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Year 2 of Jay Hill's BYU defense brings new coaches, new pounds, focus on continuity

Year 2 of Jay Hill's BYU defense brings new coaches, new pounds, focus on continuity

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 27 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the Cougars put the final touches on spring practices in Week 5, Hill is polishing off Year 2 of the successful Weber State coach's defensive scheme in his first full offseason in Provo.
A former teammate is 'pumped' to see Jimmer Fredette compete for Olympic 3x3 gold

A former teammate is 'pumped' to see Jimmer Fredette compete for Olympic 3x3 gold

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 27 - 1:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kyle Collinsworth could have been a part of the Team USA's inaugural 3x3 basketball team for the Paris Olympics. Instead, he'll be cheering on the former BYU teammate he recommended to the position.
He played 1 game at BYU. Now Marcus Adams Jr. is back in the transfer portal

He played 1 game at BYU. Now Marcus Adams Jr. is back in the transfer portal

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 26 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The former four-star freshman from Torrance, California, re-entered the transfer portal after a rough season in Provo that included a drawn-out waiver, an injury and the sudden death of his father.
Patrick Kinahan: Outside expectations define success for BYU, Utah State basketball

Patrick Kinahan: Outside expectations define success for BYU, Utah State basketball

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted March 26 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Preseason polls are meaningless, college coaches annually insist, with one overriding exception in all sports.
'It made me sick': Tyler Batty eager to turn around BYU's disappointing 2023 ending

'It made me sick': Tyler Batty eager to turn around BYU's disappointing 2023 ending

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

"It made me sick, and I think it made a lot of guys sick," the senior told the KSL.com Cougar Beat podcast of the way BYU's 2024 season ended.
After upsetting end to March, was BYU basketball's 2023-24 season a success?

After upsetting end to March, was BYU basketball's 2023-24 season a success?

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 10:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Through the Cougars' first Big 12 campaign, the team returned to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2021 only to be bounced by an upstart A-10 champion.
2 teams, 1 family juggles March Madness with sons at BYU and Utah State

2 teams, 1 family juggles March Madness with sons at BYU and Utah State

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted March 22 - 8:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Emily Johnson will head from Omaha to Indianapolis after watching her son, Spencer Johnson and his BYU teammates lose a close game Thursday to Duquesne in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
BYU women end season with 60-59 loss to Santa Clara in WBIT

BYU women end season with 60-59 loss to Santa Clara in WBIT

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Amari Whiting had 14 points, seven rebounds and two assists for the Cougars, who shot 42.3% from the field, 9-of-22 from 3-point range and 6-of-16 from the free-throw line.
Utah Food Bank receives 35,000 pounds of pork

Utah Food Bank receives 35,000 pounds of pork

Sky Mundell, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 8:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Pork Producers Association teamed up with Daily's Premium Meats and athletic departments at BYU and Utah State University, to successfully donate 35,000 pounds of pork to Utah Food Bank.
In NCAA Tournament loss, BYU's Robinson caught fire; now he has a tough decision to make

In NCAA Tournament loss, BYU's Robinson caught fire; now he has a tough decision to make

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 8:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jaxson Robinson left the locker room and caught himself on the side of the wall at the CHI Health Center, visibly frustrated.
Hazardous Dukes: BYU upset by 11th-seeded Duquesne in NCAA first round

Hazardous Dukes: BYU upset by 11th-seeded Duquesne in NCAA first round

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated March 21 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dae Dae Grant had 19 points, three rebounds and two assists as the 11th-seeded Dukes upset BYU 71-67 in a March Madness stunner Thursday at the CHI Health Center.
NCAA Tournament: Breaking down BYU's loss to Duquesne

NCAA Tournament: Breaking down BYU's loss to Duquesne

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted March 21 - 2:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars fell behind early and never gained control.
BYU's 1st NCAA trip in 3 years comes with sophomore point guard playing beyond his years

BYU's 1st NCAA trip in 3 years comes with sophomore point guard playing beyond his years

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 20 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Everything about Omaha has been a first-time experience for BYU.
Led by senior guards, Duquesne hopes to send retiring coach out with win over BYU

Led by senior guards, Duquesne hopes to send retiring coach out with win over BYU

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 20 - 1:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dambrot insists the news conference was always planned for Monday, which happened to be two days before the Dukes addressed the media in Omaha, Nebraska, ahead of their first NCAA Tournament bid in 47 years.
Win for Keith? Duquesne coach to retire after clinching Dukes' 1st bid in 47 years

Win for Keith? Duquesne coach to retire after clinching Dukes' 1st bid in 47 years

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 20 - 10:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

BYU's first-round opponent in its first NCAA Tournament in three years has been waiting a lot longer — by about 44 years — and will be motivated to send longtime coach Keith Dambrot out a winner.
Patrick Kinahan: Nothing wrong with BYU basketball seed in NCAA Tournament

Patrick Kinahan: Nothing wrong with BYU basketball seed in NCAA Tournament

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted March 19 - 10:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Virtually every time it happens — that BYU's rule against Sunday play knocks down the men's basketball team a seed line in the NCAA Tournament.
BYU women jump from 'gauntlet' of Big 12 to inaugural WBIT against former foe

BYU women jump from 'gauntlet' of Big 12 to inaugural WBIT against former foe

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 19 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars accepted an invitation to the inaugural Women's Basketball Invitational Tournament, one of 10 teams from the Big 12 that will play in the postseason.
Through 3 weeks of spring practices, is BYU's offense ahead of defense?

Through 3 weeks of spring practices, is BYU's offense ahead of defense?

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 18 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars wrapped up their third week of spring practices with their first 76-play live scrimmage, and Sitake said the offense has had the upper hand most days.
Did BYU's no-Sunday policy play a role in NCAA Tournament 6-seed?

Did BYU's no-Sunday policy play a role in NCAA Tournament 6-seed?

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted March 18 - 10:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars were the highest-rated No. 5 seed by the NCAA selection committee — and will open as a No. 6 seed against Duquesne in Omaha, Nebraska.