Koa Baker Had Zero College Offers. Now He’s Coaching at BYU | Life Beyond the 3

<p>From playing basketball on an Arizona reservation to joining the BYU Basketball coaching staff, Koa Baker’s journey is a story of perseverance, purpose, and believing in the process.On this episode of Life Beyond the 3, BYU Basketball’s Trevin Knell and Dawson Baker sit down with Cougars graduate assistant Koa Baker to explore his remarkable journey from playing res ball as a kid to finding his place in the BYU basketball program.Koa shares what it was like growing up on a Native American reservation, the traditions that shaped him, and how his love for basketball began. After receiving no college offers out of high school, he took an unconventional path through Snow College, Southern Virginia, and Eckerd College before earning an opportunity at BYU.The conversation also goes behind the scenes of BYU Basketball, including Koa’s interview with head coach Kevin Young, life as a graduate assistant, the Cougars’ player development process, and how sports psychology can help athletes perform under pressure.From chasing a Division I dream to learning how to thrive wherever life takes you, this conversation is about much more than basketball.Subscribe for more exclusive BYU Athletics interviews, player stories, and conversations on Life Beyond the 3.Presented by @slingtv - https://www.sling.com/</p>