Sean Walker

Fast start propels Utah Warriors by Old Glory DC for rain-soaked win

Fast start propels Utah Warriors by Old Glory DC for rain-soaked win

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 26 - 11:12 p.m.

Kieran McClea was one of four try scorers, and the Warriors jumped out to a 21-0 start and pulled away for a 31-24 win over Old Glory DC in the eighth game of the season.
BYU's Kingsley Suamataia selected in 2nd round of 2024 NFL draft by Kansas City Chiefs

BYU's Kingsley Suamataia selected in 2nd round of 2024 NFL draft by Kansas City Chiefs

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 26 - 7:25 p.m.

The former five-star offensive tackle who moved back home to play football at BYU after initially signing with Oregon has found a new home in the NFL.
Corner Canyon's Jackson Powers-Johnson selected in 2nd round of NFL draft by Las Vegas

Corner Canyon's Jackson Powers-Johnson selected in 2nd round of NFL draft by Las Vegas

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 26 - 6:15 p.m.

Jackson Powers-Johnson made the most of his only year as the starting center at Oregon. Now it's his time to make the most of his shot at the NFL.
New coach Kevin Young racking up wins as Dallin Hall re-commits to BYU hoops

New coach Kevin Young racking up wins as Dallin Hall re-commits to BYU hoops

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 26 - 11:33 a.m.

Less than two weeks in, Young — who is still with the Phoenix Suns as associate head coach through the remainder of the team's time in the playoffs — has retained most of the players from Mark Pope's roster that finished fifth in the Cougars' first season in the Big 12.
Locals in the NFL: Best available prospects from Utah ahead of Day 2 of 2024 NFL draft

Locals in the NFL: Best available prospects from Utah ahead of Day 2 of 2024 NFL draft

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 11:59 p.m.

Here's a look at the best available local prospects to be selected Friday and Saturday.
After flirting with Kentucky, Richie Saunders announces return to BYU

After flirting with Kentucky, Richie Saunders announces return to BYU

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 8:48 p.m.

The Headband is coming back to BYU and new coach Kevin Young.
Lions make Desert Hills alum Penei Sewell highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL

Lions make Desert Hills alum Penei Sewell highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 24 - 1:49 p.m.

The former Desert Hills High star inked a four-year, $112-million extension that will pay him an average of $28. million per year, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
Hawaiian punch: Aloy helps BYU baseball walk off with 1st season sweep of Utes since 2003

Hawaiian punch: Aloy helps BYU baseball walk off with 1st season sweep of Utes since 2003

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 10:51 p.m.

Aloy drove in Ryker Schow to help the Cougars walk off with their first series sweep over the Utes since 2003 Tuesday night in front of a standing room-only crowd of 2,639 fans at Miller Park.
BYU basketball adds former Stanford assistant Brandon Dunson to coaching staff

BYU basketball adds former Stanford assistant Brandon Dunson to coaching staff

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 6:12 p.m.

The non-Latter-day Saint assistant coach with strong west coast ties is the first assistant hired by new BYU men's basketball coach Kevin Young.
It's official: Jaxson Robinson will not be returning to BYU basketball

It's official: Jaxson Robinson will not be returning to BYU basketball

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 4:55 p.m.

Any lingering hope of the reigning Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year returning to BYU became official Tuesday afternoon: Robinson is declaring for the NBA Draft.
4-star Brody Kozlowski commits to BYU, new coach Kevin Young

4-star Brody Kozlowski commits to BYU, new coach Kevin Young

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 9:56 p.m.

The first recruiting win of the Kevin Young era at BYU didn't take long.
Former BYU QB Zach Wilson is reportedly headed west to Broncos

Former BYU QB Zach Wilson is reportedly headed west to Broncos

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 1:47 p.m.

The former Jets starter and No. 2 pick in the 2021 NFL draft will be traded to the Denver Broncos in exchange for a late-round pick swap and $5.5 million in salary.
Makene, Manson team up to pace Utah Warriors to rare win at San Diego

Makene, Manson team up to pace Utah Warriors to rare win at San Diego

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 6:28 a.m.

Caleb Makene scored a try and set up another as the Warriors held off the San Diego Legion, 33-32 Sunday at Snapdragon Stadium to lift Utah to its first-ever road win over the Southern California side.
BYU, Weber State cheer and dance bring more hardware back to nation's 'dance capital' in Utah

BYU, Weber State cheer and dance bring more hardware back to nation's 'dance capital' in Utah

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 20 - 7:48 p.m.

The Cougarettes won their 25th and 26th national championships all-time, while Weber State cheer was named grand champions in large coed and small coed.
'It's going to be a challenge': Here are 3 key focuses for new BYU hoops coach Kevin Young

'It's going to be a challenge': Here are 3 key focuses for new BYU hoops coach Kevin Young

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 19 - 9:03 a.m.

Just a day after being introduced as the 19th head coach in program history, Kevin Young was headed back to Phoenix.
BYU job a full-circle moment for rising NBA coaching star Kevin Young

BYU job a full-circle moment for rising NBA coaching star Kevin Young

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 17 - 9:44 p.m.

The Phoenix Suns' associate head coach is being introduced as the next men's basketball coach at BYU in a formal press conference Wednesday night in Provo.
Analysis: BYU swung for the fences to pull its next basketball coach from NBA

Analysis: BYU swung for the fences to pull its next basketball coach from NBA

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 17 - 9:02 a.m.

BYU's latest men's basketball head coach isn't a traditional hire in Cougar athletics. But this isn't a traditional BYU athletic department anymore.
Have You Seen This? Well-liked NBA center becomes 'man of people' for bricking free throw

Have You Seen This? Well-liked NBA center becomes 'man of people' for bricking free throw

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 16 - 3:32 p.m.

Not all winners on the finale of the NBA's 2023-24 regular season clinched a playoff bid, or even a berth in this week's Play-in Tournament. Take Houston center Boban Marjanović, for example.
BYU hires Phoenix assistant Kevin Young as next men's basketball coach

BYU hires Phoenix assistant Kevin Young as next men's basketball coach

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 16 - 11:32 a.m.

The Cougars are going to the NBA to bring their new head coach home.
BYU will reportedly interview men's basketball coaching candidates this week

BYU will reportedly interview men's basketball coaching candidates this week

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 15 - 4:11 p.m.

The coaching search is moving at BYU men's basketball, with candidates reportedly set to interview Tuesday and Wednesday, according to CBS Sports' Matt Norlander.
Former BYU coach brings 1996 championship trophy, sellout crowd to Kentucky intro

Former BYU coach brings 1996 championship trophy, sellout crowd to Kentucky intro

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 14 - 5:10 p.m.

It's safe to assume Mark Pope didn't have a Sunday afternoon over the past five years quite like his first one as head coach at the University of Kentucky.
In basketball coaching search, BYU will need to do something uncomfortable: move quickly

In basketball coaching search, BYU will need to do something uncomfortable: move quickly

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 13 - 12:38 p.m.

The Cougars are on the market for a new men's basketball coach after Mark Pope returned to his alma mater Kentucky to replace John Calipari.
Last-minute try keeps Utah Warriors from road win over Dallas

Last-minute try keeps Utah Warriors from road win over Dallas

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 12 - 10:47 p.m.

Reserve hook Tomas Bekerman scored off a 15-man maul in the final minute as the Jackals rallied for a 22-20 win over the Warriors at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
What's next? 5 candidates BYU should turn to replace Mark Pope

What's next? 5 candidates BYU should turn to replace Mark Pope

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 12 - 1:04 p.m.

BYU men's basketball coach Mark Pope is off to Kentucky after just one season — and a fifth-place finish — in the Big 12. Where do the Cougars turn next?
As Pope leaves, BYU point guard Dallin Hall heads to transfer portal. Will others follow?

As Pope leaves, BYU point guard Dallin Hall heads to transfer portal. Will others follow?

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 12 - 12:45 p.m.

The first transfer portal entry of BYU's post-Mark Pope era has begun, as Dallin Hall's name hit the portal a few hours after the Kentucky announced its new head coach Friday.