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Fousseyni Traore - 16 points in just 17 minutes Traore finished with 16 points (6-7 FG, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 17 minutes during Saturday's 84-72 win over Texas.

Impact Traore needed just 17 minutes to post 16 points, six boards and a couple of blocks in the win over Texas. The 17 minutes are a high for the junior forward since returning to action Jan. 6 after missing seven straight games with a hamstring issue. After starting all 33 games last year, the junior forward had started the first six games of the season for BYU prior to dealing with the hammy and is amping up his playing time as he moves toward a possible return to the starting lineup. While the injury has caused a dip in his production, down from 12.9 points and 7.8 rebounds to 8.4 and 4.3 this season in 9.3 fewer minutes per contest, Traore is posting career-high marks in field-goal percentage (64.5%) and free-throw percentage (82.6%).

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

No. 21 BYU Basketball Gets Much-Needed Win Over Texas On Saturday afternoon, no. 21 BYU basketball got a much-needed win over the Texas Longhorns. Five BYU players scored in double figures on th...

JANUARY 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

No. 21 BYU shoots Texas out of the building in the second half, en route to an 84-72 win After taking an early lead, BYU's hot shooting spearheaded the Cougars to a decisive victory at home.

JANUARY 27 • 247SPORTS.COM

Noah Waterman, Jaxson Robinson lead No. 21 BYU to an 84-72 win over Texas

Noah Waterman and Jaxson Robinson scored 17 points apiece to lead No. 21 BYU to an 84-72 victory over Texas on Saturday

JANUARY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch BYU Basketball vs Texas No. 21 BYU basketball is 2-4 in conference play and coming off a tough loss to Houston. The Cougars will look to rebound on Saturday afterno...

JANUARY 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

BYU vs. Texas: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 27

Preview the January 27 matchup between the BYU Cougars and Texas Longhorns with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/under...

JANUARY 27 • DATA SKRIVE

Texas heads to No. 21 BYU looking to extend their win streak in one of the nation's 'loudest' environments The Longhorns look to extend their win streak to three as they head to Provo to take on a top-25 ranked BYU team in the midst of Big 12 play...

JANUARY 26 • 247SPORTS.COM

The BYU Basketball Game Against Texas Has Sold Out BYU basketball’s home game against Texas on Saturday has sold out, the program announced on Thursday. The Cougars, who are coming off a narr...

JANUARY 26 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

A Closer Needs to Emerge for the BYU Basketball Team BYU has been competitive in every game this season

JANUARY 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

KenPom Predicts No. 21 BYU vs No. 4 Houston No. 21 BYU basketball is 2-3 in conference play and coming off a tough loss to Texas Tech. The Cougars will look to rebound on Tuesday night...

JANUARY 23 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Joe Lunardi Has BYU Playing in Salt Lake in Latest Projections On Tuesday, ESPN Bracketologist Joe Lunardi updated his NCAA Tournament projections. BYU was projected to be a five seed playing McNeese Sta...

JANUARY 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Men's AP Top 25: UConn, Purdue remain on top; No. 25 New Mexico moves into rankings

The men's AP Top 25 had another week of upheaval, with teams bouncing around like kernels in a popcorn maker. Check out the complete ranking...

JANUARY 22

Aly Khalifa - 21-point outburst Khalifa recorded 21 points (9-17 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds and three assists in 28 minutes during Saturday's 85-78 loss to Texas Tech.

Impact For the second time in three games, Khalifa contributed a surprising offensive outburst in posting a new season-high in points. Khalifa is certainly capable--he posted five 20-point outings last year at Charlotte--but that hasn't been his role prior to his recent efforts. Also of note is the uptick in playing time, averaging 27.3 minutes over the last three games. Khalifa has served as a quality ball distributor this year, averaging a career-high 4.1 assists which ranks second on the team. But this scoring outburst on a team that already features six players averaging 9-plus per outing is a welcome sign for BYU and shows the depth they can throw at teams each game. Khalifa is averaging 5.9 points and 4.4 rebounds over 20.1 minutes per game but has lifted that total to 13.3 points and 6.7 rebounds since his court time has risen over the last three.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Dawson Baker - Out for remainder of season Baker (foot) is out for the remainder of BYU's 2023-24 season, according to Greg Wrubell of BYU Athletics.

Impact Baker was initially considered as likely out for the remainder of BYU's 2023-24 season. But with Wrubell's announcement Sunday, fantasy managers should not expect the ex-Irvine transfer to play again until late-2024 at the earliest. Baker averaged more than 10 points across each of BYU's three seasons between 2020 and 2023, so it is disappointing and unfortunate that a foot injury wrecked his chances of replicating that feat for a fourth consecutive time.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Pop Isaacs scores 32 points, No. 25 Texas Tech rallies to beat No. 20 BYU 85-78

Pop Isaacs scored 23 of his career-high 32 points in the second half and No. 25 Texas Tech overcame a 16-point halftime deficit to beat No. 20 BYU 85-78 on Saturday night

JANUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch No. 20 BYU Basketball at No. 25 Texas Tech No. 20 BYU basketball is 2-2 in conference play and coming off back-to-back wins over UCF and Iowa State. The Cougars will look to continue...

JANUARY 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Fousseyni Traore - Available to face Texas Tech Traore (hamstring) is available to face Texas Tech on Saturday, Jay Drew of DeseretNews.com reports.

Impact Traore hasn't been at full strength since early in the season, and while he missed the Tuesday clash against Iowa State, he's ready to feature here -- though he will likely do it off the bench. Either way, his return will undoubtedly add some much-needed frontcourt depth for a BYU team that won't have Noah Waterman (concussion) available.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Trevin Knell - Ready to roll Saturday Knell (foot) is available for Saturday's game versus Texas Tech, Jay Drew of DeseretNews.com reports.

Impact Knell isn't among the starting five for the Cougars, but it seems the junior is available to contribute off the bench. The junior has racked up double-digit points in six straight appearances but may have fewer minutes than usual Saturday to keep that streak alive.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Richie Saunders - Moves to starting lineup Saturday Saunders is in the starting lineup to face Texas Tech on Saturday.

Impact Saunders will step into the first unit due to the absence of Noah Waterman (undisclosed). This will be Saunders' first start of the current campaign. He's averaging 10.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game since the start of December.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Waterman - Won't play Saturday Waterman will miss Saturday's game versus Texas Tech, Greg Wrubell of BYU Athletics reports.

Impact Waterman's absence comes as a bit of a surprise and at an unfortunate time, coming off a bounceback effort with 18 points versus Iowa State last time out. The senior big man will shift his focus toward Houston on Tuesday for his next opportunity to rejoin the action. On a positive note, Fouseeyni Traore (hamstring) has a chance to return, potentially adding back some depth in the frontcourt.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Fousseyni Traore - Could return to action Saturday Traore (hamstring) could retake the floor Saturday versus Texas Tech, Greg Wrubell of BYU Athletics reports.

Impact Traore hasn't been at full strength since early in the season but appears to have a good shot at returning after sitting out Tuesday's game versus Iowa State. Traore may again settle into a bench role, even if he's cleared for action.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Trevin Knell - Could return Saturday Knell (foot) will miss Saturday's game versus Texas Tech, Greg Wrubell of BYU Athletics reports.

Impact Knell missed the previous game due to a foot issues, but it looks like it may be a brief stay on the sidelines for the junior guard. If he's cleared to return, Knell seems likely to resecure his spot in the starting unit.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

What channel is BYU vs. Texas Tech on today? (1/20/24) Time, TV, FREE LIVE STREAM: Watch NCAA men's college basketball online No. 20 BYU faces No. 25 Texas Tech in an NCAA men’s college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024 (1/20/24) at United Supermarkets Aren...

JANUARY 20 • NJ.COM

KenPom Predicts No. 20 BYU Basketball at No. 25 Texas Tech The Cougars are looking for their third consecutive win in conference play

JANUARY 19 • KANSASCITY.COM

KenPom Predicts No. 20 BYU Basketball at No. 25 Texas Tech The Cougars are looking for their third consecutive win in conference play

JANUARY 19 • SACBEE.COM