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Last year’s Big 12 lit up the NBA Draft with AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson dominating as top prospects, setting the stage for a new wave of stars this season. With Dybantsa and Peterson now in the pros, Kansas’ Tyran Stokes and BYU’s Bruce Branch are stepping into the spotlight as the next elite talents, both aiming to be the No. 1 pick in the 2027 Draft. The rivalry between these two powerhouse...

BYU’s Big 12 schedule is locked in for the 2026-27 season, featuring 18 grueling conference games including road clashes with Arizona State, Houston, and Texas Tech — teams where they’ve struggled before. They’ll also face Utah, Arizona, and TCU twice, adding intrigue to key matchups. With some players’ eligibility still uncertain — including 2022 recruits seeking a fifth year and international at...

The Big 12’s 2026-27 schedule drops with the Cougars facing a grueling 18-game conference slate — starting with a road opener against Arizona State, followed by home clashes with Cincinnati and Kansas. They’ll battle Utah twice, extend their win streak against Iowa State, and hit Texas for back-to-back games against TCU and Houston. February eases slightly with Mountain Time zone games, hosting Ba...

BYU hoops is heating up under Coach Kevin Young as they chase Big 12 glory and NCAA Tournament buzz, fueled by Rob Wright the Third’s elite play, a potential Michigan State transfer center who can shoot from deep, and a roster built to spread the floor with five consistent three-point threats. Freshman Bruce Branch the Third could be a lottery pick, while defensive anchors like Khadim Mboup and Na...

BYU Cougars face off against Arizona Wildcats again on ESPN’s Big Monday, February 22nd at 7 PM MT — a rematch of last year’s epic comeback battle where BYU erased a 19-point deficit. With sophomore All-Big 12 guard Robert Wright III leading the charge and a loaded roster returning, the Cougars aim to build on their 23-win season and NCAA Tournament run. This game is one of five Big 12 Big Monday...

BYU basketball is heating up its pursuit of top-five recruit Demarcus Henry, the No. 3 overall prospect in the 2027 class, as they close in on a potential game-changer. With elite schools like UNC, Kentucky, and Arkansas also in the mix, BYU’s coaching staff — led by Kevin Young — made a recent trip to Arizona to strengthen their connection. Henry, a 6-foot-8 wing who thrives on both ends without...

BYU basketball takes a major hit as six-foot-ten recruit Jakub Urbaniak, once hailed as a Shawn Kemp-style game-changer, exits the program due to eligibility issues — opting instead for an immediate pro career in Spain with CB Gran Canaria. In a swift turnaround, the Cougars land their replacement: seven-foot-one Serbian center Petar Ostojic, who’s already on campus and cleared to play after starr...

BYU just added a 7-foot Serbian phenom, Petar Ostojic, who’s already got pro experience and lit up the U18 European Championship with 25 points, 14 rebounds, and 6 blocks in one game. He joins as the second Serbian player under coach Kevin Young and could become a key backup—or even starter—if Jaxon Kohler’s eligibility falls through in court next month. With Jakub Urbaniak sidelined too, Ostojic’...

BYU’s basketball roster just took a major twist as newly signed big man Jakub Urbaniak was declared ineligible by the NCAA, forcing him to return to Europe. The 7-foot-1 Serbian center Petar Ostojic, already on campus and previously playing in Serbia, is now stepping in as the backup center — and he’s expected to be eligible right away. With Urbaniak’s departure throwing a wrench into their plans,...

BYU basketball just got a seven-foot-one Serbian giant—Petar Ostojic, 19, already on campus and ready to dominate the paint. He fills the void left by Jakub Urbaniak’s NCAA ineligibility, bringing elite FIBA U18 Eurobasket stats: 10+ points and 5+ rebounds per game, including a 25-14-6 monster performance. With Jaxon Kohler starting at center, Ostojic joins Khadim Mboup as key frontcourt depth. Th...

North Carolina’s $20 million college basketball roster splurge signals a new era where programs are betting big on talent—despite not even aiming for championships. While schools like Michigan, Duke, and Kansas follow suit, BYU proves you don’t need a massive budget to compete: with savvy development, NBA-coach mentors, and NIL deals like AJ Dybantsa’s $7 million, they’re building a top-15 team wi...

BYU basketball is shaking things up with a major roster overhaul for the 2026-27 season, adding Lithuanian guard Dovydas Buika while saying goodbye to 12 key players — including two NBA draft picks. Only five scholarship players remain, three of whom battled injuries, but the return of Robert Wright the third adds stability. The Cougars are bringing in seven new scholarship players, including five...

Lithuania’s 19-year-old phenom Dovydas Buika just joined BYU basketball, bringing elite international experience and a global resume that includes EuroLeague, FIBA U18 gold, and an invite to NBA Basketball Without Borders. A versatile 6’6” guard/wing with handle and playmaking chops, Buika’s game is shaped by elite competition and mentors — including future NBA stars — in Zalgiris Kaunas. Though h...

BYU just snagged a European gem: 19-year-old Lithuanian wing Dovydas Buika, a six-foot-six versatile guard who chose the Cougars over Illinois and Arizona. A four-star prospect with national team experience and FIBA U18 EuroBasket stats, Buika brings leadership, size, and elite competitiveness — and he’s ready to dominate at the next level. With three roster spots left, BYU’s hunt for a starting b...

BYU just got a European gem: 6’6” wing Dovydas Buika, a Lithuanian standout who helped Žalgiris Kaunas win the NextGen EuroLeague and played alongside future NBA No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa. With FIBA U18 and U17 experience, elite versatility, and proven scoring and playmaking stats, Buika’s ready to elevate the Cougars’ roster for the 2026-27 season. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow:...

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