Sean Walker

Through 3 weeks of spring practices, is BYU's offense ahead of defense?

Through 3 weeks of spring practices, is BYU's offense ahead of defense?

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 18 - 6:31 p.m.

The Cougars wrapped up their third week of spring practices with their first 76-play live scrimmage, and Sitake said the offense has had the upper hand most days.
Did BYU's no-Sunday policy play a role in NCAA Tournament 6-seed?

Did BYU's no-Sunday policy play a role in NCAA Tournament 6-seed?

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 18 - 10:27 a.m.

The Cougars were the highest-rated No. 5 seed by the NCAA selection committee — and will open as a No. 6 seed against Duquesne in Omaha, Nebraska.
No. 20 BYU back in NCAA Tournament for 1st time in 3 years, will face Duquesne in Omaha

No. 20 BYU back in NCAA Tournament for 1st time in 3 years, will face Duquesne in Omaha

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 17 - 5:45 p.m.

BYU will open the tournament Thursday against A-10 champion Duquesne in Omaha, Nebraska in the Cougars' 31st NCAA Tournament appearance all-time.
Shorthanded Warriors stifled by Seattle 23-13 at home

Shorthanded Warriors stifled by Seattle 23-13 at home

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 16 - 9:56 p.m.

Toni Pulu, Joe Taufete and Jade Stighling each scored, and Seattle held Utah to a single try until second-half stoppage time en route to a 23-13 win at Zions Bank Stadium.
Can No. 20 BYU channel disappointment from Big 12 tourney into March run?

Can No. 20 BYU channel disappointment from Big 12 tourney into March run?

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 16 - 9:36 a.m.

Underneath the disappointment of an 81-67 loss to No. 25 Texas Tech was a spark of hope; Thursday did not mark the end of BYU's journey.
From BYU to Baylor, Caleb Lohner boosts No. 14 Bears to spotlight

From BYU to Baylor, Caleb Lohner boosts No. 14 Bears to spotlight

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 15 - 3:15 p.m.

Caleb Lohner was all over the glass Thursday night in Baylor debut at the Big 12 men's basketball tournament.
No. 20 BYU can 'live and die by 3,' but rebounding will determine survival

No. 20 BYU can 'live and die by 3,' but rebounding will determine survival

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 14 - 6:01 p.m.

For a team that some have described as living and dying by the 3, BYU men's basketball has done a remarkable job of doing the other things well.
Poor start dooms No. 20 BYU in Big 12 quarterfinal loss to No. 25 Texas Tech

Poor start dooms No. 20 BYU in Big 12 quarterfinal loss to No. 25 Texas Tech

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 14 - 2:25 p.m.

Pop Isaacs had 22 points, three rebounds and two assists as the fourth-seeded Red Raiders blitzed early and held off BYU by 14 points Thursday at the T-Mobile Center.
Not so fast: Khalifa powers No. 20 BYU through Big 12 Tournament while observing Ramadan

Not so fast: Khalifa powers No. 20 BYU through Big 12 Tournament while observing Ramadan

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 14 - 7:42 a.m.

The Cougars' strong-passing, 3-point shooting center dropped a pair of triples and four assists in the first half of BYU's 87-73 win over UCF — all while the practice Muslim observed Ramadan.
'Headband Richie' Saunders has No. 20 BYU dreaming of March magic

'Headband Richie' Saunders has No. 20 BYU dreaming of March magic

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 13 - 6:23 p.m.

The origin story of Richie Saunders' headband isn't all too exciting.
No. 20 BYU opens Big 12 Tournament with splash, dropping UCF

No. 20 BYU opens Big 12 Tournament with splash, dropping UCF

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 13 - 2:28 p.m.

Fousseyni Traore had 14 points and 10 rebounds and No. 20 BYU drained 14 3-pointers en route to an 87-73 win over UCF.
Big 12's future not moving west as Yormark 'doubles down' on Kansas City

Big 12's future not moving west as Yormark 'doubles down' on Kansas City

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 13 - 9:02 a.m.

The Big 12 commissioner "doubled down" on the league's midwest roots at the Big 12 women's basketball tournament in Kansas City.
After 2 decades heading west, No. 20 BYU goes east for 1st Big 12 Tournament

After 2 decades heading west, No. 20 BYU goes east for 1st Big 12 Tournament

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 12 - 2:55 p.m.

In a season of firsts, BYU is in for another: The Cougars aren't in Las Vegas anymore as they prepare to face UCF in the Big 12 tournament Wednesday at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City.
Locals in NFL Free Agency: Zack Moss signs with Bengals; Jaylon Johnson cashes in with Chicago

Locals in NFL Free Agency: Zack Moss signs with Bengals; Jaylon Johnson cashes in with Chicago

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 12 - 10:24 a.m.

The NFL's next business year opens Wednesday, which made this week the beginning of "legal tampering" across the league — and several former Utah high school and college football standouts are making moves.
Utah State, BYU both back inside AP top 20; Aggie women make coaching change

Utah State, BYU both back inside AP top 20; Aggie women make coaching change

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 11 - 12:28 p.m.

The regular season has come and gone, and BYU and Utah State both moved back inside the top-20 of the Associated Press Top 25.
BYU tailback LJ Martin working to get bigger, faster after breakout freshman season

BYU tailback LJ Martin working to get bigger, faster after breakout freshman season

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 11 - 10:32 a.m.

LJ Martin is taking the good, and trying to improve on what wasn't from a breakout freshman season in his first experience with spring football.
BYU's Jaxson Robinson named Big 12 sixth man of year by league coaches

BYU's Jaxson Robinson named Big 12 sixth man of year by league coaches

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 10 - 5:42 p.m.

The best bench scorer in the Big 12 Conference resides in Provo, league coaches announced Sunday afternoon following the conclusion of the 2023-24 regular season.
20th-ranked Cougars draw 5-seed, first-round bye in first Big 12 Tournament

20th-ranked Cougars draw 5-seed, first-round bye in first Big 12 Tournament

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 9 - 11:01 p.m.

Not many picked the Cougars to finish 22-9 in their first year in the Big 12, regarded as most as the toughest basketball conference in the country, yet along with a 10-8 record in league play.
No. 20 BYU wraps up 22-win regular season with win over Oklahoma State

No. 20 BYU wraps up 22-win regular season with win over Oklahoma State

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 9 - 10:14 p.m.

Traore scored 13 of his 19 points in the second half, and No. 20 BYU canned 12 triples en route to a 85-71 win over Oklahoma State in front of a sold-out crowd of 17,978 fans at the Marriott Center.
Run Utah roundup: BYU women add another DMR indoor national title

Run Utah roundup: BYU women add another DMR indoor national title

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 9 - 7:33 p.m.

BYU's women's distance medley relay team won a national title at the NCAA Division I indoor track and field championships.
Utah Warriors punctuate 29-15 win with last-minute try, bonus point that goes with it

Utah Warriors punctuate 29-15 win with last-minute try, bonus point that goes with it

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 9 - 4:41 p.m.

Jesse Hamilton scored a fourth try in the 80th minute to help the Utah Warriors to a 29-15 win over the Chicago Hounds in the club's home opener Saturday afternoon.
Utah Warriors embark on home opener in very different Major League Rugby from a year ago

Utah Warriors embark on home opener in very different Major League Rugby from a year ago

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 9 - 11:20 a.m.

Here's what changed since the last time Warriors fans visited Zions Bank Stadium at the conclusion of the 2023 season.
BYU throttled by Kansas 77-53 in Big 12 women's tournament opener

BYU throttled by Kansas 77-53 in Big 12 women's tournament opener

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 8 - 8:45 p.m.

Zakiyah Franklin had 20 points to lead five Jayhawks in double figures, and Kansas held BYU to 28% shooting in the second half to pull away for a 77-53 win in the Big 12 tournament.
Well-traveled Johnson leads BYU honored seniors in regular-season finale

Well-traveled Johnson leads BYU honored seniors in regular-season finale

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 8 - 1:05 p.m.

Before BYU's latest regular-season home finale in the program's modern era, the 20th-ranked Cougars will pay special tribute to their seniors.
On a mission: BYU's Kailey Woolston out to finish breakout season strong before shelving hoops

On a mission: BYU's Kailey Woolston out to finish breakout season strong before shelving hoops

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 7 - 1:07 p.m.

Kailey Woolston doesn't want to use it as an excuse, but the BYU freshman guad had a lot on her mind during the Cougars' most recent three-game losing skid.