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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.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 6:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

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.
Holy Score: Sitake's new deal, BYU's double down and the not-so-slow death of parity in the Big 12

Holy Score: Sitake's new deal, BYU's double down and the not-so-slow death of parity in the Big 12

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 2:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

The news was buried within the news that was buried within the news, like Russian nesting dolls hand-crafted in Provo and shipped directly to all corners of the Big 12 with a warning label attached.
BYU's Kalani Sitake as coach of the year highlights All-Big 12 honors

BYU's Kalani Sitake as coach of the year highlights All-Big 12 honors

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 11:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 10th-year head coach of his alma mater was named Big 12 Coach of the Year, the conference announced Thursday morning. Running back LJ Martin was also named Big 12 offensive player of the year, and true freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier took league offensive freshman of the year honors.
'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  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 9:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

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.
Lyons, strong homegrown contingent highlight BYU's historic 2026 signing class

Lyons, strong homegrown contingent highlight BYU's historic 2026 signing class

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 5:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars inked 18 players to national letters of intent on the first day of the early signing period, though that number did not include elite quarterback recruit Ryder Lyons.
Patrick Kinahan: Penn State's interest in Sitake should serve as wake-up call for BYU

Patrick Kinahan: Penn State's interest in Sitake should serve as wake-up call for BYU

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 9:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

For listeners with a discerning ear, BYU coach Kalani Sitake provided keen insight into the ramifications of his dalliance with Penn State.
In Sitake, BYU believes it has a coach who can compete for championships — and much more

In Sitake, BYU believes it has a coach who can compete for championships — and much more

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 10:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sitake reportedly turned down an offer of $11 million to be the next coach at Penn State, an offer sources confirmed to KSL.com that BYU did not match. But the extension finalized Tuesday wasn't about salaries.
Kalani Sitake to stay with BYU on new deal after drawing Penn State interest

Kalani Sitake to stay with BYU on new deal after drawing Penn State interest

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 2 - 5:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Call him the Wolf of Kalshi: Sitake is not leaving.
BYU stays put, Utah drops again in penultimate College Football Playoff rankings

BYU stays put, Utah drops again in penultimate College Football Playoff rankings

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 5:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

The biggest news surrounding BYU this week had nothing to do with what takes place on the field, or its upcoming rematch with Texas Tech on Saturday in the Big 12 title game.
Are Texas Tech and BYU both playoff teams, regardless of Saturday? Big 12 makes case

Are Texas Tech and BYU both playoff teams, regardless of Saturday? Big 12 makes case

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 1:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars, who stayed at No. 11 in this week's AP Top 25, are the lowest-ranked one-loss team by the selection committee and also trail 10-2 Oklahoma and 10-2 Alabama.
A broken calendar and a critical choice: The future of BYU and Kalani Sitake hangs in balance

A broken calendar and a critical choice: The future of BYU and Kalani Sitake hangs in balance

Ben Criddle for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 9:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a week when BYU football should be focused on one of the biggest games in program history, the conversation in Provo has shifted somewhere entirely different.
Utah-based airline adds more Dallas flights ahead of Big 12 title game

Utah-based airline adds more Dallas flights ahead of Big 12 title game

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU fans seeking to make it to the Big 12 championship football game this weekend are getting some additional transportation options.
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.  |  Save Story

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.
Patrick Kinahan: Sitake might be playing musical chairs with BYU, Penn State

Patrick Kinahan: Sitake might be playing musical chairs with BYU, Penn State

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 2:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Known for his love of dancing, Kalani Sitake stayed in character when asked about his connection to the vacant Penn State head coaching position.
No. 11 BYU trying to focus on Big 12 title game as Sitake talks with Penn State reportedly 'heat up'

No. 11 BYU trying to focus on Big 12 title game as Sitake talks with Penn State reportedly 'heat up'

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 1:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Football Scoop reported Monday that talks between Sitake and Penn State continued to "heat up" since the Nittany Lions fired James Franklin a month ago.
4 Utah women's volleyball teams are in the NCAA Tournament

4 Utah women's volleyball teams are in the NCAA Tournament

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 5:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four of the 64 teams that heard their names called into the 2025 NCAA women's volleyball tournament bracket Sunday were from the state of Utah.
LJ Martin wants to lead No. 11 BYU to the CFP. Then he has a decision to make

LJ Martin wants to lead No. 11 BYU to the CFP. Then he has a decision to make

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 1:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Martin ran for 95 yards and a career-best three touchdowns on 22 carries in the Cougars' regular-season finale, finishing 5 yards shy of what would've been the seventh 100-yard rushing game.
BYU stays put for another week in latest AP Top 25 as Utah drops again

BYU stays put for another week in latest AP Top 25 as Utah drops again

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 12:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU punched its ticket to the Big 12 championship game over the weekend and kept a shot at a College Football Playoff appearance alive.
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Ohio State win highlights entertaining rivalry weekend

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Ohio State win highlights entertaining rivalry weekend

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

As far as rivalry weekend went, it lived up to the hype.