Patrick Kinahan

Patrick Kinahan: Demin's experience shows BYU basketball not primarily about money

Patrick Kinahan: Demin's experience shows BYU basketball not primarily about money

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted April 15 - 10:31 a.m.

Despite him being on campus for less than one year, Egor Demin's impact at BYU extended well beyond his basketball accomplishments.
Patrick Kinahan: Deep pockets reputation stays attached to BYU basketball

Patrick Kinahan: Deep pockets reputation stays attached to BYU basketball

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted April 11 - 2:04 p.m.

Simply put, no matter all the protests, BYU has a perception problem with NIL and its men's basketball program.
Patrick Kinahan: Cody Williams lags behind two other drafted Jazz rookies

Patrick Kinahan: Cody Williams lags behind two other drafted Jazz rookies

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted April 8 - 10:28 a.m.

With only two games left in the dreadful Jazz season, it's worth evaluating the three rookies drafted last June.
Patrick Kinahan: One shining moment no longer applies to BYU basketball

Patrick Kinahan: One shining moment no longer applies to BYU basketball

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted April 1 - 10:26 a.m.

Take it from the legend himself, count on BYU basketball continuing to enjoy success in the NCAA Tournament.
Patrick Kinahan: Young love abounds for BYU basketball

Patrick Kinahan: Young love abounds for BYU basketball

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted March 25 - 10:24 a.m.

From Kevin Young first moment on the job, no hire in the history of BYU's athletic department has generated the unprecedented level of hype surrounding the men's basketball coach.
Patrick Kinahan: Holmoe's logical successor already at BYU

Patrick Kinahan: Holmoe's logical successor already at BYU

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted March 18 - 10:28 a.m.

Using history as a significant indicator, BYU won't have to look far and wide to find its next athletic director.
Patrick Kinahan: NCAA Tournament success would validate BYU's season

Patrick Kinahan: NCAA Tournament success would validate BYU's season

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted March 11 - 10:28 a.m.

Fresh off an uneven, but highly successful, regular season, the BYU basketball team now gets to determine its legacy.
Patrick Kinahan: Prodigal coach returns to hopefully save Utah basketball

Patrick Kinahan: Prodigal coach returns to hopefully save Utah basketball

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted March 6 - 1:33 p.m.

Strike up a resounding win for the old guard, which got what it desperately wanted to rejuvenate the beleaguered Utah men's basketball program.
Patrick Kinahan: Jazz stretch the truth to describe tanking

Patrick Kinahan: Jazz stretch the truth to describe tanking

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted March 4 - 10:29 a.m.

From injury maintenance to simply needing a rest, and anything in between, the official description for Jazz players missing games has become an exercise in stretching the truth.
Patrick Kinahan: New Utah basketball coaching hire could determine Harlan's job security

Patrick Kinahan: New Utah basketball coaching hire could determine Harlan's job security

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 11:16 a.m.

Is it too dramatic to say Mark Harlan's tenure at as Utah athletic director rests with the impending men's basketball coach? The answer might be in the eye of the season-ticket beholder.
Patrick Kinahan: Personal touch defined Holmoe's successful tenure at BYU

Patrick Kinahan: Personal touch defined Holmoe's successful tenure at BYU

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 10:27 a.m.

With the heavy lifting over, Tom Holmoe can retire after 20 years as the BYU athletic director with complete contentment.
Patrick Kinahan: Consummate teammate Jake Shoff led selfless life

Patrick Kinahan: Consummate teammate Jake Shoff led selfless life

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 10:29 a.m.

One minute or half the game, playing time never was Jake Shoff's highest priority during his college basketball career.
BYU basketball booster: 'You're not going to outbid us' for players

BYU basketball booster: 'You're not going to outbid us' for players

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 5 - 3:07 p.m.

Not that it was much of a secret in college basketball circles, but BYU basketball's ambition now is clear to literally the world.
Patrick Kinahan: Big 12 basketball locals headed in opposite directions

Patrick Kinahan: Big 12 basketball locals headed in opposite directions

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 4 - 10:29 a.m.

Separated by only two games in the Big 12 standings, BYU and Utah basketball appear headed in opposite directions starting the second half of conference play.
Patrick Kinahan: Big-game hunting in store for Jazz this week?

Patrick Kinahan: Big-game hunting in store for Jazz this week?

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 3 - 10:33 a.m.

Multiple NBA teams have gone big-game hunting in recent days, acquiring long-time stars hoping to improve the respective franchise's chances at winning a championship.
Patrick Kinahan: Forget about labeling Kincaid latest Buffalo bum

Patrick Kinahan: Forget about labeling Kincaid latest Buffalo bum

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 28 - 10:32 a.m.

No single play ever decides a game, not even a catchable pass that fell to the ground ending another bitter loss in the playoffs.
Patrick Kinahan: Confidence remains in doubt for BYU basketball

Patrick Kinahan: Confidence remains in doubt for BYU basketball

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 10:32 a.m.

Winless in true road games more than halfway through the season does not bode well for the BYU men's basketball team.
Patrick Kinahan: NIL cost Utah two probable starters, Whittingham contends

Patrick Kinahan: NIL cost Utah two probable starters, Whittingham contends

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 10:26 a.m.

In his usual, direct style, Kyle Whittingham didn't mince words when asked about Utah football losing two projected starters off next season's defense.
Patrick Kinahan: Big 12 affiliation pays major dividends for BYU

Patrick Kinahan: Big 12 affiliation pays major dividends for BYU

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 10:33 a.m.

Over the last year three highly touted recruits went on national television to individually announce their commitments to play for BYU.
Patrick Kinahan: Losing tops New Year's resolution for Jazz

Patrick Kinahan: Losing tops New Year's resolution for Jazz

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 10:33 a.m.

Concluding a road trip with a two-game winning streak infuses a heavy dose of confidence into the Utah Jazz, a team that has struggled to achieve consistent success this season.
Patrick Kinahan: BYU cruised to most dominant bowl performance in program history

Patrick Kinahan: BYU cruised to most dominant bowl performance in program history

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 10:33 a.m.

Playing the what-if game, as is prevalent throughout sports, BYU was two plays away from an undefeated regular season and a spot in the Big 12 championship game.
Patrick Kinahan: Blowouts create uproar over college football playoff selections

Patrick Kinahan: Blowouts create uproar over college football playoff selections

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 10:28 a.m.

Better but not good enough, that sums up the first rendition of the new 12-team college football playoff.
Patrick Kinahan: NIL misses point on Dybantsa's decision to play for BYU

Patrick Kinahan: NIL misses point on Dybantsa's decision to play for BYU

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 17 - 10:28 a.m.

All those focusing on the gobs of cash the top basketball recruit will get to play at BYU are entirely missing the most important point.
Patrick Kinahan: Top basketball recruit's commitment makes for new day at BYU

Patrick Kinahan: Top basketball recruit's commitment makes for new day at BYU

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 10:28 a.m.

Aside from a few games against inferior competition, Kevin Young has yet to win much as the new BYU basketball coach. Hold on a bit, winning time is coming.
Patrick Kinahan: Utah, BYU go opposite directions in crazy Big 12

Patrick Kinahan: Utah, BYU go opposite directions in crazy Big 12

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 10:32 a.m.

All the proof that most preseason Big 12 predictions were wildly inaccurate can be summarized with one example: The favorite in the championship game was picked to finish last.