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Jump on the tot train! BYU's Richie Saunders becomes tater tot king on way to Sweet 16

BYU is both winning and carb-loading thanks to Cougars star Richie Saunders and his family connection to a potato empire.

MARCH 27

Oldest players in NCAA Tournament: Where Trevin Knell, Caleb Love, others rank in 2025 March Madness field | Sporting News The oldest player in the Sweet 16 is 26 years old.

MARCH 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

In March Madness, BYU gets a stop, then gets to go ... to Sweet 16 with 91-89 win over Wisconsin

BYU withstood a ferocious charge from Wisconsin’s John Tonje to hold off the Badgers for a 91-89 victory that sends the program to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2011

MARCH 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drains four from deep Knell posted 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal in 18 minutes during Saturday's 91-89 victory over Wisconsin.

Impact Knell drained 4-of-6 from deep, scoring 14 points across 18 minutes as BYU sent Wisconsin packing. It was the 10th time the 44.0-percent shooter from long range connected on at least four triples this season as Knell's contributions helped the Cougars advance to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 2011.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Wisconsin Badgers square off against the BYU Cougars in second round

MARCH 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 2 Houston leans on its defense to shut down No. 17 BYU and return to Big 12 title game

Second-ranked Houston turned to its relentless defense to shut down No. 17 BYU and return to the Big 12 Tournament title game for a second consecutive season

MARCH 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 17 BYU rides barrage of 18 3-pointers to ninth straight win, Big 12 Tournament semifinal game

BYU coach Kevin Young learned the value of the 3-pointer from former 76ers general manager Sam Hinkie, back when he was an up-and-coming assistant in Philadelphia

MARCH 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 17 BYU sets Big 12 tourney record with 18 3s, rallies past No. 12 Iowa St 96-92 in quarterfinals

Richie Saunders scored 23 points, hitting a crucial 3-pointer with less than a minute to go, and No. 17 BYU overcame a big game from Curtis Jones in a 96-92 victory over No. 12 Iow...

MARCH 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Catches fire from downtown Knell ended Thursday's 96-92 victory over Iowa State with 14 points (4-4 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal across 19 minutes.

Impact Knell was a perfect 4-for-4 from downtown to help lead a Cougar squad that drained 50-percent of its 36 attempts from beyond the arc. Knell got things started with a three on BYU's first possession and it began an offensive onslaught for both teams that never relented as the two teams combined to score 102 points in the first half and 188 for the game. The sharp-shooting Knell has connected on 44.1-percent of his shots from long range this season and will look to continue his hot shooting during Friday's semifinal matchup with Houston.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

No. 23 BYU wins 8th straight with 85-74 victory over Utah

Dawson Baker scored 15 points and Richie Saunders added 14 to lead No. 23 BYU to an 85-74 victory over rival Utah

MARCH 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heating up Knell accumulated 18 points (6-7 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 1-3 FT), three rebounds and four assists in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 91-81 win over Arizona State.

Impact Knell was nearly perfect from the field, connecting on 6-of-7 shots with five of those makes coming from downtown to match his highest scoring output since the start of conference play. The five triples represented a season high for Knell, who is shooting an impressive 44.9 percent while attempting just under five threes per contest. The senior guard appears to be heating up in time for the postseason run, averaging 14.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists while shooting 59.1-percent from the floor and 64.7-percent from beyond the arc during his last three games.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Big performance in rout Knell finished Tuesday's 91-57 win over Kansas with 15 points (5-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one steal in 22 minutes.

Impact Knell drained four from beyond the arc en route to 15 points, adding eight rebounds, four assists and a steal during Tuesday's domination of Kansas. The senior guard had totaled just 14 points, seven boards and four assists in four games total prior to Tuesday's breakout performance. The senior guard is a key cog for a deep BYU squad and will look to string more performances like this together as BYU makes a push to be included in the NCAA tournament

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Saturday Knell will join the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus TCU, Greg Wrubell of BYU Athletics reports.

Impact Knell has split time between the bench and the starting unit this season, but the senior will get an opportunity to open the game on the floor again Saturday, with junior point guard Dallin Hall moving to the bench and freshman Egor Demin presumably taking over as the team's primary point guard.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Tuesday Knell will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against Arizona State, Sean Walker of KSL.com reports.

Impact Knell will come off the bench with Egor Demin and Richie Saunders returning the fold in this one. Kneel had started the last three games and averaged 15.7 points and 4.3 rebounds over that stretch.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trevin Knell's 15 points help BYU get past Wyoming Trevin Knell scored 15 points to lead BYU to a 68-49 victory over Wyoming in Salt Lake City on Saturday. Mawat Mag and Dawson Baker added 11...

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Trevin Knell helps BYU earn wire-to-wire 68-49 victory over Wyoming

Trevin Knell scored 15 to lead BYU to a wire-to-wire 68-49 victory over Wyoming at the Delta Center

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts career night Knell ended with 22 points (8-11 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and three steals over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 95-67 win over Fresno State.

Impact Knell returned to the starting lineup after coming off the bench for the previous four games and posted season-best marks in minutes, points, rebounds and steals. The 10 boards represented a career high for the senior guard while the performance was concurrently the first double-double of his career. The impending return of Egor Demin (lower leg) will likely result in Knell returning to his role as sixth man but no matter the role, with Knell shooting 49.2 percent from the field and 44.7 percent from downtown, he's always a threat to fill up the box score.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trevin Knell's double-double leads outburst as BYU routs Fresno State 95-67

Trevin Knell had a season-high 22 points and a career-high 10 rebounds, five other teammates reached double figures in scoring, and BYU coasted past Fresno State 95-67

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moving to starting role Knell is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Fresno State, Mitch Harper of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Knell will move into a starting role in the backcourt alongside Dailin Hall due to the absence of Egor Demin (lower leg), one of BYU's top players. Knell is averaging 9.0 points and 2.1 rebounds per game this season in eight appearances (four starts).

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 12 points, multiple steals Knell logged 12 points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals during BYU's 87-43 win Saturday against Mississippi Valley State.

Impact Dallin Hall (toe) being healthy Saturday resulted in BYU's head coach Kevin Young updating his starting lineup to include the junior instead of Knell. Still, he did well as BYU's sixth man, logging his third-ever game with at least 10 points and multiple steals.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks out of slump Knell ended with 16 points (6-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 99-55 victory over Queens University.

Impact Knell played his best game of the young season, shooting 66.7% from the field while draining four of seven from behind the arc to reach double figures in scoring for the first time this season. Knell shot 45.3% from the field last season including 38.5% from downtown but struggled to the tune of 23.1% and 25.0% respectively through his first two games prior to breaking out of his slump Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Impressing in preseason Knell is someone to watch out for during the NCAA's 2024-25 season, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Knell is a BYU mainstay whose statistical output has improved in each of his undergraduate years for the college. During his senior season, he averaged at least 10 points and multiple three-pointers made for the first time. Knell's trajectory history suggests another improvement on his part, which will make him more of an excellent scorer and fantasy option.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to roll Saturday Knell (foot) is available for Saturday's game versus Texas Tech, Jay Drew of DeseretNews.com reports.

Impact Knell isn't among the starting five for the Cougars, but it seems the junior is available to contribute off the bench. The junior has racked up double-digit points in six straight appearances but may have fewer minutes than usual Saturday to keep that streak alive.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Saturday Knell (foot) will miss Saturday's game versus Texas Tech, Greg Wrubell of BYU Athletics reports.

Impact Knell missed the previous game due to a foot issues, but it looks like it may be a brief stay on the sidelines for the junior guard. If he's cleared to return, Knell seems likely to resecure his spot in the starting unit.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No. 18 BYU visits No. 14 Baylor after Knell's 27-point game

No. 18 BYU faces the No. 14 Baylor Bears after Trevin Knell scored 27 points in the Cougars' 71-60 loss to the Cincinnati Bearcats

JANUARY 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS