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Nov 3, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) reacts after scoring during the first half against the Green Bay Phoenix at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Nov 6, 2025

Nov 3, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) reacts after scoring against the Villanova Wildcats during the second half of the Hall of Fame Series game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

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Nov 4, 2025

Nov 3, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) celebrates a play against the Florida Gators in the second half of the Hall of Fame Series game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

NBA Draft: Freshmen Shine Across College Basketball

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Nov 4, 2025

BYU forward AJ Dybantsa drives past Villanova forward Matt Hodge during their season opener.

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Nov 4, 2025

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Oct 28, 2025; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) reacts during the second half against the Fort Hays State Tigers at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Nov 2, 2025

Braden Smith (left), Cameron Boozer (center) and Darryn Peterson (right) all could be in the running to college basketball’s National Player of the Year this season.

Sports Illustrated’s 2025–26 College Basketball Preseason All-Americans

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Oct 29, 2025

Nebraska men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg observes the action against BYU.

Hoiberg Keeps Nebraska Grounded After Exhibition Win Over No. 8 BYU

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Oct 25, 2025

The college basketball season begins Nov. 3. Sports Illustrated is counting down its preseason Top 25 each weekday until Oct. 31.

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Oct 31, 2025

Kansas guard Darryn Peterson is one of two Big 12 freshmen with BYU’s AJ Dybantsa vying for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft.

The Big 12’s New Rivalry Is AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson As Top NBA Prospects

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Oct 22, 2025

Jan 4, 2025; Gilbert, AZ, USA; Utah Prep Academy forward AJ Dybantsa (3) against Faith Family Academy (TX) during the Hoophall West High School Invitational at Highland High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Top NBA Prospects Highlight CBS Sports' All-America Teams

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Oct 22, 2025

BYU forward Richie Saunders was the Big 12’s Most Improved Player a year ago.

Sports Illustrated’s Men’s College Basketball Preseason Top 25: No. 9 BYU

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Oct 21, 2025

Apr 1, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; McDonald's All American West guard Darryn Peterson (22) dribbles the ball against McDonald's All American East during the first half of the game at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Pamela Smith-Imagn Images

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Oct 20, 2025

Mar 1, 2025; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars 2025/-2026 top recruit Aj Dybantsa joins the student section during the second half of the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

BYU Freshman AJ Dybantsa Dominates in Exhibition vs. Nebraska

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Oct 18, 2025

BYU forward AJ Dybansta drives against Nebraska's Rienk Mast.

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Oct 18, 2025

Jamarques Lawrence celebrates after a 3-point shot by forward Rienk Mast against the Ohio State Buckeyes.

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Oct 17, 2025

Houston guard Milos Uzan, along with Emanuel Sharp, return in the Cougars backcourt.

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Oct 17, 2025

Jan 4, 2025; Gilbert, AZ, USA; Utah Prep Academy guard Anthony Felesi (1) against Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy (TX) guard Greg Lawson (5) during the Hoophall West High School Invitational at Highland High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Oct 16, 2025

Fred Hoiberg signals to players during the first half against the North Florida Ospreys.

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Oct 16, 2025

BYU wing Richie Saunders scores against Kansas State

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