BYU Cougars News Page 55 - College Basketball

Fousseyni Traore - Unavailable Saturday Traore (undisclosed) won't play Saturday at Pepperdine, according to Greg Wrubell of BYU Athletics.

Impact Traore suffered a late-game injury at LMU and is unavailable for this contest. This means BYU will have a different starting lineup for a fifth straight game. Traore is averaging 8.5 points and 8.3 rebounds per game as a freshman.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Te'Jon Lucas - Near double-double in return Lucas totaled 17 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt), one rebound, nine assists and two steals in 40 minutes during Thursday's 83-82 1OT victory over Loyola Marymount.

Impact Lucas scored at least 15 points for the sixth time and dished out a season-high nine assists during his first contest following a one-game absence due to an undisclosed injury. The senior transfer is averaging 10.7 points, 4.5 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 30.3 minutes during his first campaign with BYU.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fousseyni Traore - Posts double-double Traore registered 19 points (8-11 FG, 3-3 FT), 12 rebounds, four blocks and one steal in 37 minutes during Thursday's 83-82 1OT victory over Loyola Marymount.

Impact LMU had no answer for Traore in the paint, as he tied a season-high with 19 points and posted his sixth double-double of the season. He also helped protect the rim with all four of BYU's blocks and saw increased playing time with 37 minutes compared to just five for backup big man Atiki Ally Atiki. Traore is averaging 7.8 points and 9.2 rebounds over his last five games.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pepperdine faces BYU following Mallette's 23-point performance

Pepperdine faces the BYU Cougars after Houston Mallette scored 23 points in Pepperdine's 105-61 loss to the San Francisco Dons

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Te'Jon Lucas - Back in starting five Lucas (undisclosed) will play and start against Loyola Marymount, Greg Wrubell reports.

Impact Lucas has had a solid season so far, averaging 10.4 points, 4.3 assists and 2.4 rebounds. The guard will return to the rotation after missing Saturday's matchup with Gonzaga. With Lucas back in the lineup, Trevin Knell will return to his bench role.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trevin Knell - Headed for bench role Knell will come off the bench Thursday against Loyola Marymound, Greg Wruball, voice of the Cougars, reports.

Impact Knell had started the last 18 games for BYU, but the team has elected to shake up the starting five with Te'Jon Lucas back in the mix. Knell came off the bench to start the season and averaged 4.1 points in 13.7 minutes (seven games).

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

What bracketologists say about BYU men's basketball's chances to make NCAA Tournament Can BYU men's basketball still make the NCAA Tournament after losing four straight games? Experts weigh in.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • SLTRIB.COM

Alex Barcello stepping up leadership role as BYU men's basketball tries rebounding from four straight losses BYU men's basketball players are taking some responsibility for the team's recent stretch of losses.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • SLTRIB.COM

NCAA Tournament Bracket Forecast: Arizona back on No. 1-seed line

There are two new teams listed as No. 1 seeds in Mike DeCourcy's latest NCAA tournament bracket projections.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

NCAA Tournament Bracket Forecast: Arizona back on No. 1-seed line

Bracket Watch: Kansas Makes a Move, Duke Squanders an Opportunity Plus, BYU and Oklahoma are in free fall, but can they stay on the right side of the men’s NCAA tourney bubble?

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Te'Jon Lucas - Practicing Tuesday Lucas (undisclosed) was seen at practice on Tuesday, BYU basketball beat writer Alex Vejar reports.

Impact Lucas did not play in Saturday's loss to Gonzaga. It's unclear what kind of issue he was dealing with, but it appears Lucas should have a decent shot to return against Loyola Marymount on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Barcello - Struggles gainst Gonzaga Barcello supplied nine points (4-14 FG, 1-7 3Pt), three rebounds, five assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Saturday's 90-57 loss to Gonzaga.

Impact Barcello failed to reach double figures for just the fifth time all season, connecting on just 29 percent on his shots in a difficult matchup against the Zags. His usage rate has increased lately as the Cougars have struggled to find a reliable second option on offense. During conference play, Barcello is averaging 16.4 points and 3.5 assists per game.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Holmgren powers No. 2 Gonzaga to 90-57 victory over BYU

Chet Holmgren had 20 points, 17 rebounds, six assists and five blocks to lead No. 2 Gonzaga to a 90-57 victory over BYU

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • Associated Press

BYU men's basketball loses to Gonzaga in latest rough outing BYU men's basketball lost its fourth game in a row Saturday against Gonzaga.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • SLTRIB.COM

Paisley Harding leads No. 16 BYU women's basketball to comeback win over Gonzaga BYU senior guard Paisley Harding dove for a loose ball late in the second quarter and, in the fracas, caught the business end of a teammate’...

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • SLTRIB.COM

Gonzaga vs BYU Prediction & Pick for NCAA Basketball Game From FanDuel Sportsbook (Feb. 5) Saturday's slate of NCAA college basketball games includes a clash between the No. 2 Gonzaga Bulldogs and BYU Cougars. Gonzaga vs BYU Predic...

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

Seneca Knight - Back in starting lineup Saturday Knight will start Saturday's contest against Gonzaga, BYU radio host Greg Wrubell reports.

Impact With Te'Jon Lucas (undisclosed) sidelined, Knight will draw his first start since Dec. 11. In four games as a starter, the junior forward has averaged 7.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 blocks in 22.5 minutes.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Te'Jon Lucas - Won't play Saturday Lucas (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against Gonzaga, BYU radio host Greg Wrubell reports.

Impact It's unclear how severe the injury is, but Lucas will miss his first game of the season. In his absence, Seneca Knight will get his first start since Dec. 11.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Atiki Ally Atiki - Perfect from floor off bench Atiki provided 10 points (5-5 FG, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and four blocks over 20 minutes during Thursday's 73-59 loss to San Francisco.

Impact Atiki provided some offense off-the-bench for the Cougars, connecting on all five of his field goal attempts while also contributing on the defensive end with four of the team's five blocks. His 10 points and 20 minutes were both season highs. Atiki looks to become more of a factor moving forward as BYU is in search of more offense.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Massalski lifts San Francisco past BYU 73-59 Yauhen Massalski had 16 points and 13 rebounds as San Francisco got past BYU 73-59.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Massalski lifts San Francisco past BYU 73-59

Yauhen Massalski had 16 points and 13 rebounds as San Francisco got past BYU 73-59

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • Associated Press

BYU men's basketball loses third game in a row Provo • The BYU men’s basketball team went through an emotional rollercoaster last week by losing two games that, on paper, should have been...

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • SLTRIB.COM

Gideon George - Enters starting five George is starting Thursday's game against San Francisco, radio voice of the Cougars, Greg Wrubell, reports.

Impact George hasn't been part of the starting five since Nov. 27, but he's scored double digits off the bench in three of his last four matchups, earning himself another look. Caleb Lohner heads to the bench as a result.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Lohner - Set for bench role Lohner will come off the bench Thursday against San Francisco, voice of the Cougars, Greg Wrubell reports.

Impact Lohner has started every game of the season thus far, but he's in for a new role Thursday evening, as BYU has elected to roll with Trevin Knell, Gideon George and Fousseyni Traore in the frontcourt. Lohner is averaging just 6.0 points, and 4.6 rebounds over his last five contests, which may be the reason for the switch.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

BYU's 'gentle giant' Fousseyni Traore had humble beginnings in Africa before moving to Utah in search of basketball greatness BYU men's basketball player Fousseyni Traore has made Utah his home after coming from Mali, Africa, one of the poorest countries in the worl...

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • SLTRIB.COM

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Pepperdine faces BYU following Mallette's 23-point performance

NCAA Tournament Bracket Forecast: Arizona back on No. 1-seed line

Holmgren powers No. 2 Gonzaga to 90-57 victory over BYU

Massalski lifts San Francisco past BYU 73-59