Travis Hansen in a game vs Colorado St. Hansen played for BYU from 2000-2003. (Universe Photo) Before BYU he played at Mountain View High School and Utah Valley State College, both in Orem.

During a late-night phone call last summer, Travis Hansen boldly declared Egor Demin would be a top-10 lottery pick after his freshman season at BYU. Considering no one around here had seen him ...

Travis Hansen took his game to the NBA before traveling to Russia to continue his pro career. Egor Demin grew up in Russia and made a name for himself overseas before committing to BYU.

Scouts expect Egor Demin to be a lottery pick in next year's NBA Draft. Ironically, former BYU star Travis Hansen played at Real Madrid and in Russia and helped Demin in the recruiting process.

"Travis Hansen adds that OKC was very much interested in Egor Demin and tried getting him last night. Hansen says Sam Presti even had Demin over to his home in the pre-draft process," said Reinhardt.