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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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Basketball

'Family, gratitude and getting 1% better' - Yoeli Childs' journey brings him home

By Colton Potter
February 11, 2022 12:00 AM
'Family, gratitude and getting 1% better' - Yoeli Childs' journey brings him home
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Baseball

Cougars in the pros: BYU pitcher makes Major League debut for Chicago Cubs

By Caleb Turner
August 03, 2021 12:00 AM
Former BYU pitcher Michael Rucker made his Major League Baseball debut on July 30 for the Chicago Cubs and BYU men's basketball star Yoeli Childs will be playing with the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Summer League Aug. 8-17.
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Sports

Cougars in the pros: Childs and Toolson face off in G-League debuts

By Jake Gonzales
February 12, 2021 12:00 AM
Former BYU teammates Yoeli Childs and Jake Toolson squared off in their NBA G-League debuts on Feb. 10, while the Kansas City Chiefs, featuring two BYU alumni, fell to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Super Bowl Sunday. Follow along with us each week as we share notable stats and stories from former Cougars in the pros.
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Sports

Cougars in the pros: Yoeli Childs scores first NBA points

By Caleb Turner
December 15, 2020 12:00 AM
The NBA preseason is underway, and former BYU Men's Basketball star Yoeli Childs scored his first points for the Washington Wizards. Follow along with us week by week as we share notable stats and stories from BYU alumni in the pros.
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Cougars in the pros: NFL highlights, NBA Draft prospects and the Masters

By Andrew Call
November 17, 2020 12:00 AM
From the NFL to the EuroLeague, former Cougars can be seen all over professional sports. Follow along with us week by week as we show the notable stats and stories from BYU alumni in the pros.
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Cougars in the pros: Taysom Hill continues to be key for Saints

November 10, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU alumni in the NFL and other sports leagues showed up once again this week, highlighted by Taysom Hill's 102 total yards of offense as he continues to play a key role for the New Orleans Saints.
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Basketball

Former Cougar signs with Slovakian club

September 24, 2020 12:00 AM
Former BYU Basketball player Zac Seljaas announced on his Instagram yesterday that he signed with BC Prievidza, a club in Slovakia that plays in the Slovak Extraliga.
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Basketball

Former BYU athletes add their voices to the Black Lives Matter movement

June 18, 2020 12:00 AM
Former BYU athletes add their voices to the Black Lives Matter movement
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Basketball

Off-season to-do list: What to expect from BYU men's basketball in 2020-21

March 30, 2020 12:00 AM
The COVID-19 pandemic wiped away all hopes of seeing BYU in its first March Madness appearance since 2015, leaving a to-do list for the lengthened off-season.
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Basketball

BYU men's basketball's big three completed special roster

March 27, 2020 12:00 AM
There are some players that received more publicity than others, namely BYU's Yoeli Childs, Jake Toolson and TJ Haws.
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Basketball

What could have been — BYU men's basketball

March 16, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU men's basketball was officially a lock in the NCAA tournament despite finishing its season in a last-second 51-50 loss to rival Saint Mary's in the WCC tournament semifinals on Mar. 9.
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Basketball

No. 15 men's, women's basketball head to Vegas after impressive seasons

February 29, 2020 12:00 AM
The 2019-20 BYU men's basketball season has been a whirlwind, ranging from injuries and suspensions to beating top teams in the nation, while the women's campaign gained momentum as the season grew older.
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Basketball

Photo Story: No. 23 BYU takes down No. 2 Gonzaga in historic event that spanned more than four days

By Aaron Fitzner
February 24, 2020 12:00 AM
The hype for the No. 23 BYU vs. No. 2 Gonzaga matchup could be seen all around Provo in the days leading up to the game. A stretch known as 'tent city' emerged outside the Marriott Center doors on the night of Wednesday, Feb. 19, as students set up camp hoping to get the best seats when the arena doors opened days later on Saturday. The trail of tents stretched from the Marriott Center doors to BYU's administration building with thousands of students waiting to claim their seats.
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Basketball

No. 23 BYU upsets No. 2 Gonzaga in first-ever ranked matchup between the two squads

February 23, 2020 12:00 AM
No. 23 BYU men's basketball overcame the pressure to hand No. 2 Gonzaga its second overall loss this season in a historic win.
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Basketball

BYU overcomes in-state rival Utah State at the Beehive Classic

December 17, 2019 12:00 AM
BYU defeated in-state rival Utah State at the Vivint Smart Home Arena on Saturday, Dec. 14. This Beehive Classic game marks the eighth consecutive win against the Aggies over the last six years.
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Basketball

Childs and Nixon lead BYU to blowout victory over UNLV

December 07, 2019 12:00 AM
BYU men’s basketball dominated the University of Northern Las Vegas 83-50 at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Dec. 7, to bring their record for the season to 7-4.
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Basketball

Childs’ debut not enough as BYU falls to rival Utah in overtime

December 05, 2019 12:00 AM
BYU men's basketball fell to rival Utah 102-95 in overtime at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, December 4.
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