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Nate Church

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Email: nchurch1@byu.edu
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BYU's new era of basketball success includes 1st round draft picks in back-to-back years

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By Nate Church
June 25, 2026 07:15 PM
NEW YORK — A new era has come to BYU basketball.
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AJ Dybantsa makes BYU history as No. 1 overall pick in NBA draft

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By Nate Church
June 23, 2026 10:39 PM
NEW YORK — Fans that filled Barclays Center in Brooklyn held their breath when commissioner Adam Silver stepped to the podium to announce the first pick of the 2026 NBA draft Tuesday night.
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The final showdown: Will BYU's AJ Dybantsa be the NBA's No. 1 pick?

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By Nate Church
June 22, 2026 09:08 PM
All of our NBA draft questions will finally be answered Tuesday night. But the most important question of this year’s draft is one that has possessed fans and analysts alike.
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Judge dismisses case against former BYU receiver Parker Kingston

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By Nate Church
June 18, 2026 10:39 AM
Former BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston, who was set to go to trial for an alleged rape next month, has had his case dismissed.
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Sorsby backs away, declares for NFL supplemental draft

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By Nate Church
June 16, 2026 02:55 PM
After sending the college football world into a spiral last week, Brendan Sorsby has announced that he will be entering the NFL supplemental draft.
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BYU basketball 'in lockstep' with big man recruit, Kevin Young says

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By Nate Church
June 16, 2026 01:35 PM
BYU basketball coach Kevin Young addressed the media on Tuesday to discuss offseason roster moves and everybody’s favorite question.
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What would Big 12 sanctions on Texas Tech look like?

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By Nate Church
June 15, 2026 04:03 PM
The latest development in the Brendan Sorsby saga made headlines on Monday after the Big 12 Conference filed a federal lawsuit against Texas Tech University.
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BYU track balances struggle, success in 3rd day of nationals competition

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By Nate Church
June 12, 2026 10:51 PM
BYU couldn’t hold onto the runner’s high brought by Ben Barton’s national title winning performance Thursday in Friday’s slate of events at the NCAA outdoor track and field championships.
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BYU star safety Faletau Satuala out for 8 weeks with broken foot

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By Nate Church
June 12, 2026 10:47 PM
As summer trudges slowly towards the beginning of the college football season, the offseason continues to bring unfortunate surprises for the BYU Cougars.
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