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'She wants the moment:' Gibb's 27 paces BYU women to win over Stanford, into WBIT semifinals

'She wants the moment:' Gibb's 27 paces BYU women to win over Stanford, into WBIT semifinals

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 10:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gibb erupted for 27 points, seven rebounds and four assists to help BYU women's basketball pull away from second-seeded Stanford 76-61 and clinch a berth in the WBIT semifinals Thursday night at the Marriott Center.
Holy Score: What's next for BYU after massive investment leads to unsatisfying football, MBB finishes

Holy Score: What's next for BYU after massive investment leads to unsatisfying football, MBB finishes

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted March 25 - 10:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU's football team won 12 games, qualified for the Big 12 championship game and was ranked in the AP poll for 13 of 16 weeks.
For BYU's Kalani Sitake, 'alumni' is more than a label. Here's how one is aiding Cougars in spring

For BYU's Kalani Sitake, 'alumni' is more than a label. Here's how one is aiding Cougars in spring

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 25 - 10:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

There were two Isaiahs on BYU's practice field during spring training camp, as former defensive lineman Isaiah Bagnah returned from his first season in the CFL to mentor his former teammates.
Jake Long hits 2-run HR, but Utah's 9th inning rally falls short to BYU

Jake Long hits 2-run HR, but Utah's 9th inning rally falls short to BYU

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted March 24 - 11:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Freshman Cal Miller, the one-time BYU commit before he flipped to Utah, had his chance to cement his name in rivalry lore in his first game in the rivalry game.
Having fun yet? Gibb clears 1K points as BYU women cruise by Missouri for quarterfinal berth

Having fun yet? Gibb clears 1K points as BYU women cruise by Missouri for quarterfinal berth

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 23 - 10:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gibb topped the 1,000-point mark with 29 points, eight rebounds and six assists to help the Cougars cruise to a 93-75 win over Missouri in front of 2,415 fans in the second round of the WBIT at the Marriott Center.
BYU basketball's season was a disappointment, not a failure. So what's next?

BYU basketball's season was a disappointment, not a failure. So what's next?

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 12:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

If Thursday night's loss to Texas was the final time AJ Dybantsa puts on a BYU uniform — assuming it is — a presumptive top pick in June's NBA draft left it all on the court.
One shining moment: Dybantsa, BYU stunned by 11th-seeded Texas

One shining moment: Dybantsa, BYU stunned by 11th-seeded Texas

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated March 19 - 9:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dybantsa erupted for 35 points and 10 rebounds for the Cougars, and nearly ignited a supernova in leading a comeback bid.
Patrick Kinahan: Less-is-more theory may have salvaged BYU's basketball season

Patrick Kinahan: Less-is-more theory may have salvaged BYU's basketball season

Patrick Kinahan for KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Less than a minute into the latest in a series of humbling BYU losses, Kevin Young experienced an epiphany that practically slapped him across the face.
Glass holes: Rebounding key in 6th-seeded BYU's NCAA first-round tilt with Texas

Glass holes: Rebounding key in 6th-seeded BYU's NCAA first-round tilt with Texas

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 8:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Texas' 68-66 win over North Carolina State in Tuesday night's First Four was hardly a masterclass in offensive excellence.
How a trio of Utah hoopers powered Hawaii to Big West title, NCAA Tournament berth

How a trio of Utah hoopers powered Hawaii to Big West title, NCAA Tournament berth

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three of the Rainbow Warriors' five starters prepped at Utah high schools in Hunter Erickson (Timpview), Isaac Johnson (American Fork) and Isaac Finlinson (Dixie).
BYU basketball's history in the NCAA Tournament: All 33 appearances

BYU basketball's history in the NCAA Tournament: All 33 appearances

Mitch Harper, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 10:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 2026 "Big Dance" will be BYU's 33rd NCAA Tournament appearance. BYU holds the distinction of being the program with the most appearances in the NCAA Tournament without a Final Four.
Here's how NCAA tournament schools make money in March Madness

Here's how NCAA tournament schools make money in March Madness

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted March 18 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Big 12 had a big payday on Selection Sunday when eight teams, including BYU, received bids to the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
Every team wants to make NCAA Tournament, but BYU women have goals WBIT can accomplish, too

Every team wants to make NCAA Tournament, but BYU women have goals WBIT can accomplish, too

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars can return eight of their top-nine scorers next year, including five freshmen or sophomores that have played integral roles that improved form 13 wins to 22 in Lee Cummard's first season as head coach.
Patrick Kinahan: Thanks to Dybantsa, BYU basketball goes primetime

Patrick Kinahan: Thanks to Dybantsa, BYU basketball goes primetime

Patrick Kinahan for KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 10:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Going into Selection Sunday, the two unknowns for the BYU basketball team were the opponent and location. For all practical purposes, the game time was determined weeks ago.
Dybantsa joins freshman stars Boozer, Acuff on AP All-America first team

Dybantsa joins freshman stars Boozer, Acuff on AP All-America first team

Dave Skretta, Associated Press  |  Posted March 17 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Duke forward Cameron Boozer is a unanimous first-team All-American in college basketball in voting released by The Associated Press, and was joined on the first team by fellow freshmen AJ Dybantsa of BYU and Darius Acuff Jr. of Arkansas.
Cougars embracing new roles in quest for more March magic

Cougars embracing new roles in quest for more March magic

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 16 - 6:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

During a week in Kansas City that included a late-night trip to Insomnia cookies on a hotel bell cart, BYU embraced a new identity led by a "think less, play more" defense and commitment to rebounding.
BYU, Utah women earn top seeds in WBIT

BYU, Utah women earn top seeds in WBIT

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated March 15 - 8:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars and Utes were listed among the First Four Out by the NCAA selection committee, giving them two of the four No. 1 seeds in the WBIT postseason tournament.
Let's dance: 6th-seeded BYU to open NCAA Tournament in Portland

Let's dance: 6th-seeded BYU to open NCAA Tournament in Portland

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated March 15 - 7:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

The sixth-seeded Cougars will be dancing in back-to-back seasons under second-year head coach Kevin Young.
Double or nothing: BYU's Jane Hedengren wins 2nd national title with 3K gold

Double or nothing: BYU's Jane Hedengren wins 2nd national title with 3K gold

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 14 - 7:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

The BYU freshman cruised to a meet-record time of 8 minutes, 36.61 seconds in the 3,000 meters to claim her second individual championship at the NCAA indoor track and field championships.