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Jan 31, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; BYU Cougars guard Richie Saunders (15) shoots against Kansas Jayhawks forward Bryson Tiller (15) during the first half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Richie Saunders won't play for Kentucky this season, and probably not BYU either

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BYU product Keba Keita posted a contract-winning performance at the NBA Summer League

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Jul 19, 2026

These 3 former BYU Cougars in the NFL will rocket up the depth chart as training camp standouts

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Jul 16, 2026

AJ Dybantsa is getting pulled out of the NBA Summer League, but he proved his point

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Jul 16, 2026

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

Washington Wizards all-star teammate plans to take a back seat to AJ Dybantsa

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Jul 13, 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 looking the part of a number-one draft pick at the NBA Summer League

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Jul 13, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; BYU Cougars center Keba Keita (13) dunks against Texas Longhorns forward Dailyn Swain (3) and center Matas Vokietaitis (8) in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Former BYU C Keba Keita is making his presence known at the NBA Summer League

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Jul 12, 2026

Feb 11, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (8) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Second-year Nets G Egor Demin is already too good for the NBA Summer League

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Jul 12, 2026

Mar 22, 2025; Denver, CO, USA; Brigham Young Cougars forward Mihailo Boskovic (5) reacts after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Former BYU basketball role player joining a professional team overseas

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Jul 12, 2026

Taysom Hill runs the ball and scores as The New Orleans Saints take on The Washington Redskins during Monday Night Football at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Monday, Oct. 8, 2018.

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With training camps drawing near, are the NFL careers over for these four former BYU legends?

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Jul 12, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) and forward Keba Keita (13) reacts during the second half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images

NBA Summer League has been a delight for BYU fans because of these four standout former Cougars

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Jul 12, 2026

Feb 26, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (8) is fouled by San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

2025 NBA Redraft lifts Egor Demin even higher than his lofted lottery seat

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Jul 9, 2026

Jun 25, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards first round draft pick and number one overall pick AJ Dybantsa speaks to the media during a press conference at InterContinental Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

AJ Dybantsa can settle the score with Darryn Peterson in the NBA Summer League

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Jul 9, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) looks to pass against BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) during the first half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

How to watch Wizards vs Jazz: Info for AJ Dybantsa's first NBA Summer League game

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Jul 9, 2026

Sep 23, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (8) at Media Day. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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

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

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

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 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

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