Chris Burgess is back in blue.
Burgess is returning to BYU’s coaching staff — where he previously served from 2019-22 — after spending the past two years at his alma mater, Utah.
Such a move got plenty of people talking, considering the rivalry implications and overall magnitude of giving Kevin Young another heavy hitter to work with.
Here are some of the most notable online reactions.
Thrilled to have @chrisburgess34 in blue. pic.twitter.com/75LqD3OCkM
— BYU Men's Basketball (@BYUMBB) May 1, 2024
Welcome addition to our Cougs! https://t.co/ZNn3KdHhFO
— Tom Holmoe (@TomHolmoe) May 1, 2024
I coach @chrisburgess34 son and it’s been a lot of fun getting to know Chris over the last year. He’s a high class person and competitor. Excited for him and what he will do. What a solid hire by BYU. https://t.co/QlK7RgVm0v
— Jackson Emery (@jacksonemery04) May 2, 2024
BYU is assembling a fantastic coaching staff. Chris Burgess is an incredible addition to join Kevin Young. https://t.co/JzX3H4rXHO
— David J. Smith (@davidjsmith1232) May 1, 2024
— Brandon Dunson (@BMDunson) May 1, 2024
Wow what a hire. The “next era” is taking off like a rocket ship. https://t.co/gdJjfbxHlG
— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) May 1, 2024
https://t.co/rQSR8eDyr7 pic.twitter.com/6wP3B1op9W
— Hemā Heimuli Jr. (@x_hems) May 2, 2024
👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽 https://t.co/SB3GIKZy5P
— David Almodova (@DKaulana) May 2, 2024
BYU really outdid itself. Absolute bomb hires for coaching staff. https://t.co/IcTBumXGWS
— Some.BYU.Dude (@ByuSome) May 2, 2024
He looks soooooo good in blue!! 🔥 https://t.co/u6Trh7qaEJ
— •{amesflames}• (@amesflames) May 1, 2024
— Steve Pierce (@PostJimmer) May 1, 2024
Good for Chris Burgess. Bad for Utah basketball. They have a lot to figure out now heading into one of the best basketball conferences next season. An already tough job got even tougher. https://t.co/0zCSbVIWr9
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) May 1, 2024
BYU coach Kevin Young on hiring of Chris Burgess: "Chris and I quickly connected. I was impressed with how he sees all the aspects of college basketball. He has a bright mind for the game and is very forward thinking. He will be a great asset to our players and our program."
— Jay Drew (@drewjay) May 1, 2024
BYU MBB lost some recruiting battles to Utah recently, in part because Chris Burgess is awesome.
— Jarom Jordan (@jaromjordan) May 1, 2024
Perhaps some of those swing to BYU in the future with Burgess back in Provo.
I'm absolutely excited he's back for a second tenure with the Cougs.
Dallin Hall is a fan of Chris Burgess joining #BYU’s staff.
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) May 1, 2024
His reaction on Instagram:#BYUHoops pic.twitter.com/9K81gcSQvo
Dear Chris Burgess, please find us another big-man.
— BYU Burner (@byuburner1) May 1, 2024
Sincerely,
- All BYU basketball fans.
Chris Burgess coming to BYU let down about 15…. Utah basketball fans.
— Jonathan Tavernari (@For3JT) May 2, 2024
That’s about the number of people who show up to Ute games.
If Chris Burgess "let down nine million mormons" back in the 1990's, is it safe to say today that he thrilled 17 million members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the year of our Lord 2024? #BYUhoops #BYU
— Jake Hatch (Yawk) Utah Hockey Club Aficionado (@JacobCHatch) May 2, 2024