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Te'Jon Lucas - Leads BYU in victory Lucas had 10 points (4-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds and two steals across 30 minutes during Saturday's 52-43 victory over Saint Mary's.

Impact Lucas led BYU with 10 points in the low scoring outing but it wasn't his most efficient night as he shot just 33 percent from the field. It was the first time the team's starting point guard was held without an assist all season. Through 15 games thus far, Lucas has connected on 43 percent of his shot attempts.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seneca Knight - Returns to play Knight (undisclosed) provided 11 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 18 minutes during Thursday's 73-51 victory over Pacific.

Impact Knight was efficient in his return to action for the Cougars as BYU took down conference rival Pacific. The 6-foot-6 junior has contributed 6.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists on 20.7 minutes, and has started in four outings for the Cougars.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Johnson - Returns to action Johnson (undisclosed) logged four points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal across 24 minutes during Thursday's 73-51 victory over Pacific.

Impact Johnson returned for the Cougars Thursday night in a rout of Pacific. The junior guard has contributed solid minutes off the bench, averaging 8.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.7 steals on 22.3 minutes for BYU this season. Johnson and the Cougars will take on St. Mary's in what figures to be an exciting matchup between conference rivals.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Barcello - Leads BYU in victory Barcello amassed 15 points (5-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-3 FT), five rebounds and four assists over 28 minutes during Thursday's 73-51 win over Pacific.

Impact Barcello posted a game-high 15 points in the WCC opener on the strength of four threes, and he's now made multiple three-pointers in 12-of-16 games. It's also the second straight game that he's posted at least four rebounds and assists. Expect the Cougars to lean heavily on the senior as the schedule ramps up with an upcoming three-game stretch against Saint Mary's, Gonzaga and San Francisco.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Johnson - Should be back Thursday Head coach Mark Pope believes that Johnson (undisclosed) should be "good to go" for Thursday's matchup against Pacific, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Johnson has been a key reserve for BYU, averaging 23.7 mpg off the bench through 12 games prior to missing a Dec. 29 matchup due to undisclosed reasons. He should be back Thursday, however, along with teammate Seneca Knight, who is also dealing with an undisclosed issue.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seneca Knight - Likely to return against Pacific Head coach Mark Pope believes that Knight (undisclosed) should be "good to go" for Thursday's matchup against Pacific, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Knight missed a Dec. 29 matchup and effectively last took the court Christmas Day against Liberty. Both he and teammate Spencer Johnson (undisclosed) are expected back for the WCC matchup.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

BYU's bench, including Gideon George and Hunter Erickson, comes through in nonconference finale BYU played listlessly in the first half against Division II foe Westminster before leading by as many as 21 in the second half in what ended...

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • DESERET.COM

George scores 17 to carry BYU past Westminster (UT) 65-53

Gideon George had 17 points off the bench to lead BYU to a 65-53 win over Westminster (UT)

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seneca Knight - Won't play Wednesday Knight (undisclosed) won't be in uniform for Wednesday's game against Westminster, Greg Wrubell of BYU radio reports.

Impact Knight will miss his first game of the season Wednesday for unspecified reasons. His next chance to return to action will be Saturday in Portland.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Johnson - Unavailable Wednesday Johnson (undisclosed) won't be suited up for Wednesday's game against Westminster, Greg Wrubell of BYU radio reports.

Impact Johnson will miss his first game of the season Wednesday for unspecified reasons. His next chance to take the court will be Saturday against Portland.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fousseyni Traore - First career double-double Traore finished with 19 points (6-7 FG, 7-8 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 27 minutes during Saturday's 80-75 victory over Liberty.

Impact Traore received his first start of the season and responded by leading the way for BYU with a team-high 19 points on only seven shot attempts. He also posted 13 rebounds for his first career double-double. Traore made the Hawaiian Airlines All-Tournament team for his efforts, averaging 13 points and 12.3 rebounds over the three games.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Traore scores 19 to carry BYU past Liberty 80-75

Fousseyni Traore had 19 points as BYU narrowly beat Liberty 80-75 in the Diamond Head Classic

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

3 keys to BYU's win against Liberty in the Diamond Head Classic BYU (11-3) defeated Liberty 80-75 to claim third place in the Diamond Head Classic Saturday, Christmas Day, in Honolulu.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • DESERET.COM

Liberty vs BYU Prediction & Pick for NCAA Basketball Game From FanDuel (Dec. 25) Liberty vs BYU prediction and college basketball pick straight up and ATS for Saturday's Christmas Day game between LIB vs BYU.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Te'Jon Lucas - Continues to struggle Lucas provided four points (2-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and four assists across 31 minutes during Thursday's 69-67 loss to Vanderbilt.

Impact Lucas was only able to make a pair of field goals in the surprising loss to Vanderbilt, his fourth straight game in which he was held to under 10 points. During that four game stretch he's only shooting 33 percent but has helped facilitate some offense with five assists per game. Lucas has also struggled with turnovers this season, leading the team with 2.6 per game.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

3 keys to BYU's loss against Vanderbilt BYU led most of the game but dropped a 69-67 setback to Vanderbilt in the Diamond Head Classic semifinals Thursday night in Honolulu. Here a...

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • DESERET.COM

Vanderbilt vs. BYU men's basketball video highlights, score in Diamond Head Classic 2021 Check out the top plays from the Vanderbilt vs. BYU men's basketball game in the Diamond Head Classic on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM

BYU vs Vanderbilt Prediction, Odds, Moneyline, Spread & Over/Under for December 23 College Basketball Game Find BYU vs. Vanderbilt predictions, betting odds, moneyline, spread, over/under and more for the December 23 college basketball matchup.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

How to watch Vanderbilt vs. BYU basketball on TV, live stream in Diamond Head Classic What you need to know to watch Vanderbilt vs. BYU men's basketball in the Diamond Head Classic on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Caleb Lohner - Career-high 14 rebounds Lohner closed Wednesday's 54-39 win over South Florida with nine points (3-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 14 rebounds and one assist over 25 minutes.

Impact Lohner was just one point away from posting his second double-double of the season, as he made up for his 33 percent shooting night by snagging a career-high 14 rebounds. His shooting numbers have left much to be desired, as he's only connecting on 33 percent of field goals after shooting 48 percent a season ago.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

One of the top remaining JUCO guards Sean East talks recruitment One of the top JUCO guards in the country, Sean East is off to a great start this season with John A. Logan. Through fourteen games East is...

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Alex Barcello - Makes five threes Saturday Barcello ended Saturday's 89-71 win over Weber State with 23 points (7-13 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 32 minutes.

Impact Barcello posted a game-high 23 points in the dominating win over in-state rival Weber State, draining five threes for a second straight game. He was quiet along the rest of the stat-sheet, but he's done a great job of scoring lately with 20+ points in three of his last four games. Barcello leads the 9-2 Cougars in points, steals and minutes this season.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barcello leads BYU past Weber State in 2nd half for 89-71 win OGDEN — With another opponent scorching the nets, Weber State men’s basketball was still in it. BYU was 10 of 16 from deep when Alex Barcell...

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • STANDARD.NET

Barcello scores 23 to lead BYU past Weber State 89-71

Alex Barcello had 23 points as BYU beat Weber State 89-71

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seneca Knight - Not starting Saturday Knight isn't starting Saturday's game against Weber State.

Impact Knight started each of the last four games and averaged 7.0 points and 4.3 rebounds in 22.5 minutes per contest during that time. Atiki Ally Atiki will draw the start Saturday.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE