Men's Basketball Poll

#21 BYU Cougars

2024

Overall Record

23-11

Last Game

vs Oklahoma State W 85-71

Conference Record

10-8

Next Game

@Oklahoma State 03/09/2024

Oklahoma State Cowboys guard John-Michael Wright (51) defends BYU guard Jaxson Robinson as he drives to the basket during an NCAA college basketball game in Provo, Utah, Saturday, March 9, 2024. (Scott G Winterton/The Deseret News via AP)

No. 20 BYU beats Oklahoma State 85-71 to clinch 5th seed in Big 12 Tournament

Fousseyni Traore scored 19 points and Jaxson Robinson added 17 to lead No. 20 BYU to an 85-71 victory over Oklahoma State.

Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic (22) shoots over BYU guard Trevin Knell (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Sixth-ranked Iowa State escapes No. 20 BYU and finishes 18-0 at home

BYU guard Dallin Hall, left, has the ball knocked away by TCU forward Chuck O'Bannon Jr., center, as BYU center Aly Khalifa, right, looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)

Traore scores 22, Knell adds 20 to help BYU erase 17-point deficit and beat TCU 87-75

BYU center Aly Khalifa (50) shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Lawrence, Kan. BYU won 76-68. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

BYU ends No. 7 Kansas’ 19-game home win streak, 76-68

BYU forward Noah Waterman (0) attempts to score as Kansas State guard Dai Dai Ames (4) and forward Will McNair Jr., right, defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Arthur Kaluma scores a career-high 28, lifting Kansas State past No. 25 BYU 84-74

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Franklin scores 20 points, Kansas pulls away in second half to beat BYU women in Big 12 Tournament

Zakiyah Franklin scored 20 points and seventh-seeded Kansas defeated 10th-seeded BYU 77-53 in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament on Friday.

No. 20 BYU faces No. 6 Iowa State following Traore’s 21-point game

No. 20 BYU visits the No. 6 Iowa State Cyclones after Fousseyni Traore scored 21 points in the Cougars’ 87-75 win over the TCU Horned Frogs.

Kansas State takes on No. 25 BYU, seeks to stop 3-game slide

Kansas State aims to break its three-game slide when the Wildcats play No. 25 BYU. Saturday’s meeting will be the second of the season between the two teams.

BYU forward Noah Waterman (0) shoots as Baylor forward Jalen Bridges (11) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

No. 25 BYU tops 11th-ranked Baylor 78-71 behind strong game from Khalifa

Aly Khalifa had 14 points, seven assists, and seven rebounds to lead No. 25 BYU to a 78-71 victory over No. 11 Baylor on Tuesday night.

BYU guard Trey Stewart (1) defends as Oklahoma State guard Jamyron Keller (14) shoots in the first half of the NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)

Freshman Jamyron Keller gets first start and helps Oklahoma State beat No. 19 BYU 93-83

Freshman Jamyron Keller scored 22 points in his first start to help Oklahoma State beat No. 19 BYU 93-83 on Saturday.

BYU guard Trevin Knell (21) blocks the shot of Central Florida guard DeMarr Langford Jr. (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

No. 19 BYU withstands late UCF rally, holds on for 90-88 victory

Jaxson Robinson scored 21 points off the bench to lead No. 19 BYU to a 90-88 victory over UCF. Noah Waterman added 17 points and nine rebounds as the Cougars won for the fourth time in five games.

BYU forward Fousseyni Traore (45) lays the ball up past Kansas State forward Will McNair Jr., left, and guard Dorian Finister during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Isaac Hale)

No. 21 BYU holds off late Kansas State rally for 72-66 victory

Fousseyni Traore scored 14 points and had eight rebounds to lead No. 21 BYU to a 72-66 victory over Kansas State.

Oklahoma guard Rivaldo Soares reacts during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against BYU on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck)

Javian McCollum leads newly unranked Oklahoma past No. 21 BYU 82-66

Javian McCollum scored 20 points, including 15 in the second half, and Oklahoma beat No. 21 BYU 82-66 on Tuesday night.

BYU forward Fousseyni Traore (45) is defended by West Virginia center Jesse Edwards, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

Fousseyni Traore scores season-high 24 points, No. 22 BYU beats West Virginia 86-73

Fousseyni Traore scored a season-high 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead No. 22 BYU to an 86-73 victory over West Virginia.

BYU forward Noah Waterman (0)looks to shoot against Texas forward Dillon Mitchell, right, during an NCAA college basketball game in Provo, Utah, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. (Marielle Scott/The Deseret News via AP)

Noah Waterman, Jaxson Robinson lead No. 21 BYU to an 84-72 win over Texas

Noah Waterman and Jaxson Robinson scored 17 points apiece to lead No. 21 BYU to an 84-72 victory over Texas on Saturday.

Houston guard Jamal Shead (1) shoots as BYU center Aly Khalifa (50) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

No. 4 Houston holds off late rally to beat No. 21 BYU 75-68

L.J. Cryer scored 23 points to lead No. 4 Houston to a 75-68 victory over No. 21 BYU. Jamal Shead chipped in 16 points and Damian Dunn added 10 for Houston, who scored 17 points off 13 BYU turnovers and finished with a 15-7 advantage in second chance points.

Texas Tech's guard Pop Isaacs (2) celebrates during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against BYU, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Chase Seabolt)

Pop Isaacs scores 32 points, No. 25 Texas Tech rallies to beat No. 20 BYU 85-78

Pop Isaacs scored 23 of his career-high 32 points in the second half and No. 25 Texas Tech overcame a 16-point halftime deficit to beat No. 20 BYU 85-78 on Saturday night.

BYU guard Dallin Hall (30) is trapped by Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic, rear, and guard Tamin Lipsey (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)

Spencer Johnson scores 28, leads BYU to first win over Iowa State

Spencer Johnson scored a career-high 28 points to lead No. 20 BYU to a 87-72 victory over No. 24 Iowa State.

BYU guard Jaxson Robinson (2) drives past Central Florida guard Darius Johnson, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Aly Khalifa scores 17 points as No. 18 BYU holds off UCF 63-58 for its first Big 12 win

Aly Khalifa scored 17 points and No. 18 BYU held off UCF 63-58 for its first Big 12 win since joining the conference.

Baylor forward Jalen Bridges (11) scores while avoiding BYU forward Fousseyni Traore (45) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in Waco, Texas. Baylor won 81-72. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Bridges scores 25 and No. 14 Baylor rallies in 2nd half for an 81-72 win over No. 18 BYU

Jalen Bridges scored 17 of his 25 points after halftime as 14th-ranked Baylor rallied from a nine-point deficit to beat No. 18 BYU 81-72.

BYU guard Trevin Knell (21) drives around Evansville forward Ben Humrichous (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

No. 12 BYU hopes to build on surprising start as debut Big 12 season opens

No. 12 BYU is off to its best start since opening the 1987-88 season with 17 straight wins. The Cougars were picked 13th in the 14-team Big 12 media poll.

No. 14 BYU blasts former conference rival Wyoming 94-68 for fourth straight win

Trevin Knell and Noah Waterman scored 17 points apiece to lead No. 14 BYU to its fourth straight win, a 94-68 victory over Wyoming.

BYU forward Noah Waterman (0) drives as Bellarmine guard Peter Suder (5) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Noah Waterman scores 15 as No. 17 BYU routs Bellarmine 101-59

Noah Waterman scored 15 points, Trevin Knell had 14 and No. 17 BYU routed Bellarmine 101-59. BYU shot 58% from the field in its third straight victory.

Saunders leads No. 17 BYU against Bellarmine after 20-point game

No. 17 BYU plays the Bellarmine Knights after Richie Saunders scored 20 points in BYU’s 86-54 victory over the Georgia State Panthers.

Bellarmine visits No. 17 BYU after Saunders’ 20-point game

No. 17 BYU hosts the Bellarmine Knights after Richie Saunders scored 20 points in BYU’s 86-54 victory against the Georgia State Panthers.

Georgia State forward Jamaine Mann (2) guards BYU forward Noah Waterman during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Richie Saunders scores career-high 20 points to help No. 18 BYU beat Georgia State 86-54

Richie Saunders scored a career-high 20 points to help No. 18 BYU beat Georgia State 86-54 on Saturday night for its second straight victory.

Robinson leads No. 18 BYU against Georgia State after 28-point performance

No. 18 BYU hosts the Georgia State Panthers after Jaxson Robinson scored 28 points in BYU’s 90-74 victory over the Denver Pioneers.

No. 18 BYU faces Georgia State following Robinson’s 28-point performance

No. 18 BYU hosts the Georgia State Panthers after Jaxson Robinson scored 28 points in BYU’s 90-74 win over the Denver Pioneers.

BYU guard Trey Stewart (1) drives on Denver guard Isaiah Addo-Ankrah (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)

Robinson hits eight 3s and scores career-best 28 to lead No. 18 BYU past Denver 90-74

Jaxson Robinson made eight 3-pointers and scored 28 points, both career bests, to lead No. 18 BYU past Denver 90-74.

Denver takes on No. 18 BYU after Bruner’s 28-point outing

Denver takes on the No. 18 BYU Cougars after Tommy Bruner scored 28 points in the Pioneers’ 90-80 loss to the Colorado State Rams.

BYU guard Richie Saunders (15) shoots over Utah Utes center Lawson Lovering (34) during an NCAA college basketball game in Salt Lake City, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. (Megan Nielsen/The Deseret News via AP)

Utah survives late rally, hands No. 14 BYU first loss of the season

Gabe Madsen made five 3-pointers and scored 17 points, and Utah beat No. 14 BYU 73-69. Utah shot 49% from the field in its fourth consecutive win.

Keita leads Utah against No. 14 BYU after 23-point game

Utah faces the No. 14 BYU Cougars after Keba Keita scored 23 points in Utah’s 88-86 victory over the Southern Utah Thunderbirds.

Utah hosts No. 14 BYU following Keita’s 23-point game

Utah plays the No. 14 BYU Cougars after Keba Keita scored 23 points in Utah’s 88-86 victory over the Southern Utah Thunderbirds.

BYU center Aly Khalifa (50) hugs Dallin Hall (30) after scoring against Evansville during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

No. 14 BYU blows out Evansville 96-55 to open 8-0

Jaxon Robinson scored 19 points and No. 14 BYU routed Evansville 96-55 to remain undefeated. Trevin Knell had 13 points, seven rebounds and five assists for the Cougars.

No. 14 BYU hosts Thomas and Evansville

Evansville visits the No. 14 BYU Cougars after Antonio Thomas scored 27 points in the Purple Aces’ 91-89 overtime victory against the Northern Iowa Panthers.