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BYU is among five finalists for four-star wide receiver Blake Wong in the 2027 class.
Wong has an ongoing relationship with BYU wide receivers coach Fesi Sitake dating back to 2025.
Wong is a Norco High School standout who set school records in 2025.
BYU’s relationship with Wong extends beyond football and includes family connections.
Wong is Catholic and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which informs his recruitment.
BYU plans to host Wong for official visits, with June as a key recruitment month.
Wong’s options include blueblood programs like Ohio State, making BYU’s cut notable.
Wong finished with 84 receptions and 1,469 yards in his junior season across 10 games.
BYU’s June visit calendar is described as the most important recruitment period.
Wong is projected as a top West Coast recruit with strong hands and high-point ability.

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Utah softball announced a midseason coaching change as pitching coach Karl Gollan resigned and Matt Lisle joined the staff.
Lisle was added hours after Gollan was removed, signaling a rapid transition in Utah's coaching lineup.
Gollan previously spent the 2025 season at Iowa as acting head coach for the final 34 games.
Utah's 29-15-1 overall record and Big 12 ERA context reflect the program's competitive status during the transition.
Shelbee Jones is cited as Utah's leading pitcher, with Hailey Maestretti and Raci Miranda also contributing strong ERAs.
Gollan has international and pro softball experience, including time with New Zealand's National Team.
Lisle's coaching career includes roles at Oregon State, South Carolina, Fresno State and San Francisco, highlighting breadth in college softball and baseball.
Lisle previously served as a volunteer assistant at Oregon and earned regional coaching recognition with South Carolina’s hitting staff.
The Utes confirmed Lisle's hiring through the team's site, aligning with the midseason move.
The report notes the timeline of the changes as occurring over a short period during the season.

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Utah faces a major roster rebuild after 72 hours into the transfer portal window, with 10 players from 2025-26 entering free agency.
Utah plans to fill holes in the backcourt and frontcourt with additional portal additions for the 2026-27 season.
Babacar Faye is highlighted as a potential key contributor due to his length and scoring ability despite injury in 2025-26.
Lucas Langarita arrived in December and showed potential but needs improvement in decision-making and shooting to secure a larger role.
Obomate Abbey contributed defensively and as a passer but must improve scoring to lock in a larger role in 2026-27.
Utah added Jackson Holcombe, a 6-foot-7 transfer from Utah Valley, signaling ongoing portal activity.
The 2026-27 Utah roster recovery will hinge on portal developments and how returning players like Langarita and Abbey fit around new additions.
The piece identifies Babacar Faye, Lucas Langarita, and Obomate Abbey as the three most important returning players for Utah's 2026-27 roster.
The transfer portal window is already reshaping Utah's roster as they pursue immediate impact players for 2026-27.
The article emphasizes the potential for returning players to become rotation mainstays despite a portal-driven roster overhaul.

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