Former BYU Basketball Player Tyler Mrus Transfers to The Citadel
Nov 21, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars forward Tyler Mrus (2) reacts to a play against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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Tyler Mrus, a forward who spent one season with the BYU Cougars basketball team, has committed to The Citadel after struggling to find his place at BYU. He is the last of seven scholarship players to transfer out of BYU, all of whom have secured new schools.
- 01Tyler Mrus averaged 9.6 minutes, 2.0 points, and 0.9 rebounds per game during his time at BYU.
- 02Mrus shot only 29.8% from three-point range, which limited his playing time.
- 03Other players who transferred include Aleksej Kostic to Northwestern and Kennard Davis to Missouri.
- 04Dominique Diomande will play for the Pitt Panthers after transferring from BYU.
- 05KJ Perry transferred to Fresno State without ever playing a game for BYU.
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Tyler Mrus, a forward who joined the BYU Cougars basketball team from Idaho, has officially committed to The Citadel after a challenging season at BYU. In his single season with the Cougars, Mrus averaged 9.6 minutes, 2.0 points, and 0.9 rebounds per game, struggling particularly with his shooting, as he made only 29.8% of his three-point attempts. His transfer marks the completion of a significant turnover for the BYU basketball program, with seven scholarship players leaving the team this offseason, all of whom have found new schools. Notable transfers include Aleksej Kostic, who will play for Northwestern, and Kennard Davis, who returns to Missouri after starting for BYU last season. Dominique Diomande is set to join the Pitt Panthers, while KJ Perry, who did not play for BYU, has transferred to Fresno State. The Cougars are expected to face Kostic's Northwestern team in the upcoming season, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the matchups ahead.
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The transfers may impact BYU's basketball performance and recruitment strategies moving forward.
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