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Nate Church

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Email: nchurch1@byu.edu
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Why BYU's AJ Dybantsa fits with the Wizards

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By Nate Church
May 13, 2026 10:56 AM
The Washington Wizards secured the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft and according to current projections, will likely select former BYU Cougar AJ Dybantsa.
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BYU women's basketball signs Australian standout Prasayus Notoa

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By Nate Church
May 11, 2026 03:47 PM
BYU women’s basketball has signed Prasayus Notoa, beating out competitors UCLA and TCU.
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Big 12 private equity: What does it mean for future of BYU sports?

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By Nate Church
May 07, 2026 02:39 PM
The Big 12 has signed a five-year private capital agreement with Collegiate Athletic Solutions, Yahoo Sports reported last week.
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Where former Cougars are headed after the 2026 NFL draft

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By Nate Church
April 30, 2026 12:54 PM
The 2026 NFL Draft featured two former BYU Cougars draft selections and six undrafted free agent signings.
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AJ Dybantsa turns Nike NIL deal into pro partnership

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By Nate Church
April 29, 2026 08:51 PM
Two months ahead of the NBA draft, freshman star AJ Dybantsa is already making big moves.
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Built on faith: BYU star Richie Saunders' journey through injury

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By Nate Church
April 21, 2026 04:09 PM
The name Richie Saunders and BYU basketball are synonymous among the BYU fanbase.
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BYU men's volleyball falls to USC on Senior Night in five-set bout

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By Nate Church
April 12, 2026 02:17 PM
The No. 10 BYU men's volleyball team fell in a gladiatorial five-set battle against the No. 4 USC Trojans on Senior Night at the Smith Fieldhouse on Saturday night.
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Freshman phenom AJ Cottle's unexpected journey to BYU volleyball

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By Nate Church
March 26, 2026 05:10 PM
BYU men’s volleyball freshman phenom AJ Cottle didn’t touch a volleyball until his senior year of high school.
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After month away, BYU returns with statement win over Concordia Irvine

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By Nate Church
March 21, 2026 02:26 PM
After almost a month on the road and suffering their first conference loss to Stanford, the BYU Cougars returned to Provo with a chip on their shoulder.
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