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sports20 days ago•7 min saved

BYU Fall Camp Day One Highlights: Bourguet-to-Esplin TD and Key Standouts

BYU opened 2026 Fall Camp in shells with notable moments: Treyson Bourguet connected on a deep TD to Jared Esplin, Legend Glasker impressed in 1-on-1s, and Roger Saleapaga made a tough contested grab. LJ Martin returned to action fully cleared, while freshmen Devaughn Eka and Journee Tonga saw carries. Bear Bachmeier connected with his brother Tiger in clips, and Williams is away on a mission, adding depth considerations at tackle; Fisher Ingersoll joined the roster briefly.

via Sports Illustrated|

#byu-cougars #fall-camp-2026 #jared-esplin

sports2 months ago•12 min saved

Wizards Eye No. 1 with AJ Dybantsa as Franchise Foundation

Washington is favored to select AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, a decision supported by his elite scoring, size and upside, though Darryn Peterson is a close alternative. The Wizards aren’t expected to trade the pick, and Dybantsa’s arrival would give them a high-ceiling star to pair with Trae Young and Davis, while his defensive ceiling could improve with pro coaching. Ownership considerations for fan engagement and local buzz could factor into the choice as well.

via The New York Times|

#aj-dybantsa #byu-cougars #darryn-peterson

sports2 months ago•25 min saved

Family-First Path Aims AJ Dybantsa at No. 1 Pick

A profile of AJ Dybantsa, the 19-year-old prospect whose family has steered his ascent—avoiding agents, prioritizing education, and choosing BYU—in a bid to land the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, guided by the motto 'Keep it in the family' and a blueprint executives say could redefine how top prospects navigate fame and fortune.

via CBS Sports|

#ace-dybantsa #aj-dybantsa #byu-cougars

sports3 months ago•1 min saved

BYU's Dybantsa Pushes for Wizards as No. 1 Pick

BYU forward AJ Dybantsa told the Wizards they should draft him No. 1 in the 2026 NBA draft, joking that he ’fills seats’ with his draw. He dominated college basketball, averaging 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals on 51.0% shooting, while BYU drew strong attendance. Mock drafts have Washington linked to him at No. 1, with analysts noting his fit alongside other scorers as the draft on June 23 approaches.

via Bleacher Report|

#byu-cougars #college-basketball #dybantsa

sports4 months ago•4 min saved

Dybantsa Goes Pro: BYU Star Declares for 2026 NBA Draft Amid Top-Pick Buzz

BYU forward AJ Dybantsa announced his decision to enter the 2026 NBA Draft after a stellar freshman season in which he led the nation in scoring and earned consensus All-America honors; projected as a top-three pick, he plans to finish his mass communications degree at BYU but could depart for the NBA depending on the draft process.

via The New York Times|

#aj-dybantsa #byu-cougars #college-basketball

sports4 months ago•1 min saved

BYU's Rob Wright Chooses Loyalty, Returns to Lead Cougars' Backcourt

BYU guard Rob Wright will return for his junior season after spurning Kentucky and entering the transfer portal, giving the Cougars a veteran playmaking presence to anchor the backcourt alongside Collin Chandler and Bruce Branch. Wright, who averaged 18.1 points and 4.6 assists last season, will operate in Kevin Young’s system with more spacing as AJ Dybantsa departs, and his camp reportedly explored a bigger NIL payday before deciding to stay at BYU.

via Vanquish The Foe|

#byu-cougars #college-basketball #nil

sports5 months ago•3 min saved

Dybantsa weighs NBA draft after BYU's March Madness exit

Projected No. 1 prospect AJ Dybantsa said he’ll discuss his future with his family and likely declare for the 2026 NBA Draft in the coming weeks after BYU’s first-round exit to Texas; he starred with 35 points and 10 rebounds, and major outlets project him as a top pick (ESPN has him No. 2, with SI and Bleacher Report listing him as a top pick).

via New York Post|

#aj-dybantsa #byu-cougars #college-basketball

sports5 months ago•11 min saved

BYU bets big on NIL era as Dybantsa reshapes a faith-based program

BYU is embracing the NIL era and a pro-style, booster-funded model under coach Kevin Young, luring star AJ Dybantsa and other five-star recruits to push the Cougars toward national prominence in the Big 12, all while balancing its LDS mission and the scrutiny that comes with high-spending athletics ahead of March Madness.

via The New York Times|

#aj-dybantsa #big-12 #byu-cougars

sports5 months ago•3 min saved

BYU's Sitake shifts focus to rebuilding for spring after Kingston case

BYU coach Kalani Sitake avoided discussing Parker Kingston’s expulsion and instead emphasized the program’s culture and leadership as spring practice begins, with the Cougars aiming for back-to-back double-digit win seasons. The team returns key players like LJ Martin, who is healing from a shoulder injury, and is looking to fill Kingston’s production while refining its approach and leadership under a “humble and hungry” mindset.

via The Salt Lake Tribune|

#byu-cougars #college-football #kalani-sitake

sports6 months ago•3 min saved

BYU's Saunders Sidelined Early in Colorado Showdown

BYU guard Richie Saunders suffered a non-contact knee injury 45 seconds into the home game vs. Colorado, left for the locker room and did not return; with no update yet, his status could threaten BYU's February push.

via Sports Illustrated|

#basketball #byu-cougars #colorado-buffaloes

sports6 months ago•3 min saved

BYU cuts ties with star receiver as rape arrest unfolds

BYU expelled Parker Kingston, the Cougars’ top receiver in 2025, days after his arrest on a felony rape charge. Kingston appeared in court and was released on a $100,000 bond with conditions (GPS ankle monitor, no contact with the alleged victim or witnesses, and social-media removal), and BYU says he is no longer part of the football program as the investigation continues. A virtual hearing is scheduled for Feb. 25, with a preliminary in-person hearing set for April 13 in St. George.

via The New York Times|

#byu-cougars #college-football #expulsion

college-basketball6 months ago•29 min saved

Roy's 30 fuels OSU's 99-92 win over BYU in Stillwater

Anthony Roy scored a season-high 30 to lift Oklahoma State to a 99-92 win over 16th-ranked BYU in Stillwater, despite AJ Dybantsa's 36 for the Cougars.

via CBS Sports|

#aj-dybantsa #anthony-roy #byu-cougars

sports6 months ago•26 min saved

Cowboys edge BYU 99-92, marking BYU's third straight loss

Oklahoma State defeated BYU 99-92, extending BYU’s losing streak to three games.

via Deseret News|

#byu #byu-cougars #college-basketball

sports6 months ago•30 min saved

Kansas Edges BYU 90-82 in Allen Fieldhouse’s 1,000th Game

Kansas defeated BYU 90-82 in the 1,000th Allen Fieldhouse game, led by Bryson Tiller’s career-high 21 points and Darryn Peterson’s 18 for the Jayhawks, while Richie Saunders poured in 33 for BYU; Kansas built a 53-33 halftime cushion and withstood a late BYU rally, finishing with an 8-4 edge in the final minute.

via CBS Sports|

#allen-fieldhouse #byu-cougars #college-basketball

college-basketball7 months ago•30 min saved

Burries' clutch block caps Arizona's perfect start in 86-83 win over BYU

No. 1 Arizona held off No. 13 BYU 86-83 to remain undefeated at 21-0, with Brayden Burries scoring 29 and delivering a game-saving block in the final seconds while Jaden Bradley added 26. BYU pressed back from a 19-point deficit, but couldn't complete the rally as Arizona survived on the road in Provo.

via CBS Sports|

#arizona-wildcats #burries #byu-cougars