[3] Matt Haarms and Brandon Averette waived their additional season of eligibility due to coronavirus and joined professional teams in Europe.

[4][5] Wyatt Lowell, Kolby Lee and Connor Harding all transferred to other Utah colleges and universities.

Te'Jon Lucas was recruited by Utah, Nevada, DePaul and New Mexico State but committed to BYU on May 19.

[13] On July 19, Seneca Knight announced he had committed to BYU after two full seasons at San Jose State and transferring to LSU mid-season.

Nate Hansen and Trey Stewart will hold scholarship positions while Casey Brown and Jeremy DowDell will join as preferred walk-ons.

[16][17] school remaining class Six players committed to BYU are completing missionary service during the 2021–22 season.

[21] Jake Wahlin was part of the 2021 recruiting class and plans to complete a mission trip and join the team for the 2023–24 season.

[22] school remaining class Jake Wahlin committed to BYU in early September and officially signed on November 11, 2020.

In addition, forward Fousseyni Traore from Wasatch Academy signed with the Cougars on November 19, over schools such as Seton Hall and Utah State.

[31] On August 8, 2021, Paora Winitana, from American Heritage School in Utah, committed to BYU as a walk-on.

[36] Sources: Roster Greg Wrubell and Mark Durrant return to call men's basketball for the 2021–22 season.

In September 2019, the West Coast Conference (WCC) agreed to a multi-year deal through the 2026–27 season with ESPN and the CBS Sports Network to broadcast numerous basketball games each year.

The broadcasts became even more important after Sinclair sold KSTU, causing Stadium to leave the Digital 3 station.