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BYU Cougars Aim for NCAA Glory with Star Freshman

3/17/2026

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The No. 6 Brigham Young University (BYU) Cougars will compete in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday at 7:25 p.m. ET, facing the winner of the Texas Longhorns vs. NC State Wolfpack matchup.
BYU posted a 23-11 record and earned an at-large bid, marking its third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.
AJ Dybantsa, BYU's star freshman, averages 25.3 points per game and aims for a Big 12 Championship and a national title.

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The No. 6 Brigham Young University (BYU) Cougars will compete in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday at 7:25 p.m. ET, facing the winner of the Texas Longhorns vs. NC State Wolfpack matchup.
BYU posted a 23-11 record and earned an at-large bid, marking its third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.
AJ Dybantsa, BYU's star freshman, averages 25.3 points per game and aims for a Big 12 Championship and a national title.