Sean Walker
Starch madness: Can 'tater tot heir,' BYU men's basketball slow down high-octane Alabama?
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 26 - 2:10 p.m.
Richie Saunders expected to get a lot of questions as the BYU men's basketball team opened its time in the NCAA's East regional semifinals Wednesday, but maybe not so many about tater tots.
BYU hoops found success at 'Marriott East' in Denver. Can Cougars do it again on neutral site?
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 26 - 10:27 a.m.
For a moment, the home of the Denver Nuggets felt like 'Marriott Center East.'
BYU will face Alabama in the Sweet 16. Here's what the Tide had to say about the Cougars
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 23 - 10:48 p.m.
Five years after rumors began of a game between BYU and Alabama on the gridiron, the Cougars and Tide will finally face each other — on the basketball court.
Have You Seen This? Dawson Baker's lonely celebration of BYU's 1st Sweet 16 in 14 years
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 23 - 3:25 p.m.
BYU guard Dawson Baker had a unique vantage point of the Cougars' first Sweet 16 appearance appearance in 14 years — alone in the locker room underneath Ball Arena in Denver.
BYU's ceiling was always defense, and Cougars smashed through it with March success
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 23 - 10:19 a.m.
To get past the Badgers and the Round of 32, the Cougars would need defense. Defense was always their ceiling, multiple players told KSL.com in repeating an adage from first-year head coach Kevin Young.
Mile High Magic: BYU holds off Wisconsin for 1st Sweet 16 since 2011
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 22 - 10:20 p.m.
Richie Saunders poured in 25 points and seven rebounds to lift No. 17 BYU to a 91-89 win over No. 13 Wisconsin in the second-round of the NCAA Tournament Saturday.
Cougars, Badgers keep NCAA 2nd round mood light with recovery, family — and hot tubs?
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 21 - 8:49 p.m.
Sixth-seeded BYU (25-9) will face third-seeded Wisconsin (27-9) in primetime of Saturday's second round at Ball Arena.
Charles Abouo's role with BYU basketball is different, but no less rewarding, in return to March
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 21 - 6:27 p.m.
On the bench, Abouo, who earned a degree from BYU in exercise and wellness and is currently pursuing an MBA as a graduate assistant, was no-less involved this week in Denver than when he averaged 72.
He 'doesn't get talked about enough,' but Fouss Traore closed out BYU win 13 years in making
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 20 - 8:38 p.m.
Fousseyni Traore started 62 of his first 92 games in a BYU uniform, but when the senior came into the season with head coach Kevin Young, he's done most of his damage from the bench.
Won and done: Saunders scores 16 to lead 6th-seeded BYU to 1st tournament win since 2012
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 20 - 5:45 p.m.
Richie Saunders had 16 points with four rebounds and two assists as the sixth-seeded Cougars pulled past No. 11 VCU 80-71.
Demin, Cougars hope 'just being yourself' creates more NCAA Tournament content
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 20 - 8:12 a.m.
No, ask Demin if he's the best on the team at this one thing, and he doesn't hesitate to answer yes. He's quick, sure and confident in his abilities — as a content creator.
VCU's Odom, Shulga have unfinished business with BYU
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 19 - 6:31 p.m.
"I'm just glad it's not in the Marriott Center. That's an imposing place," VCU coach Ryan Odom said. "I know there will be a ton of Cougar fans here, as well. Not too far of a trip.
Have You Seen This? Utah's Jane Hedengren smashes 2 national records in a week
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 18 - 3:31 p.m.
The senior BYU commit from Timpview High in Provo blazed to a U.S. high school mile record in 4 minutes, 26.14 seconds at Nike Indoor Nationals in New York City on Sunday.
BYU's Kevin Young gets his March Madness debut, with a team that's been through a lot
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 17 - 2:09 p.m.
The 17th-ranked Cougars heard their name called on Selection Sunday for the third time in five years, accepting a No. 6 seed in the NCAA Tournament against No. 11 VCU.
After 11-2 campaign in 2024, 'there's still a lot of work to be done' at BYU football
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 17 - 9:03 a.m.
The Cougars know they won't take anyone by surprise coming off an 11-2 campaign and No. 12 national rating in the final AP poll. But they aren't acting like it.
BYU basketball back in the NCAA Tournament for 3rd time in 5 years
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 16 - 4:45 p.m.
No coaching change or roster turnover could keep the BYU men's basketball team from its first goal: getting back to the NCAA Tournament for the third time in five seasons.
BYU women's distance medley relay repeats as national champs
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 15 - 12:37 p.m.
The NCAA indoor track and field championships hit the halfway mark Friday night, but BYU already has a national championship from it. Another one, even.
Dallin Hall's role has changed with BYU basketball, but his leadership hasn't
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 15 - 12:22 p.m.
On a night that was mostly forgettable following the end of a nine-game winning streak, Hall was more than a box-score footnote.
Sharp, Cryer pull No. 2 Houston past BYU, snapping 9-game win streak in Big 12 semifinal
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 9:06 p.m.
Keba Keita had 14 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks to lead BYU in the Cougars' first loss in nine games.
What No. 2 Houston Cougars said about Big 12 semifinal tilt with No. 17 BYU
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 9:02 a.m.
By any account, the Cougars are as good as they come, with back-to-back Big 12 titles, a suffocating defense, and a national coach of the candidate in Kelvin Sampson.
Credit No. 17 BYU's improved defense for 96-92 win over Iowa State. No, really
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 13 - 8:41 p.m.
The 17th-ranked Cougars held Jones to 9 points on 3-of-10 shooting with just one 3-pointer in the second half en route to a 96-92 win Thursday afternoon at the T-Mobile Center that clinched a spot in Friday's Big 12 tournament semifinals against top-seeded Houston (5 p.m. MDT, ESPN2).
Barrage of 3s guides No. 17 BYU to Big 12 tournament win over Iowa State
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 13 - 2:26 p.m.
Saunders had 23 points to go with a career-high five assists to help BYU hold off the Cyclones for the second time in nine days.
Keanu Dawes rose to the moment in debut start with Utes. He should have plenty more
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 12 - 7:12 p.m.
The long-limbed forward from Houston poured in a career-high 21 points and 15 rebounds in his first start for the Runnin' Utes.
Another BYU women's basketball player is headed for the transfer portal
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 12 - 4:59 p.m.
Woolston led the nCAA in 3-point percentage as a freshman at 46.6% in 2023-24 before departing for an 18-month mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Baltimore, Maryland.
