9-9-26 - Jonathan Tavernari - ESPN The FAN CBB Analyst - Who is JT’s favorite player on the BYU Basketball roster?
Summary
Former BYU star Jonathan Tabernard joins Ben Criddle to analyze the Cougars' 2026-27 roster, expressing optimism that Jackson Kohler will be eligible. Tabernard estimates BYU's NIL payroll at $12-13 million and projects the team as a Sweet 16 contender if healthy. The duo also discusses which BYU basketball players would have excelled in football, with Tabernard noting his own physical limitations for the position.
Topics discussed
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Show intro and Ben Criddle welcome
Jackson Kohler eligibility and BYU outlook
Jonathan Tabernard intro and personal updates
Optimism on Kohler and BYU's tournament potential
BYU basketball payroll and NIL estimates
Team ceiling and player fit analysis
Favorite players and LDS talent at BYU
Player comparisons and season excitement
Hypothetical football careers of BYU basketball players
Hypothetical basketball careers of BYU football players
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