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BYU basketball: Player grades for the 2016-17 season

By Nathan Cunningham

Feb 25, 2017; Spokane, WA, USA; The Brigham Young Cougars huddle during a game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. The Cougars beat the Bulldogs 79-71. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2017; Spokane, WA, USA; The Brigham Young Cougars huddle during a game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. The Cougars beat the Bulldogs 79-71. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /
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With a berth to the NIT all but officially confirmed, BYU basketball’s regular season is in the books. Here’s how the players did.

BYU basketball was a roller coaster this season. The Cougars had moments where they looked like what Cougar fans wanted them to be. At other times, they looked lost and befuddled.

BYU basketball is young, inexperienced and has a bright future.

But this year was a bit of a mess.

Despite a 12th-straight 20-win season, the Cougars left a lot on the table. Now, fans have to hope the young guns have learned from the ups and downs.

So let’s go through the roster and hand out some report cards.

Reader’s note: Kyle Davis and L.J. Rose were injured part way through the season. They did not receive grades.

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TJ Haws: B+

Haws played in all 33 games, starting in all of them. He averaged 30.8 minutes per game.

Haws had the expected freshman struggles, but there was no denying his impact for the Cougars – especially when he was playing point guard. With Haws running the point, the BYU basketball offense was infinitely more dynamic.

He averaged 13.9 points per game on 42 percent shooting from the field and 40 percent shooting from 3-point range.

Haws didn’t play well in the WCC Tournament (shot just 33 percent), but he’s got a bright future ahead of him.

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