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After 20 years, BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe will retire at end of school year

After 20 years, BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe will retire at end of school year

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: 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

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

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.
Dodgeball sets up BYU basketball, Cincinnati for 'biggest game of the year to date'

Dodgeball sets up BYU basketball, Cincinnati for 'biggest game of the year to date'

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 9:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

BYU dropped its first game in five tries Tuesday night to No. 20 Arizona, while Cincinnati rebounded from a four-game slide with 93-83 win over UCF sparked by ... a game of dodgeball?
Former BYU basketball player killed in crash near Point of the Mountain

Former BYU basketball player killed in crash near Point of the Mountain

Logan Stefanich and Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 7 - 12:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former BYU basketball player Jake Shoff, 46, died after a suspected medical episode in a fatal crash near 16200 South in Utah County on Thursday.
More than the game: A look into McKay Madsen's decision to commit to BYU

More than the game: A look into McKay Madsen's decision to commit to BYU

Tyler Harden for KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 1:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Faith, family and football. Those were the three things that are at the forefront for McKay Madsen and his life.
BYU women hold off UCF for back-to-back wins for 1st time in Big 12 play

BYU women hold off UCF for back-to-back wins for 1st time in Big 12 play

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 5 - 10:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Delaney Gibb tied the game-high with 19 points and five assists, and Brinley Cannon added a career-best 13 points and three assists to lead the Cougars to a 73-66 win over UCF on Wednesday night.
BYU adds 4 more to 2025 recruiting class on traditional signing day

BYU adds 4 more to 2025 recruiting class on traditional signing day

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 5 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars added four players to the Class of 2025 Wednesday, including a pair of shifty defensive backs and a four-star linebacker who will play running back after serving a two-year church mission.
BYU basketball booster: 'You're not going to outbid us' for players

BYU basketball booster: 'You're not going to outbid us' for players

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 5 - 3:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Not that it was much of a secret in college basketball circles, but BYU basketball's ambition now is clear to literally the world.
Kambree Barber didn't grow up knowing she'd go to BYU, but she's glad she did

Kambree Barber didn't grow up knowing she'd go to BYU, but she's glad she did

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 5 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 6-foot freshman from Rigby, Idaho, was named Big 12 Freshman of the Week Monday after a 15-point, 12-rebound double-double in her first career start.
For the Love: No. 20 Arizona keeps rolling with 85-74 win over BYU

For the Love: No. 20 Arizona keeps rolling with 85-74 win over BYU

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 5 - 12:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

The reigning Big 12 Player of the Week poured in 18 points, six rebounds and four assists as No. 20 Arizona extended its winning run to six straight with a 85-74 win over BYU.
Sound the trumpets: BYU will bring back band for rest of basketball season

Sound the trumpets: BYU will bring back band for rest of basketball season

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 4 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU is getting the band back together at men's basketball games.
The 2025 Big 12 football schedule: Holy War in October, smooth path for ASU

The 2025 Big 12 football schedule: Holy War in October, smooth path for ASU

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Feb. 4 - 1:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Big 12 went through almost 100 versions of its 2025 football schedule before settling on the final edition.
Patrick Kinahan: Big 12 basketball locals headed in opposite directions

Patrick Kinahan: Big 12 basketball locals headed in opposite directions

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 4 - 10:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Separated by only two games in the Big 12 standings, BYU and Utah basketball appear headed in opposite directions starting the second half of conference play.
An Alamo Bowl rematch and a home rivalry game highlight BYU's 2025 football schedule

An Alamo Bowl rematch and a home rivalry game highlight BYU's 2025 football schedule

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 4 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

BYU's 2025 football season — the 101st in program history — will kick off in 207 days at LaVell Edwards Stadium. But who's counting?
4-game win streak has BYU basketball back in Big 12, NCAA Tournament conversation

4-game win streak has BYU basketball back in Big 12, NCAA Tournament conversation

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 3 - 9:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

Few teams have had a better two-week run than the BYU men's basketball team, which is 6-4 and tied for fifth in the thick of the Big 12 Conference.
Watercooler Talk: Jazz part of wild NBA trade weekend, college hoops home stretch nearing

Watercooler Talk: Jazz part of wild NBA trade weekend, college hoops home stretch nearing

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Feb. 2 - 11:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of the most shocking trades in NBA history happened over the weekend, and the Utah Jazz were part of it.
Defense to offense: Mag, Saunders pace BYU by UCF for 4th straight win

Defense to offense: Mag, Saunders pace BYU by UCF for 4th straight win

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 1 - 4:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

The BYU graduate wing totaled 19 points with five assists, and Richie Saudners added 22 points as the Cougars pulled away from UCF, 81-75 to win a fourth consecutive game at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Florida.
BYU women's basketball skid reaches 5 straight with loss to Colorado

BYU women's basketball skid reaches 5 straight with loss to Colorado

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 10:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nyamer Diew had a season-high 22 points off the bench to help Colorado hold off BYU 67-66 and hand the Cougars a fifth consecutive loss Wednesday night.
Here are the 40+ players that will suit up for Utah Warriors this season

Here are the 40+ players that will suit up for Utah Warriors this season

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 1:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

There were more than 40 players on the Utah Warriors' rugby roster settling into preseason training camp, including 15 internationals from across the globe.
Big 12 football projections for 2025: BYU is the pick, followed by Texas Tech and Arizona State

Big 12 football projections for 2025: BYU is the pick, followed by Texas Tech and Arizona State

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The forecast for the Big 12 next season is clear: delicious, riveting, inexorable chaos.
BYU holds off Baylor in overtime for Quad 1 win, 3rd straight victory

BYU holds off Baylor in overtime for Quad 1 win, 3rd straight victory

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 28 - 11:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kanon Catchings poured in a career-high 23 points on a perfect 8-of-8 shooting as BYU held off Baylor 93-89 in overtime for the Cougars' first Quad 1 win of the season.
Rocking Royal podcast: BYU football adds 2 commitments after basketball adds 2 key wins

Rocking Royal podcast: BYU football adds 2 commitments after basketball adds 2 key wins

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Jan. 28 - 3:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

The BYU men's basketball team strung together consecutive wins for the first time in Big 12 play, first thumping Colorado for the Cougars' first true road victory before canning 15 3-pointers in a win over Cincinnati that preempted two new commitments for the BYU football team.
And the band didn't play on: Some BYU fans miffed by lack of pep at basketball games

And the band didn't play on: Some BYU fans miffed by lack of pep at basketball games

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 28 - 11:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

A petition opposing BYU's decision to not host the band at home men's basketball games had more than 5,000 verified signatures, but both sides remained in a standoff Tuesday.
Did BYU basketball turn a corner after good week in Big 12 play?

Did BYU basketball turn a corner after good week in Big 12 play?

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 2:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

It was anything but an absolutely terrible, no good, very bad week for the Cougars, who earned their first true road win late Tuesday night at Colorado and turned around to collective their first Big 12 winning streak Saturday against the Bearcats.
Watercooler Talk: BYU men's hoops figuring things out after rivalry loss?

Watercooler Talk: BYU men's hoops figuring things out after rivalry loss?

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 10:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Maybe all it took for BYU men's basketball to turn things around this season was a brutal loss to Utah on the hill.
2 former BYU greats combine to bring 4-star McKay Madsen to Provo

2 former BYU greats combine to bring 4-star McKay Madsen to Provo

Brandon Gurney for KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 5:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

In order to acquire the best, you often have to enlist the best, which is exactly what BYU was afforded in securing the commitment of four-star prospect McKay Madsen.
Recruiting: Who has committed to BYU football in the 2025 class?

Recruiting: Who has committed to BYU football in the 2025 class?

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 26 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here is a brief look at who has already committed to the Cougars, as well as some players to be on the lookout for in the coming months.
Cougars collect consecutive Big 12 wins with 80-52 victory over Cincinnati

Cougars collect consecutive Big 12 wins with 80-52 victory over Cincinnati

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 25 - 11:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Richie Saunders poured in 21 points with five rebounds, and the Cougars connected on 15 3-pointers to stump Cincinnati 80-52 in front of 17,483 fans at the Marriott Center.
Gianna Kneepkens' career game helps Utah women hold off BYU for 3rd straight rivalry win

Gianna Kneepkens' career game helps Utah women hold off BYU for 3rd straight rivalry win

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 6:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kneepkens poured in a career-high 32 points including six 3-pointers as Utah women's basketball held off BYU 81-76 Saturday afternoon.
New York comic explains Jake Retzlaff's NIL deal with Manischewitz before show in Utah

New York comic explains Jake Retzlaff's NIL deal with Manischewitz before show in Utah

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 1:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Eitan Levine had a working relationship with Jake Retzlaff, the first-ever Jewish quarterback at BYU, as well as food brand Manischewitz.
Is Egor Demin still a lottery pick? Assessing the BYU star's NBA draft stock after 15 games

Is Egor Demin still a lottery pick? Assessing the BYU star's NBA draft stock after 15 games

Ben Criddle for KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 6:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Through 15 games, Demin's statistical profile tells a mixed story.
Saunders' 25 points lifts BYU to first true road win at Colorado

Saunders' 25 points lifts BYU to first true road win at Colorado

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 21 - 11:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Richie Saunders poured in 25 points to go with five rebounds, a block and a steal as the Cougars pulled past Colorado 83-67 to earn their first true road win of the season Tuesday.
Timpview's Jane Hedengren blazes new trail as Gatorade national runner of year

Timpview's Jane Hedengren blazes new trail as Gatorade national runner of year

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hedengren, the record-setting distance runner who has signed with BYU, was named Gatorade national athlete of the year for girls cross country Tuesday by the organization.
Patrick Kinahan: Confidence remains in doubt for BYU basketball

Patrick Kinahan: Confidence remains in doubt for BYU basketball

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Winless in true road games more than halfway through the season does not bode well for the BYU men's basketball team.
Is BYU football a top-10 team? The final AP Top 25 just came out

Is BYU football a top-10 team? The final AP Top 25 just came out

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 8:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Few programs ended the 2024 season quite like BYU, even with disappointing losses to Kansas and Arizona State that likely kept the Cougars out of inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff contention.
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: After unpredictable season, Ohio State reigns supreme

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: After unpredictable season, Ohio State reigns supreme

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 7:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Just like we all expected, right? Not exactly.
Red Rocks score season-high 197.950, crowned 'Best of Utah' for another year

Red Rocks score season-high 197.950, crowned 'Best of Utah' for another year

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 10:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Just three days after a win over Iowa State in the Huntsman Center, Utah answered with its best performance of the season in the annual Best of Utah quad meet at the Maverik Center.
Watercooler Talk: Utah bests BYU in first Big 12 basketball battle

Watercooler Talk: Utah bests BYU in first Big 12 basketball battle

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 10:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Round one of this year's inaugural Big 12 basketball battle between BYU and Utah went the way of the Runnin' Utes.
Former BYU star, Utah native Conner Mantz shatters American half-marathon record

Former BYU star, Utah native Conner Mantz shatters American half-marathon record

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 5:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 27-year-old former BYU star blitzed the streets of Houston before holding off Ethiopia's Addisu Gobena in a record-setting photo finish.
Ezra Ausar goes for 26 as Runnin' Utes hold off Cougars in overtime battle

Ezra Ausar goes for 26 as Runnin' Utes hold off Cougars in overtime battle

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 19 - 12:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Stepping onto the Huntsman Center floor Saturday night was equivalent to stepping into the ring of a WWE title bout. Or so it felt.
'Win and lose on the margins': BYU's late-game struggles continue in OT loss to Utah

'Win and lose on the margins': BYU's late-game struggles continue in OT loss to Utah

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 18 - 11:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fousseyni Traore and Richie Saunders each scored 16 points, and Saunders added seven rebounds, four assists and a steal for BYU, which has lost four of its last five games.
Bonded by basketball: Gibb sisters provide spark for BYU, UVU hoops

Bonded by basketball: Gibb sisters provide spark for BYU, UVU hoops

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 6:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

When it comes to basketball, Utah Valley guard Saige Gibb takes less credit but no less pride in her youngster sister, rising BYU star Delaney.
Why win over Oklahoma State was vital for BYU's playmakers — both of them

Why win over Oklahoma State was vital for BYU's playmakers — both of them

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars' former starting point guard tied a season high with 14 points on 4-of-4 shooting off the bench in the 85-69 win over the Cowboys.
BYU basketball pulls past Oklahoma State to snap 3-game losing skid

BYU basketball pulls past Oklahoma State to snap 3-game losing skid

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 14 - 10:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Trevin Knell poured in 18 points with five rebounds as BYU snapped a three-game losing skid with a 85-69 win over Oklahoma State at the Marriott Center.
Patrick Kinahan: Big 12 affiliation pays major dividends for BYU

Patrick Kinahan: Big 12 affiliation pays major dividends for BYU

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Over the last year three highly touted recruits went on national television to individually announce their commitments to play for BYU.
Rocking Royal podcast: Is BYU basketball in trouble? Plus, history for freshman Delaney Gibb

Rocking Royal podcast: Is BYU basketball in trouble? Plus, history for freshman Delaney Gibb

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 8:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU basketball is struggling, with three straight losses on the men's team and a 1-4 start to Big 12 play for the women's team.
No. 12 Kansas State women drop BYU to 1-4 in Big 12 with 92-65 loss

No. 12 Kansas State women drop BYU to 1-4 in Big 12 with 92-65 loss

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 11 - 6:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Temira Poindexter dropped 24 points, and Ayoka Lee had 19 points and seven rebounds in just 22 minutes as Kansas State routed BYU 92-65 in front of 2,517 fans at the Marriott Center.
TCU hands BYU basketball 3rd straight loss to stay unbeaten at home

TCU hands BYU basketball 3rd straight loss to stay unbeaten at home

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 11 - 3:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

TCU scored 17 points off 16 turnovers to beat BYU 71-67 at Schollmeier Arena as the Horned Frogs snapped a 17-game losing skid against their former Mountain West rivals.
4-star LB McKay Madsen commits to BYU over Oregon, UCLA

4-star LB McKay Madsen commits to BYU over Oregon, UCLA

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 11 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four-star linebacker McKay Madsen, the 6-foot-1, 230-pound two-way player from Clovis North High in Southern California, announced his commitment to the Cougars.
Nearly halfway through Kevin Young's 1st season, BYU still looking for go-to guy

Nearly halfway through Kevin Young's 1st season, BYU still looking for go-to guy

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 7:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU basketball has brought in a lot of talent in Kevin Young's first season.
BYU transfer tracker: Who's coming, going during Cougars' portal season?

BYU transfer tracker: Who's coming, going during Cougars' portal season?

KSL.com Sports  |  Updated Jan. 9 - 10:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's a running list of players from BYU who have announced their portal decisions. The list will be updated.
BYU women give back turnovers to pull past Houston for 1st Big 12 win

BYU women give back turnovers to pull past Houston for 1st Big 12 win

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 10:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Amari Whiting poured in a career-high 20 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two steals to lead BYU to its first win in Big 12 play, 89-75 over Houston at the Marriott Center.
Texas two-loss: Red Raiders hand BYU consecutive losses after Houston mistep

Texas two-loss: Red Raiders hand BYU consecutive losses after Houston mistep

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 7 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Elijah Hawkins poured in 22 points, and Darrion Williams added 18 points, seven rebounds and four assists as the Red Raiders handed the Cougars a fourth straight loss.
Patrick Kinahan: Losing tops New Year's resolution for Jazz

Patrick Kinahan: Losing tops New Year's resolution for Jazz

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Concluding a road trip with a two-game winning streak infuses a heavy dose of confidence into the Utah Jazz, a team that has struggled to achieve consistent success this season.
One of AJ Dybantsa's future BYU teammates is joining him at Utah Prep

One of AJ Dybantsa's future BYU teammates is joining him at Utah Prep

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 3:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

AJ Dybantsa, the consensus No. 1 overall recruit in the Class of 2025, will play alongside fellow BYU signee Xavion Staton.
No. 18 West Virginia drops BYU women to 0-3 in Big 12 play

No. 18 West Virginia drops BYU women to 0-3 in Big 12 play

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 4 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kemery Congdon had 16 points and five rebounds for BYU (9-5, 0-3 Big 12), and Emma Calvert added 13 points and 13 rebounds.
No. 14 Houston gives BYU a lesson in defense, road loss

No. 14 Houston gives BYU a lesson in defense, road loss

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 4 - 2:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the case of Houston men's basketball, defense also stays home.