From a famed Russian basketball academy to Provo, Egor Demin is dialed in

From a famed Russian basketball academy to Provo, Egor Demin is dialed in

Egor Demin has trotted the globe in pursuit of a previously unimaginable dream, and now he has BYU on the verge of greatness.

Demin Hints at BYU Return Due to Star Recruit

In the wake of a heartbreaking Sweet 16 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide, BYU’s standout guard, Egor Demin, has sparked conversations about his future in collegiate basketball. With his sights set on the 2025 NBA Draft, where he is a projected lottery pick, Demin finds himself at a crossroads. Yet, his recent comments suggest he’s giving serious consideration to another year with the Cougars under Coach Kevin Young’s leadership. Demin had this t…

From a famed Russian basketball academy to Provo, Egor Demin is dialed in - Daily news Update

Kyle BonaguraMar 27, 2025, 07:15 AM ET Close Covers college football. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. PROVO, Utah — BYU point guard Egor Demin was born into a basketball family. His father had a long professional career in their native Russia and played for the country’s national team, and his mother played until she was 18. So it was fitting that when he was 2 years old, Egor tagged along to his older brother’s pract…