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BYU basketball: Cougars’ five worst moments of 2016-17

By Nathan Cunningham

Jan 12, 2017; Provo, UT, USA; Brigham Young Cougars forward Yoeli Childs (23) looks to the basket as San Francisco Dons forward Remu Raitanen (11) attempts to stop Childs during the second half at Marriott Center. Brigham Young Cougars won the game 85-75. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2017; Provo, UT, USA; Brigham Young Cougars forward Yoeli Childs (23) looks to the basket as San Francisco Dons forward Remu Raitanen (11) attempts to stop Childs during the second half at Marriott Center. Brigham Young Cougars won the game 85-75. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports /
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BYU basketball has had an interesting year. One of the best wins in program history, with a handful of some of the worst in history.

BYU basketball. Boy, 2016-17 sure was… something.

On one hand, there’s a lot to be excited for. The Cougars are young, most are returning, and they were bit by the injury bug. So 2017-18 has potential to be a big year.

On the other, this season was plagued with bad loss after bad loss. With missed opportunities and excuses.

These are the five worst BYU basketball moments of 2016-17.

5. Blowing a 10-point lead against USC

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The Cougars clashed with the USC Trojans at the Staples Center in Los Angeles in early December. They took control right off the tip, jumping out to a 12-2 lead and looking every bit in control. BYU basketball forced USC into rushed shots, but could never take advantage. Slowly, USC fought back and before you knew it, the Trojans had the lead. USC eventually won 91-84.

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