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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. | Save Story
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 | Updated March 14 - 9:06 p.m. | Save Story
Keba Keita had 14 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks to lead BYU in the Cougars' first loss in nine games.
BYU football: 'BYU's been my dream school since I was little,' says 5A player of the year
Brandon Gurney for KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 12:47 p.m. | Save Story
Emerson Geilman bleeds blue, through and through.
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. | Save Story
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. | Save Story
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 | Updated March 13 - 2:26 p.m. | Save Story
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. | Save Story
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. | Save Story
Will the sequel at "Ames South" live up to the legend of the original score, an 83-80 double-overtime thriller at Hilton Coliseum?
Siale Esera makes strong statements regarding the Cougar's defensive potential
Brandon Gurney for KSL.com | Posted March 12 - 11:15 a.m. | Save Story
Big 12 commissioner continues to double down on basketball, Kansas City — garish court aside
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 11 - 1:59 p.m. | Save Story
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark continues to be bullish on his league's basketball, and that means putting conference teams in front of as many eyeballs as possible.
Houston paces AP Big 12 honors again; Kelvin Sampson repeats as top coach
Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press | Posted March 11 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Kelvin Sampson is The Associated Press Big 12 coach of the year for the second year in a row. Second-ranked Houston won another regular-season conference title this year, and Cougars guard LJ Cryer is the league's top player.
Patrick Kinahan: NCAA Tournament success would validate BYU's season
Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com | Posted March 11 - 10:28 a.m. | Save Story
Fresh off an uneven, but highly successful, regular season, the BYU basketball team now gets to determine its legacy.
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. | Save Story
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. | Save Story
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.
Big 12 tournament picks: Order fends off chaos as top-seeded Houston wins championship
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted March 10 - 10:33 a.m. | Save Story
There are many contenders for the Big 12 tournament title but only two forecasts available to your friendly neighborhood prognosticator.
5 candidates to coach BYU women's basketball after Amber Whiting's dismissal
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 10 - 9:08 a.m. | Save Story
Three years after legendary coach Jeff Judkins' announced retirement, BYU is once again looking for another leader of its women's basketball program.
Watercooler Talk: 8 wins in a row for BYU hoops as the real madness begins
KSL.com Sports | Posted March 9 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
BYU men's basketball has met its fair share of challenges during its eight-game win streak, but the biggest challenges still remain.
No. 23 BYU pulls past rival Utah for 8th straight win
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated March 9 - 12:36 a.m. | Save Story
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. | Save Story
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. | Save Story
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.
20 years after starring at BYU, Jernaro Gilford is exactly where he needs to be
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 6 - 10:28 a.m. | Save Story
After a breakout 11-2 season and the top-rated defense in the Big 12, Gilford was elevated to the role of defensive passing game coordinator.
BYU women close out season with 81-69 loss to UCF in 1st round of Big 12 Tournament
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Updated March 5 - 12:58 p.m. | Save Story
UCF guard Kaitlin Peterson was just too much for BYU to contain, especially in the second half.
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. | Save Story
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.
No. 23 BYU survives double OT to stun No. 10 Iowa State for 1st win in Ames
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated March 4 - 10:35 p.m. | Save Story
Richie Saunders poured in 23 points and six rebounds as No. 23 BYU stormed into Hilton Coliseum and survived a double-overtime prize fight with No. 10 Iowa State.
Delaney Gibb's 10 freshman of the week awards yields unanimous Big 12 honor
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 4 - 1:27 p.m. | Save Story
For Delaney Gibb, good things come in threes — and great things come in 10s.
BYU basketball's Trey Stewart the unsung hero of the top-25 Cougars
Ben Criddle for KSL.com and Brandon Gurney for KSL.com | Posted March 4 - 11:35 a.m. | Save Story
This year's BYU men's basketball team is full of good and inspiring storylines; although, it's hard to think of one better than the play of Trey Stewart.
Rocking Royal podcast: No. 23 BYU basketball locks up bid, football opens spring camp
KSL.com Sports | Posted March 3 - 3:10 p.m. | Save Story
The 23rd-ranked Cougars seem to be peaking at the right time, and have locked up an NCAA Tournament bid for the third time in five years. Plus, a conversation with newly promoted defensive passing game coordinator and cornerbacks coach Jernaro Gilford.
16 pounds and a world away: Egor Demin in peak form at right time for No. 25 BYU hoops
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 3 - 10:24 a.m. | Save Story
The 6-foot-9 point guard from Moscow, Russia, has long been admired for his passing. But it's his scoring touch that has the 25th-ranked Cougars surging into March.
Watercooler Talk: Peaks, valleys for college hoops teams entering March
KSL.com Sports | Posted March 2 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Host Caleb Turner discusses the continued win streak for BYU men's basketball and the first consecutive losses of the season for a once-dominant Utah State team.
Foooouss: Traore's double-double leads No. 25 BYU by West Virginia for 6th straight win
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated March 2 - 12:08 a.m. | Save Story
Traore poured in 20 points as the 25th-ranked Cougars stretched their winning streak to five straight Saturday with a 77-56 win over the Mountaineers.
BYU men, women finish top 3 each at Big 12 indoor track and field championships
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated March 1 - 9:47 p.m. | Save Story
Sixth-year senior Casey Clinger paced the BYU men's indoor track and field team to a third-place finish at the conference championships Saturday.
Why BYU football will only carry 3 quarterbacks on roster this spring
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 27 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
Due to the likely impending settlement of House v. NCAA that will open the door for revenue sharing by universities with college athletes, the Cougars roster — like most in the country — is about to be trimmed down to 105 players.
For Tresa Spaulding Hamson, legendary BYU hoops career always behind family
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 27 - 6:28 p.m. | Save Story
The Cougars raised the three-time All-American center's No. 54 jersey into the rafters in the Marriott Center over the weekend, a secondary honor to having each of Hamson's children with her in that moment.
Bombs away: BYU pours in 17 3s over Arizona State for 5th straight win
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Feb. 26 - 10:20 p.m. | Save Story
Richie Saunders poured in 26 points and No. 25 BYU connected on a season-high 17 3-pointers to pull past Arizona State 91-81 at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Arizona.
For BYU senior Emma Calvert, team leader has been a long time coming
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 25 - 10:03 p.m. | Save Story
Calvert had 12 points, four rebounds and a block as Kansas handed BYU a third straight loss, 71-66 on senior night in front of 2,149 fans at the Marriott Center.
BYU jumps into AP Top 25 after back-to-back wins over ranked opponents
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Feb. 24 - 12:23 p.m. | Save Story
The Cougars' consecutive victories over then-No. 23 Kansas and No. 19 Arizona yielded a boost in most metrics — including votes in the Associated Press Top 25 and Big 12 player of the week honors for top scorer Richie Saunders.
Watercooler Talk: BYU goes giant hunting with ranked wins over Kansas, Arizona
KSL.com Sports | Posted Feb. 23 - 10:57 p.m. | Save Story
If Wednesday's win over No. 23 Kansas at the Marriott Center wasn't enough, BYU men's basketball went to Tucson and took down No. 19 Arizona Saturday.
Arizona AD quick to apologize to BYU for offensive chant directed at Latter-day Saints
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Feb. 23 - 2:41 p.m. | Save Story
It didn't take long following BYU's 96-95 win over No. 19 Arizona for the ugly chant that has permeated opposing arenas from coast to coast to find its way into the stands at the McKale Center.
Saunders scores 23 to help BYU basketball stun No. 19 Arizona for 4th straight win
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Feb. 23 - 12:04 a.m. | Save Story
The junior from Riverton poured in 23 points on 8-of-10 shooting, including the game-winning free throws with less than three seconds left, to lift BYU to a stunning 96-95 win.
BYU women turned over in overtime loss to Arizona State
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 22 - 7:28 p.m. | Save Story
Delaney Gibb led BYU with 25 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists and three steals — but also had five of the Cougars' 20 turnovers.
BYU's win over blue-blooded Kansas a night to remember in Trevin Knell's tenure
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 19 - 6:32 p.m. | Save Story
The graduate senior from Woods Cross scored 15 points with eight rebounds and four assists, becoming the 54th 1,000-point scorer in BYU men's basketball history in the Cougars' 91-57 rout of the 23rd-ranked Jayhawks.
BYU football: Justice Brathwaite hopes to pick up where father, former Cougar great left off
Brandon Gurney for KSL.com | Posted Feb. 19 - 12:46 p.m. | Save Story
BYU cornerback commit Justice Brathwaite is locked and ready to pick up right where his father left off, and then some.
BYU hands No. 23 Kansas back-to-back losses with 3rd straight win
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Feb. 18 - 10:56 p.m. | Save Story
Richie Saunders erupted for 22 points with three assists and four 3-pointers, and BYU shot 53% from the field in a wire-to-wire rout of the Jayhawks.
Another top-rated BYU signee just won national player of the year by Gatorade
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 18 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Charlie Vause from Rio Rancho, New Mexico, received the Gatorade boys cross country national player of the year from American and world record holder and Olympic medalist Grant Fisher.
Rocking Royal podcast: Not a lock, BYU basketball closer to securing NCAA Tournament bid
KSL.com Sports | Posted Feb. 18 - 11:18 a.m. | Save Story
The Cougars still have work to do to lock up an NCAA Tournament berth for the third time in five years, but took a significant step forward last week.
Patrick Kinahan: Personal touch defined Holmoe's successful tenure at BYU
Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com | Posted Feb. 18 - 10:27 a.m. | Save Story
With the heavy lifting over, Tom Holmoe can retire after 20 years as the BYU athletic director with complete contentment.
How BYU 'kind of set off a little spark' of spiritual awakening for junior Marya Hudgins
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 17 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
Hudgins, who will medically redshirt the 2024-25 season due to injury after just seven games and return for her final two years in 2025-26, made the decision to be baptized.
BYU's win over Kansas State a tribute to late Cougar basketball alum Jake Shoff
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 17 - 10:33 a.m. | Save Story
The Cougars honored the family of Jake Shoff at halftime of Saturday's game after the former BYU post died in a fatal traffic accident Feb. 6 in Lehi.
BYU basketball upends Kansas State's 6-game winning streak with 80-65 win
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Feb. 15 - 11:17 p.m. | Save Story
Richie Saunders tallied his first career double-double as the Cougars upended the Wildcats' six-game winning streak with a 80-65 win Saturday night at the Marriott Center.
BYU women outscore No. 20 Oklahoma State 21-13 in 4th for first top-25 win in a year
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 15 - 6:32 p.m. | Save Story
Emma Calvert poured in 19 points and seven rebounds, and Delaney Gibb added 14 points, seven rebounds, six assists and three steals as the Cougars stunned No. 20 Oklahoma State 68-64 Saturday afternoon at the Marriott Center.
BYU's AD search: Holmoe's successor must prepare Cougars for college football's next era
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Feb. 13 - 10:34 a.m. | Save Story
In his two decades at the helm of Brigham Young's athletic department, Tom Holmoe steered the football program from the Mountain West to Independence and from Independence into the Big 12.
'You'll never replace a man like Tom Holmoe': How BYU's athletic director knew time to retire
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Feb. 12 - 3:38 p.m. | Save Story
Tom Holmoe made the decision to retire as BYU athletic director last July with his wife Lori, and only told the couple's four children — even if they didn't believe it, at first.
How do you replace a legend? Here are 10 potential BYU athletic directors who could try
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 12 - 10:18 a.m. | Save Story
Perhaps the hardest job is replacing a legend, and the 20-year career of BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe, who will retire after the 2024-25 athletic season, certainly qualifies.
Demin, BYU bench lead Cougars to road win over West Virginia
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Feb. 11 - 7:46 p.m. | Save Story
Egor Demin poured in 16 points, three rebounds and two assists as the Cougars snapped a two-game losing skid with a 73-69 road win over West Virginia.
After 20 years, BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe will retire at end of 2024-25 season
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Feb. 11 - 4:36 p.m. | Save Story
The 20-year athletic director announced Tuesday that he will retire following the conclusion of the 2024-25 season.
Patrick Kinahan: Consummate teammate Jake Shoff led selfless life
Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com | Posted Feb. 11 - 10:29 a.m. | Save Story
One minute or half the game, playing time never was Jake Shoff's highest priority during his college basketball career.
In memory of Jake Shoff
KSL.com Staff | Posted Feb. 10 - 2:39 p.m. | Save Story
He was a giant of a man in every respect, larger than life with a heart of gold.
BYU basketball gives up 10 3s, 12 turnovers in road loss to Cincinnati
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Feb. 8 - 6:59 p.m. | Save Story
Jizzle James poured in 24 points with six 3-pointers, and Cincinnati scored 24 points off 12 turnovers en route to a 84-66 win over BYU in front of a sold-out crowd at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio.
