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BYU took a loss on Tuesday night, but while the team took the loss, AJ Dybantsa once again was stellar. The BYU freshman leads the nation in points per game this year, scoring 25.1 points per game, and has been on a hot streak as of late. Now, Bill Simmons of The Ringer is talking […]

BYU took a loss on Tuesday night to UCF at home. Despite another stellar performance from AJ Dybantsa, UCF led from wire to wire, taking the 97-84 victory in the game. After the loss, BYU head coach Kevin Young did not hold back when speaking of his team’s performance, per Owen Chapman of The Daily […]

BYU star forward AJ Dybantsa continues to set college basketball records with a historic month of February. While the Cougars have only gone 3-3 thus far in the month, Dybantsa’s 29-point outburst against Iowa State has him on pace to post numbers not seen in over three decades. Through his first six games in February, […]

The Iowa State basketball team dropped a tough game to BYU Saturday. BYU star AJ Dybantsa put together another dazzling performance with 29 points and 10 rebounds. Following the game, Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger gave his flowers to Dybantsa. “I think when we had success, the limited success we did have defending him, it […]

The No. 23 BYU Cougars fell short again against the No. 4 Arizona Wildcats, but not before freshman star AJ Dybantsa set a new school record on Wednesday. With a layup in the fourth quarter, Dybantsa broke Danny Ainge’s BYU basketball record for most points by a freshman in Cougars history, as noted by Mitch […]

Even in a loaded Big 12, the star power of BYU basketball makes the Cougars a very tough out on any given night. AJ Dybantsa gets a lot of the headlines for his scoring prowess, but Richie Saunders is also an excellent scorer and can take the lead role on any given night. Unfortunately, BYU […]

The BYU basketball team has been struggling of late. BYU was able to post a win on Saturday, though, over the Colorado Buffaloes. In that game, the Cougars lost star Richie Saunders to injury. Saunders went down with a lower leg injury in the first minute of the game. He awkwardly fell while driving to […]

BYU was in dire need of a win after dropping four straight and five of six. They found that win on the road, defeating BYU 99-94. Multiple players had big games for the Cougars, including AJ Dybantsa, who dropped a highlight play and scored 36 points. After the game, Dybantsa took to social media, and […]

BYU and Baylor did more than just engage in one of the best college basketball games of the year on Tuesday night. The Big 12 rivals’ two star freshmen, AJ Dybantsa and Tounde Yessoufou, achieved a feat not seen in over a decade during their back-and-forth duel. Dybantsa and Yessoufou went head-to-head all night in […]

BYU basketball delivered one of the most unusual offensive performances of the season Tuesday night in Waco. In a pivotal Big 12 matchup, the No. 22 Cougars defeated Baylor 99-94 at Foster Pavilion despite posting a stat line that rarely aligns with their identity. BYU shot just 3-for-19 from beyond the arc, a stunning figure […]

The subject of tanking is taking center stage in the NBA, and for good reason, as many teams are jockeying for lottery balls considering how stacked the 2026 NBA Draft class is at the top. One player who’s being viewed by many talent evaluators as a potential franchise cornerstone is BYU basketball star AJ Dybantsa, […]

Oklahoma State basketball got a big upset win over BYU a few days ago, but there were things being said during the game that were just uncalled for. After the game, BYU head coach Kevin Young said he heard anti-Mormon chants in the Oklahoma State student section. The Big 12 investigated the chants and issued […]

The BYU basketball team is reeling right now. BYU lost their fourth consecutive game on Saturday, when they bowed to Houston. Following the game, BYU basketball coach Kevin Young is challenging his bigs. “I don’t know, you’re being nice to those guys. Go make a shot. I don’t know what else to say. Two of […]

BYU has had some impressive wins this year, led by star player AJ Dybantsa. This has put BYU in the conversation as a March Madness contender. The Cougars just fell victim to a major upset, falling to Oklahoma State 99-92, handing the Cougars their fifth loss of the season. While head coach Kevin Young was […]

BYU basketball was in a much-anticipated matchup with Kansas, as two of the top projected picks in the upcoming draft faced off against each other in AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson. Kansas had control of the game from the beginning, as Peterson got off to a strong start and was scoring at will. As for […]

The BYU basketball team dropped a tough Big 12 conference game to Kansas on Saturday. It was a showcase of two of the league’s top two freshmen. Following the game, BYU head coach Kevin Young addressed his team’s latest loss. “We just try to focus on what’s in front of us. That’s been my message […]

The No. 14 Kansas Jayhawks earned a big 90-82 win over the No. 13 BYU Cougars on Saturday. It’s the 16th victory for the Jayhawks this season. However, much of the attention is on Darryn Peterson, as he put on an electric performance in the contest. Despite only playing in the first half, Peterson finished […]

Although neither BYU nor Kansas basketball is ranked inside the top 10 in the country, much of the NBA world will be focused on their Big 12 showdown in Lawrence. Bottom-barrel squads like the Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks will be represented inside Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday, as executives and scouts feast their eyes on […]

The BYU basketball team is doing very well this season, with a national ranking. BYU has a 17-3 overall record, with a chance to win the Big 12 championship. The club currently has a 5-2 conference record. The BYU team is led by head coach Kevin Young, who is in his second season with the […]

AJ Dybantsa has been one of the best prospects to come through college basketball in a long time. The BYU basketball program shocked everyone when it got a commitment from him. He has been extremely productive this season and has been nothing short of a superstar. However, there are some issues with his game, and […]

Two of the best teams in the Big 12 faced off Monday night. Arizona narrowly escaped its first loss of the year, taking an 86-83 victory over BYU. While BYU made a valiant comeback effort, it is the usage of star player AJ Dybantsa down the stretch that has fans talking. Game on the line […]

The No. 1 Arizona Wildcats survived a tough nailbiter on the road with their 86-83 win over the No. 13 BYU Cougars on Monday night. Going into the matchup, Arizona boasted a perfect 20-0 record. They have shined as one of the best teams in the country, making a serious case as a national championship […]

The Arizona basketball team is undefeated on the season and looking like a well-oiled machine. Arizona is getting a massive challenge though on Monday, as the Wildcats tangle with BYU. The game will have major implications in the race for the Big 12 conference regular season title. Ahead of the Arizona-BYU game on Monday, Wildcats […]

Though Kansas basketball star Darryn Peterson didn’t play against Kansas State on Saturday, the No. 19 Jayhawks came out with an 86-62 win on Saturday, but all eyes are set on the next matchup against BYU standout AJ Dybantsa. While the Kansas basketball freshman guard is dealing with an ankle injury, head coach Bill Self […]

The college basketball season is heating up as conference play rages on, and Saturday was a historic day across the country, especially for a freshman class that is heralded as one of the best in recent memory at this level. On a day full of upsets, BYU avoided that with a comfortable 91-78 win over […]

The BYU basketball team has a star in true freshman forward AJ Dybantsa. Dybantsa put together one of the best performances of his college career on Saturday, scoring 43 points for the Cougars. BYU defeated the Utah basketball team, 91-78. Following the game, BYU head coach Kevin Young made a bold declaration about his freshman. […]

BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa manifested a historic performance on Saturday in the Cougars’ 91-78 victory over rival Utah at the Marriott Center in Provo. The 6-foot-9 forward scored 43 points, grabbed six rebounds, and added three assists, setting a new BYU record for points scored by a freshman and surpassing Danny Ainge’s 48-year-old mark of […]

BYU basketball witnessed history out of AJ Dybantsa on Saturday night. The freshman dropped an astonishing 43 points on Utah — getting fans believing he locked up the top pick of the 2026 NBA Draft. Dybantsa joined Houston freshman Kingston Flemings as Big 12 freshmen who scored 40+ in their games, a first in conference […]

AJ Dybantsa made incredible program history with his explosive scoring performance in the No. 13 BYU Cougars’ matchup against the Utah Utes on Saturday night. Dybantsa is midway through his freshman campaign with the Cougars. He stands as one of the top prospects in the 2025 class, having solid projections as a high lottery pick […]

The Texas Tech basketball team is one of many powerful programs in the Big 12 conference. While Texas Tech has taken some hits this season, the Red Raiders got a big boost on Saturday. Texas Tech knocked off BYU in a key league game, by a 84-71 score. Following the game, Texas Tech coach Grant […]

BYU just notched its 15th win of the season, defeating rival Utah 89-84. BYU is now 15-1 on the year, and one of the top teams in the nation. Still, it was a nail-biter with Utah, but Richie Saunders was dominant, scoring 24 points with 14 rebounds in the victory. After the game, his coach, […]

Non-conference play is coming to a close, and conference madness is about to pick up in men’s college basketball. The positive or negative momentum teams gained leading up to this point will have major implications on the rest of the year. Teams will find out what they are really made of going forward, though, as […]

AJ Dybantsa filled up the stat sheet with an incredible triple-double in the No. 10 BYU Cougars’ 109-81 win over the Eastern Washington Eagles on Monday night. Dybantsa is going through the first season of his collegiate career. He stood out as one of the top prospects in the 2025 class, having a high ceiling […]

The BYU basketball team has a unique player on their roster this season. Former NBA G League player Abdullah Ahmed is on the Cougars team, and looking to see the floor. Ahmed is set to make his BYU basketball debut quite soon. “BYU’s Abdullah Ahmed, a former G League center, will make his debut with […]

As BYU basketball star AJ Dybantsa continues to showcase the skillset that has him one of the top players to be selected in the next NBA Draft, his talent appears to be acknowledged by Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. With the BYU basketball star continuing to dominate, Dybantsa speaks about the relationship he has […]

BYU basketball’s national profile continues to rise, and AJ Dybantsa is at the center of that momentum. The BYU Cougars’ win on Friday night delivered one of the loudest highlights of the season, fueled by elite athleticism, tempo, and star power inside the Marriott Center. Dybantsa, the 6-foot-9 Cougars freshman phenom forward, authored the defining […]

The Brooklyn Nets are angling for another top draft pick this season and a chance to select a transformational player next June. They got an up-close look at one of the 2026 class’ top players — BYU star AJ Dybansta — on Tuesday. With Nets point guard and former BYU star Egor Demin looking on, […]

BYU Cougars freshman phenom AJ Dybantsa delivered the kind of performance that reminds everyone why he entered college basketball as one of the most hyped prospects in years. The No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2025 powered No. 10 BYU to a stunning 67-64 comeback win over the Clemson Tigers at Madison Square Garden. After […]

BYU scored its fifth straight win in dramatic fashion after beating Clemson, 67-64, on Tuesday in the Jimmy V Classic via a walk-off three-pointer from Robert Wright III. Wright whipped Madison Square Garden into a frenzy after draining the game-winner off the inbounds pass from Mihailo Boskovic. The Cougars completed the come-from-behind win, climbing back […]