Deck the Halls: Dybantsa's triple double secures No. 10 BYU's win in nonconference finale

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Dybantsa takeover guides No. 10 BYU to 18-point win over Abilene Christian

Dybantsa takeover guides No. 10 BYU to 18-point win over Abilene Christian

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 10:44 p.m.

Dybantsa poured in a career-high 35 points, six rebounds and four assists — including 17-of-20 from the free-throw line as the 10th-ranked Cougars improved to 11-1 with a 85-67 win over Abilene Christian.
Wright guides No. 10 BYU past Pacific for 7th straight win

Wright guides No. 10 BYU past Pacific for 7th straight win

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 10:05 p.m.

Wright scored 16 of his 22 points in the second half to go along with five rebounds, four assists and five steals, and Richie Saunders scored 24 as the 10th-ranked Cougars improved to 10-1.
No. 10 Cougars cruise to 6th straight win, beat UC Riverside at home

No. 10 Cougars cruise to 6th straight win, beat UC Riverside at home

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 10:07 p.m.

No "Cardiac Cougs" or late game-winners Saturday night, BYU fans. Not that anyone was complaining.
BYU women close nonconference by tying program best 11-1 start. How did the other 3 finish?

BYU women close nonconference by tying program best 11-1 start. How did the other 3 finish?

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 5:26 p.m.

Olivia Hamlin went for 20 points for a second-straight game, and Kambree Barber added 13 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two assists as BYU improved to 11-1.
BYU women race past Idaho State for 10-1 start

BYU women race past Idaho State for 10-1 start

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 10:37 p.m.

Freshman Olivia Hamlin scored a career-high 22 points with three assists and five steals, and BYU women's basketball improved to 10-1 with a 68-59 win over Idaho State.
Dybantsa, Wright rally No. 10 BYU from 22-point 2nd-half deficit to top Clemson in Jimmy V Classic

Dybantsa, Wright rally No. 10 BYU from 22-point 2nd-half deficit to top Clemson in Jimmy V Classic

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 8:01 p.m.

Wright beat the buzzer with a 3-pointer to rally No. 10 BYU from a 22-point second-half deficit for a 67-64 win over Clemson in Game 1 of the Jimmy V Classic.
Freshmen learning on the fly for 8-1 BYU women's basketball

Freshmen learning on the fly for 8-1 BYU women's basketball

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 6:19 p.m.

Hamlin had 14 points and two rebounds Wednesday, including the game-winning jumper as time expired to help BYU women's basketball hold on for a 56-54 win over Washington State and improve to 8-1.
'He was phenomenal:' Career night for Keita lifts No. 9 BYU to 7-1 start over California Baptist

'He was phenomenal:' Career night for Keita lifts No. 9 BYU to 7-1 start over California Baptist

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 9:56 p.m.

Dybantsa poured in 22 points, five rebounds and five assists, and Keba Keita added a career-high at BYU with 22 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks.
Key BYU men's basketball guard out with major knee injury

Key BYU men's basketball guard out with major knee injury

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 2:51 p.m.

Dawson Baker, the sixth-year senior guard, announced Monday that MRI results showed a complete tear of the ACL, torn lateral meniscus, additional PCL and MCL damage.
BYU's 'Big 3' score 70 as No. 9 Cougars top Dayton for 6-1 start

BYU's 'Big 3' score 70 as No. 9 Cougars top Dayton for 6-1 start

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 28 - 10:20 p.m.

Richie Saunders poured in 29 points, Robert Wright III added 23 points, and AJ Dybantsa supplied 18 points as No. 9 BYU held off Dayton 83-79 in Florida.
Representation matters as BYU freshman Benally excels in Cougars' 7-0 start

Representation matters as BYU freshman Benally excels in Cougars' 7-0 start

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 28 - 9:48 a.m.

"She's as big in the Native American basketball world as pretty much anybody," BYU head coach Lee Cummard said of freshman point guard Sydney Benally, who has the Cougars off to a 7-0 start for just the fourth time in program history.
Kennard Davis goes for 18 in return from suspension as No. 9 BYU upends Miami

Kennard Davis goes for 18 in return from suspension as No. 9 BYU upends Miami

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 5:53 p.m.

AJ Dybantsa added 16 points, eight rebounds and two assists as the Cougars outscored Miami 43-29 in the second half en route to a 72-62 win over the Hurricanes.
5-star 2027 prospect Demarcus Henry discusses BYU offer from trip to Utah

5-star 2027 prospect Demarcus Henry discusses BYU offer from trip to Utah

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 9:45 a.m.

Henry made a stop in Provo on his way to the LVLUP Hoopfest in Pleasant Grove, where he totaled 11 points on 4-of-7 shooting with six rebounds, three steals and two assists in a 67-61 win over Utah Prep.
Balanced scoring and strong second half leads BYU women to win over Weber State

Balanced scoring and strong second half leads BYU women to win over Weber State

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 8:36 p.m.

Shorthanded BYU held off the WIldcat's comeback attempt as Sydney Benally's nine points and nine assists lead Cougars to 79-62 win.
Wright tallies 2nd career double-double as No. 9 Cougars cruise to win over No. 23 Wisconsin

Wright tallies 2nd career double-double as No. 9 Cougars cruise to win over No. 23 Wisconsin

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 21 - 5:45 p.m.

Rob Wright posts double-double alongside Richie Saunders' 26 points as No. 9 BYU takes down No. 23 Wisconsin 98-70 at the Delta Center.
How BYU's Braeden Gunlock is adapting from small-town Montana to Big 12 women's basketball

How BYU's Braeden Gunlock is adapting from small-town Montana to Big 12 women's basketball

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 19 - 9:33 p.m.

The 6-foot guard was a four-time Montana all-state selection and 2023 Class B state champion at Bigfork High before she committed to the Cougars.
BYU's Kennard Davis Jr. pleads not guilty to misdemeanor DUI

BYU's Kennard Davis Jr. pleads not guilty to misdemeanor DUI

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 19 - 9:04 p.m.

The 20-year-old Southern Illinois transfer submitted a not guilty plea Thursday to a Class B misdemeanor for driving under the influence, according to documents filed in Utah's Fourth District Court.
Police report: BYU's Kennard Davis Jr. cited for DUI, marijuana possession after crash

Police report: BYU's Kennard Davis Jr. cited for DUI, marijuana possession after crash

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 3:25 p.m.

The 6-foot-6 junior transfer from St. Louis has not played the past two games for the Cougars, but was on the bench for both, including Saturday's game against No. 3 UConn in Boston.
BYU hoops drops to No. 9 in AP Top 25 after loss to UConn, Davis absence

BYU hoops drops to No. 9 in AP Top 25 after loss to UConn, Davis absence

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 11:22 a.m.

The Cougars (3-1) dropped two spots to No. 9 after Saturday's 2-point loss to No. 3 UConn at TD Garden in Boston.
Dybantsa goes for 25 in No. 7 BYU's 2-point loss to No. 3 UConn in Boston

Dybantsa goes for 25 in No. 7 BYU's 2-point loss to No. 3 UConn in Boston

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 9:34 p.m.

AJ Dybantsa went for 25 points and six rebounds just 25 miles from his hometown of Brockton, Massachusetts, and Richie Saunders added 17 points and four boards for the Cougars (3-1).
BYU women's basketball improves to 4-0, while adding wins on recruiting trail

BYU women's basketball improves to 4-0, while adding wins on recruiting trail

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 4:59 p.m.

The Cougars are 4-0 after Saturday's 63-43 win over Fresno State, extending Lee Cummard's program-best start to his inaugural season as a head coach while signing three talented prospects.
BYU basketball's Kennard Davis Jr. arrested, cited for DUI following crash

BYU basketball's Kennard Davis Jr. arrested, cited for DUI following crash

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 9:22 p.m.

A BYU basketball player was arrested following a car crash at the intersection of 900 West and Center Street in Provo, according to a statement from Provo police Thursday night.
No. 7 BYU warms up late for win over Delaware after cold start

No. 7 BYU warms up late for win over Delaware after cold start

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 10:15 p.m.

Richie Saunders had 26 points and 10 rebounds, and Robert Wright III flirted with a triple double as No. 7 BYU overcame a slow start to pull past Delaware 85-68 and stay unbeaten.
AP Top 25: Big 12's Cougars — both of them — move up in latest college basketball poll

AP Top 25: Big 12's Cougars — both of them — move up in latest college basketball poll

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 12:06 p.m.

The Cougars out of the Big 12 are moving up — both of them — after the first games of the 2025-26 regular season.
All smiles as No. 8 BYU routs Holy Cross in home opener

All smiles as No. 8 BYU routs Holy Cross in home opener

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 10:04 p.m.

Saunders poured in 20 points, four rebounds, four steals and two assists, and Dybantsa added 17 points, eight rebounds, three assists and a block as No. 8 BYU rolled Holy Cross in the home opener.