BYU basketball: Memorable Cougars games in 2026
Deseret News • • sports
Key Points:
- BYU basketball will open its 2026-27 season with an exhibition game against Nebraska on Friday, showcasing a new roster focused on 3-point shooting under coach Kevin Young.
- Key matchups include the regular-season opener against Ohio State on Nov. 2, featuring a duel of five-star freshman forwards, and a historic rivalry game against Utah State on Dec. 9, marking the Aggies' first visit to Provo since 2021.
- BYU will host powerhouse Kansas on Jan. 9 in a highly anticipated Big 12 showdown, with Kansas led by top recruit Tyran Stokes and potentially in coach Bill Self’s final season.
- The Cougars aim to secure their first win over Houston since joining the Big 12, facing a strong team led by Kelvin Sampson on Jan. 30 in Houston, testing BYU’s perimeter offense against Houston’s defense.
- The regular-season finale on March 5 will be a crucial game at Texas Tech, possibly affecting Big 12 tournament seeding, with Texas Tech’s JT Toppin expected to return from injury for the matchup.
