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Seneca Knight - Not starting Saturday Knight isn't starting Saturday's game against Weber State.

Impact Knight started each of the last four games and averaged 7.0 points and 4.3 rebounds in 22.5 minutes per contest during that time. Atiki Ally Atiki will draw the start Saturday.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atiki Ally Atiki - Starting against Weber State Atiki is starting Saturday's game against Weber State.

Impact Atiki came off the bench in each of his first seven collegiate appearances and averaged just 1.3 points and 1.7 rebounds in 8.1 minutes per game. Seneca Knight will retreat to the bench.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Richard Harward - Will miss remainder of season Harward announced via Instagram that he will miss the remainder of the season due to a heart conditions, Jake Hatch of The Zone Sports Network reports.

Impact Coach Mark Pope announced last month that Harward would be out while he deals with cardiovascular issues. The heart condition has developed other complications unfortunately and he will not play basketball this season. It's unclear what Harward's future with the team will be given his condition.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hawkins scores 25, Creighton tops No. 24 BYU 83-71 Ryan Hawkins scored 19 of his season-high 25 points in the first half and Creighton beat No. 24 BYU 83-71.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • SACBEE.COM

Te'Jon Lucas - Struggles in loss Lucas posted four points (2-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds and three assists over 23 minutes during Saturday's 83-71 loss to Creighton.

Impact Lucas struggled to get any offense going as BYU trailed by double-digits for most of the game, being held to single digits for only the third time this season. He was also sloppy with the ball, turning it over a team-high four times. Lucas has been one of the top offensive options for the Cougars but is only shooting 44 percent thus far.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hawkins scores 25, Creighton knocks off No. 24 BYU 83-71 Ryan Hawkins scored 19 of his season-high 25 points in the first half and Creighton beat No. 24 BYU 83-71 on Saturday.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Hawkins scores 25, Creighton knocks off No. 24 BYU 83-71 Ryan Hawkins scored 19 of his season-high 25 points in the first half and Creighton beat No. 24 BYU 83-71 on Saturday.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Hawkins scores 25, Creighton beats No. 24 BYU 83-71

Ryan Hawkins scored 19 of his season-high 25 points in the first half and Creighton beat No. 24 BYU 83-71

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • Associated Press

BYU vs Creighton Prediction & Pick for NCAA Basketball Game From FanDuel Sportsbook (Dec. 11) Saturday's slate of NCAA college basketball games includes an exciting clash between the No. 24 BYU Cougars and Creighton Bluejays. BYU vs C...

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Gideon George - Effective in return George closed with five points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 82-71 win over Utah State.

Impact George missed back-to-back games while dealing with an illness, and while he didn't return to his typical starting role Wednesday, he still was able to post a stat line reminiscent of earlier in the season. With Richard Harward (medical) sidelined indefinitely and Gavin Baxter (ACL) out for the season, the door is open for George to continue making steady contributions on the glass.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fousseyni Traore - Season-high 14 points Traore closed with 14 points (3-4 FG, 8-8 FT), four rebounds and one steal over 16 minutes during Wednesday's 82-71 victory over Utah State.

Impact Traore provided nearly half of BYU's 30 bench points, posting a season-high 14 points while going a perfect 8-for-8 from the charity stripe. He only played 16 minutes as the Cougars have been using some various rotations with the loss of Gavin Baxter for the season and the return of Gideon George. The post player has been effective when on the court, connecting on 54 percent of his shot attempts.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 8, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Gideon George - Will return off the bench Wednesday George (illness) will be available Wednesday against Utah State, Greg Wrubell reports.

Impact George managed to practice fully Tuesday and will make his return to the court following a two-game absence. The forward won't start in his return and is expected to be monitored carefully by coach Mark Pope. Trevin Knell will once again start at small forward for the Cougars.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

A key injury has forced BYU basketball coach Mark Pope to reshape his team's identity The BYU men's basketball team will play smaller for the rest of the season, starting with a matchup against Utah State on Wednesday.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • SLTRIB.COM

Gideon George - Should return Wednesday George (illness) is in line to rejoin the action Wednesday against Utah State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact George returned to practice in a full capacity Tuesday, so it's not a huge surprise that he figures to be active after missing two games due to illness. It remains to be seen whether or not he will rejoin the starting five upon his return, but the senior should do so in short order even if it's not the case Wednesday.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Why Utah State's rebounding sensation Justin Bean poses a challenge for BYU On Wednesday, BYU will face, once again, one of the top individual rebounders in the nation in the 6-foot-7 senior.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • DESERET.COM

Gideon George - Misses second straight George (illness) did not take the court Saturday against Missouri State.

Impact With George sidelined his second consecutive game and Gavin Baxter out for the season with a torn ACL, Trevin Knell entered the starting lineup while Seneca Knight made his second consecutive start. Baxter's next chance to take the court will be Wednesday against Utah State.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Johnson - Provides spark off bench Johnson totaled 14 points (3-4 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT) and six rebounds over 30 minutes during Saturday's 74-68 victory over Missouri State.

Impact Johnson provided a spark off the bench for the Cougars, draining three long-range attempts and scoring 14 of the team's 18 bench points. He's reached double figures in 5-of-8 games thus far and is now shooting 42 percent for his career from three. Johnson is starting to look like the most reliable scoring option for BYU after Alex Barcello and Te'Jon Lucas.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Paisley Harding scores 33, leads No. 21 BYU women's basketball to win over Utah Paisley Harding led the No. 21 BYU Cougars past Utah to improve to 8-0 on the season.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • SLTRIB.COM

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DECEMBER 4, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Trevin Knell - Starting Saturday Knell is starting Saturday's game against Missouri State, Wyatt Wheeler of the Springfield News-Leader reports.

Impact Knell will make his first start of the season in Saturday's matchup. He averaged 4.1 points in 13.7 minutes per game across his first seven appearances of the year.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gideon George - Not starting Saturday George (illness) isn't starting Saturday's game against Missouri State, Wyatt Wheeler of the Springfield News-Leader reports.

Impact George missed Wednesday's game against Utah Valley due to an undisclosed illness and isn't listed among Saturday's starters. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench, but Trevin Knell and Seneca Knight will enter the starting lineup.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gavin Baxter - Tears ACL Wednesday Baxter suffered a torn ACL in Wednesday's 72-65 loss to Utah Valley, Robby McCombs of SB Nation reports.

Impact This is a brutal loss for the Cougars, who are already down a center in Richard Harward due to a cardiovascular issue. With no timeline for Harward's return and Baxter out for the season, BYU will have to turn to a pair of freshman in Fousseyni Traore and Atiki Ally Atiki for plenty of frontcourt minutes. Moving power forward Caleb Lohner to the five spot in a smaller alignment is another strategy that will likely be employed.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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