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AJ Williams Is Visiting BYU. The Real Pitch Is Already on the Floor
The five-star wing can watch BYU’s exhibition and College GameDay weekend, but the lasting sales pitch is a proven pathway from featured role to NBA opportunity.
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BYU’s 17 National TV Games Reveal the Season’s Real Pressure Points
The Cougars’ new broadcast schedule confirms national expectations while exposing two stretches when recovery, travel and rotation depth will matter most.
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Nebraska’s First Exhibition Shows What BYU Must Measure Friday
The Cornhuskers’ 79–74 loss to Saint Louis points toward the statistics that will matter most in BYU’s first public test: rebounds, pressure and connected defense.
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Marriott Madness Was Fun. BYU’s Home-Court Math Is Serious
More than 5,000 fans showed up for a preseason party, but last season’s splits explain why Kevin Young is already recruiting the crowd as carefully as his roster.
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BYU Added Three 40% Shooters. Here’s What That Changes for Kevin Young
Robert Wright III, Collin Chandler and Tyler Betsey each topped 40% from three last season, giving BYU a proven foundation for its rebuilt lineup.
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Kevin Young Promotes Two BYU Assistants, but the Bigger Challenge Is Still Ahead
Brandon Dunson and Jordan Brady rise as BYU tries to turn consecutive lottery picks and Richie Saunders’ 72% scoring jump into a repeatable program advantage.
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The First Date Is Set for BYU’s Jaxon Kohler. The Rest Is Still a Question.
A delayed California hearing leaves the 6-foot-10 rebounder available under the current order through Oct. 20, with BYU’s season opener less than two weeks later.
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How Tough Is BYU Basketball’s Nonconference Schedule? Projecting the Cougars’ Record, NET and Quad Opportunities
BYU basketball’s 2026–27 nonconference schedule offers a strong mix of résumé-building opportunities and winnable games. We break down the projected NET rankings, Quad 1 and Quad 2 chances, toughest matchups and why a 12–2 start is a realistic target for the Cougars.