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BYU basketball lands 5-star wing Bruce Branch III out of Prolific Prep

Owen Chapman
By Owen Chapman
March 03, 2026 03:40 PM
On Tuesday afternoon, five-star recruit, McDonald’s All-American, and the No. 6 player in the class of 2026, Bruce Branch III, announced his commitment to BYU.
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Key takeaways from BYU football’s first day of spring practice

Zachary Halliday
By Zachary Halliday
February 28, 2026 10:42 AM
BYU football opened spring practice Friday afternoon, beginning 15 practices over five weeks that will help shape the roster ahead of summer conditioning.
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55 years ago, BYU men's basketball played its final game at Smith Fieldhouse

Hayden Madson
By Hayden Madson
February 27, 2026 09:03 AM
Fifty-five years ago, nearly 2,000 students camped out at the Smith Fieldhouse.
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Why is there opening prayer before BYU games? President C. Shane Reese weighs in

By Jason Christensen
February 26, 2026 11:17 AM
Picture this.
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Shawn Tanuvasa’s role as BYU football's chaplain

By Jacob Ashton
February 25, 2026 10:14 AM
Throughout his life, BYU football chaplain Shawn Tanuvasa has enjoyed feeling special to God — even when that feeling has come in unexpected ways.
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No. 19 BYU 'punked' by UCF in 97-84 loss: 3 takeaways

Owen Chapman
By Owen Chapman
February 25, 2026 12:54 AM
UCF didn’t take long to take control in Tuesday night's game at the Marriott Center.
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AJ Dybantsa dominates on both ends of the floor, No. 23 BYU upsets No. 6 Iowa State 79–69

Owen Chapman
By Owen Chapman
February 22, 2026 12:31 AM
No. 23 BYU beat No. 6 Iowa State 79–69 on Saturday night in Provo, cooling off a Cyclone team that arrived riding a top-five win days earlier against No. 2 Houston.
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Former BYU football teammates continue 'Two Point Conversion' podcast

By Annie Robinson
February 19, 2026 11:02 AM
Before it became a popular podcast, it started as two BYU football teammates having conversations about the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Dybantsa scores 35; No. 23 BYU can't keep pace at No. 4 Arizona in 75-68 loss

Owen Chapman
By Owen Chapman
February 18, 2026 10:06 PM
BYU coach Kevin Young said in his Monday presser that he was “relishing the opportunity” to prove the Cougars weren’t done after losing Richie Saunders for the rest of the season to a torn ACL.
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BYU star senior Richie Saunders suffers season-ending ACL tear

By Zach Hansen
February 15, 2026 02:38 PM
In a game in which BYU barely defeated Colorado, BYU senior Richie Saunders tore his ACL, ending his season and career with the Cougars.
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Jimmer Fredette’s No. 32 Joins the rafters of retired numbers at BYU

Owen Chapman
By Owen Chapman
February 14, 2026 05:56 PM
No. 22 BYU came away with a 90-86 overtime victory over the visiting Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday afternoon, but the larger focus inside the Marriott Center had little to do with the box score.
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BYU receiver Parker Kingston granted bail in first-degree felony rape case

Owen Chapman
By Owen Chapman
February 13, 2026 03:15 PM
ST. GEORGE — The Fifth District courtroom was quiet as BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston appeared on a television screen via WebEx Friday afternoon for a hearing to determine whether he would be granted bail and to set a date for his next court appearance.
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Whitney Fredette — Jimmer's wife, biggest cheerleader and supporter

By Ammon Montenegro
February 12, 2026 04:10 PM
From cheering Jimmer Fredette on from the sidelines as a BYU cheerleader, Whitney Fredette's cheering never stopped as she has supported him ever since, for more than 15 years.
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Bracketology update: Can BYU basketball overcome its flaws?

Owen Chapman
By Owen Chapman
February 12, 2026 09:50 AM
As of Wednesday morning, BYU is ranked No. 22 in the AP poll and is projected as a No. 6 seed in the NCAA Tournament by ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi.
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BYU receiver Parker Kingston arrested on felony rape charge

Owen Chapman
By Owen Chapman
February 11, 2026 11:06 PM
A first-degree felony rape charge has been filed against BYU receiver Parker Kingston, according to a news release from the Washington County Attorney’s Office.
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Wright, Dybantsa lead BYU to road win at Baylor as Cougars snap 4-game losing streak

Owen Chapman
By Owen Chapman
February 10, 2026 08:41 PM
BYU picked up a much-needed 99-94 win at Baylor on Tuesday night, snapping a four-game losing streak in a return trip that came with plenty of noise surrounding Robert Wright III.
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BYU coach Kevin Young admits ‘We’re searching’ after draining loss to No. 8 Houston

Owen Chapman
By Owen Chapman
February 08, 2026 12:41 AM
No. 16 BYU’s struggles continued Saturday night in Provo with a 77–66 loss to Houston, a game that felt familiar in all the wrong ways.
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Jimmer Fredette’s legacy at BYU extends beyond basketball

Zachary Halliday
By Zachary Halliday
February 07, 2026 10:45 AM
BYU basketball legend Jimmer Fredette is celebrated as one of the best players in program history, but his impact has extended far beyond the court.
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