview concludes with Travis’s take on BYU’s transition to the Big 12 and his admiration for the program’s upward trajectory under Kevin Young.

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