Hollywood eyes BYU Basketball’s 2025-26 season originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The cameras aren’t rolling yet, but they might be soon.
The BYU basketball program is on the verge of something much bigger than just a promising season. A Hollywood producer has reportedly pitched a documentary focused on the Cougars’ 2025–26 campaign, according to ESPN’s Myron Medcalf. And if it moves forward, it wouldn’t just be a story about basketball. It would be a story about belief, and big-time expectations.
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Here’s why this idea has fans in Provo buzzing, and why it just might happen.
AJ Dybantsa
A Hollywood-Caliber Cast Is Already in Place
A documentary needs stars, and BYU has them.
AJ Dybantsa, a 6-foot-10 phenom projected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, is already in Provo. He’s athletic, powerful, and playing under a seven-figure NIL deal. Dybantsa alone would attract national attention, but he’s not alone.
Returning are Sweet 16 contributors Richie Saunders, a sharpshooter and emotional spark, and Keba Keita, a high-flying center with next-level upside. They’re all coached by NBA veteran Kevin Young, who’s quickly become one of college basketball’s most intriguing leaders.
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The Story Already Has a Plot Twist
Just last season, BYU shocked critics with a second-weekend NCAA Tournament run, their first since the Jimmer Fredette era in 2011. Over the final two months of the 2024–25 season, they led the nation in offensive efficiency, shooting 37% from deep and nearly 60% inside the arc.
No one expected it. That’s the kind of storyline a documentary loves: underdog overachieves and reloads with elite talent. Now, BYU isn’t sneaking up on anyone. ESPN already named them a national title contender.
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A Spotlight Could Shift the Program’s Future
A documentary wouldn’t just tell BYU’s story, it could shape it.
Exposure from a nationally distributed series (think “Last Chance U” or “Full Court Press”) could impact recruiting, fan engagement, and national respect. If the Cougars make a Final Four run with Dybantsa at the center, it could change how the program is viewed across the country.
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Coach Young, with NBA ties and a modern approach, already appeals to top-tier talent. A high-profile documentary would be a megaphone for what he’s building in Provo.
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What Happens Next?
There’s no official greenlight yet. But the interest is real. The buzz is growing. And if cameras show up in the Marriott Center this fall, BYU fans might not just watch history, they might be part of it.
Stay tuned. Something big is brewing in Provo.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
