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BYU's AJ Dybantsa, of Brockton, protects the ball from UConn's Jaylin Stewart during a game at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025.

Memoirs: BYU's rivals only point to money because the alternative is too frightening

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Jul 7, 2026

BYU basketball slighted in major preseason top-25 rankings, need a center soon

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Jul 7, 2026

Elite 5-star small forward names BYU basketball among his recruiting finalists

Calvin Barrett

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Jul 6, 2026

Egor Demin highlights his leadership role following 23-point Summer League outing

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Jul 5, 2026

Jun 25, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards first round draft pick and number one overall pick AJ Dybantsa poses for a photo with his jersey during a press conference at InterContinental Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

2026 NBA Summer League schedules for former BYU hoopers Dybantsa and Demin

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Jul 5, 2026

Feb 22, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (8) dribbles against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Egor Demin teases major second-year leap with incredible Summer League outburst

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Jul 5, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; BYU Cougars head coach Kevin Young reacts during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Kevin Young, BYU basketball offer the number-one recruit in the 2028 class

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Jul 2, 2026

Grizzlies 2026 draft picks Karim Lopez, Cam Boozer and Richie Saunders pose for photos with their New Jerseys next to Zach Kleiman, general manager and executive vice president of basketball operations, and head coach Tuomas Iisalo after the players’ introductory press conference at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., on June 25, 2026.

BYU sports news roundup June 1st, 2026: NBA Draft, recruiting wins, coaching changes

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Jul 1, 2026

Jun 25, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards first round draft pick and number one overall pick AJ Dybantsa poses for a photo with his jersey during a press conference at InterContinental Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

AJ Dybantsa is not the favorite to win the NBA's Rookie of the Year in 2027?

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Jul 1, 2026

sNov 30, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; UC Riverside Highlanders guard Nate Pickens (11) dunks the ball against the UCLA Bruins in the first half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Forgotten BYU star Nate Pickens just reminded the basketball world who he is

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Jul 1, 2026

Mar 30, 2026; Goodyear, AZ, USA; Bruce Branch III (3) during the McDonalds All American Jam Fest at Millennium High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

BYU basketball's newest 5-star freshman is a top-five pick in early mock draft

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Jul 1, 2026

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; With the first pick in the 2026 NBA draft the Washington Wizards selected BYU forward AJ Dybantsa at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

BYU basketball joins one blue blood as only programs with two straight top 10 picks

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Jul 1, 2026

Mar 10, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; BYU Cougars coach Kevin Young courtside during the first half against the Kansas State Wildcats at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Kevin Young loses an assistant on his BYU basketball staff to Boise State

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Jul 1, 2026

BYU's AJ Dybantsa, of Brockton, during a game vs. UConn at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025.

AJ Dybantsa may team up with LeBron James as Wizards emerge in free agency

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Jun 30, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars guard Richie Saunders (15) drives to the basket during the first half against the Utah Utes at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images

Here are Richie Saunders' five most dominant games at BYU that should get Memphis Grizzlies fans excited

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Jun 29, 2026

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA Commissioner poses with the first pick in the 2026 NBA draft selected by the Washington Wizards, BYU forward AJ Dybantsa at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

BYU basketball is in its golden age of NBA talent, and that was proved at the draft

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Jun 28, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars guard Richie Saunders (15) takes a free throw during the first half against the Houston Cougars at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images

Kevin O'Connor confesses his 'basketball crush' on new Grizzly Richie Saunders

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Jun 28, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars guard Richie Saunders (15) looks on during the first half against the Utah Utes at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images

An open letter to Memphis Grizzlies fans: You're going to absolutely love Richie Saunders

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Jun 26, 2026

Grizzlies 2026 NBA Draft picks Karim Lopez, Cam Boozer and Richie Saunders laugh with each other after their introductory press conference at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., on June 25, 2026.

NBA expert predicts BYU's Richie Saunders will 'be an NBA player for a long time'

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Jun 26, 2026

Grizzlies 2026 draft picks Karim Lopez, Cam Boozer and Richie Saunders listen to questions from the media during their introductory press conference at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., on June 25, 2026.

Richie Saunders hopes to be a leader in his early NBA opportunity in Memphis

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Jun 25, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Dailyn Swain (3) shoots against BYU Cougars center Keba Keita (13) in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

BYU's Keba Keita will get his NBA opportunity, inks deal with the Indiana Pacers

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Jun 25, 2026

Jun 25, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards first round draft pick and number one overall pick AJ Dybantsa poses for a photo with his jersey during a press conference at InterContinental Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

AJ Dybantsa's new jersey number with the Wizards has a simple explanation

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Jun 25, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars head coach Kevin Young yells from the sideline during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

Reclassifying four-star center is taking an official visit to BYU basketball today

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Jun 24, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; BYU Cougars head coach Kevin Young answers questions from the media after being defeated by the West Virginia Mountaineers at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

Kevin Young did the impossible by immediately turning BYU into an NBA factory

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Jun 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars guard Richie Saunders (15) drives to the basket during the first half against the Utah Utes at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images

BYU's Richie Saunders drafted to a team that plans to play him from day one

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Jun 24, 2026

Feb 10, 2026; Waco, Texas, USA; BYU Cougars guard Richie Saunders (15) looks to pass against Baylor Bears guard Obi Agbim (5) during the first half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Last-minute NBA Draft predictions for BYU's Richie Saunders in the second round

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Jun 24, 2026

Next to his mother Chelsea and father Ace, Brockton’s AJ Dybantsa declares for the 2026 NBA Draft at Davis School (K-8) in Brockton, Massachusetts on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

AJ Dybantsa's explanation for going by his full name at the NBA Draft couldn't be more perfect

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Jun 23, 2026

Feb 21, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) reacts during the second half against the Iowa State Cyclones at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images

BYU star AJ Dybantsa drafted first overall, marks a change in identity for BYU hoops

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Jun 23, 2026

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