'Big 3' helps No. 9 BYU roll by Arizona State in Big 12 home opener

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BYU women turn over road win, hand Arizona first Big 12 victory

BYU women turn over road win, hand Arizona first Big 12 victory

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 8:45 p.m.

Delaney Gibb tied the game high with 21 points and eight assists to lead BYU, which shot 43.6% from the field with nine 3-pointers — but finished just 15-of-25 free throws.
No nights off for No. 9 BYU in the Big 12, not even before trip to rival Utah

No nights off for No. 9 BYU in the Big 12, not even before trip to rival Utah

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 6:31 p.m.

Head coach Kevin Young essentially confirmed the long-awaited news Tuesday during his weekly briefing with the press: the 6-foot-8 sophomore won't be suiting up for the Cougars "any time soon."
BYU women rebound to hand Arizona State 1st loss of season

BYU women rebound to hand Arizona State 1st loss of season

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 6:07 p.m.

Delaney Gibb scored 18 points and tied a season high with eight rebounds as BYU women's basketball handed Arizona State its first loss of the season, 71-62 in front of 3,400 fans in the Marriott Center.
Dybantsa, defense lift No. 10 BYU past K-State in Big 12 opener

Dybantsa, defense lift No. 10 BYU past K-State in Big 12 opener

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 1:56 p.m.

AJ Dybantsa poured in 24 points, eight rebounds, three assists and three steals, and the 10th-ranked Cougars held off the Wildcats with an 83-73 win at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas.
As Big 12 play opens, college basketball faces existential questions with some midseason additions

As Big 12 play opens, college basketball faces existential questions with some midseason additions

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 2 - 7:26 p.m.

BYU coach Kevin Young has seen both sides of the debate, including as an NBA assistant and nine-year G League coach with three organizations.
Olivia Miles' 4th triple-double in 5 games helps No. 8 TCU glide past BYU

Olivia Miles' 4th triple-double in 5 games helps No. 8 TCU glide past BYU

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 10:48 p.m.

Miles recorded her fourth triple-double in the last five games with 12 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists as No. 8 TCU pulled past BYU 72-48 to improve to 14-0 Wednesday night at the Marriott Center.
Deck the Halls: Dybantsa's triple double secures No. 10 BYU's win in nonconference finale

Deck the Halls: Dybantsa's triple double secures No. 10 BYU's win in nonconference finale

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 22 - 10:36 p.m.

Dybantsa secured his first career triple-double, pouring in 33 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists as the 10th-ranked Cougars cruised to a 109-81 win over Eastern Washington.
Dybantsa takeover guides No. 10 BYU to 18-point win over Abilene Christian

Dybantsa takeover guides No. 10 BYU to 18-point win over Abilene Christian

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 10:44 p.m.

Dybantsa poured in a career-high 35 points, six rebounds and four assists — including 17-of-20 from the free-throw line as the 10th-ranked Cougars improved to 11-1 with a 85-67 win over Abilene Christian.
Wright guides No. 10 BYU past Pacific for 7th straight win

Wright guides No. 10 BYU past Pacific for 7th straight win

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 10:05 p.m.

Wright scored 16 of his 22 points in the second half to go along with five rebounds, four assists and five steals, and Richie Saunders scored 24 as the 10th-ranked Cougars improved to 10-1.
No. 10 Cougars cruise to 6th straight win, beat UC Riverside at home

No. 10 Cougars cruise to 6th straight win, beat UC Riverside at home

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 10:07 p.m.

No "Cardiac Cougs" or late game-winners Saturday night, BYU fans. Not that anyone was complaining.
BYU women close nonconference by tying program best 11-1 start. How did the other 3 finish?

BYU women close nonconference by tying program best 11-1 start. How did the other 3 finish?

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 5:26 p.m.

Olivia Hamlin went for 20 points for a second-straight game, and Kambree Barber added 13 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two assists as BYU improved to 11-1.
BYU women race past Idaho State for 10-1 start

BYU women race past Idaho State for 10-1 start

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 10:37 p.m.

Freshman Olivia Hamlin scored a career-high 22 points with three assists and five steals, and BYU women's basketball improved to 10-1 with a 68-59 win over Idaho State.
Dybantsa, Wright rally No. 10 BYU from 22-point 2nd-half deficit to top Clemson in Jimmy V Classic

Dybantsa, Wright rally No. 10 BYU from 22-point 2nd-half deficit to top Clemson in Jimmy V Classic

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 8:01 p.m.

Wright beat the buzzer with a 3-pointer to rally No. 10 BYU from a 22-point second-half deficit for a 67-64 win over Clemson in Game 1 of the Jimmy V Classic.
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  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 6:19 p.m.

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.
'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  |  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  |  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  |  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  |  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  |  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  |  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  |  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  |  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  |  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  |  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  |  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.