Richie Saunders - Leads potent BYU offense Saunders racked up 23 points (6-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 8-8 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one block over 27 minutes during Thursday's 96-92 victory over Iowa State. Impact Saunders led four Cougars in double figures while adding five dimes as BYU advanced to the Big 12 semifinals. The junior wing topped 20 points for the fifth time in seven games while the assist total represented a season high. Saunders has been on fire since the start of conference play, shooting 52.2-percent from the floor and 44.6-percent from downtown while averaging 18.1 points and 4.5 boards per contest over the last 21 games. He leads a deep and dangerous BYU squad that is looking to take down their first Big 12 tournament championship and will be a dangerous out when the NCAA tournament gets underway next week.
MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
