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Luke Nielson

Daily Universe Sports Writer
Email: lsnielson11@gmail.com
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Know the Foe: Omaha Mavericks look to bounce back

By Luke Nielson
November 06, 2026 09:52 AM
BYU basketball's opponent Friday night at the Marriott Center, the Omaha Mavericks, are entering their fifth season under head coach Chris Crutchfield.
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Indiana Pacers waive former BYU big man Keba Keita

By Luke Nielson
October 21, 2026 06:05 AM
Former BYU center Keba Keita was waived by the Indiana Pacers on Saturday.
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Know the Foe: Nebraska basketball builds on historic season

By Luke Nielson
October 15, 2026 11:55 AM
Friday night, BYU men's basketball opens its exhibition schedule at the Marriott Center against Nebraska basketball, known as "Nebrasketball," which is coming off its best season in program history.
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No. 24 BYU men's golf competes in Big 12 match play

By Luke Nielson
October 15, 2026 11:40 AM
No. 24 BYU men’s golf began Big 12 match play Monday at The Country Club in Salt Lake City.
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Know the Foe: TCU looking to extend a 3-game home winning streak against BYU

By Luke Nielson
September 30, 2026 12:25 PM
BYU and TCU are sharing their third conference in the schools’ history. Over the past few decades, the Cougars and Horned Frogs have been members of the Western Athletic Conference, the Mountain West Conference and the Big 12 together.
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BYU basketball boasts a bevy of former players competing as pros overseas

By Luke Nielson
September 25, 2026 09:32 AM
Basketball season is starting, and many former BYU basketball players are competing in leagues all over the world.
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Former BYU center Keba Keita signs with Indiana Pacers

By Luke Nielson
September 24, 2026 09:57 AM
Former BYU basketball big man Keba Keita inked a one-year Exhibit 10 contract with the Indiana Pacers and the Pacers’ G League affiliate, the Noblesville Boom, on Sept. 18.
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Former BYU star Jimmer Fredette makes his return to 3x3 basketball

By Luke Nielson
September 22, 2026 12:40 PM
After retiring from basketball in April 2025, former BYU superstar Jimmer Fredette made his return to the court with Team Miami, which plays on the FIBA 3x3 World Tour.
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Is BYU basketball transfer Jaxon Kohler eligible?

By Luke Nielson
September 17, 2026 09:27 AM
Jaxon Kohler, an American Fork native and four-year Michigan State Spartan, committed to BYU on Aug. 20 after a California temporary restraining order granted him eligibility and allowed him to enter the transfer portal two days prior.
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