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Sam Foster

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The Daily Universe
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An emotional Egor Demin left the court after BYU's Sweet 16 loss with a big decision to make

By Sam Foster
March 27, 2025 11:22 PM
NEWARK, N.J. — In the final seconds of BYU's Sweet 16 loss to Alabama, One player could be seen on the Cougars' bench visibly heartbroken: Egor Demin.
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No. 2 Alabama's record 3-point shooting night puts an end to No. 6 BYU's magical season

By Sam Foster
March 27, 2025 10:01 PM
NEWARK, N.J.— Some nights your shots fall, and some nights your shots fall short.
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How Trey Stewart 'stayed ready' for his moment to shine with BYU basketball

By Sam Foster
March 26, 2025 07:54 PM
NEWARK, N.J. — At the beginning of the season senior guard Trey Stewart was not a part of BYU's rotation. He played a few minutes here and there and was no stranger to a DNP.
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Trevin Knell: Sixth-year senior, return missionary, oldest player in college, and BYU's hottest shooter

By Sam Foster
March 26, 2025 02:55 PM
NEWARK, N.J. — The last time that BYU was in the Sweet 16, BYU guard Egor Demin was a 5-year-old child in Moscow, Russia.
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Sweet 16 preview: No. 6 BYU faces No. 2 Alabama

By Sam Foster
March 26, 2025 09:39 AM
NEWARK, N.J. — For the first time in 14 years, and only the third time since 1981, the BYU men's basketball team will play in the Sweet 16 Thursday at the Prudential Center, home of the NHL's New Jersey Devils.
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How is BYU's new-look offensive line faring during spring practice?

By Sam Foster
March 25, 2025 05:34 PM
After losing key pieces and leaders from BYU's 2024 offensive line, backups, transfers and freshmen have some big shoes to fill.
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The redemption of BYU basketball's big men

By Sam Foster
March 21, 2025 11:13 AM
There was a point in time this season where BYU had a sub-.500 Big 12 record and sat on the outside looking in when it came to the NCAA tournament.
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What I learned from my visit to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City

By Sam Foster
March 19, 2025 10:19 AM
KANSAS CITY — When I was in the fifth grade, I was obsessed with a children’s chapter book series by author Dan Gutman.
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Is there cause for concern after BYU's poor performance in Big 12 semifinal?

By Sam Foster
March 15, 2025 05:44 PM
KANSAS CITY — Friday's Big 12 semifinal game against Houston was a tough watch for BYU fans in all aspects of the game.
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