2019–20 BYU Cougars men's basketball team
{{short description|American college basketball season}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2023}}
{{Infobox college sports team season
|year=2019–20
|team=BYU Cougars
|sport=Basketball
|conference=West Coast Conference
|record= 24–8
|conf_record= 13–3
|short_conf= WCC
|logo=
|APRank=18
|CoachRank=16
|image=BYU Cougars logo.svg
|head_coach=Mark Pope
|hc_year=1st
|asst_coach1=Chris Burgess
|ac1_year = 1st
|asst_coach2=Cody Fueger
|ac2_year = 1st
|asst_coach3=Nick Robinson
|ac3_year = 1st
|stadium=Marriott Center (Capacity: 18,987)
|champion=
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{{2019-20 West Coast Conference men's basketball standings}}
The 2019–20 BYU Cougars men's basketball team represented Brigham Young University in the 2019–20 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. It was head coach Mark Pope's first season as BYU's head coach and the Cougars ninth season as members of the West Coast Conference (WCC).{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/26489094/byu-hires-utah-valley-pope-new-head-coach|title=BYU hires Utah Valley's Pope as new head coach|date=2019-04-10|website=ESPN.com|language=en|access-date=2019-11-03}} The Cougars played their home games at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah. They finished the season 24–8, 13–3 in WCC play to finish in second place. They lost in the semifinals of the WCC tournament to Saint Mary's. Despite being a virtual lock to receive an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament, all postseason play was cancelled amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Previous season
The Cougars finished the 2018–19 season 19–13, 11–5 in West Coast Conference play to finish tied for second place with Saint Mary's.{{Cite web|url=https://www.deseret.com/2019/3/3/20667327/no-3-seed-byu-to-play-saturday-in-wcc-tournament-vs-either-portland-san-diego-or-santa-clara|title=No. 3 seed BYU to play Saturday in WCC Tournament vs. either Portland, San Diego or Santa Clara|last=Call|first=Jeff|date=2019-03-03|website=Deseret News|language=en|access-date=2019-11-03}} As the No. 3 seed in the WCC Tournament, they lost to San Diego in the quarterfinals.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ksl.com/article/46507929/poor-shooting-byu-opens-wcc-tournament-with-80-57-loss-to-san-diego|title=Poor-shooting BYU opens WCC tournament with 80-57 loss to San Diego|website=ksl.com|language=en|access-date=2019-11-03}} They were not invited to play in the NCAA or NIT tournament and declined to participate in any other postseason tournament.{{Cite web|url=https://www.deseret.com/2019/3/17/20668573/byu-shut-out-of-nit-decides-to-end-its-season|title=BYU shut out of NIT, decides to end its season|last=Call|first=Jeff|date=2019-03-17|website=Deseret News|language=en|access-date=2019-11-03}} Shortly after the season ended, longtime head coach Dave Rose announced his retirement.{{Cite web|url=https://www.deseret.com/2019/3/26/20669280/dave-rose-announces-retirement-from-byu-my-heart-told-me-it-was-time-to-leave|title=Dave Rose announces retirement from BYU; 'My heart told me it was time to leave'|last=Call|first=Jeff|date=2019-03-26|website=Deseret News|language=en|access-date=2019-11-04}} Utah Valley head coach Mark Pope, who previously spent four seasons as an assistant at BYU under Rose, was hired in April to be his replacement.{{cite web|url=https://www.coachesdatabase.com/mark-pope-hired-byu/|title=BYU hires former assistant Mark Pope as head coach|website=coachesdatabase.com|publisher=Coaches Database|date=April 10, 2019|accessdate=November 5, 2019}} Later in April, Pope announced that he had selected Chris Burgess and Cody Fueger from Utah Valley and Nick Robinson from Southern Utah as his assistant coaches.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ksl.com/article/46538635/byu-hoops-coach-mark-pope-hires-3-assistants-burgess-fueger-from-uvu-robinson-from-southern-utah|title=BYU hoops coach Mark Pope hires 3 assistants: Burgess, Fueger from UVU, Robinson from Southern Utah|website=ksl.com|language=en|access-date=2019-11-07}} Average home game attendance for the 16 games played at the Marriott Center for the 2018–19 season was 11,958. This was the second highest attendance in the West behind Arizona and ranked 27th nationwide.{{Cite web|url=http://www.ncaa.org/championships/statistics/ncaa-mens-basketball-attendance|title=NCAA Men's Basketball Attendance|date=2013-11-27|website=NCAA.org|language=en|access-date=2019-11-07}}
Offseason
= Departures =
During the 2018–19 season, BYU had two seniors that finished their eligibility to play college basketball - McKay Cannon and Luke Worthington. Two years passed since BYU had seniors as part of a basketball team. McKay Cannon transferred to BYU from Weber State University. Despite being a walk-on, Cannon started 18 games during his time at BYU. Luke Worthington played in 130 games (starting 62) and was the only player on the roster with NCAA tournament experience.{{Cite web|url=https://www.heraldextra.com/sports/college/byu/basketball/men/worthington-cannon-play-final-regular-season-home-game-for-byu/article_b211f838-e022-5c19-b866-54bbfe9e4609.html|title=Worthington, Cannon play final regular-season home game for BYU on Saturday|first=Darnell|last=Dickson|website=Daily Herald|language=en|access-date=2019-11-20}} Worthington will continue with the BYU basketball team as a graduate assistant alongside former teammate Nate Austin.{{Cite web|url=https://universe.byu.edu/2019/02/08/worthington-to-become-graduate-assistant/|title=Worthington to become graduate assistant|last=Payne|first=Jackson|date=2019-02-09|website=The Daily Universe|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-20}}
Nick Emery announced his retirement from college basketball via social media in July 2019 saying, "My time here has been rocky at times, but the good times definitely outweighed the bad...I am at a point in life where I am happy with what I've accomplished with basketball and I'm ready to start the next chapter of my life with my wife and son." Emery left BYU with one year of eligibility remaining.
In May 2019, Jahshire Hardnett committed to the University of Montana as a graduate transfer.{{Cite web|url=https://www.heraldextra.com/sports/college/byu/basketball/men/byu-s-hardnett-commits-to-montana/article_53a7fb6b-07c4-566e-b2ad-1603d99337ab.html|title=BYU's Hardnett commits to Montana|first=Darnell|last=Dickson|website=Daily Herald|language=en|access-date=2019-11-20}} However, due to graduate school admission timing issues, he reopened his recruitment in July 2019. A month later in August, Hardnett decided to transfer to the University of Missouri-Kansas City and will be eligible to play immediately.{{Cite web|url=https://www.heraldextra.com/sports/college/byu/basketball/men/former-byu-guard-hardnett-decides-on-umkc-as-his-next/article_9576e4f7-a2d8-58b7-b404-75a0b0c798c5.html|title=Former BYU guard Hardnett decides on UMKC as his next stop|first=Darnell|last=Dickson|website=Daily Herald|language=en|access-date=2019-11-20}} Rylan Bergersen transferred to the University of Central Arkansas, a Division I program, with two years of eligibility remaining.{{Cite web|url=https://ucasports.com/news/2019/5/1/mens-basketball-uca-men-add-transfer-guard-from-byu.aspx|title=UCA MEN ADD TRANSFER GUARD FROM BYU|website=University of Central Arkansas Athletics|language=en|access-date=2019-11-20}} Bergersen was granted a waiver and was eligible to play immediately.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/duke-vs-central-arkansas-odds-line-spread-2019-college-basketball-picks-predictions-from-proven-model/|title=Duke vs. Central Arkansas odds, line, spread: 2019 college basketball picks, predictions from proven model|website=CBSSports.com|language=en|access-date=2019-11-20}} Colby Leifson entered the transfer portal in October 2019, and as of the start of the season, no information was available regarding where he would transfer.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sltrib.com/sports/byu-cougars/2019/10/15/colby-leifson-announces/|title=Colby Leifson announces he’s leaving BYU, will continue his collegiate basketball career elsewhere|website=The Salt Lake Tribune|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-20}} On February 5, 2020, Utah Valley University announced Leifson would transfer to UVU with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining.{{Cite web|url=https://gouvu.com/news/2020/2/5/mens-basketball-byu-guard-colby-leifson-transfers-to-utah-valley.aspx|title=BYU guard Colby Leifson transfers to Utah Valley|website=Utah Valley University Athletics|language=en|access-date=2020-02-13}}
| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ !Name !Number !Position !Height !Weight !Year !Hometown !Reason for Departure |
| McKay Cannon
|24 |Guard |6'0" |185 |Senior |Graduated |
| Luke Worthington
|41 |Forward |6'10 |235 |Senior |Graduated |
| Nick Emery
|4 |Guard |6'2" |185 |Junior |
| Jahshire Hardnett
|0 |Guard |6'0" |185 |Junior |Graduate transferred to University of Missouri-Kansas City |
| Rylan Bergersen
|1 |Guard |6'6" |200 |Sophomore |Transferred to University of Central Arkansas |
| Colby Leifson
|0 |Guard |6'4" |190 |Sophomore |
= Incoming Transfers =
With Mark Pope coming as the new head coach to BYU from Utah Valley University (UVU), three players from the UVU basketball team decided to follow Pope and transfer to BYU. First, on April 23, it was announced that Jake Toolson, the 2018-19 Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Player of the Year who had previously played for BYU for two seasons, would transfer back to BYU. During Toolson's second season at BYU, he applied for a medical leave of absence in December 2015. Therefore, while Toolson played two additional seasons at UVU, he still had one year of eligibility remaining, and as a graduate transfer, was eligible to play immediately during the 2019–20 season. Before Toolson recommitted to BYU, he was recruited by several schools including Duke, Virginia, Arizona State and Utah State. Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.com ranked Toolson as one of the top 10 graduate transfers during the offseason. Then on April 24, Wyatt Lowell, a consensus 3-star prospect, announced he would transfer from UVU. Lowell, who was the 2018-19 WAC Newcomer of the Year, will sit out the 2019–20 season and will have three years of eligibility remaining.{{Cite web|url=https://www.deseret.com/2019/4/24/20671641/utah-valley-forward-wyatt-lowell-reportedly-transferring-to-byu|title=Utah Valley forward Wyatt Lowell reportedly transferring to BYU|last=Judd|first=Brandon|date=2019-04-24|website=Deseret News|language=en|access-date=2019-11-26}} The next month, on May 8, Richard Harward also announced he would be transferring from UVU to BYU with two years of eligibility remaining. As of the start of the season, it had not yet been determined whether Harward would be eligible to play during the 2019–20 season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ksl.com/article/46548594/former-orem-big-richard-harward-joins-uvu-teammates-in-transferring-to-byu|title=Former Orem big Richard Harward joins UVU teammates in transferring to BYU|website=ksl.com|language=en|access-date=2019-11-26}} However, in December, Mark Pope indicated that Harward did not receive a waiver and would not be eligible to play during the 2019–20 season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.byuradio.org/episode/099174d7-ce70-4bdf-a052-ed9d186a404a/behind-the-mic-with-greg-wrubell-byu-mbb-hc-mark-pope-post-practice-dec-9-2019|title=Episode - BYUradio|website=byuradio.org|access-date=2019-12-11}}
On May 6, Blaze Nield announced via social media that he would transfer from Utah State Eastern with three years of eligibility remaining. While he had scholarship offers from Montana State University, Idaho State University and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Nield will join BYU as a walk-on. Later in the summer, on July 31, it was reported that Alex Barcello, a consensus 4-star recruit, would transfer from the University of Arizona.{{Cite web|url=https://www.vanquishthefoe.com/2019/8/1/20750801/arizona-point-guard-alex-barcello-to-transfer-to-byu-basketball|title=Arizona Point Guard Alex Barcello to Transfer to BYU|last=McCombs|first=Robby|date=2019-08-01|website=Vanquish The Foe|language=en|access-date=2019-11-26}} He was granted a waiver and was eligible to play immediately.
| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ !Name !Position !Height !Weight !Year !Hometown !Previous School !Years Remaining !Date Eligible !Walk On/ Scholarship !Rivals !247Sports !ESPN !ESPN Grade |
| Alex Barcello
|Guard |6'2" |180 |Junior |2 |Scholarship |
| Richard Harward
|Center |6'11" |255 |Junior |2 |Scholarship |N/A |N/A |
| Wyatt Lowell
|Forward |6'10" |205 |Sophomore |3 |Scholarship |
| Blaze Nield
|Guard |6'1" |185 |Sophomore |Utah State University Eastern |3 |N/A |N/A |
| Jake Toolson
|Guard |6'5" |205 |Senior |1 |Scholarship |
= Returned Missionaries =
Two players were added to the roster during the offseason who recently returned from missionary service. Trevin Knell originally had committed to University of California, Berkeley.{{Cite web|url=https://www.heraldextra.com/sports/college/byu/basketball/men/lifting-concrete-and-water-jugs-trevin-knell-found-ways-on/article_54f80cc2-42fd-558c-96b9-23f7fed260da.html|title=Lifting concrete and water jugs: Trevin Knell found ways on mission to prepare for BYU basketball career|first=Darnell|last=Dickson|website=Daily Herald|language=en|access-date=2019-12-04}} However, due to a coaching change at Cal, he decided to play for BYU in May 2017 before leaving on his mission in July.{{Cite web|url=https://www.vanquishthefoe.com/2017/5/30/15714120/byu-basketball-recruiting-guard-trevin-knell-flips-from-cal-to-sign-with-byu|title=BYU Basketball Recruiting: Guard Trevin Knell flips from Cal to sign with BYU|last=McCombs|first=Robby|date=2017-05-30|website=Vanquish The Foe|language=en|access-date=2019-12-04}} Knell is a consensus 3-star prospect who was part of the 2017 recruiting class. Cameron Pearson joins the team as a walk-on after serving a mission in Chile and utilizing a redshirt year.{{Cite web|url=https://byucougars.com/athlete/m-basketball/1289844/Cameron-Pearson|title=Cameron Pearson Player Profile|website=byucougars.com|language=en|access-date=2019-12-04}} Pearson was part of the 2016 recruiting class after playing at Chatfield High School in Lakewood, Colorado.{{Cite web|url=https://chsaanow.com/2016-03-11/chatfields-cameron-pearson-driven-belief-chargers-5a-boys-basketballs-final-4/|title=Chatfield's Pearson, driven by belief, has Chargers in Final 4|last=Casey|first=Cannon|date=2016-03-11|website=CHSAANow.com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-04|archive-date=2019-12-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191204052902/https://chsaanow.com/2016-03-11/chatfields-cameron-pearson-driven-belief-chargers-5a-boys-basketballs-final-4/|url-status=dead}}
| class="wikitable"
|+ !Name !Position !Height !Weight !Year !Hometown !High School !Mission Location !Years Remaining !Recruiting Class !Rivals !247Sports !ESPN !ESPN Grade |
| Trevin Knell
|Guard |6'5" |190 |Freshman |4 |
| Cameron Pearson
|Guard |6'0" |175 |Freshman |4 |2016 |N/A |N/A |N/A |N/A |
= 2019 Recruiting Class =
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= 2020 Recruiting Class =
Six high school players committed to play for BYU from the 2020 recruiting class. Richie Saunders, Dallin Hall, Tanner Hayhurst and Tanner Toolson each plan to complete two-year full-time missionary service before joining the team for the 2022–23 season.{{Cite web|last=McCombs|first=Robby|date=2019-10-30|title=3-star guard Richie Saunders commits to BYU basketball|url=https://www.vanquishthefoe.com/2019/10/30/20940652/byu-basketball-recruiting-sharpshooting-guard-richie-saunders-wasatch-academy-commits|access-date=2020-06-17|website=Vanquish The Foe|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Call|first=Jeff|date=2020-04-15|title=It’s official — Dallin Hall is a Cougar; BYU coach Mark Pope calls Fremont guard ‘a great competitor’ with ‘Hollywood caliber charisma’|url=https://www.deseret.com/sports/2020/4/15/21223065/byu-basketball-cougars-dallin-hall-mark-pope-lds-mormon|access-date=2020-06-17|website=Deseret News|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=BYU Basketball Lands 5A Idaho Leading Scorer as PWO|url=https://www.si.com/college/byu/news/byu-basketball-lands-5a-idaho-leading-scorer-as-pwo|access-date=2020-06-17|website=BYU Cougars on Sports Illustrated|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=What does BYU basketball's latest signee Tanner Toolson bring to the Cougars?|url=https://www.ksl.com/article/46753830/what-does-byu-basketballs-latest-signee-tanner-toolson-bring-to-the-cougars|access-date=2020-06-17|website=www.ksl.com|language=en}} Only Townsend Tripple and Caleb Lohner will join the roster for the 2020–21 season. Tripple had originally planned to complete missionary service before joining the team and was assigned to Argentina, but decided to delay his mission trip due to coronavirus and joined the roster as a walk-on.{{Cite web|first=Darnell|last=Dickson|title=BYU men's basketball picks up walk-on commitment from Idaho standout|url=https://www.heraldextra.com/sports/college/byu/basketball/men/byu-mens-basketball-picks-up-walk-on-commitment-from-idaho-standout/article_7a117ad8-d3df-561b-90ab-43dfdfaf3278.html|access-date=2020-06-17|website=Daily Herald|language=en|archive-date=2020-06-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200619024633/https://www.heraldextra.com/sports/college/byu/basketball/men/byu-mens-basketball-picks-up-walk-on-commitment-from-idaho-standout/article_7a117ad8-d3df-561b-90ab-43dfdfaf3278.html|url-status=dead}} In early June, it was reported that Caleb Lohner, a four-star forward from Texas who had previously signed with Utah, requested a release from his National Letter of Intent to sign with BYU. Lohner was released, and on June 26 officially signed with the Cougars. Lohner will be a true freshman and is immediately eligible to play.{{Cite web|first=Jeff|last=Call|title=Former Utah signee Caleb Lohner signs with BYU|url=https://www.deseret.com/sports/2020/6/26/21292339/byu-basketball-caleb-lohner-mark-pope-utah-basketball|access-date=2020-06-26|website=Deseret News|language=en}}
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= Preseason Polls and Rankings =
BYU was selected to finish third in the West Coast Conference in the Preseason Men's Basketball Coaches Poll behind Gonzaga and Saint Mary's. Yoeli Childs and TJ Haws were named to the 2019-2020 All-WCC Pre-season Men's Basketball Team.{{Cite web|url=https://wccsports.com/news/2019/10/3/mens-basketball-gonzaga-picked-to-win-eighth-straight-wcc-championship.aspx|title=Gonzaga Picked to Win Eighth Straight WCC Championship|website=wccsports.com|language=en|access-date=2019-11-04}} For the second straight year, Yoeli Childs was among 20 college basketball forwards named to the Karl Malone watch list.{{Cite web|url=https://www.heraldextra.com/sports/college/byu/basketball/men/childs-named-to-watch-list-for-karl-malone-award/article_da8ca33f-b4ff-56f9-aa37-83c7501b00ec.html|title=Childs named to watch list for 2020 Karl Malone Award|website=Daily Herald|language=en|access-date=2019-11-04}} The Karl Malone Award selects the nation's top power forward in NCAA college basketball.{{Cite web|url=https://www.slipperstillfits.com/2019/10/17/20919434/karl-malone-award-watch-list-killian-tillie|title=Killian Tillie named to Karl Malone Award watch list|last=Woodburn|first=Peter|date=2019-10-17|website=The Slipper Still Fits|language=en|access-date=2019-11-04}} In early November, before the season began, Yoeli was also named to the list of 50 players to watch for the 2020 Citizen Naismith Trophy Men's Player of the Year as well as the Preseason Top 50 Watch List for The John R. Wooden Award.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2019-11-04/watch-list-released-mens-basketball-naismith-trophy|title=Watch list released for men's basketball Naismith Trophy {{!}} NCAA.com|website=ncaa.com|language=en|access-date=2019-11-05}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.woodenaward.com/john_r_wooden_award_presented_by_wendy_s_announces_2019_20_preseason_top_50_watch_list|title=John R. Wooden Award Presented By Wendy's Announces 2019-20 Preseason Top 50 Watch List|date=November 5, 2019|first=Brian|last=Takao|website=John R. Wooden Award|access-date=2019-11-07}}
Several media outlets ranked BYU among the top 100 Division I college basketball preseason teams for the 2019–20 season. The rankings ranged from as high as #41 from Team Rankings and ESPN's BPI ranking to as low as #75 by Sports Illustrated. Some rankings projected BYU as a possible NCAA Tournament team or as a possible NIT Tournament selection. Consistent with the WCC preseason coaches poll, each of the writers projected BYU 3rd among WCC teams. A summary of the various preseason rankings that included BYU is as follows:
| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ !Writer(s) !Organization/Metric !Date !BYU Overall Rank !BYU WCC Rank !Total # Teams Ranked !Notes/References |
| Seth Walder & Paul Sabin
|ESPN BPI |November 1, 2019 |#41 |#3 |100 |47% Probability of NCAA Tournament Appearance{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/27975683/college-basketball-bpi-likes-michigan-state-skeptical-memphis|title=Preseason BPI rankings like Michigan State, skeptical about Memphis|date=2019-11-01|website=ESPN.com|language=en|access-date=2019-11-18}} |
| David Hess
|Team Rankings |November 1, 2019 |#41 |#3 |353 |
| Jay Bilas
|ESPN |November 5, 2019 |#61 |#3 |68 |
| Matt Norlander
|October 22, 2019 |#66 |#3 |353 |
| Joel Welser
|College Sports Madness |September 1, 2019 |#66 |#3 |144 |Projected NIT Tournament{{Cite web|url=http://www.collegesportsmadness.com/article/17762|title=#66 BYU Men's Basketball 2019-2020 Preview|website=collegesportsmadness.com|language=en|access-date=2019-11-18}} |
| Molly Geary & Joe Wilkinson
|Sports Illustrated |November 1, 2019 |#75 |#3 |353 |
= Preseason Injuries and Suspensions =
Several players were injured or were subject to suspensions during the offseason that will affect their ability to play during the regular season. Yoeli Childs was suspended by the NCAA for paperwork errors in the NBA draft exploration process that will cause him to miss the first nine games of the regular season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.si.com/college-basketball/2019/08/10/yoeli-childs-suspension-nine-games-byu-nba-draft-error|title=BYU F Childs suspended 9 games for paperwork error|website=SI.com|language=en|access-date=2019-11-04}} In August, Zac Seljaas broke his foot during a game in Italy and was estimated to be out until November or December 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://www.vanquishthefoe.com/2019/8/21/20827360/byu-basketball-zac-seljaas-broken-foot-injury-diagnosis|title=Sources: BYU’s Zac Seljaas breaks foot, will likely miss beginning of regular season|last=McCombs|first=Robby|date=2019-08-21|website=Vanquish The Foe|language=en|access-date=2019-11-04}} His recovery progressed rapidly and he was cleared to play by the opening game of the season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.deseret.com/2019/11/6/20951948/byus-new-look-zac-seljaas-makes-big-impact-in-season-opening-win|title=BYU’s new-look Zac Seljaas makes big impact in season-opening win|last=Call|first=Jeff|date=2019-11-06|website=Deseret News|language=en|access-date=2019-11-08}} Gavin Baxter injured his shoulder in a practice during September which will likely result in his missing the entire 2019–20 season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sltrib.com/sports/byu-cougars/2019/10/01/byu-forward-gavin-baxter/|title=BYU forward Gavin Baxter suffers possible season-ending shoulder injury; he’s the latest Cougar to get bit by the injury bug|website=The Salt Lake Tribune|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-04}} It was revealed in November that Jesse Wade has for some time had a knee injury which is likely to prevent him from playing for a long-term period.{{Cite web|url=https://kslsports.com/420787/jesse-wade-byu-basketball-knee-injury-long-term/?|title=BYU Guard Jesse Wade Could Be Out 'Long-Term' With Knee Injury|date=2019-11-02|website=KSL Sports|access-date=2019-11-04}}
= Italy Trip and Scrimmages =
During August, BYU played four games as part of a trip to Italy. BYU won all four games during the 10-day tour of Italy. Every four years, the NCAA permits college basketball teams to take a trip to a foreign country.{{Cite web|url=https://www.deseret.com/sports/2019/11/3/20908363/international-basketball-college-byu-italy|title=For college hoops teams, some reasons and benefits for taking foreign trips transcend basketball|last=Call|first=Jeff|date=2019-11-03|website=Deseret News|language=en|access-date=2019-11-04}}
| class="wikitable"
|+ !Date !Opponent !Result !Points !Rebounds !Assists |
| August 19, 2019
|TJ Haws 23 |Jake Toolson 10 |TJ Haws 10 |
| August 20, 2019
|Alex Barcello 15 |Yoeli Childs 11 |Yoeli Childs 7 |
| August 22, 2019
|Yoeli Childs 21 |Yoeli Childs 7 |Jake Toolson 5 |
| August 23, 2019
|LCC International |Kolby Lee 16 |Kolby Lee 10 |Blaze Nield 10 |
On October 26, just before the regular season began, the team also played a scrimmage against the University of California, Berkeley. While the results and statistics of the scrimmage were not released to the public, Mark Pope indicated that the team played quite well.{{Cite web|url=https://www.heraldextra.com/sports/college/byu/basketball/men/alex-barcello-s-good-news-propels-cougars-into-exhibition-opener/article_a097a6b7-4e71-5ce0-93b1-23796fddfaf5.html|title=Alex Barcello's good news propels Cougars into exhibition opener|first=Darnell|last=Dickson|website=Daily Herald|language=en|access-date=2019-11-04}}
Roster
{{CBB roster/Header|year=2019|team=BYU Cougars|teamcolors=y|high_school=yes}}
{{CBB roster/Player|class=so|first=Wyatt|last=Lowell|pos=F|num=1|lbs=205|ft=6|in=10|home=Gilbert, AZ|high_school=Utah Valley|cur_rs=yes}}{{CBB roster/Player|first=Zac|last=Seljaas|num=2|pos=G|ft=6|in=7|lbs=215|class=sr|rs=|home=Bountiful, UT|high_school=Bountiful}}{{CBB roster/Player|class=so|first=Blaze|ft=6|note=W|high_school=Utah State Eastern|home=Lehi, Utah|in=1|last=Nield|lbs=185|num=3|pos=G}}{{CBB roster/Player|class=jr|first=Alex|last=Barcello|link=y|pos=G|lbs=180|in=2|home=Chandler, AZ|high_school=Arizona|ft=6|num=4}}
{{CBB roster/Player|high_school=Utah Valley|class=sr|first=Jake|last=Toolson|ft=6|in=5|home=Gilbert, AZ|lbs=205|num=5|pos=G|link=y|rs=y}}{{CBB roster/Player|first=Jesse|last=Wade|num=10|pos=G|ft=6|in=1|lbs=175|class=so|rs=y|home=Kaysville, UT|high_school=Davis
Gonzaga|inj=y}}
{{CBB roster/Player|first=Taylor|last=Maughan|num=13|pos=G|ft=6|in=4|lbs=200|class=sr|rs=|home=Fullerton, CA|high_school=Troy
BYU-Hawaii|note=W}}{{CBB roster/Player|high_school=Chatfield|class=F|first=Cameron|last=Pearson|ft=6|in=0|home=Lakewood, CO|lbs=175|num=15|pos=G|note=W|rs=y}}{{CBB roster/Player|high_school=Woods Cross|class=fr|first=Trevin|last=Knell|ft=6|in=5|home=Woods Cross, UT|lbs=190|num=21|pos=G}}
{{CBB roster/Player|first=Yoeli|last=Childs|link=y|num=23|pos=F|ft=6|in=8|lbs=225|class=sr|rs=|home=South Jordan, UT|high_school=Bingham}}{{CBB roster/Player|first=Evan|last=Troy|num=24|pos=G|ft=6|in=5|lbs=180|class=sr|rs=|home=Longview, WA|high_school=Mark Morris|note=W}}
{{CBB roster/Player|first=Gavin|last=Baxter|link=y|num=25|pos=F|ft=6|in=9|lbs=210|class=so|rs=|home=Provo, UT|high_school=Timpview}}
{{CBB roster/Player|first=T. J.|last=Haws|link=y|num=30|pos=G|ft=6|in=4|lbs=170|class=sr|home=Alpine, UT|high_school=Lone Peak}}
{{CBB roster/Player|first=Dalton|last=Nixon|num=33|pos=F|ft=6|in=7|lbs=215|class=sr|rs=y|home=Orem, UT|high_school=Orem}}
{{CBB roster/Player|first=Kolby|last=Lee|num=40|pos=F|ft=6|in=9|lbs=260|class=so|rs=yes|home=Meridian, ID|high_school=Rocky Mountain}}{{CBB roster/Player|high_school=Utah Valley|class=jr|first=Richard|last=Harward|ft=6|in=11|home=Orem, UT|lbs=255|num=42|pos=C|cur_rs=yes}}
{{CBB roster/Player|first=Connor|last=Harding|num=44|pos=G|ft=6|in=6|lbs=185|class=so|rs=|home=Pocatello, ID|high_school=Highland}}
{{CBB roster/Footer
|head_coach=
|asst_coach=
|roster_url=https://byucougars.com/roster/m-basketball/
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Source: BYU Basketball 2019-20 Roster (https://byucougars.com/roster/m-basketball/)
Media Coverage
= Radio =
Greg Wrubell and Mark Durrant return to call men's basketball for the 2019–20 season. Jason Shepherd will fill-in for Greg at Houston and vs. Montana Tech (football/women's soccer conflicts), and Terry Nashif will fill-in for Mark Durrant on select road games.
- BYU Radio- Flagship Station Nationwide (Dish Network 980, Sirius XM 143, KBYU 89.1 FM HD 2, [https://tunein.com/radio/BYUradio-891-s52547/ TuneIn] radio, and byuradio.org)
- KSL 102.7 FM and 1160 AM- (Salt Lake City / Provo, Utah and [http://player.listenlive.co/35861 ksl.com])
- KSNA 100.7 FM - Blackfoot / Idaho Falls / Pocatello / Rexburg, Idaho (games)
- KSPZ 105.1 FM and 980 AM- Blackfoot / Idaho Falls / Pocatello / Rexburg, Idaho (coaches' shows)
- KMXD 100.5 FM- Monroe / Manti, Utah
- KSVC 980 AM- Richfield / Manti, Utah
- KDXU 94.9 FM and 890 AM- St. George, Utah
{{See also|2019 BYU Cougars football team|2019–20 BYU Cougars women's basketball team|2019 BYU Cougars women's soccer team|2019 BYU Cougars women's volleyball team|2020 BYU Cougars men's volleyball team|2020 BYU Cougars softball team|2020 BYU Cougars baseball team}}
= Television =
In September 2019, the West Coast Conference (WCC) agreed to a multi-year deal through the 2026–27 season with ESPN and the CBS Sports Network to broadcast numerous basketball games each year. Previously, the WCC had an agreement with ESPN, but the new agreement adds additional television coverage of basketball games through the CBS Sports Network. Games broadcast on the CBS Sports Network are carried on channel 158 on the Dish Network, channel 221 on DirecTV and channel 269 on Xfinity. Under the terms of the deal, ESPN will broadcast 17 games during the regular season and the CBS Sports Network will broadcast a minimum of 9 games. ESPN will continue to broadcast the quarterfinals, semifinals and the championship game of the WCC tournament.{{Cite web|url=https://www.heraldextra.com/sports/college/byu/basketball/men/wcc-signs-tv-agreement-with-cbs-sports-network-extends-with/article_22c94257-03ad-5892-9c2b-e797b83d7cde.html|title=WCC signs TV agreement with CBS Sports Network, extends with ESPN|first=Darnell|last=Dickson|website=Daily Herald|language=en|access-date=2019-11-18}} BYU maintains the rights to broadcast home games on BYUtv (11.1 in Salt Lake City, Utah, channel 374 on the Dish Network, and channel 4369/9403 on DirecTV).{{Cite web|url=https://kslsports.com/417121/byu-basketball-wcc-signs-extension-with-espn-adds-cbs-sports-tv-deal/?|title=WCC Signs Extension With ESPN, Adds CBS Sports In New Media Rights Deal|date=2019-09-19|website=KSL Sports|access-date=2019-11-18}} Meanwhile, Stadium broadcasts will be simulcast on KJZZ or KMYU because Utah doesn't have a Stadium TV affiliate.
Schedule and results
{{CBB schedule start|time=|ranklink=2018-19 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings|rankyear=2018|rank=YES|tv=|gamehighs=no|record=yes|attend=yes}}
|-
!colspan=11 style={{NCAA color cell|BYU Cougars}}| Exhibition
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = November 1, 2019
| time = 7:00{{nbsp}}pm
| nonconf = yes
| opponent = UT Tyler
| site_stadium = Marriott Center
| site_cityst = Provo, UT
| tv = BYUtv
| score = 100–58
| overtime =
| record = –
|attend=10,340}}
|-
!colspan=11 style={{NCAA color cell|BYU Cougars}}| Non-conference regular season
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = November 5, 2019
| time = 7:00{{nbsp}}pm
| nonconf = yes
| opponent = Cal State Fullerton
| opprank =
| site_stadium = Marriott Center
| site_cityst = Provo, UT
| tv = BYUtv
| score = 76–58
| record = 1–0
|attend=11,113}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = November 9, 2019
| time = 2:00{{nbsp}}pm
| nonconf = yes
| opponent = San Diego State
| site_stadium = Marriott Center
| site_cityst = Provo, UT
| gamename =
| tv = BYUtv
| score = 71–76
| record = 1–1
|attend=12,567}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = November 13, 2019
| time = 7:00{{nbsp}}pm
| nonconf = yes
| opponent = Southern Utah
| site_stadium = Marriott Center
| site_cityst = Provo, UT
| gamename = Maui Invitational
| tv = BYUtv
| score = 68–63
| record = 2–1
|attend=10,661}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = November 15, 2019
| time = 7:00{{nbsp}}pm
| nonconf = yes
| away = yes
| opponent = Houston
| site_stadium = Fertitta Center
| tv = ESPNU
| score = 72–71
| record = 3–1
|attend=7,035}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = November 20, 2019
| time = 8:00{{nbsp}}pm
| nonconf = yes
| away = yes
| opponent = Boise State
| site_stadium = ExtraMile Arena
| site_cityst = Boise, ID
| gamename =
| tv = CBSSN
| score = 68–72
| overtime = OT
| record = 3–2
|attend=6,143}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = November 25, 2019
| time = 9:30{{nbsp}}pm
| nonconf = yes
| neutral = yes
| opponent = UCLA
| site_stadium = Lahaina Civic Center
| site_cityst = Lahaina, HI
| gamename = Maui Invitational quarterfinals
| tv = ESPN2
| score = 78–63
| record = 4–2
|attend=2,400}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = November 26, 2019
| time = 8:30{{nbsp}}pm
| nonconf = yes
| neutral = yes
| opponent = Kansas
| opprank = 4
| site_stadium = Lahaina Civic Center
| site_cityst = Lahaina, HI
| gamename = Maui Invitational semifinals
| tv = ESPN
| score = 56–71
| record = 4–3
|attend=2,400}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = November 27, 2019
| time = 9:30{{nbsp}}pm
| nonconf = yes
| neutral = yes
| opponent = Virginia Tech
| site_stadium = Lahaina Civic Center
| site_cityst = Lahaina, HI
| gamename = Maui Invitational 3rd place game
| tv = ESPN2
| score = 90–77
| overtime =
| record = 5–3
|attend=2,400}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = November 30, 2019
| time = 7:00{{nbsp}}pm
| nonconf = yes
| opponent = Montana Tech
| site_stadium = Marriott Center
| site_cityst = Provo, UT
| gamename =
| tv = BYUtv
| score = 98–63
| record = 6–3
|attend=10,990}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = December 4, 2019
| time = 6:00{{nbsp}}pm
| nonconf = yes
| away = yes
| opponent = Utah
| site_stadium = Huntsman Center
| site_cityst = Salt Lake City, UT
| gamename = Deseret First Duel/Old Oquirrh Bucket
| tv = P12N
| score = 95–102
| overtime = OT
| record = 6–4
|attend=11,565}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = December 7, 2019
| time = 1:00{{nbsp}}pm
| nonconf = yes
| neutral = yes
| opponent = UNLV
| site_stadium = Vivint Smart Home Arena
| site_cityst = Salt Lake City, UT
| gamename =
| tv = BYUtv
| score = 83–50
| record = 7–4
|attend=11,356}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = December 10, 2019
| time = 7:00{{nbsp}}pm
| nonconf = yes
| opponent = Nevada
| site_stadium = Marriott Center
| site_cityst = Provo, UT
| tv = ESPNU
| score = 75–42
| record = 8–4
|attend=10,570}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = December 14, 2019
| time = 5:00{{nbsp}}pm
| nonconf = yes
| neutral = yes
| opponent = Utah State
| site_stadium = Vivint Smart Home Arena
| site_cityst = Salt Lake City, UT
| gamename = Beehive Classic/Old Oquirrh Classic
| tv = BYUtv
| score = 68–64
| overtime =
| record = 9–4
|attend=10,291}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = December 21, 2019
| time = 7:00{{nbsp}}pm
| nonconf = yes
| away =
| opponent = Weber State
| site_stadium = Marriott Center
| site_cityst = Provo, UT
| gamename = Old Oquirrh Classic
| tv = BYUtv
| score =91–61
| record =10–4
|attend=11,662}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = December 28, 2019
| time = 7:00{{nbsp}}pm
| nonconf = yes
| opponent = Oral Roberts
| opprank =
| site_stadium = Marriott Center
| site_cityst = Provo, UT
| tv = BYUtv
| score =79–73
| record =11–4
|attend=12,365}}
|-
!colspan=11 style={{NCAA color cell|BYU Cougars}}| WCC regular season
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = January 4, 2020
| time = 7:00 pm
| away =
| opponent = Loyola Marymount
| site_stadium = Marriott Center
| site_cityst = Provo, UT
| tv = BYUtv
| score =63–38
| record =12–4
| conference =1–0
|attend=12,422}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = January 9, 2020
| time = 9:00{{nbsp}}pm
| away = yes
| opponent = Saint Mary's
| site_stadium = University Credit Union Pavilion
| site_cityst = Moraga, CA
| tv = ESPN2
| score = 84–87
| overtime = OT
| record = 12–5
| conference = 1–1
|attend=3,500}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = January 11, 2020
| time = 7:30 pm
| opponent = Portland
| site_stadium = Marriott Center
| site_cityst = Provo, UT
| tv = BYUtv
| score =96–70
| record =13–5
| conference =2–1
|attend=13,048}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = January 16, 2020
| time = 7:00 pm
| opponent = San Diego
| site_stadium = Marriott Center
| site_cityst = Provo, UT
| tv = BYUtv
| score =93–70
| record =14–5
| conference =3–1
|attend=11,339}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = January 18, 2020
| time = 9:00{{nbsp}}pm
| away = yes
| opponent = Gonzaga
| opprank = 1
| site_stadium = McCarthey Athletic Center
| site_cityst = Spokane, WA
| gamename = Rivalry
| tv = ESPN2
| score =69–92
| record =14–6
| conference =3–2
|attend=6,000}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = January 23, 2020
| time = 8:00 pm
| away = yes
| opponent = Pacific
| site_stadium = Alex G. Spanos Center
| site_cityst = Stockton, CA
| tv = Stadium
| score =74–60
| record =15–6
| conference =4–2
|attend=3,097}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = January 25, 2020
| time = 3:00 pm
| away = yes
| opponent = San Francisco
| site_stadium = The Sobrato Center
| site_cityst = San Francisco, CA
| tv = Stadium
| score = 82–83
| record = 15–7
| conference = 4–3
|attend=3,006}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = January 30, 2020
| time = 6:30{{nbsp}}pm
| opponent = Pepperdine
| opprank =
| site_stadium = Marriott Center
| site_cityst = Provo, UT
| tv = CBSSN
| score = 107–80
| record = 16–7
| conference = 5–3
|attend=10,939}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = February 1, 2020
| time = 8:00{{nbsp}}pm
| opponent = Saint Mary's
| site_stadium = Marriott Center
| site_cityst = Provo, UT
| tv = ESPN2
| score = 81–79
| record = 17–7
| conference = 6–3
|attend=15,212}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = February 6, 2020
| time = 8:00 pm
| away = yes
| opponent = Portland
| site_stadium = Chiles Center
| site_cityst = Portland, OR
| tv = Stadium
| score = 85–54
| record = 18–7
| conference = 7–3
|attend=3,013}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = February 8, 2020
| time = 7:30 pm
| opponent = San Francisco
| site_stadium = Marriott Center
| site_cityst = Provo, UT
| tv = BYUtv
| score = 90–76
| record = 19–7
| conference = 8–3
|attend=14,757}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = February 13, 2020
| time = 9:00{{nbsp}}pm
| away = yes
| opponent = Loyola Marymount
| site_stadium = Gersten Pavilion
| site_cityst = Los Angeles, CA
| tv = ESPNU
| score = 77–54
| overtime =
| record = 20–7
| conference = 9–3
|attend=1,533}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = February 15, 2020
| time = 8:00{{nbsp}}pm
| away = yes
| opponent = San Diego
| site_stadium = Jenny Craig Pavilion
| site_cityst = San Diego, CA
| tv = CBSSN
| score = 72–71
| record = 21–7
| conference = 10–3
|attend=2,711}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = February 20, 2020
| time = 7:00{{nbsp}}pm
| rank = 23
| opponent = Santa Clara
| site_stadium = Marriott Center
| site_cityst = Provo, UT
| tv = CBSSN
| score = 85–75
| record = 22–7
| conference = 11–3
|attend=12,757}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = February 22, 2020
| time = 8:00{{nbsp}}pm
| rank = 23
| away =
| opponent = Gonzaga
| opprank = 2
| site_stadium = Marriott Center
| site_cityst = Provo, UT
| gamename = Rivalry
| tv = ESPN2
| score = 91–78
| record = 23–7
| conference = 12–3
|attend=18,987}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = February 29, 2020
| time = 4:00{{nbsp}}pm
| away = yes
| rank = 17
| opponent = Pepperdine
| site_stadium = Firestone Fieldhouse
| site_cityst = Malibu, CA
| tv = CBSSN
| score = 81–64
| record = 24–7
| conference = 13–3
|attend=3,104}}
|-
!colspan=11 style={{NCAA color cell|BYU Cougars}}| 2020 West Coast Conference men's basketball tournament
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = March 9, 2020
| time = 9:30 pm
| away =
| neutral = yes
| rank = 14
| seed = 2
| opponent = Saint Mary's
| opprank =
| oppseed = 3
| site_stadium = Orleans Arena
| site_cityst = Paradise, NV
| gamename = Semifinals
| tv = ESPN2
| score = 50–51
| overtime =
| record = 24–8
|attend=7,471}}
Game summaries
Series histories are adjusted for this season to exclude the 47 wins which the NCAA required BYU to forfeit from the 2015–16 and 2016–17 seasons following an improper benefits scandal involving former guard Nick Emery. The forfeits do not count as losses, but have been struck from the win totals.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/25226997/ncaa-committee-infractions-says-byu-cougars-vacate-47-wins-lose-scholarship|title=NCAA committee on infractions penalizes BYU in Nick Emery infractions case|work=ESPN|accessdate=November 9, 2018}}
=Exhibition: UT Tyler=
----Broadcasters: Dave McCann & Blaine Fowler
Starting Lineups:
- UT Tyler: Ty Glover, Ty Bennett, Jerekius Davis, Chris Giles, Quinn Smith
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, Dalton Nixon, Kolby Lee, Connor Harding
{{basketballbox
| bg = #ffdead
| date = Nov 1
| time = 7:05 p.m. MDT
| report = [https://byucougars.com/story/m-basketball/1291159/BYU-beats-UT-Tyler-100-58-in-exhibition-game Recap]
| teamA = UT Tyler Patriots
| scoreA = 58
| teamB = BYU Cougars
| scoreB =100
| H1 = 19–40
| H2 = 39–60
| points1 = Da'Zhon Wyche 16
| rebounds1 = Quinn Smith, Bryson Power 6
| assist1 = Ty Glover, Ty Bennett, Chris Giles, Ansu Sesay, Bryson Power 1
| otherstat1 =
| points2 = Trevin Knell 19
| rebounds2 = Dalton Nixon 8
| assist2 = Blaze Nield 5
| otherstat2 =
| place = Marriott Center
Provo, UT
| attendance = 10,340
| referee = Tom Nally, Brady Chelette, Michael Rapp
| TV = BYUtv
}}
= Cal State Fullerton =
----Series History: Series even 3–3
Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler & [https://www.linkedin.com/in/splinton Spencer Linton]
Starting Lineups:
- Cal State Fullerton: Daniel Venzant, Austen Awosika, Wayne Arnold, Davon Clare, Johnny Wang
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, TJ Haws, Dalton Nixon, Kolby Lee
{{basketballbox
| bg = #e3e3e3
| date = Nov 5
| time = 7:05 p.m. MST
| report = [https://byucougars.com/story/m-basketball/1291219/Barcello-and-Haws-aid-Cougars-in-76-58-win-over-Cal-State-Fullerton Recap]
| teamA = Cal State Fullerton Titans
| scoreA = 58
| teamB = BYU Cougars
| scoreB =76
| H1 = 24–38
| H2 = 34–38
| points1 = Austen Awosika 16
| rebounds1 = Austen Awosika, Wayne Arnold 6
| assist1 = Devon Clare, Daniel Venzant, Austen Awosika, Tory San Antonio 1
| otherstat1 =
| points2 = Alex Barcello, TJ Haws 17
| rebounds2 = Zac Seljaas, Connor Harding 8
| assist2 = Jake Toolson 4
| otherstat2 =
| place = Marriott Center
Provo, UT
| attendance = 11,113
| referee = Tom Nally, Brady Chelette, Michael Rapp
| TV = BYUtv
}}
= San Diego State =
----Series History: BYU leads series 48–25
Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler, & Spencer Linton
Starting Lineups:
- San Diego State: Yanni Wetzell, Nathan Mensah, KJ Feagin, Jordan Schakel, Malachi Flynn
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, TJ Haws, Dalton Nixon, Kolby Lee
{{basketballbox
| bg = #ffdead
| date = Nov 9
| time = 2:00 p.m. MST
| report = [https://byucougars.com/story/m-basketball/1291268/Cougars-fail-to-fend-off-Aztecs%2C-lose-76-71 Recap]
| teamA = San Diego State Aztecs
| scoreA = 76
| teamB = BYU Cougars
| scoreB = 71
| H1 = 36–29
| H2 = 40–42
| points1 = Jordan Schakel 19
| rebounds1 = Nathan Mensah 11
| assist1 = Malachi Flynn 5
| otherstat1 =
| points2 = Jake Toolson 18
| rebounds2 = Dalton Nixon 5
| assist2 = TJ Haws 6
| otherstat2 =
| place = Marriott Center
Provo, UT
| attendance = 12,567
| referee = Randy McCall, Johns Higgins, Nate Harris
| TV = BYUtv
}}
=Southern Utah=
----Series History: BYU leads series 11–0
Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler & Spencer Linton
Starting Lineups:
- Southern Utah: Jakolby Long, Dre Marin, Cameron Oluyitan, Dwayne Morgan, Andre Adams
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, TJ Haws, Dalton Nixon, Kolby Lee
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| date = Nov 13
| time = 7:00 p.m. MST
| report = [https://byucougars.com/story/m-basketball/1291340/Cougars-pull-away-late-to-defeat-SUU-68-63- Recap]
| teamA = Southern Utah Thunderbirds
| scoreA = 63
| teamB = BYU Cougars
| scoreB =68
| H1 = 31–36
| H2 = 32–32
| points1 = John Knight III 22
| rebounds1 = Harrison Butler 9
| assist1 = Jakolby Long, Maizen Fausett 3
| otherstat1 =
| points2 = Jake Toolson 22
| rebounds2 = Dalton Nixon 7
| assist2 = Dalton Nixon, Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson 3
| otherstat2 =
| place = Marriott Center
Provo, UT
| attendance = 10,661
| referee = Verne Harris, Mike Reed, Kelly Self
| TV = BYUtv
}}
=Houston=
----Series History: Houston leads series 5–2
Broadcasters: Ted Emrich & Tim Welsh
Starting Lineups:
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, TJ Haws, Dalton Nixon, Kolby Lee
- Houston: Chris Harris Jr., DeJon Jarreau, Nate Hinton, Quentin Grimes, Fabian White Jr.
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| date = Nov 15
| time = 8:00 p.m. CST
| report = [https://byucougars.com/story/m-basketball/1291375/Haws-buzzer-beater-gives-BYU-72-71-win-over-Houston Recap]
| teamA = BYU Cougars
| scoreA = 72
| teamB = Houston Cougars
| scoreB = 71
| H1 = 35–28
| H2 = 37–43
| points1 = Alex Barcello 16
| rebounds1 = Kolby Lee 7
| assist1 = TJ Haws 5
| otherstat1 =
| points2 = Caleb Mills 17
| rebounds2 = Nate Hinton 7
| assist2 = Caleb Mills, DeJon Jarreau, Nate Hinton, Cedrick Alley Jr., Quentin Grimes 2
| otherstat2 =
| place = Fertitta Center
Houston, TX
| attendance = 7,035
| referee = Chuck Jones, Randy Heimerman, Gerald Williams
| TV = ESPNU
}}
=Boise State=
----Series History: BYU leads series 9–4
Broadcasters: Rich Waltz & Dan Dickau
Starting Lineups:
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, TJ Haws, Dalton Nixon, Kolby Lee
- Boise State: RJ Williams, Marcus Dickinson, Justinian Jessup, Derrick Alston, Alex Hobbs
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| date = Nov 20
| time = 8:00 p.m. MST
| report =[https://byucougars.com/story/m-basketball/1291423/Cougars-fall-72-68-to-Boise-State-in-overtime Recap]
| teamA = BYU Cougars
| scoreA =68
| teamB = Boise State Broncos
| scoreB =72
| H1 =20-27
| H2 =38-31
| OT=10-14
| points1 =Jake Toolson 19
| rebounds1 =Kolby Lee, Alex Barcello 7
| assist1 =Jake Toolson 4
| otherstat1 =
| points2 =Derrick Alston 26
| rebounds2 =Derrick Alston 11
| assist2 =Justinian Jessup 3
| otherstat2 =
| place = ExtraMile Arena
Boise, ID
| attendance =6,143
| referee =Larry Spaulding, Michael Greenstein, Kelly Pfeifer
| TV = CBSSN}}
=UCLA=
----Series History: UCLA leads series 12–11
Broadcasters: Dave Pasch & Bill Walton
Starting Lineups:
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, TJ Haws, Dalton Nixon, Kolby Lee
- UCLA: Cody Riley, Chris Smith, Tyger Campbell, Prince Ali, Jalen Hill
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| date = Nov 25
| time = 6:30 p.m. HAST
| report = [https://byucougars.com/story/m-basketball/1291472/Strong-shooting-gives-BYU-78-63-win-over-UCLA Recap]
| teamA = BYU Cougars
| scoreA = 78
| teamB = UCLA Bruins
| scoreB = 63
| H1 = 36–32
| H2 = 42–31
| points1 = Jake Toolson 20
| rebounds1 = Zac Seljaas 11
| assist1 = Alex Barcello 5
| otherstat1 =
| points2 = Jules Bernard 16
| rebounds2 = Cody Riley 6
| assist2 = Chris Smith 6
| otherstat2 =
| place = Lahaina Civic Center
Lahaina, HI
| attendance = 2,400
| referee = Vern Harris, Les Jones, Ray Perone
| TV = ESPN2
}}
=Kansas=
----Series History: Kansas leads series 3–1
Broadcasters: Dan Shulman & Jay Bilas (ESPN)
Marc Kestecher & Malcolm Huckaby (ESPN Radio)
Starting Lineups:
- Kansas: Marcus Garrett, Devon Dotson, Ochai Agbaji, David McCormack, Udoka Azubuike
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, TJ Haws, Dalton Nixon, Kolby Lee
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| date = Nov 26
| time = 5:30 p.m. HAST
| report = [https://byucougars.com/story/m-basketball/1291496/No.-4%26frasl%3B5-Kansas-too-much-for-Cougars-in-71-56-loss Recap]
| teamA = #4 Kansas Jayhawks
| scoreA = 71
| teamB = BYU Cougars
| scoreB = 56
| H1 = 29–27
| H2 = 42–29
| points1 = David McCormack 16
| rebounds1 = Udoka Azubuike 10
| assist1 = Devon Dotson 8
| otherstat1 =
| points2 = TJ Haws 16
| rebounds2 = Jake Toolson, Connor Harding 7
| assist2 = TJ Haws 5
| otherstat2 =
| place = Lahaina Civic Center
Lahaina, HI
| attendance = 2,400
| referee = Terry Wymer, Chris Rastatter, Keith Kimble
| TV = ESPN
}}
=Virginia Tech=
----Series History: BYU leads series 3–0
Broadcasters: Dave Pasch & Bill Walton
Starting Lineups:
- Virginia Tech: Landers Nolley II, Wabissa Bede, Nahiem Alleyne, P.J. Horne, Tyrece Radford
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, TJ Haws, Dalton Nixon, Kolby Lee
{{basketballbox
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| date = Nov 27
| time = 6:30 p.m. HAST
| report = [https://byucougars.com/story/m-basketball/1291540/Cougars-drain-17-3s-to-claim-third-place-at-Maui-Invitational Recap]
| teamA = Virginia Tech Hokies
| scoreA = 77
| teamB = BYU Cougars
| scoreB = 90
| H1 = 37–35
| H2 = 40–55
| points1 = Landera Nolley II 22
| rebounds1 = Landera Nolley II 7
| assist1 = Wabissa Bede 7
| otherstat1 =
| points2 = TJ Haws 20
| rebounds2 = Jake Toolson 7
| assist2 = Jake Toolson 8
| otherstat2 =
| place = Lahaina Civic Center
Lahaina, HI
| attendance = 2,400
| referee = Tom Eads, Les Jones, Tim Comer
| TV = ESPN2
}}
=Montana Tech=
----Series History: First Meeting
Broadcasters: Dave McCann & Blaine Fowler
Starting Lineups:
- Montana Tech: Sindou Diallo, Troy Owens Jr., Dylan Pannabecker, Taylor England, Drew Huse
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, TJ Haws, Dalton Nixon, Kolby Lee
{{basketballbox
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| date = Nov 30
| time = 1:00 p.m. MST
| report = [https://byucougars.com/story/m-basketball/1291557/Balanced-BYU-offense-overwhelms-Montana-Tech-98-63 Recap]
| teamA = Montana Tech Orediggers
| scoreA = 63
| teamB = BYU Cougars
| scoreB = 98
| H1 = 35–51
| H2 = 28–47
| points1 = Taylor England 16
| rebounds1 = Taylor England 4
| assist1 = Taylor England 4
| otherstat1 =
| points2 = Jake Toolson 17
| rebounds2 = Alex Barcello, Zac Seljaas 6
| assist2 = TJ Haws 6
| otherstat2 =
| place = Marriott Center
Provo, UT
| attendance = 10,990
| referee = Deldre Carr, Tom Nally, Lewis Garrison
| TV = BYUtv
}}
=Utah=
First game Yoeli Childs is eligible to play after being suspended for the first 9 games for NBA Draft paperwork and agent errors.
----Series History: BYU leads series 131–128
Broadcasters: Ted Robinson & [https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-muehlebach-437ba55 Matt Muehlebach]
Starting Lineups:
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Kolby Lee
- Utah: Timmy Allen, Both Gach, Rylan Jones, Riley Battin, Branden Carlson
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| date = Dec 4
| time = 6:00 p.m. MST
| report = [https://byucougars.com/story/m-basketball/1291600/BYU-drops-overtime-game-to-Utah%2C-102-95 Recap]
| teamA = BYU Cougars
| scoreA = 95
| teamB = Utah Utes
| scoreB = 102
| H1 = 41–33
| H2 = 45–53
| OT = 9–16
| points1 = Yoeli Childs 29
| rebounds1 = Jake Toolson 9
| assist1 = Jake Toolson 6
| otherstat1 =
| points2 = Timmy Allen 27
| rebounds2 = Mikael Jantunen 6
| assist2 = Rylan Jones 6
| otherstat2 =
| place = Huntsman Center
Salt Lake City, UT
| attendance = 11,565
| referee = Greg Nixon, Mike Scyphers, Shawn Lehigh
| TV = P12
}}
=UNLV=
----Series History: UNLV leads series 19–16
Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler, & Spencer Linton
Starting Lineups:
- UNLV: Cheikh Mbacke Diong, Bryce Hamilton, Amauri Hardy, Vitaliy Shibel, Donnie Tillman
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Kolby Lee
{{basketballbox
| bg = #e3e3e3
| date = Dec 7
| time = 1:00 p.m. MST
| report =[https://byucougars.com/story/m-basketball/1291627/Nixon%E2%80%99s-career-game-leads-BYU-to-83-50-win-over-UNLV Recap]
| teamA = UNLV Runnin' Rebels
| scoreA =50
| teamB = BYU Cougars
| scoreB =83
| H1 =25-46
| H2 =25-37
| points1 =Donnie Tillman 13
| rebounds1 =Nick Blair, Cheikh Mback Diong 7
| assist1 =Donnie Tillman 3
| otherstat1 =
| points2 =Dalton Nixon 17
| rebounds2 =Yoeli Childs 14
| assist2 =TJ Haws 7
| otherstat2 =
| place = Vivint Smart Home Arena
Salt Lake City, UT
| attendance =11,356
| referee =David Hall, Bob Staffen, Frank Harvey III
| TV = BYUtv
}}
=Nevada=
----Series History: BYU leads series 13–7
Broadcasters: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericrothman Eric Rothman] & Sean Farnham
Starting Lineups:
- Nevada: Robby Robinson, Jalen Harris, Johncarlos Reyes, Lindsey Drew, Jazz Johnson
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Kolby Lee
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| date = Dec 10
| time = 7:00 p.m. MST
| report = [https://byucougars.com/story/m-basketball/1291669/Five-Players-Score-in-Double-Digits-as-BYU-Downs-Nevada-at-Home Recap]
| teamA = Nevada Wolfpack
| scoreA = 42
| teamB = BYU Cougars
| scoreB = 75
| H1 = 22–34
| H2 = 20–41
| points1 = Jalen Harris 15
| rebounds1 = Jalen Harris 7
| assist1 = Robby Robinson, Nisre Zouzoua, Kane Milling, Lindsey Drew, Zane Meeks 1
| otherstat1 =
| points2 = Jake Toolson 15
| rebounds2 = Yoeli Childs 13
| assist2 = Jake Toolson 6
| otherstat2 =
| place = Marriott Center
Provo, UT
| attendance = 10,570
| referee = John Higgins, Tony Padilla, Verne Harris
| TV = ESPNU
}}
=Utah State=
----Series History: BYU leads series 141–92
Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler, & Spencer Linton
Starting Lineups:
- Utah State: Sam Merrill, Alphonso Anderson, Abel Porter, Brock Miller, Justin Bean
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Kolby Lee
{{basketballbox
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| date = Dec 14
| time = 6:00 p.m. MST
| report =[https://byucougars.com/story/m-basketball/1291717/BYU-beats-Utah-State-with-late-game-heroics-from-Barcello Recap]
| teamA = Utah State Aggies
| scoreA = 64
| teamB = BYU Cougars
| scoreB = 68
| H1 = 28–35
| H2 = 36–33
| points1 = Alphonso Anderson 14
| rebounds1 = Justin Bean 10
| assist1 = Abel Porter 4
| otherstat1 =
| points2 = Yoeli Childs 20
| rebounds2 = Yoeli Childs 10
| assist2 = TJ Haws 5
| otherstat2 =
| place = Vivint Smart Home Arena
Salt Lake City, UT
| attendance = 10,291
| referee = Randy McCall, Eric Curry, Rick Randall
| TV = BYUtv
}}
=Weber State=
----Series History: BYU leads series 32–11
Broadcasters: Dave McCann & Blaine Fowler
Starting Lineups:
- Weber State: KJ Cunningham, Kham Davis, Cody John, Jerrick Harding, Michal Kozak
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Dalton Nixon
{{basketballbox
| bg = #ffdead
| date = Dec 21
| time = 7:00 p.m. MST
| report =[https://byucougars.com/story/m-basketball/1291766/Childs-and-Barcello-lead-BYU-to-91-61-win-over-Weber-State Recap]
| teamA = Weber State Wildcats
| scoreA =61
| teamB = BYU Cougars
| scoreB =91
| H1 =24–51
| H2 =37–40
| points1 =Jerrick Harding 27
| rebounds1 =Kham Davis 8
| assist1 =Kham Davis 5
| otherstat1 =
| points2 =Yoeli Childs 28
| rebounds2 =Yoeli Childs 8
| assist2 =TJ Haws 10
| otherstat2 =
| place = Marriott Center
Provo, UT
| attendance =11,662
| referee =Bob Staffen, Kelly Self, Glen Mayberry
| TV = BYUtv
}}
=Oral Roberts=
----Series History: BYU leads series 6–0
Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler, & Spencer Linton
Starting Lineups:
- Oral Roberts: Kevin Obanor, Deondre Burns, Max Abmas, Sam Kearns, Emmanuel Nzekwesi
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Dalton Nixon
{{basketballbox
| bg = #e3e3e3
| date = Dec 28
| time = 7:00 p.m. MST
| report =[https://byucougars.com/story/m-basketball/1291793/Childs-enters-school%E2%80%99s-top-10-all-time-scoring-list-as-Cougars-defeat-Oral-Roberts-79-73 Recap]
| teamA = Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
| scoreA =73
| teamB = BYU Cougars
| scoreB =79
| H1 =30–32
| H2 =43–47
| points1 =Emmanuel Nzekwesi 23
| rebounds1 =Emmanuel Nzekwesi 17
| assist1 =Deondre Burns 8
| otherstat1 =
| points2 =Yoeli Childs 23
| rebounds2 =Dalton Nixon 8
| assist2 =Jake Toolson 8
| otherstat2 =
| place = Marriott Center
Provo, UT
| attendance =12,365
| referee =Randy McCall, Kevin Brill, Rick Randall
| TV = BYUtv
}}
= Loyola Marymount =
----Series History: BYU leads series 11–5
Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler, & Spencer Linton
Starting Lineups:
- Loyola Marymount: Eli Scott, Deovaunta Williams, Jordan Bell, Ivan Alipiev, Erik Johansson
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Dalton Nixon
{{basketballbox
| bg = #ffdead
| date = Jan 4
| time = 7:00 p.m. MST
| report =[https://byucougars.com/story/m-basketball/1291827/Cougars-top-LMU-63-38-in-WCC-opener- Recap]
| teamA = Loyola Marymount Lions
| scoreA =38
| teamB = BYU Cougars
| scoreB =63
| H1 =19–24
| H2 =19–39
| points1 =Eli Scott 15
| rebounds1 =Jonathan Dos Anjos 8
| assist1 =Ivan Alipiev 5
| otherstat1 =
| points2 =Yoeli Childs 19
| rebounds2 =Yoeli Childs 12
| assist2 =TJ Haws 5
| otherstat2 =
| place = Marriott Center
Provo, UT
| attendance =12,422
| referee =Ron Brokenbrough, Scott Brown, Dennis Flannery
| TV = BYUtv
}}
= Saint Mary's =
----Series History: Saint Mary's leads series 14–13
Broadcasters: Roxy Bernstein & [https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-williams-7636ba97 Corey Williams]
Starting Lineups:
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, Kolby Lee, TJ Haws, Dalton Nixon
- Saint Mary's: Malik Fitts, Dan Fotu, Tanner Krebs, Jordan Ford, Tommy Kuhse
{{basketballbox
| bg = #e3e3e3
| date = Jan 9
| time = 8:00 p.m. PST
| report =[https://byucougars.com/story/m-basketball/1291898/Cougars-drop-overtime-thriller-to-Saint-Mary%E2%80%99s-87-84 Recap]
| teamA = BYU Cougars
| scoreA =84
| teamB = Saint Mary's Gaels
| scoreB =87
| H1 =34–37
| H2 =43–40
| points1 =TJ Haws 29
| rebounds1 =Dalton Nixon, Kolby Lee 6
| assist1 =Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, TJ Haws 2
| otherstat1 =
| points2 =Jordan Ford 24
| rebounds2 =Malik Fitts 9
| assist2 =Tommy Kuhse 6
| otherstat2 =
| place = University Credit Union Pavilion
Moraga, CA
| attendance =3,500
| referee =David Hall, Frank Harvey, Michael Greenstein
| TV = ESPN 2
|OT=7–10}}
= Portland =
----Series History: BYU leads series 17–2
Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler, & [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarom-jordan-7a43b638 Jarom Jordan]
Starting Lineups:
- Portland: Tahirou Diabate, Jacob Tryon, Malcolm Porter, Isaiah White, Chase Adams
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Dalton Nixon
{{basketballbox
| bg = #ffdead
| date = Jan 11
| time = 7:30 p.m. MST
| report =[https://byucougars.com/story/m-basketball/1291929/Strong-offense-leads-BYU-to-96-70-win-over-Portland- Recap]
| teamA = Portland Pilots
| scoreA =70
| teamB = BYU Cougars
| scoreB =96
| H1 =30–51
| H2 =40–45
| points1 =Malcolm Porter 16
| rebounds1 =Theo Akwuba 10
| assist1 =Jacob Tryon 8
| otherstat1 =
| points2 =Zac Seljaas 21
| rebounds2 =Dalton Nixon 11
| assist2 =TJ Haws 14
| otherstat2 =
| place = Marriott Center
Provo, UT
| attendance =13,048
| referee =Mark Cook, Jim Schipper, Levon Zakarian
| TV = BYUtv
}}
= San Diego =
----Series History: BYU leads series 13–6
Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler, & Spencer Linton
Starting Lineups:
- San Diego: Alex Floresca, James Jean-Marie, Braun Hartfield, Joey Calcaterra, Finn Sullivan
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, TJ Haws, Dalton Nixon, Kolby Lee
{{basketballbox
| bg = #e3e3e3
| date = Jan 17
| time = 7:00 p.m. MST
| report =[https://byucougars.com/story/m-basketball/1291985/Cougars-down-Toreros-93-70-behind-Lee%E2%80%99s-career-night Recap]
| teamA = San Diego Toreros
| scoreA =70
| teamB = BYU Cougars
| scoreB =93
| H1 =36–48
| H2 =43–40
| points1 =Braun Hartfield 21
| rebounds1 =Yauhen Massalski 6
| assist1 =James Jean-Marie 3
| otherstat1 =
| points2 =Kolby Lee 21
| rebounds2 =Zac Seljaas 8
| assist2 =Jake Toolson 7
| otherstat2 =
| place = Marriott Center
Provo, UT
| attendance =11,339
| referee =Verne Harris, Tony Padilla, Doran Gotschall
| TV = BYUtv
|OT=}}
= Gonzaga =
----Series History: Gonzaga leads series 17–4
Broadcasters: Dave Flemming & Adrian Branch
Starting Lineups:
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, TJ Haws, Dalton Nixon, Kolby Lee
- Gonzaga: Filip Petrusev, Corey Kispert, Killian Tillie, Ryan Woolridge, Joel Ayayi
{{basketballbox
| bg = #ffdead
| date = Jan 18
| time = 7:00 p.m. PST
| report =[https://byucougars.com/story/m-basketball/1292016/No.-1-Gonzaga-too-much-for-Cougars- Recap]
| teamA = BYU Cougars
| scoreA =69
| teamB = Gonzaga Bulldogs
| scoreB =92
| H1 =31–38
| H2 =38–54
| points1 =TJ Haws 17
| rebounds1 =Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, Zac Seljaas 4
| assist1 =TJ Haws 6
| otherstat1 =
| points2 =Killian Tillie 22
| rebounds2 =Killian Tillie 10
| assist2 =Ryan Woolridge, Joel Ayayi 6
| otherstat2 =
| place = McCarthey Athletic Center
Spokane, WA
| attendance =6,000
| referee =Michael Greenstein, Michael Irving, Daryl Gelinas
| TV = ESPN2
}}
= Pacific =
----Series History: BYU leads series 9–6
Broadcasters: Ari Wolfe & Dave Miller
Starting Lineups:
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Kolby Lee
- Pacific: Amari McCray, Jahlil Tripp, Pierre Cockrell II, Daniss Jenkins, Broc Finstuen
{{basketballbox
| bg = #e3e3e3
| date = Jan 23
| time = 7:00 p.m. PST
| report =[https://byucougars.com/story/m-basketball/1292082/Toolson-and-Childs-aid-Cougars-to-74-60-win-over-Pacific Recap]
| teamA = BYU Cougars
| scoreA =74
| teamB = Pacific Tigers
| scoreB =60
| H1 =33–29
| H2 =41–31
| points1 =Jake Toolson 28
| rebounds1 =Yoeli Childs 9
| assist1 =TJ Haws 3
| otherstat1 =
| points2 =Jahlil Tripp 18
| rebounds2 =Jahlil Tripp 10
| assist2 =Justin Moore 3
| otherstat2 =
| place = Spanos Center
Stockton, CA
| attendance =3,097
| referee =Kevin Brill, Bert Smith, Tom O'Neill
| TV = Stadium/KJZZ
|OT=}}
= San Francisco =
----Series History: BYU leads series 15–8
Broadcasters: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-coslov-3043546 Noah Coslov] & [https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniklupenger Dani Klupenger]
Starting Lineups:
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Kolby Lee
- San Francisco: Jamaree Bouyea, Josh Kunen, Charles Minlend, Jimbo Lull, Jordan Ratinho
{{basketballbox
| bg = #ffdead
| date = Jan 25
| time = 2:00 p.m. PST
| report = [https://byucougars.com/story/m-basketball/1292108/BYU-falls-short-83-82-at-San-Francisco Recap]
| teamA = BYU Cougars
| scoreA = 82
| teamB = San Francisco Dons
| scoreB = 83
| H1 = 45–38
| H2 = 37–45
| points1 = TJ Haws 20
| rebounds1 = Yoeli Childs 7
| assist1 = Yoeli Childs 8
| otherstat1 =
| points2 = Khalil Shabazz 32
| rebounds2 = Charles Minlend 7
| assist2 = Jamaree Bouyea 5
| otherstat2 =
| place = The Sobrato Center
San Francisco, CA
| attendance = 3,006
| referee = Ken Ditty, Glen Mayberry, Verne Harris
| TV = Stadium/KJZZ
}}
= Pepperdine =
----Series History: BYU leads series 12–9
Broadcasters: Jason Horowitz & Ryan Hollins
Starting Lineups:
- Pepperdine: Sedrick Altman, Colbey Ross, Kessler Edwards, Kameron Edwards, Skylar Chavez
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Kolby Lee
{{basketballbox
| bg = #e3e3e3
| date = Jan 30
| time = 6:30 p.m. MST
| report =[https://byucougars.com/story/m-basketball/1292175/Toolson-and-Childs-lead-BYU-to-107-80-win-against-Pepperdine Recap]
| teamA = Pepperdine Waves
| scoreA = 80
| teamB = BYU Cougars
| scoreB = 107
| H1 = 38–46
| H2 = 42–61
| points1 = Kameron Edwards 20
| rebounds1 = Victor Ohia Obioha 7
| assist1 = Colbey Ross 7
| otherstat1 =
| points2 = Jake Toolson 25
| rebounds2 = Yoeli Childs 9
| assist2 = TJ Haws, Yoeli Childs 6
| otherstat2 =
| place = Marriott Center
Provo, UT
| attendance = 10,939
| referee = Bob Staffen, Shawn Lehigh, Ron Brokenbrough
| TV = CBSSN
|OT=}}
= Saint Mary's =
----Series History: Series tied 14–14
Broadcasters: Dave Flemming & Dan Dickau
Starting Lineups:
- Saint Mary's: Jordan Ford, Tommy Kuhse, Malik Fitts, Dan Fotu, Alex Ducas
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Kolby Lee
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| date = Feb 1
| time = 8:00 p.m. MST
| report = [https://byucougars.com/story/m-basketball/1292224/TJ-Haws-leads-BYU-to-thrilling-81-79-win-over-Saint-Mary%26%23039%3Bs Recap]
| teamA = Saint Mary's Gaels
| scoreA = 79
| teamB = BYU Cougars
| scoreB = 81
| H1 = 40–43
| H2 = 39–38
| points1 = Malik Fitts 29
| rebounds1 = Malik Fitts 9
| assist1 = Jordan Ford 4
| otherstat1 =
| points2 = TJ Haws 23
| rebounds2 = Zac Seljaas 7
| assist2 = Jake Toolson 8
| otherstat2 =
| place = Marriott Center
Provo, UT
| attendance = 15,212
| referee = Mike Reed, Kevin Brill, Rick Batsell
| TV = ESPN2
|OT=}}
= Portland =
----Series History: BYU leads series 18–2
Broadcasters: Barry Tompkins & Dani Klupenger
Starting Lineups:
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Kolby Lee
- Portland: JoJo Walker, Isaiah White, Chase Adams, Tahirou Diabate, Jacob Tryon
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| date = Feb 6
| time = 7:00 p.m. PST
| report= [https://byucougars.com/story/m-basketball/1292291/Childs-and-Toolson-lead-Cougars-to-85-54-win-over-Portland Recap]
| teamA = BYU Cougars
| scoreA = 85
| teamB = Portland Pilots
| scoreB = 54
| H1 = 43–31
| H2 = 42–23
| points1 = Jake Toolson, Yoeli Childs 22
| rebounds1 = Kolby Lee 10
| assist1 = TJ Haws 8
| otherstat1 =
| points2 = JoJo Walker 12
| rebounds2 = Jacob Tryon 6
| assist2 = Quincy Ferebee 3
| otherstat2 =
| place = Chiles Center
Portland, OR
| attendance = 3,013
| referee = Deldre Carr, Rob Rorke, Klaus Endrissat
| TV = Stadium/KJZZ
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= San Francisco =
----Series History: BYU leads series 15–9
Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler, & Spencer Linton
Starting Lineups:
- San Francisco: Jamaree Bouyea, Jimbo Lull, Josh Kunen, Charles Minlend, Jordan Ratinho
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Kolby Lee
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| date = Feb 8
| time = 7:30 p.m. MST
| report = [https://byucougars.com/story/m-basketball/1292322/Childs-Scores-Season-High-32-Points-to-Down-San-Francisco-at-Home Recap]
| teamA = San Francisco Dons
| scoreA = 76
| teamB = BYU Cougars
| scoreB = 90
| H1 = 25–44
| H2 = 51–46
| points1 = Jimbo Lull 22
| rebounds1 = Jimbo Lull 7
| assist1 = Khalil Shabazz 4
| otherstat1 =
| points2 = Yoeli Childs 32
| rebounds2 = Jake Toolson, Yoeli Childs 6
| assist2 = Jake Toolson, TJ Haws 7
| otherstat2 =
| place = Marriott Center
Provo, UT
| attendance = 14,757
| referee = Jeff Ketchu, Marc A. Beasley, Dennis Flannery
| TV = BYUtv
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= Loyola Marymount =
----Series History: BYU leads series 12–5
Broadcasters: Eric Rothman & Dan Dickau
Starting Lineups:
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Kolby Lee
- Loyola Marymount: Eli Scott, Parker Dortch, Erik Johansson, Lazar Zivanovich, Keli Leaupepe
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| date = Feb 13
| time = 8:00 p.m. PST
| report = [https://byucougars.com/story/m-basketball/1292378/Program-record-18-3s-leads-BYU-to-77-54-win-over-LMU Recap]
| teamA = BYU Cougars
| scoreA = 77
| teamB = Loyola Marymount Lions
| scoreB = 54
| H1 = 32-24
| H2 = 45-30
| points1 = Alex Barcello 18
| rebounds1 = Yoeli Childs 6
| assist1 = Jake Toolson 4
| otherstat1 =
| points2 = Eli Scott 18
| rebounds2 = Erik Johansson 7
| assist2 = Eli Scott, Erik Johansson, Keli Leaupepe, Lazar Nekic, Jonathan Dos Anjos, Deovaunta Williams 1
| otherstat2 =
| place = Gersten Pavilion
Los Angeles, CA
| attendance = 1,533
| referee = Verne Harris, Tom Nally, Ryan McDaniel
| TV = ESPNU
}}
= San Diego =
----Series History: BYU leads series 14–6
Broadcasters: John Schriffen & Ryan Hollins
Starting Lineups:
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Kolby Lee
- San Diego: Alex Floresca, James Jean-Marie, Braun Hartfield, Joey Calcaterra, Marion Humphery
{{basketballbox
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| date = Feb 15
| time = 7:00 p.m. PST
| report = [https://byucougars.com/story/m-basketball/1292411/Cougars-hold-off-San-Diego-for-sixth-straight-win Recap]
| teamA = BYU Cougars
| scoreA = 72
| teamB = San Diego Toreros
| scoreB = 71
| H1 = 32-33
| H2 = 40-38
| points1 = TJ Haws, Yoeli Childs 17
| rebounds1 = Yoeli Childs 7
| assist1 = TJ Haws 10
| otherstat1 =
| points2 = Finn Sullivan 16
| rebounds2 = Finn Sullivan 6
| assist2 = Finn Sullivan 5
| otherstat2 =
| place = Jenny Craig Center
San Diego, CA
| attendance = 2,711
| referee = Mike Scyphers, Rick Batsell, Scott Brown
| TV = CBSSN
|OT=}}
= Santa Clara =
----Series History: BYU leads series 27–6
Broadcasters: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-grady-400300b7 Michael Grady] & Ryan Hollins
Starting Lineups:
- Santa Clara: Trey Wertz, Jaden Bediako, Josip Vrankic, Keshawn Justice, Jalen Williams
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Kolby Lee
{{basketballbox
| bg = #e3e3e3
| date = Feb 20
| time = 7:00 p.m. MST
| report = [https://byucougars.com/story/m-basketball/1292478/Childs%2C-Haws-and-Toolson-lead-BYU-to-85-75-win-over-Santa-Clara Recap]
| teamA = Santa Clara Broncos
| scoreA = 75
| teamB = #23 BYU Cougars
| scoreB = 85
| H1 = 30–40
| H2 = 45–45
| points1 = Josip Vrankic 28
| rebounds1 = Josip Vrankic 11
| assist1 = DJ Mitchell 6
| otherstat1 =
| points2 = TJ Haws 28
| rebounds2 = Yoeli Childs 11
| assist2 = TJ Haws 9
| otherstat2 = 3 Cougars (Childs, Haws, & Toolson) w/ 20+ points
| place = Marriott Center
Provo, UT
| attendance = 12,757
| referee = Kevin Brill, Kelly Self, Larry Scirotto
| TV = CBSSN
}}
= Gonzaga =
----Series History: Gonzaga leads series 17–5
Broadcasters: Dave Flemming & Sean Farnham
Starting Lineups:
- Gonzaga: Filip Petrusev, Ryan Woolridge, Joel Ayayi, Corey Kispert, Killian Tillie
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Kolby Lee
{{basketballbox
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| date = Feb 22
| time = 8:00 p.m. MST
| report = [https://byucougars.com/story/m-basketball/1292518/No.-23-BYU-upsets-No.-2-Gonzaga-91-78-on-senior-night Recap]
| teamA = #2 Gonzaga Bulldogs
| scoreA = 78
| teamB = #23 BYU Cougars
| scoreB = 91
| H1 = 38–46
| H2 = 40–45
| points1 = Killian Tillie 18
| rebounds1 = Joel Ayayi, Drew Timme 8
| assist1 = Ryan Woolridge, Joel Ayayi 4
| otherstat1 =
| points2 = Yoeli Childs 28
| rebounds2 = Yoeli Childs 10
| assist2 = TJ Haws 8
| otherstat2 =
| place = Marriott Center
Provo, UT
| attendance = 18,987
| referee = David Hall, Larry Spaulding, Brad Ferrie
| TV = ESPN2
}}
= Pepperdine =
----Series History: BYU leads series 13–9
Broadcasters: Rich Waltz & Dan Dickau
Starting Lineups:
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Kolby Lee
- Pepperdine: Sedrick Altman, Colbey Ross, Kessler Edwards, Kameron Edwards, Skylar Chavez
{{basketballbox
| bg = #e3e3e3
| date = Feb 29
| time = 3:00 p.m. PST
| report = [https://byucougars.com/story/m-basketball/1292638/Career-day-for-Childs-gives-BYU-an-81-64-win-over-Pepperdine- Recap]
| teamA = #17 BYU Cougars
| scoreA = 81
| teamB = Pepperdine Waves
| scoreB = 64
| H1 = 32–35
| H2 = 49–29
| points1 = Yoeli Childs 38
| rebounds1 = Yoeli Childs 14
| assist1 = TJ Haws 13
| otherstat1 =
| points2 = Kessler Edwards 24
| rebounds2 = Kessler Edwards 11
| assist2 = Kessler Edwards 4
| otherstat2 =
| place = Firestone Fieldhouse
Malibu, CA
| attendance = 3,104
| referee = Michael Irving, Bill Vinovich, Tom Spitznagel
| TV = CBSSN
|OT=}}
= WCC Semifinal: Saint Mary's =
----Series History: Saint Mary's leads series 15–14
Broadcasters: Bob Wischusen & Sean Farnham
Starting Lineups:
- Saint Mary's: Tanner Krebs, Jordan Ford, Tommy Kuhse, Malik Fitts, Dan Fotu
- BYU: Alex Barcello, Jake Toolson, Yoeli Childs, Gavin Baxter, TJ Haws
{{basketballbox
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| date = Mar 9
| time = 8:30 p.m. PDT
| report =
| teamA = Saint Mary's Gaels
| scoreA = 51
| teamB = #14 BYU Cougars
| scoreB = 50
| H1 = 20–26
| H2 = 31–24
| points1 = Tanner Krebs 18
| rebounds1 = Malik Fitts 8
| assist1 = Tanner Krebs, Tommy Kuhse 2
| otherstat1 =
| points2 = Yoeli Childs 23
| rebounds2 = Yoeli Childs 10
| assist2 = TJ Haws 4
| otherstat2 =
| place = Orleans Arena
Paradise, NV
| attendance =7,471
| referee = Randy McCall, Tony Padilla, David Hall
| TV = ESPN2
|OT=}}
Rankings
{{See also|2019–20 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings}}
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| poll1_1= NR
| poll1_2= NR
| poll1_3= NR
| poll1_4= NR
| poll1_5= NR
| poll1_6= RV
| poll1_7=RV
| poll1_8=RV
| poll1_9=RV
| poll1_10=RV
| poll1_11=RV
| poll1_12=NR
| poll1_13=RV
| poll1_14=RV
| poll1_15=23
| poll1_16=17
| poll1_17=15
| poll1_18=14
| poll1_19=18
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| poll2lastweek =19
| poll2_0=NR
| poll2_1=NR
| poll2_2=NR
| poll2_3=NR
| poll2_4=NR
| poll2_5=NR
| poll2_6=NR
| poll2_7=NR
| poll2_8=NR
| poll2_9=NR
| poll2_10=NR
| poll2_11=NR
| poll2_12=NR
| poll2_13=RV
| poll2_14=RV
| poll2_15=RV
| poll2_16=18
| poll2_17=15-T
| poll2_18=16
| poll2_19=16
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References
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