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Utah guard David Jenkins Jr. (1) drives as BYU guard Alex Barcello (13) defends in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Lucas scores 18 points to send No. 18 BYU over Utah 75-64

By Matthew Coles Nov. 27, 2021 11:51 PM EST

BYU guard Te'Jon Lucas (R) scrambles for the ball with Texas Southern guard PJ Henry (L) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 24 2021, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
No. 18 BYU improves to 5-0, beats Texas Southern 81-64

By John Coon Nov. 24, 2021 11:18 PM EST

Houston guard Tramon Mark (12) drives against Oregon guard Jacob Young in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game at the Maui Invitational in Las Vegas, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 12 Houston dominates Oregon 78-49 at Maui Invitational

By John Marshall Nov. 24, 2021 04:39 PM EST

POLL ALERT: Purdue jumps to No. 3 behind Gonzaga, UCLA in Top 25, then Kansas, Duke; Arizona, Seton Hall, BYU, Xavier in

Nov. 22, 2021 12:26 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Purdue jumps to No. 3 behind Gonzaga, UCLA in Top 25, then Kansas, Duke; Arizona, Seton Hall, BYU, Xavier in. ...

Oregon forward Quincy Guerrier, right, looks to pass the ball from next to BYU's Alex Barcello during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Maui Invitational turns to Vegas for second mainland stop

By John Marshall Nov. 21, 2021 02:39 PM EST

BYU guard Alex Barcello, left, shoots next to Oregon forward Quincy Guerrier during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Barcello scores 25, BYU pounds No. 12 Oregon 81-49

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 17, 2021 12:17 AM EST

Barcello scores 24 to lift BYU past Cleveland St. 69-59

Nov. 10, 2021 01:44 AM EST
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Alex Barcello scored 24 points — making 13 of 13 at the free throw line — and BYU topped Cleveland State 69-59 in a season opener for both...

Arizona running back Michael Wiley (6) runs with the ball under pressure from BYU during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
A glance at new Big 12 schools BYU, UCF, Cincinnati, Houston

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2021 11:54 AM EDT

UCLA basketball players celebrate their win over BYU after a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
UCLA-Abilene Christian another unlikely matchup in NCAAs

By Tom Canavan Mar. 21, 2021 07:22 PM EDT

BYU guard Brandon Averette (4) reaches for a rebound with UCLA forward Kenneth Nwuba (14) and BYU forward Caleb Lohner, second from left, and BYU forward Matt Haarms (3) during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Juzang carries No. 11 UCLA past sixth-seeded BYU, 73-62

By Dave Skretta Mar. 20, 2021 11:56 PM EDT

BYU guard Spencer Johnson (20) looks to shoot the ball in front of UCLA forward Mac Etienne, right, during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
East Regional - First Round - Game 5 (win) at East Regional - First Round - Game 6 (win) 3/22/2021

Mar. 20, 2021 10:14 PM EDT

Purdue's Trevion Williams (50) reacts with Jaden Ivey (23) after a dunk during the second half of a first-round game against North Texas in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. Williams was fouled on the play. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Syracuse Orange at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/21/2021

Mar. 19, 2021 10:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 file photo, BYU head coach Mark Pope talks to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Utah State in Logan, Utah. Heading into the season, there wasn't a lot of talk about No. 23. BYU. This was supposed to be a rebuilding season in Provo, Utah for coach Mark Pope and his Cougars. Guess again. BYU went 20-6 playing with a returning senior guard, three transfers and a freshman and they seemingly are getting better heading into their first NCAA Tournament since 2015.(Eli Lucero/The Herald Journal via AP, Pool)
BYU players get assist for freeing Wade from elevator

By The Associated Press Mar. 19, 2021 06:44 PM EDT

Michigan State's Rocket Watts (2) sets up on defense as UCLA's Tyger Campbell (10) brings the ball up during the first half of a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
UCLA beats Michigan St 86-80 in overtime in First Four game

By Dave Skretta Mar. 19, 2021 12:59 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020 file photo, BYU guard Alex Barcello, right, defends Gonzaga guard Ryan Woolridge during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash. Heading into the season, there wasn't a lot of talk about No. 23. BYU. This was supposed to be a rebuilding season in Provo, Utah for coach Mark Pope and his Cougars. Guess again. BYU went 20-6 playing with a returning senior guard, three transfers and a freshman and they seemingly are getting better heading into their first NCAA Tournament since 2015. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
BYU could surprise in East, gave No. 1 Zags a scare

By Tom Canavan Mar. 17, 2021 06:29 PM EDT

BYU center Richard Harward (42) defends against Gonzaga forward Drew Timme during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the West Coast Conference men's tournament championship Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
No. 1 Gonzaga rallies to beat BYU 88-78 in WCC title game

By John Marshall Mar. 09, 2021 11:15 PM EST

Cleveland State's Craig Beaudion (3) shoots over Oakland's Trey Townsend (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the men's Horizon League conference tournament championship game, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Old Dominion Lady Monarchs at Charlotte 49ers 3/11/2021

Mar. 09, 2021 08:38 PM EST

BYU beats Pepperdine in OT to reach WCC final vs No. 1 Zags

Mar. 09, 2021 03:34 AM EST
PARADISE, Nev. (AP) — Alex Barcello scored 23 points and Matt Haarms hit the go-ahead foul shots with 2:01 left in overtime, sending BYU to an 82-77 win over...

Knell leads BYU over Saint Mary's (Calif.) 65-51

Feb. 28, 2021 12:25 AM EST
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Trevin Knell came off the bench to score 15 points to carry BYU to a 65-51 win over Saint Mary’s on Saturday night. Matt...

Haarms scores 21 to carry BYU over Loyola Marymount 88-71

Feb. 20, 2021 06:13 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matt Haarms had 21 points as BYU beat Loyola Marymount 88-71 on Saturday. Caleb Lohner had 18 points and seven rebounds...