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How to watch no. 23 BYU Basketball at no. 4 Arizona
The BYU Cougars are on the road at Arizona on Wednesday night. This will be the second meeting between the two teams this year, with Arizona having won the first on Jan. 26 in Provo by a final score of 86-83. At that point, the Arizona Wildcats were still undefeated, and the Cougars still had […]
BYU vs Arizona Preview: BYU Big Road Underdog to Wildcats
BYU begins life without Richie Saunders when they travel to Tucson Wednesday for a rematch with Arizona. BYU beat Colorado 90-86 in overtime without Richie virtually the entire game, now the competition level steps up significantly. Arizona is also shorthanded themselves. Star freshman Koa Peat — Arizona’s second leading scorer — and rotation player Dwayne […]
Breaking Down BYU’s Offense Ahead of Spring Ball
While an official date has not been announced yet, spring ball for the BYU Cougars is just around the corner. It will likely begin sometime in the next three weeks. Fresh off of a stellar 12-2 season that saw them make it to Arlington for the Big 12 title game and defeat Georgia Tech in […]
BYU Remains in AP Poll, but Drops after Richie Saunders Injury
The latest AP Poll was released Monday and BYU fell one spot from 22 to 23. BYU had wins over Baylor and Colorado, but the Richie Saunders injury likely impacted some voters’ placement of BYU on their ballots. BYU is one of six Big 12 teams ranked along with Houston (2), Arizona (4), Iowa State […]
What Will BYU Look Like Without Richie Saunders?
Richie Saunders announced Sunday that he tore his ACL vs Colorado and will miss the remainder of the season. There’s no way to spin this — BYU is worse without Richie and can’t replace him no matter how hard they scheme. Richie is one of the best shooters in the country and his motor is […]
BYU Guard Richie Saunders Confirms ACL Tear
The bad news was confirmed as BYU star senior Richie Saunders announced he suffered a torn ACL. Saunders suffered a non-contact knee injury in the first minute versus Colorado Saturday. The injury will obviously end Richie’s season and BYU career. The news is devastating for both BYU and Richie. Richie is the heart and soul […]
BYU Hangs on to Beat Colorado, Richie Saunders Injury Looms Large
Rob Wright had a career high for the second game in a row as BYU beat Colorado in overtime 90-86 Saturday afternoon. The bigger story of the game was that Richie Saunders left the game in the first minute with a non-contact knee injury. Richie’s wife and parents joined him in the locker room and […]
How to watch no. 22 BYU Basketball vs. Colorado
Happy Valentine’s Day, Cougar fans! BYU Basketball is back in action at the Marriott Center on Saturday afternoon against the Colorado Buffaloes. The BYU Cougars rejoined the W column on Tuesday at Baylor, winning by a final score of 99-94. That takes the Cougars to 18-6 overall and 6-5 in conference play. Colorado last played […]
BYU vs Colorado Preview: BYU Aims for Big Win on Jimmer’s Big Day
BYU looks to complete a 2-0 week when they welcome Colorado to the Marriott Center Saturday afternoon. BYU picked up a much needed win at Baylor Tuesday and will look for a comfortable win on Valentine’s Day. This game is also Jimmer Fredette’s jersey retirement ceremony, so the crowd should have some extra juice. This […]
BYU Bracketology: Where Is BYU Now After Recent Slide?
BYU finally pulled out of a recent funk. After a four-game losing streak, which included a brutal loss to unranked Oklahoma State, the Cougars seemed to have righted the ship with a road win against Baylor. Unfortunately, that has led to the Cougars slipping in the Court of Public Opinion regarding their place in the […]
BYU Ends Skid, Picks Up Road Win at Baylor
AJ Dybantsa and Rob Wright each scored over 30 and BYU ended a 4-game skid in a 99-94 win over Baylor Tuesday night in Waco. Baylor had no answers for Dybantsa, who put up 36 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds on 14-20 shooting from the floor. Rob Wright was great in his return game […]
How to watch no. 22 BYU Basketball at Baylor
BYU Basketball is still looking to end a 4-game losing skid as it heads to Waco, Texas to face Baylor on Tuesday night. BYU has an overall record of 17-6 and is at .500 with a 5-5 in the Big 12. The Cougars most recently played on Saturday at the Marriott Center against the Houston […]
BYU vs Baylor Preview: Rob Wright Returns to Waco in Huge Game for Both Teams
BYU heads to Baylor Tuesday night in a Quad 1 game for both teams. Baylor is desperate for a Q1 win to get in the NCAA picture, while BYU needs a win to snap a four-game losing streak and pick up its first Quad 1 win in two months. The game tips off at 5:00 […]
BYU Drops, but Remains in AP Poll Amidst 4-Game Losing Streak
The AP Poll was released Monday morning and BYU went from 16 to 22 after losses to Oklahoma State and Houston last week. BYU has lost four in a row and and is 17-6 after starting the season 16-1. BYU is one of six Big 12 teams ranked along with Arizona, Iowa State, Houston, Kansas, […]
How to watch no. 16 BYU Basketball vs. no. 8 Houston
BYU Basketball returns to the Marriott Center Saturday night to take on the Houston Cougars. The BYU Cougars find themselves struggling, having lost 3 consecutive games — To no. 1 Arizona, no. 11 Kansas, and most recently, to Oklahoma State. BYU played at Oklahoma State on Wednesday night, losing by a final score of 99-92. […]
BYU vs Houston Preview: Reeling Cougs Looks to Bounce Back at Home
BYU is in its lowest point of the season and will look to get back on track with a massive win when Houston comes to the Marriott Center Saturday night. Despite BYU’s lackluster win and Houston coming off two 20+ point wins, oddsmakers and projections have Houston by just one possession. BYU has played great […]
AJ Dybantsa says favorite BYU Class is Book of Mormon
BYU lost to Oklahoma State Wednesday night (gross), but one comment from AJ Dybantsa at the beginning of the tv broadcast made waves when he said what his favorite class is at BYU. The FS1 crew that called the game said AJ told them off camera (presumably in pregame production meetings) that his favorite thing […]
How to watch no. 16 BYU Basketball at Oklahoma State
BYU looks to snap a losing skid at Oklahoma State on Wednesday night. The BYU Cougars lost at home to no. 1 Arizona, then hit the road and lost at (no. 14, now no. 11) Kansas on Sat. The final score in Lawrence was 90-82. The BYU Cougars are 17-4 overall now, and 5-3 in […]
BYU vs Oklahoma State Preview: BYU Looks to Bounce Back on the Road
BYU looks to get back on track Wednesday night when they travel to Stillwater to face Oklahoma State in a Quad 1 game for both teams. BYU has four Q1 wins on the season, but hasn’t picked up a Q1 win since beating Clemson on December 9. The win at Kansas State Jan 3 was […]
BYU Basketball Notebook: Three Thoughts on Cougs After Kansas Loss
It was a familiar story for BYU Saturday — terrible first half, followed by a complete 180 in the second half that saw BYU nearly complete a 20+ comeback. Ultimately, BYU fell to the Jayhawks and moved to 17-4 on the season. This week presents another great opportunity (or fall) for BYU with two Quad […]
How to watch no. 13 BYU Basketball at no. 14 Kansas
BYU Basketball’s got another top-15 matchup Saturday afternoon as they face the Kansas Jayhawks in Lawrence. The BYU Cougars played the top-ranked Arizona Wildcats at the Marriott Center on Monday and ended up coming just short by a final score of 86-83. BYU is now 17-3 overall and 5-2 in the Big 12. Kansas last […]
BYU vs Kansas Preview: Top Freshmen Battle in Anticipated Matchup
BYU heads to Lawrence in one of the most anticipated college basketball games for all basketball fans this season. Most think AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson will be the top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft in what may be one of the strongest freshmen classes this century. This is the lone regular season meeting […]
BYU Bracketology: Where Do the Cougars Sit As January Comes to a Close?
The calendar is about to turn to February. That means, there’s just one more calendar-turn until March. College basketball is heating up. Kevin Young’s BYU squad is off to a solid start, despite two losses in their last three games. Granted, that was to Texas Tech in Lubbock, who rank No. 15 in the AP […]
BYU Resume Review and Road Ahead Heading into Kansas
BYU nearly put a signature on its resume win Monday night after a frantic comeback attempt versus Arizona, but ultimately fell short versus the Wildcats. BYU is 17-3 on the season and will safely be in the NCAA Tournament. BYU has four Quad 1 wins — all which have been on neutral floors — and […]
5-Star Wing Bruce Branch on BYU Campus for Official Visit
One of the best players in the 2026 class is on campus for his official visit during BYU’s biggest game of the year. 5-Star wing Bruce Branch is currently on BYU campus for his official and will be in attendance for the BYU-Arizona game. Joe Tipton of On3 first reported the news. Branch was the […]
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