BYU Cougars
Kansas beats BYU in clash of top NBA draft prospects
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No. 14 Kansas defeated No. 13 BYU 90-82 in a highly anticipated Big 12 matchup at Allen Fieldhouse, highlighted by standout performances from supporting players amid hype around freshmen Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa. Bryson Tiller led the Jayhawks with 21 points, while BYU's Richie Saunders scored a career-high 33. The win extends Kansas' streak to five games.
The BYU Cougars played their Sunday stroke-play round alone on Thursday morning at the NCAA golf national championship. The team received a religious exemption to avoid competing on the Sabbath. They finished the round at one under par before joining the rest of the field on Friday.
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BYU forward AJ Dybantsa announced Thursday that he is entering the 2026 NBA Draft, where he is projected as the potential No. 1 overall pick. The 6-foot-9 standout led the nation in scoring during his lone college season with averages of 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists. He departs after helping the Cougars to a 23-12 record and an NCAA Tournament appearance.