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BYU basketball boasts a bevy of former players competing as pros overseas
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
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
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?
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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Former Cougar Brandon Davies retires from professional basketball
Former BYU basketball player Brandon Davies has announced his retirement from professional basketball after 13 years.
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BYU's AJ Dybantsa named Big 12 male athlete of the year
Former BYU Cougar AJ Dybantsa was named Big 12 Male Athlete of the Year Thursday morning.
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Danny Ainge to be inducted into college basketball's Hall of Fame
BYU basketball legend Danny Ainge will be inducted into the Naismith Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame on Oct. 22 in Kansas City, Missouri, BYU announced Monday.
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BYU basketball signs Lithuanian guard Dovydas Buika
BYU men’s basketball announced the signing of Dovydas Buika from the Lithuanian Basketball League on Wednesday morning.
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BYU's new era of basketball success includes 1st round draft picks in back-to-back years
NEW YORK — A new era has come to BYU basketball.
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Memphis drafts BYU's Richie Saunders in 2nd round
NEW YORK — BYU’s Richie Saunders was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in the second round, the No. 32 pick overall, in the 2026 NBA draft.
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Wizards, Jazz fans at NBA draft weigh in on top draft pick preferences
NEW YORK — Two hours before the 2026 NBA draft, fans wearing gear from teams across the league lined up at the Barclays Center in Downtown Brooklyn.
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BYU basketball 'in lockstep' with big man recruit, Kevin Young says
BYU basketball coach Kevin Young addressed the media on Tuesday to discuss offseason roster moves and everybody’s favorite question.
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BYU's Bruce Branch III wins silver medal at the FIBA U18 AmeriCup
BYU basketball signee Bruce Branch III and Team USA dropped the FIBA AmeriCup Championship to Canada in Leon, Mexico, 67-65, Sunday.
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What's next for Richie Saunders? BYU guard prepares for NBA draft — and beyond
Four months after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee, former BYU basketball star Richie Saunders was celebrating a big milestone.
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Top takeaways from the 2026 Big 12 spring football meetings
The Big 12 spring meetings, which wrapped up on Friday, brought new insights into the conference’s goals and stances on key issues.
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Why the Utah Jazz don't need to draft BYU's AJ Dybantsa
After years of what many fans considered to be bad luck, the Utah Jazz finally landed the second overall pick in this year’s draft.
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Why BYU's AJ Dybantsa fits with the Wizards
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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After 5-year hiatus, BYU, Utah State bring back historic basketball series
After an extended hiatus, BYU men’s basketball and Utah State are officially bringing back one of Utah’s longtime college basketball rivalries.
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