Cougar Confab with BYU Volleyball's KJ Burgess

In this installment of our ongoing Cougar Confab series, Lauren McClain talks with KJ Burgess, senior middle blocker for the BYU Women's Volleyball team. After transferring from Oklahoma and spending a semester studying abroad in Italy, KJ shares what brought her to BYU for her final collegiate season — including a little nudge from her dad, BYU men's basketball assistant coach Chris Burgess. We dive into what she's most excited about this year, from playing closer to home to competing in the Big 12 for the first time. Plus, KJ tells us about the upcoming matchup she can't wait for: facing off against her sister Chloe at ASU. We talk family rivalries, the transition to a new team and coaching staff, her leadership style, and what makes this year's squad so dynamic and tough to scout.