12-06-2025
BYU Basketball Shows Interest in Rising International Star
BYU Basketball Shows Interest in Rising International Star originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Kevin Young and the BYU Cougars are targeting 7-foot-3 Italian center Luigi Suigo. The 2026 recruit reportedly has the Cougars on a short, according to Joe Tipton of On3.
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The big man is expected to be visiting a few Big Ten programs, but could make a trip to Provo in the near future. Louisville, Kentucky, and Texas A&M are also pursing.
Suigo played last season for Olympia Milano and also stood out in the adidas Next Gen Tournament Euros earlier this year. In the title game of that event, he finished with 21 points, 11 rebounds and four assists.
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During the 2024 U17 FIBA World Cup, Suigo averaged 7 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. Suigo was also one of 60 invitees to the NBA's Basketball Without Borders Europe, rising his international profile.
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What makes Suigo intriguing is his size, but Mhis Basketball IQ could be his most underrated characteristic. If BYU can make an impression early, they have a decent chance to land him.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
