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'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.com  |  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.com  |  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.com  |  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.com  |  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.com  |  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.com  |  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.com  |  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.com  |  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.com  |  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.com  |  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.com  |  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.com  |  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.com  |  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.com  |  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.com  |  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.com  |  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.com  |  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.com  |  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.
BYU overcomes rough shooting performance to defeat San Jose State

BYU overcomes rough shooting performance to defeat San Jose State

Jaxon Wynder, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 6:26 p.m.

Despite a poor shooting performance, BYU rallies behind their defense and rebounding to defeat San Jose State 70-51
Juddy's game: Gibb's 21 leads BYU women by San Jose State in clash of former Judkins assistants

Juddy's game: Gibb's 21 leads BYU women by San Jose State in clash of former Judkins assistants

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 5:27 p.m.

Delaney Gibb had 21 points, six rebounds and six assists as BYU women's basketball improved to 2-0 under first-year head coach Lee Cummard with a 70-51 win Saturday afternoon over San Jose State.
BYU women's season-opening win over Coastal Carolina a 1st for coach Lee Cummard

BYU women's season-opening win over Coastal Carolina a 1st for coach Lee Cummard

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 10:51 p.m.

Brinley Cannon scored 16 points including three 3-pointers, and Lara Rohkohl added 13 points and 10 rebounds in BYU's 91-57 win over Coastal Carolina — the first under full-time head coach Lee Cummard.
No. 8 BYU basketball's 'unique' fan base meet Cougars halfway in heralded freshman's debut

No. 8 BYU basketball's 'unique' fan base meet Cougars halfway in heralded freshman's debut

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 4 - 12:24 p.m.

"That was a road game," Villanova coach Kevin Willard quipped after the Wildcats' 71-66 loss to No. 8 BYU in Las Vegas.
Dybantsa, Keita team up to push No. 8 BYU past Villanova in season opener

Dybantsa, Keita team up to push No. 8 BYU past Villanova in season opener

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 11:43 p.m.

Dybantsa poured in 21 points, with six rebounds and three assists in his formal collegiate debut as the eighth-ranked Cougars held off Villanova 71-66 in Las Vegas.
Is this season 'Final Four or bust' for No. 8 BYU men's basketball?

Is this season 'Final Four or bust' for No. 8 BYU men's basketball?

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 10:26 a.m.

The Cougars returned two starters from last year's Sweet 16 squad, including leading scorer Richie Saunders, and added a projected NBA draft lottery pick in AJ Dybantsa
3 takeaways as BYU women's basketball (unofficially) opens Lee Cummard era

3 takeaways as BYU women's basketball (unofficially) opens Lee Cummard era

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 10:40 p.m.

Delaney Gibb had 13 points, four assists and three rebounds, and the Cougars used a 26-8 fourth quarter to pull past Division II Western Colorado, 86-50 in an exhibition game Tuesday night.