Welcome BACK to Life Beyond The 3!

This week on Life Beyond The 3, Aleksej Kostić joins the conversation. Aleksej discusses his basketball journey from playing for Austria's national team alongside NBA talent to finding his place at BYU. Get an inside look at his transition from European basketball to college sports in Provo, cultural differences, and his personal experiences growing up with a basketball coach as a father. Aleksej Kostić shares his thoughts on BYU practices, the electrifying energy of The Roc, and his aspirations as an athlete.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

01:15 - Provo Experience

02:05 - Growing Up in Austria

04:14 - Basketball in Austria

09:59 - Journey to BYU

12:58 - Self-Recruitment

14:18 - Areas for Improvement

14:44 - Influential Figures

16:38 - Practice

17:20 - Academic Life

19:58 - Pre-Arrival Knowledge of BYU

20:54 - Off-Court Surprises

21:55 - Excitement for Playing in Marriott Center

22:29 - Austrian Cuisine in Provo

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