Utah State Aggies vs. BYU Cougars - News - December 08, 2021

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Gideon George - Effective in returnGeorge closed with five points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 82-71 win over Utah State.

ImpactGeorge missed back-to-back games while dealing with an illness, and while he didn't return to his typical starting role Wednesday, he still was able to post a stat line reminiscent of earlier in the season. With Richard Harward (medical) sidelined indefinitely and Gavin Baxter (ACL) out for the season, the door is open for George to continue making steady contributions on the glass.

DECEMBER 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Fousseyni Traore - Season-high 14 pointsTraore closed with 14 points (3-4 FG, 8-8 FT), four rebounds and one steal over 16 minutes during Wednesday's 82-71 victory over Utah State.

ImpactTraore provided nearly half of BYU's 30 bench points, posting a season-high 14 points while going a perfect 8-for-8 from the charity stripe. He only played 16 minutes as the Cougars have been using some various rotations with the loss of Gavin Baxter for the season and the return of Gideon George. The post player has been effective when on the court, connecting on 54 percent of his shot attempts.

DECEMBER 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Barcello, Lucas lead No. 24 BYU past Utah State 82-71

Alex Barcello scored 17 points while Te’Jon Lucas added 14 points and six assists to lead No. 24 BYU to an 82-71 victory over Utah State

DECEMBER 9, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Utah State vs BYU Prediction, Odds, Spread, Line & Over/Under for Dec. 8 College Basketball GameUtah State vs BYU Basketball Game Info Utah State Aggies (6-2, 0-0 Away) vs. No. 24 BYU Cougars (7-1, 4-0 Home) Date: Wednesday, December 8,...

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Gideon George - Will return off the bench WednesdayGeorge (illness) will be available Wednesday against Utah State, Greg Wrubell reports.

ImpactGeorge managed to practice fully Tuesday and will make his return to the court following a two-game absence. The forward won't start in his return and is expected to be monitored carefully by coach Mark Pope. Trevin Knell will once again start at small forward for the Cougars.

DECEMBER 8, 2021•ROTOWIRE

A key injury has forced BYU basketball coach Mark Pope to reshape his team's identityThe BYU men's basketball team will play smaller for the rest of the season, starting with a matchup against Utah State on Wednesday.

DECEMBER 8, 2021•SLTRIB.COM

Gideon George - Should return WednesdayGeorge (illness) is in line to rejoin the action Wednesday against Utah State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

ImpactGeorge returned to practice in a full capacity Tuesday, so it's not a huge surprise that he figures to be active after missing two games due to illness. It remains to be seen whether or not he will rejoin the starting five upon his return, but the senior should do so in short order even if it's not the case Wednesday.

DECEMBER 8, 2021•ROTOWIRE

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Barcello, Lucas lead No. 24 BYU past Utah State 82-71