The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Sat, 25 May 2013 20:15:56 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > NCAA > BYU Men's Basketball Team Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB3) 60 While BYU missing the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2006 was a big disappointment for fans, the Cougars have nevertheless embraced the challenge of playing in the NIT with heart and pride. Now they have advanced to the NIT Final Four in Madison Square Garden, and will face a Baylor team on Tuesday that beat them 79-64 back on December 21. http://byu.scout.com/2/1279859.html 8 Matt Hodge http://byu.scout.com/2/1279859.html Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:35:00 GMT 1 338 BYU byu On Monday in the second round of the NIT, the Cougars will host a Mercer team that has road victories against Florida State, Alabama and Tennessee. Listen to what Coach Rose, Brock Zylstra and Tyler Haws had to say on Friday about the upcoming game. http://byu.scout.com/2/1277152.html 8 Matt Hodge http://byu.scout.com/2/1277152.html Sat, 23 Mar 2013 02:55:00 GMT 1 338 BYU byu While the Cougars won't be in the NCAA tournament for the first time since Coach Rose's first season as head coach in 2005-06, they are nevertheless happy to be able to keep playing. On Tuesday they'll host the Washington Huskies, who feature former Pleasant Grove guard C.J. Wilcox. Listen to what Tyler Haws and Brandon Davies had to say about Wilcox, the opportunity to play more games, and more. http://byu.scout.com/2/1275823.html 8 Matt Hodge http://byu.scout.com/2/1275823.html Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:56:00 GMT 1 338 BYU byu A few times under Coach Rose, BYU entered its conference tournament as a bubble team needing to at least advance once in order to have a shot at an at-large bid, but this year is the first time his team has to earn an automatic bid to have any shot at playing in the NCAA tournament. In order to win the WCC Tournament, BYU will have to get over the hump and finally beat some top teams. http://byu.scout.com/2/1272597.html 8 Matt Hodge http://byu.scout.com/2/1272597.html Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:10:00 GMT 1 338 BYU byu Winning the upcoming WCC Tournament will be necessary if the Cougars are to go to the Big Dance for the seventh consecutive season. With their first game coming up on Friday night, Coach Rose spoke to the media on Monday about the conference tournament. http://byu.scout.com/2/1272247.html 8 Matt Hodge http://byu.scout.com/2/1272247.html Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:48:00 GMT 0 338 BYU byu Barring a potential home game in the NIT, Thursday night will be the last home game for three BYU seniors. In addition, two other players will be honored on Senior Night. Getting a win against No. 2 Gonzaga – the highest-ranked team to ever play in the Marriott Center – will be extremely tough but would make for an unforgettable Senior Night. http://byu.scout.com/2/1270230.html 8 Matt Hodge http://byu.scout.com/2/1270230.html Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:00:00 GMT 1 338 BYU byu When No. 2 Gonzaga faces the Cougars on Thursday, it will be the highest ranked team to ever play in the Marriott Center. Thursday's game will also be a special occasion because BYU's seniors will be honored as part of Senior Night. After Tuesday's practice, Coach Rose spoke about the Zags and about his senior players. http://byu.scout.com/2/1269968.html 8 Matt Hodge http://byu.scout.com/2/1269968.html Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:33:00 GMT 0 338 BYU byu Sophomore guard Anson Winder was a potential starter coming into this season, and certainly a likely important contributor for the Cougars, especially as a defensive stopper. But, an ankle injury before the start of the season kept him from playing much, and his season was in jeopardy of ending early. However, he’s slowly been working his way back and is very positive about his situation. http://byu.scout.com/2/1268324.html 8 Matt Hodge http://byu.scout.com/2/1268324.html Thu, 21 Feb 2013 02:59:00 GMT 1 338 BYU byu Brandon Davies is coming off one of his best performances in a while after scoring 23 points on 8-of-12 shooting against Portland last Saturday. But with games against Utah State and St. Mary's this week, he'll really need to be at his best. Following Monday's practice, he spoke to the media about facing the Aggies. http://byu.scout.com/2/1267730.html 8 Talo Steves http://byu.scout.com/2/1267730.html Mon, 18 Feb 2013 21:43:00 GMT 1 338 BYU byu On Tuesday BYU will host the Utah State Aggies in a game that was originally supposed to be played back in December, but that was postponed following a health scare for USU player Danny Berger. Following Monday's practice, Coach Rose spoke to the media about the Aggies, the positive steps his team took last week against Portland, and the short turnaround before playing at St. Mary's on Thursday. http://byu.scout.com/2/1267726.html 8 Matt Hodge http://byu.scout.com/2/1267726.html Mon, 18 Feb 2013 21:32:00 GMT 0 338 BYU byu Not only did the Cougars have a couple disastrous losses last week, but Tyler Haws has had a giant target on his back as teams focus on shutting him down. The sophomore spoke to the media following Thursday's practice about getting back on track, dealing with how teams defend him, and the technical foul he had against San Francisco last week. http://byu.scout.com/2/1266900.html 8 Matt Hodge http://byu.scout.com/2/1266900.html Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:33:00 GMT 1 338 BYU byu The Cougar basketball team has been struggling mightily lately, but the team appeared to be in high spirits following Thursday's practice, and not just because Coach Rose's wife Cheryl brought Valentine's Day cookies for everyone. Meanwhile, Coach Rose spoke to the media about bouncing back from last week's losses and more. http://byu.scout.com/2/1266896.html 8 Matt Hodge http://byu.scout.com/2/1266896.html Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:49:00 GMT 0 338 BYU byu Just prior to catching a plane for sunny San Diego, Coach Rose spoke to the media after Wednesday's practice and talked about Thursday's game against the Toreros, BYU's heavy reliance on zone defense this year, and the progress that various players have made over the course of the season. http://byu.scout.com/2/1264756.html 8 Matt Hodge http://byu.scout.com/2/1264756.html Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:26:00 GMT 1 338 BYU byu With head coach Dave Rose and assistant coach Tim LaComb hitting the road for recruiting purposes, assistant coach Terry Nashif fielded questions from the media following practice on Tuesday. Among the topics discussed were the Cougars' offensive droughts in their losses, the extra attention other teams are giving Tyler Haws, and the team facing its third consecutive road game. http://byu.scout.com/2/1262182.html 8 Matt Hodge http://byu.scout.com/2/1262182.html Wed, 30 Jan 2013 01:10:00 GMT 0 338 BYU byu The Cougars desperately need a marquee win, and beating No. 10 Gonzaga Thursday night would certainly qualify, but the Cougars will be hard-pressed to beat the Bulldogs on the road. They expect Gonzaga to be motivated after losing a heartbreaker at the buzzer last week, something the Cougars can definitely relate to. http://byu.scout.com/2/1260449.html 8 Matt Hodge http://byu.scout.com/2/1260449.html Thu, 24 Jan 2013 02:20:00 GMT 1 338 BYU byu The Cougars have been on a bit of a roll lately, having won six consecutive games (longest winning streak since two seasons ago) while getting more balance and improved shooting. However, Wednesday night’s home game against Saint Mary’s will be a big measuring stick for the Cougars, who are eager to avenge a season-sweep by the Gaels last year. http://byu.scout.com/2/1258092.html 8 Matt Hodge http://byu.scout.com/2/1258092.html Wed, 16 Jan 2013 03:57:00 GMT 1 338 BYU byu With a big conference showdown against Saint Mary's looming on Wednesday night, Coach Rose spoke to the media following Tuesday's practice about the Gaels and some other issues. http://byu.scout.com/2/1258045.html 8 Matt Hodge http://byu.scout.com/2/1258045.html Wed, 16 Jan 2013 01:10:00 GMT 1 338 BYU byu Total Blue Sports is pleased to announce a special promotional offer. For a limited time, every person who purchases a new Annual Pass subscription will receive a free copy of Cougar Converts, our new book that tells the conversion stories of BYU greats Ty Detmer, Curtis Brown, Scott Collie, Sete Aulai, Tom Holmoe, Corby Eason, Kresimir Cosic, Robbie Bosco and Shaun Nua. http://byu.scout.com/2/1257955.html 8 TBS Staff http://byu.scout.com/2/1257955.html Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:47:00 GMT 0 338 BYU byu As great as it is to have players that can go off for 42 points (Tyler Haws) or 33 (Brandon Davies), it’s important to have a team full of players that can come in and take away some of the burden by making plays. BYU hasn’t had that much this year, leading to trouble when Haws and/or Davies have struggled. But lately some others have been stepping up, most notably Matt Carlino. http://byu.scout.com/2/1256232.html 8 Matt Hodge http://byu.scout.com/2/1256232.html Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:26:00 GMT 1 338 BYU byu With the Cougars haven't started WCC play last week, Coach Rose spoke to the media on Tuesday about the progress of his players and of his team, the addition of Bronson Kaufusi to the roster, and a new schematic wrinkle. http://byu.scout.com/2/1255948.html 8 Matt Hodge http://byu.scout.com/2/1255948.html Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:58:00 GMT 0 338 BYU byu