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Mile High Magic: BYU holds off Wisconsin for 1st Sweet 16 since 2011
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 22 - 10:20 p.m.
Richie Saunders poured in 25 points and seven rebounds to lift No. 17 BYU to a 91-89 win over No. 13 Wisconsin in the second-round of the NCAA Tournament Saturday.
Cougars, Badgers keep NCAA 2nd round mood light with recovery, family — and hot tubs?
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 21 - 8:49 p.m.
Sixth-seeded BYU (25-9) will face third-seeded Wisconsin (27-9) in primetime of Saturday's second round at Ball Arena.
Charles Abouo's role with BYU basketball is different, but no less rewarding, in return to March
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 21 - 6:27 p.m.
On the bench, Abouo, who earned a degree from BYU in exercise and wellness and is currently pursuing an MBA as a graduate assistant, was no-less involved this week in Denver than when he averaged 72.
He 'doesn't get talked about enough,' but Fouss Traore closed out BYU win 13 years in making
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 20 - 8:38 p.m.
Fousseyni Traore started 62 of his first 92 games in a BYU uniform, but when the senior came into the season with head coach Kevin Young, he's done most of his damage from the bench.
Won and done: Saunders scores 16 to lead 6th-seeded BYU to 1st tournament win since 2012
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 20 - 5:45 p.m.
Richie Saunders had 16 points with four rebounds and two assists as the sixth-seeded Cougars pulled past No. 11 VCU 80-71.
Demin, Cougars hope 'just being yourself' creates more NCAA Tournament content
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 20 - 8:12 a.m.
No, ask Demin if he's the best on the team at this one thing, and he doesn't hesitate to answer yes. He's quick, sure and confident in his abilities — as a content creator.
VCU's Odom, Shulga have unfinished business with BYU
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 19 - 6:31 p.m.
"I'm just glad it's not in the Marriott Center. That's an imposing place," VCU coach Ryan Odom said. "I know there will be a ton of Cougar fans here, as well. Not too far of a trip.
BYU's Kevin Young gets his March Madness debut, with a team that's been through a lot
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 17 - 2:09 p.m.
The 17th-ranked Cougars heard their name called on Selection Sunday for the third time in five years, accepting a No. 6 seed in the NCAA Tournament against No. 11 VCU.
Rocking Royal podcast: BYU to the Elite Eight? VCU won't make it easy
KSL.com Sports | Posted March 17 - 11:59 a.m.
The Cougars are back in the NCAA Tournament for the third time in five years, and will open Thursday at Ball Arena in Denver against 11th-seeded VCU.
BYU basketball back in the NCAA Tournament for 3rd time in 5 years
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 16 - 4:45 p.m.
No coaching change or roster turnover could keep the BYU men's basketball team from its first goal: getting back to the NCAA Tournament for the third time in five seasons.
Dallin Hall's role has changed with BYU basketball, but his leadership hasn't
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 15 - 12:22 p.m.
On a night that was mostly forgettable following the end of a nine-game winning streak, Hall was more than a box-score footnote.
Sharp, Cryer pull No. 2 Houston past BYU, snapping 9-game win streak in Big 12 semifinal
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 9:06 p.m.
Keba Keita had 14 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks to lead BYU in the Cougars' first loss in nine games.
What No. 2 Houston Cougars said about Big 12 semifinal tilt with No. 17 BYU
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 9:02 a.m.
By any account, the Cougars are as good as they come, with back-to-back Big 12 titles, a suffocating defense, and a national coach of the candidate in Kelvin Sampson.
Credit No. 17 BYU's improved defense for 96-92 win over Iowa State. No, really
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 13 - 8:41 p.m.
The 17th-ranked Cougars held Jones to 9 points on 3-of-10 shooting with just one 3-pointer in the second half en route to a 96-92 win Thursday afternoon at the T-Mobile Center that clinched a spot in Friday's Big 12 tournament semifinals against top-seeded Houston (5 p.m. MDT, ESPN2).
Barrage of 3s guides No. 17 BYU to Big 12 tournament win over Iowa State
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 13 - 2:26 p.m.
Saunders had 23 points to go with a career-high five assists to help BYU hold off the Cyclones for the second time in nine days.
Another BYU women's basketball player is headed for the transfer portal
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 12 - 4:59 p.m.
Woolston led the nCAA in 3-point percentage as a freshman at 46.6% in 2023-24 before departing for an 18-month mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Baltimore, Maryland.
What No. 12 Iowa State said about Big 12 tournament rematch with No. 17 BYU
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 12 - 3:14 p.m.
Will the sequel at "Ames South" live up to the legend of the original score, an 83-80 double-overtime thriller at Hilton Coliseum?
Here are the BYU, Utah players honored by Big 12, including improved Richie Saunders
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 10 - 2:37 p.m.
Saunders was the top choice for most improved player in a vote of Big 12 coaches announced Monday by the conference.
No. 17 BYU basketball pressing all the right buttons as Big 12 Tournament approaches
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 10 - 12:19 p.m.
There's peaking at the right time, and then there's whatever BYU men's basketball is doing as the postseason arrives on college basketball's 2024-25 season.
5 candidates to coach BYU women's basketball after Amber Whiting's dismissal
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 10 - 9:08 a.m.
Three years after legendary coach Jeff Judkins' announced retirement, BYU is once again looking for another leader of its women's basketball program.
No. 23 BYU pulls past rival Utah for 8th straight win
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 9 - 12:36 a.m.
Dawson Baker scored 15 points on 4-of-7 shooting to help No. 23 BYU pull past the Runnin' Utes 85-74 in front of a capacity crowd.
BYU has parted ways with women's basketball coach Amber Whiting after 3 years
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 8 - 10:05 a.m.
The third-year head coach stepped down from her position with the university just days after Wednesday's loss to UCF in the Big 12 tournament at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, the school announced Saturday.
How 2 seniors forced BYU into 11-man rotation, keying run towards March
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 7 - 6:40 p.m.
Trey Stewart was going to make himself valuable to the team, no matter what it took. BYU first-year head coach Kevin Young took notice.
Every game has a story, and No. 23 BYU's slugfest win over Iowa State was one of resilience
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 5 - 10:28 a.m.
The 23rd-ranked Cougars pulled off a stunner Tuesday night in Ames, a double-overtime win over No. 10 Iowa State, that locked up a top-four finish in the Big 12.
