Phoenix Suns' Kevin Young named head coach at BYU after Pope's departure to Kentucky

• He recently was a finalist to become head coach for the Brooklyn Nets.

Yes, but: Pope's departure left a sting that continues this week as blue-chip recruit Collin Chandler flipped his commitment Tuesday from BYU to Kentucky.

• Several other Cougars entered the transfer portal after Pope's announcement last week, but it's unclear how many will remain in Provo now that BYU has secured Young.

Zoom in: Young, 42, was born in Salt Lake City and spent as a coach for the now-defunct NBA development team, the Utah Flash from 2007-11. He was also an assistant at Utah Valley State College from 2005-2006.

The bottom line: Young's arrival could help soothe BYU fans, some of whom were angry that Pope didn't thank the university on his way out.

• Young has worked with NBA superstars like Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, so fans shouldn't be too reluctant to turn their focus to the future rather than the past.