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After a stellar debut season, BYU coach Kevin Young was rewarded with a long-term contract extension, the school announced on Thursday. Details of the agreement, including length of the deal and monetary value, were not disclosed.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 28

AJ Dybantsa Left Nation Stunned Following Major Announcement to BYU

The moment that shook college basketball happened not on national television or inside a packed gym, but over a quiet FaceTime. “I just told him I’m coming,” AJ Dybantsa casually said, describing the moment he gave his commitment to BYU head coach Kevin Young before anyone else knew.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 21

BYU Opens Season in Vegas Against Big East Contender

When the BYU Cougars step onto the court for their first game of the season against Villanova, it’s not just any regular season opener. This highly anticipated clash, part of the Hall of Fame Series Las Vegas at T-Mobile Arena, marks the beginning of a new chapter in BYU’s quest for national relevance.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 18

BYU Basketball moves up in ESPN's early top 25 preseason poll

The BYU basketball program comes into next season as one of the "top dogs" in the Big 12. After a Sweet 16 appearance in Kevin Young's first year, the Cougars weren't happy with just being in the NCAA tournament.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 16

New BYU AD reveals top priority for next year and beyond

As Brian Santiago gets settled into his new role as BYU's athletic director, there are a few matters that need to be addressed. However, none more pressing than finding a way to keep Kevin Young.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 2

No. 1 College Basketball Recruit Sends Strong Message to Alijah Arenas

It has been quite the whirlwind for the top college basketball recruit in the country. After leading his team, Utah Prep School, in points and rebounds, AJ Dybantsa capped it off with a commitment to Brigham Young University.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 1

BYU four-star center Xavion Staton arrives in Provo

The wait is over in Provo — and the future of BYU basketball just walked through the doors of the Marriott Center. Over the weekend, 7-foot defensive force Xavion Staton, the No.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 21

BYU Basketball makes history with Wright, Dybantsa

Kevin Young and BYU Basketball continue to make history going into year two. After signing five-star freshman Egor Demin last season, Young has now added two more five-star talents to the roster with high school phenom AJ Dybantsa and former Baylor guard Robert Wright III.

College Basketball News / BYU Cougars on SI / April 14

BYU Basketball Signs Baylor Transfer Robert Wright

After days of speculation, Baylor transfer Robert Wright is officially a BYU Cougar. The BYU men's basketball program announced Wright's signing on Monday morning.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Texas Tech star Darrion Williams eyes BYU

If you haven’t been paying attention to BYU basketball lately, now’s the time to start. With a potential transfer of Texas Tech standout Darrion Williams on the horizon, Kevin Young’s Cougars could be adding the missing piece to a suddenly dangerous Big 12 contender.

Baylor Bears News / Last Word On Sports / April 10

Baylor Star Freshman Commits to BYU

After losing one of their key playmakers in the transfer portal to Virginia, BYU has added a playmaker to fill in for the upcoming season. Baylor star freshman Robert Wright III has committed to play for BYU.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / April 10

BYU adds firepower around AJ Dybantsa with ex-Baylor star

BYU basketball hopped into the college basketball transfer portal pipeline Thursday. This time adding a former Big 12 foe from Baylor, who’s bound to help A.J.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / April 2

BYU Basketball Loses Key Role Player to Transfer Portal

On Wednesday afternoon, Kevin Young and the BYU Cougars lost a big name to the transfer portal with junior guard Dallin Hall electing to go portaling. Hall, a 6-foot-4 guard from Plain City, Utah, entered the transfer portal last offseason with the coaching change in Provo, but elected to return to the team in 2024-25.

BYU Cougars Men’s Basketball History Update: Program highlights, postseason results, conference titles, award winners & coaching records

In this series of updates on the history of the top men’s basketball programs from the West, we provide a brief coaching summary, and a list of the current coaches, along with postseason results, regular-season conference titles, award winners, and all-time coaching records.

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College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / March 30

BYU Basketball Adds Talented International Prospect Dominique Diomande

On Saturday, Kevin Young and the BYU Cougars made their first addition through the transfer portal with an international prospect in his freshman season with Washington.

College Basketball News / BYU Cougars on SI / March 29

BYU Basketball Reportedly Signs Washington Transfer Dominique Diomande

The first full offseason of the Kevin Young era is officially underway. On Saturday, BYU signed Washington transfer Dominique Diomande according to a report from Pete Nakos.

College Basketball News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 26

Everything BYU Head Coach Kevin Young Said Ahead of Sweet 16 Matchup vs. Alabama

NEWARK, N.J. –– 6-seed BYU men's basketball had a practice Wednesday in Newark, N.J. to prepare for the Cougars' Sweet 16 matchup with 2-seed Alabama on Thursday night.

College Basketball News / SuperWest Sports / March 26

Forcing Turnovers BYU’s Key to Keeping Pace with Tide in Sweet 16 Showdown

BYU has met the external expectations surrounding the program. Advancing to the Sweet 16 was pivotal for both their regional and national reputation. Credit Kevin Young, his staff, and his players for getting the job done.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 24