yet it isn't a requirement to win the NC. I do think we have a chance next year with AJ to do just that, win the conference. Will it be automatic, no but much more realistic than in years past.

As seen below, the 3 highest recruits we have ever gotten are Kanon this year, and then next year the top 2 ever and the 7th on the list is also next year.

With the middle 3 from lone peak, we were 2nd twice and 3rd once, so too shabby.

As for your premise win the conference, in the last 10 years the NC has won their conference tournament only 3 times.

https://247sports.com/college/byu/sport/basketball/alltimerecruits/