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Men's College Basketball Rankings: Arizona Takes Over Top Spot, Nebraska Soars

FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares his latest college basketball rankings as Arizona rises to No. 1 and Nebraska’s breakout season rolls on.

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Men's College Basketball Rankings: Arizona Takes Over Top Spot, Nebraska Soars

College basketball: No. 9 BYU survives Utah with Saunders' 24 & 14 effort SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Richie Saunders scored 17 of his 24 points in the second half and No. 9 BYU outlasted Utah 89-84 on Saturday night. Ro...

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Richie Saunders - Massive double double Saunders recorded 24 points (9-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-7 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Saturday's 89-84 win over Utah.

Impact Saunders ripped down six of a season-high 14 rebounds on the offensive end as he recorded his second double double of the season and the third of his career. It was also the fifth time in six games that the 6-foot-5 wing has topped the 20-point mark. Saunders has had a fantastic senior season for the Cougars, averaging career-best marks of 19.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.2 steals across 31.8 minutes per contest.

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Saunders has 24 points and 14 rebounds to lead No. 9 BYU past rival Utah 89-84

Richie Saunders scored 17 of his 24 points in the second half and No. 9 BYU outlasted Utah 89-84

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Keba Keita - Productive in starting role Keita (undisclosed) posted 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds and a block across Saturday's 89-84 win over Utah.

Impact Keita returned to the Cougars' lineup right away, and the forward made his presence felt on both ends of the court. As long as he stays healthy, Keita should remain a starter for BYU.

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Tre Donaldson scores 27 points, powers Miami down the stretch in 91-81 win over Georgia Tech

Tre Donaldson scored a career-high 27 points and had 10 assists, leading Miami to a 91-81 victory over Georgia Tech for the Hurricanes’ eighth consecutive win

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What channel is Utah vs. BYU on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch men's basketball rivalry game | Sporting News A classic college hoops rivalry is renewed Saturday as the Utes and Cougars face off in SLC. Here's how to watch.

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Kansas State visits Johnson and Arizona State

Arizona State hosts the Kansas State Wildcats after Anthony Johnson scored 24 points in Arizona State's 104-76 loss to the BYU Cougars

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Saunders leads No. 9 BYU against Utah after 31-point game

No. 9 BYU faces the Utah Utes after Richie Saunders scored 31 points in the Cougars' 104-76 victory over the Arizona State Sun Devils

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2026 Men's NCAA Tournament Projections: Big Ten, Michigan on Top in New Bracket

FOX Sports bracket forecaster Mike DeCourcy delivers his latest men's NCAA tournament bracket predictions.

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 Men's NCAA Tournament Projections: Big Ten, Michigan on Top in New Bracket

Jared McGregor - Question mark for Saturday McGregor (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday at Utah.

Impact McGregor has totaled five minutes across four games this season. His availability has little bearing on BYU's game-plan.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Keba Keita - Questionable to play Saturday Keita (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against Utah.

Impact Keita has missed two of the Cougars' last four games, and the questionable tag suggests a decision on his status will be made closer to Saturday's 10 p.m. ET tipoff. Keita has been productive when available for BYU, averaging 7.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and a combined 3.1 steals-plus-blocks per game in 13 starts and 20.8 minutes per game.

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Arizona State hosts Kansas State following Johnson's 24-point performance

Arizona State hosts the Kansas State Wildcats after Anthony Johnson scored 24 points in Arizona State's 104-76 loss to the BYU Cougars

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Big Three Carries BYU to Dominant Win Over Arizona State For the first time since joining the Big 12, BYU is 2-0 in conference play. On Wednesday night, the Cougars crushed Arizona State in a 104-7...

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Saunders scores career-high 31 points as No. 9 BYU routs Arizona State 104-76

Richie Saunders scored a career-high 31 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead No. 9 BYU to a 104-76 victory over Arizona State

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Robert Wright III - Tallies season-high 27 Wright amassed 27 points (9-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds and four assists across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 104-76 victory over Arizona State.

Impact Wright tallied a season-high 27 points as BYU cruised past the Sun Devils. It was the fourth 20-point performance for the sophomore point guard from Wilmington, DE, who has proven to be one of the key portal acquisitions this season after spending his freshman season with Baylor. Wright is averaging 17.0 points, 5.4 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.5 steals as a perfect compliment to star teammates AJ Dybantsa and Richie Saunders.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Richie Saunders - Pops off for career-best 31 points Saunders accumulated 31 points (10-13 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals over 32 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 104-76 win over Arizona S...

Impact Saunders drained six triples en route to posting a career-high 31 points as the Cougars cruised by the Sun Devils. Saunders needed just 13 shots during his efficient offensive effort to reach the 30 point barrier for the second time in his career. The senior wing also added three assists and two steals to complete the impressive performance. Saunders has now posted at least 20 points on eight occasions this season, including four of his last six, averaging 21.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.5 steals while shooting 55.7-percent from the floor and 47.6-percent from beyond the arc during that stretch.

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Keba Keita - Officially ruled out Wednesday Keita (undisclosed) won't play Wednesday against Arizona State.

Impact Keita will now miss his second of his last four games. The starting center, who averages 7.2 points and 8.1 rebounds, will look to return Saturday at Utah.

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Jared McGregor - Ruled out vs. Sun Devils McGregor (undisclosed) out against Arizona State.

Impact McGregor was deemed unlikely to play Wednesday, and indeed, the guard will miss his second straight game. He hasn't surpassed two minutes on the court in a single game this year even when he has been available.

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What channel is BYU vs. Arizona State on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch men's basketball game | Sporting News Can the Sun Devils contain AJ Dybantsa and the Cougars? Here's how to watch all the action.

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Jared McGregor - Doubtful to play Wednesday McGregor (undisclosed) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against Arizona State.

Impact The doubtful tag suggests McGregor won't be an option to face Arizona State. Even if he's upgraded to available, his fantasy impact is minimal. He has played just five minutes all season long.

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2026 Men's NCAA Tournament Projections: Nebraska's Rise Continues, Now a No. 2 Seed

FOX Sports bracket forecaster Mike DeCourcy delivers his latest men's NCAA Tournament bracket predictions.

5 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 Men's NCAA Tournament Projections: Nebraska's Rise Continues, Now a No. 2 Seed

Men's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: Duke, Gonzaga Slip

Here are the top 10 men's college basketball teams by NET ranking, who is already fighting on the bubble and the biggest risers and fallers...

5 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Men's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: Duke, Gonzaga Slip

Top-3 Dunkers in Men's College Basketball This Season, Including MSU's Coen Carr

FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen breaks down his top dunkers in men's college hoops in the 2025-26 season.

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Top-3 Dunkers in Men's College Basketball This Season, Including MSU's Coen Carr

Keba Keita - Doubtful to play Wednesday Keita (undisclosed) is doubtful to play Wednesday against Arizona State.

Impact The nature of the injury is uncertain, but not having Keita would be a huge blow for BYU down low. Keita, who's in his senior year, has started every game for the program so far in 2025-26 and is averaging 7.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per contest.

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Men's College Basketball Rankings: Arizona Takes Over Top Spot, Nebraska Soars

Saunders has 24 points and 14 rebounds to lead No. 9 BYU past rival Utah 89-84

Tre Donaldson scores 27 points, powers Miami down the stretch in 91-81 win over Georgia Tech

Kansas State visits Johnson and Arizona State

Saunders leads No. 9 BYU against Utah after 31-point game

2026 Men's NCAA Tournament Projections: Big Ten, Michigan on Top in New Bracket

Arizona State hosts Kansas State following Johnson's 24-point performance

Saunders scores career-high 31 points as No. 9 BYU routs Arizona State 104-76

2026 Men's NCAA Tournament Projections: Nebraska's Rise Continues, Now a No. 2 Seed

Men's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: Duke, Gonzaga Slip

Top-3 Dunkers in Men's College Basketball This Season, Including MSU's Coen Carr