Kevin Young was supposed to be a head coach from the NBA now.
The 43 -year -old was on the right track to lead a franchise after last season. But Byu called. A member of the Mormon church, cougars training was intriguing.
So much so that he left the Phoenix Suns For provo, utah.
And now Young could be Big 12 coach of the year.
Byu is the hottest team of the conference. Five consecutive victories, including consecutive victories compared to the top-25th teams for the first time since 1988, have in fifth place.
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Cougars play fun basketball, an NBA style attack that storm the league. They pulled 50% out of 3 but 40% of the free throw line in a victory over the state of Arizona.
Young even stimulated recruitment behind a Strong budget of the name, image and resemblance.
But its reversal this season is impressive.
Byu started Big 12 Play 2-4 before taking off. Now Young should be a fantastal to win the Big 12 coach of the year and the cougars are climbing in the power classification this week.
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Provo, UT – February 18: Chief coach Kevin Young from Brigham Young Cougars calls a game during the first half of their match against the Jayhawks of Kansas State at the Marriot Center on February 18, 2025 in Provo, Utah.
Last week: 1
This week: against Cincinnati (Saturday); vs kansas (Monday)
What to know: At worst, cougars are the champions of the regular co-BIG 12 season. No team has won a major conference title during its first two seasons of the League since Idaho in 1922-2010. Now, can Houston get a seeded n ° 1 in March?
Last week: 2
This week: at Iowa State (Saturday); Against the state of Arizona (Tuesday)
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What to know: The loss of Arizona against Byu was an amazing, perhaps controversial. But fans who sing what they have done in byu players are unacceptable. Administration accessories for intensify quickly to condemn the song.
Last week: 4
This week: in Kansas (Saturday); VS Colorado (Wednesday)
What to know: The Red Raiders separated with Houston, the isolated team of the conference to do so. Now they just need to get Chance McMillion and Darrion Williams healthy.
Last week: 5
This week: Against Virginie-Western (Saturday); at Iowa State (Tuesday)
What to know: Richie Saunders scored 22 or more points in three consecutive games while firing 50% or better from Deep. He clicks in Kevin Young’s offensive.
Last week: 3
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This week: against Arizona (Saturday); against Byu (Tuesday)
What to know: Of course, the cyclones disagreed in two defeats last week, but losing twice on the road is more worrying. The state of Iowa has a 5-5 sheet on the road. You will have to win Ames to race in March.
Last week: 9
This week: VS Texas Tech (Saturday); In Houston (Monday)
What to know: The Jayhawks fell from the Top 25 of the AP for the first time in years, but responded with a victory on the road in Colorado. Why is it important? Kansas had lost four games immediately at a conference. Small steps.
More: Far from perfect, Kansas basketball always emerges with a Big 12 Road victory in Colorado
Last week: 10
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This week: in Byu (Saturday); at UTAH (Tuesday)
What to know: The Mountaineers have made a wild tour lately, losing more than they should. However, they should always be in the NCAA tournament.
Last week: 11
This week: in Houston (Saturday); Against the state of kansas (Wednesday)
What to know: The bearcates needed victories last week, and they got them. But is it enough to beat TCU and a collapse of Baylor at this stage of the season to win a large-scale offer at the NCAA tournament?
More: What we learned from the victory at the house of Cincinnati Bearcats on Baylor
Last week: 6
This week: Against Oklahoma State (Saturday); to TCU (Tuesday)
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What to know: THE Bear I have not won consecutive matches for over a month. But losing three games in a row – including one against Colorado – is a big problem for the curriculum vitae of the NCAA tournament.
Last week: 7
This week: against UCF (Saturday); against Baylor (Tuesday)
What to know: The horns in horns are 2-8 on the road this season and their attack disappears from Cowtown. This is why the chances of making the NCAA tournament are very low.
Last week: 13
This week: in Baylor (Saturday); At the UCF (Wednesday)
What to know: Did Bill Self really plan to go back to his Alma Mater? Difficult to say. But do not let it eclipse a team of cowboys showing growth under the direction of the first year coach Steve Lutz. Ask Iowa State.
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More: Oklahoma state basketball upsets the state of the iowa behind Abu Ousmane, Arturo Dean
Last week: 8
This week: VS Colorado (Sunday); in Cincinnati (Wednesday)
What to know: Striated. This is how to describe the Wildcats. They lost six consecutive games at one point and three another time. They won six games in a row recently. Now they have lost four games in a row. It’s not good enough.
Last week: 14
This week: at TCU (Saturday); vs oklahoma state (Wednesday)
What to know: Moustapha Thiam of 7 -foot in the center had eight blocks in a victory over the state of Kansas. It was only two shy people of a rare triple-double with points, rebounds and blocks. It was also his first career double-double.
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More: Moustapha Thiam Tallies 1st double-double, Lie UCF Basketball Block Record vs. KSU
Last week: 12
This week: against the state of Arizona (Saturday); Against Virginie-Western (Tuesday)
What to know: The Utes dismissed coach Craig Smith before completing his fourth season. They never made the NCAA tournament in its mandate. Make a jump on the coach carousel was intelligent.
Last week: 15
This week: at UTAH (Saturday); In Arizona (Tuesday)
What to know: THE Sun Devils had a tumultuous first year in the Big 12, leading to BJ Freeman’s leading energy dismissal. They are at a rotation of seven men, if the first year Jayden Quaintance is healthy.
Last week: 16
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This week: in the state of Kansas (Sunday); in Texas Tech (Wednesday)
What to know: THE Buffalo Don’t go quietly this season. Beating Baylor and hanging hard with Kansas is a good sign.
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