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Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
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. Advertisement 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. Related: BYU's Price for Winning Comes at a Cost to Fans 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. Advertisement Related: CBS Sports Names BYU National Championship Contender Next Year 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.
Indianapolis Star
2 days ago
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- Indianapolis Star
Who is fast-rising recruit from Italy Luigi Suigo? Stats, highlights, scouting report
Luigi Suigo, a Class of 2026 recruit from Italy, is being recruited by just about all the college basketball heavyweights, including Indiana and Purdue. The versatile 7-foot-2 18-year-old has also heard from Duke, UCLA, Kentucky, Louisville, BYU and Texas A&M. He's already visited Illinois, per 247Sports, and has visits lined up to IU and Purdue, On3 reported. Here's what to know about the fast-rising prospect. 2024-25 for Milan in Italian lower pro division: 9.1 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.1 blocked shots in seven games. 2024-25 for Milan in international Under-18 play: 13.5 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.0 blocked shots in eight games. He can use either hand near the basket, but rarely sets up in post position. He can play out of a pick-and-roll and make 3-pointers. He is an able passer in the halfcourt or starting a fast break, and he can run the court.
