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sports1 month ago•3 min saved

BYU's Dybantsa Leads Mock Draft Buzz as Saunders Faces ACL Hurdle

BYU's AJ Dybantsa remains the centerpiece of NBA mock drafts, widely projected as a top pick, while Richie Saunders's torn ACL and age dampen his pro prospects, likely pushing him toward undrafted free agency or a G-League/overseas path. Mock outlets vary: Tankathon lists Saunders around 45th for Dybantsa, ESPN places him at 56th prospect, and Dybantsa is viewed as the clear franchise-level piece; the BYU development program's second-year evaluation is ongoing.

via Lawless Republic|

#acl-injury #aj-dybantsa #byu

sports3 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

sports1 year ago•8 min saved

BYU Dominates Idaho with 95-71 Victory: Key Takeaways

BYU's basketball team secured a 95-71 victory over Idaho, improving to 4-0 this season. Key performances came from Fousseyni Traore and Richie Saunders, who both achieved career-high scores with 29 and 26 points, respectively. Despite the win, BYU's defense showed vulnerabilities, allowing Idaho to shoot 57.1% from three-point range. The Cougars also displayed streaky offensive play, highlighted by several scoring runs, but struggled with free throws, missing 11 attempts.

via Deseret News|

#basketball #byu #fousseyni-traore

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"BYU's Loss to Iowa State: A Close Call for No. 20 Ranked Team"

BYU suffered a close road loss to No. 6 Iowa State, despite leading by 14 points in the second half, as they went cold with their shooting and committed crucial turnovers. Richie Saunders led BYU with 20 points, but the team struggled from 3-point range and had several late-game possessions end in turnovers, ultimately falling 68-63.

via Deseret News|

#byu-basketball #close-road-loss #iowa-state

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

"BYU's Richie Saunders Leads Big 12 Charge with Comeback Win Over TCU"

BYU guard Richie Saunders sparks a second-half turnaround in a 87-75 win over TCU, contributing 11 points and demonstrating toughness on both ends of the court. The Cougars' depth and mental toughness were key factors in the victory, with reserves contributing 41 points. The win, following a victory over No. 7 Kansas, may propel BYU back into the AP Top 25 rankings. The team's next challenge is a road game against No. 9 Iowa State.

via Deseret News|

#big-12 #byu-basketball #comeback-win

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"BYU's Bench Power and Defensive Stand Secure Victory Over West Virginia"

No. 22 BYU defeated West Virginia 86-73 with strong bench play from Richie Saunders and Trevin Knell, outscoring WVU's bench 27-16, as starting players Aly Khalifa and Noah Waterman were unavailable. The Cougars' upcoming game against No. 23 Oklahoma poses a challenge, but they are hopeful for a win to improve their rankings.

via Deseret News|

#bench-play #byu-basketball #richie-saunders

sports2 years ago•10 min saved

BYU Dominates Georgia State, Extends Home Stand

BYU basketball dominated Georgia State with an 86-54 victory, improving their record to 10-1. The Cougars never trailed in the game and had a strong performance from Richie Saunders, who scored a career-high 20 points off the bench. BYU's depth and strong play from multiple players have been key factors in their successful season.

via Deseret News|

#aly-khalifa #byu-basketball #georgia-state