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ESPN 🆕 | Michigan State’s Jaxon Kohler STUNS the Nation by Snagging BOTH the Bob Cousy Award AND Midseason Wooden Honors By Marcus Hill – College Basketball Insider | June 23, 2025 In a turn of events few predicted at the start of the season, Jaxon Kohler, Michigan State’s versatile senior forward-turned-point-forward, has shocked the college basketball world by capturing both the 2025 Bob Cousy Award—typically reserved for elite point guards—and the Midseason John R. Wooden Award, placing him among the top contenders for National Player of the Year. Kohler, a 6’9”, 250-pound senior from American Fork, Utah, began his…
Rise and Shout: The Four Senior Cheerleaders Who Define BYU Spirit — Walker, Lund, Richey, and Larsen Celebrate Their Legacy By: Maddie Covington | BYU Insider | June 23, 2025 In the heart of LaVell Edwards Stadium, where 63,000 voices roar on crisp autumn Saturdays, four figures have stood at the forefront of every kickoff, touchdown, and comeback—Emma Walker, Mason Lund, Katie Richey, and Jackson Larsen, the senior leaders of BYU Cheer, have become more than just performers on the sidelines. They are icons of Cougar spirit, ambassadors of the university, and the heartbeat of Brigham Young University’s enduring traditions.…
“THE GHOST RETURNS”: Legendary BYU QB Zach Wilson Spotted Training with Cougars — Is a Comeback Brewing in Provo? By Mason Whitaker – Mountain West Insider | June 23, 2025 PROVO, UTAH — The echoes of a storied past stirred to life on Monday morning as Zach Wilson, the former BYU superstar and No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, was spotted throwing passes and participating in quarterback drills at the Cougars’ practice facility. Dressed in BYU gear and with his trademark headband pulled low, Wilson looked every bit like the Provo legend who once led the Cougars…
Flash Commit: Speedy Wide Receiver Graham Livingston Pledges to BYU Football By Jordan Merrill – BYU Insider | June 23, 2025 PROVO, UT — In a lightning-fast recruiting turn, Graham Livingston, a 4-star wide receiver from Katy, Texas, has announced his verbal commitment to BYU, electrifying Cougar Nation and signaling a new era of speed and explosiveness in Provo. Livingston, who boasts verified 4.38 speed in the 40-yard dash and a 10.55-second 100m track time, made his commitment public via social media just 72 hours after his official visit to BYU — earning the moniker “Flash Commit” from fans and…
The Missing Piece: BYU Wide Receiver Cody Hagen Could Be Poised for Breakout Season in 2025 By Jackson Reid – Mountain West Insider | June 23, 2025 After two years of flashes, promise, and patience, Cody Hagen may finally be ready to become the guy in BYU’s offense. The former four-star recruit out of Corner Canyon High School, who once turned down offers from Ohio State, USC, and Stanford to stay true to his LDS roots and suit up in Provo, is entering the 2025 season with a rare blend of pressure and potential. And for the Cougars, he may…
🚨 BYU Wraps Up Most Important Recruiting Weekend of the Modern Era — 16 Elite Prospects Visit Provo, 10 Poised to Commit By Mason Leavitt | Mountain West Recruiting Insider | June 23, 2025 PROVO, UT — In a bold, meticulously orchestrated weekend that insiders are calling the “recruiting crescendo” of BYU’s modern football era, the Cougars welcomed 16 elite prospects to campus—ten of whom are reportedly on the verge of committing, sending shockwaves through the national recruiting landscape. From Friday to Sunday, BYU’s LaVell Edwards Stadium and the state-of-the-art Student Athlete Building were the backdrop for a transformational three…
🎥 Netflix to Premiere Documentary Honoring BYU Legend LaVell Edwards: By Morgan Steele – Sports & Culture Writer | June 23, 2025 In an announcement as grand as the legacy it celebrates, Netflix has officially unveiled plans for a feature-length documentary entitled “Quarterback of Faith: The Life of LaVell Edwards.” This anticipated film honors BYU’s unforgettable Hall of Fame coach and spiritual trailblazer, whose visionary leadership forever transformed college football. Spanning five decades, the documentary explores Edwards’ journey from the dusty gridirons of Collegeville, Minnesota, to Provo’s Cougar Stadium, where he forged one of the most exciting offenses in NCAA…
ESPN 🆕 | CONFIRMED: Georgia’s Silas Demary Jr. Makes History with 2025 Bob Cousy Award and Midseason Wooden Honor By Carla Jennings – Senior College Basketball Correspondent | June 23, 2025 In a season defined by brilliance, resilience, and breakout stardom, Silas Demary Jr., the dynamic sophomore guard for the Georgia Bulldogs, has etched his name into college basketball history. The 6’4” floor general from Raleigh, North Carolina has officially been awarded the 2025 Bob Cousy Award, honoring the nation’s top point guard—and in a rare double triumph, he also captured the 2025 Midseason Wooden Award, solidifying his place among…
Izzo’s Roster Takes a Hit: Kaleb Glenn Injury Leaves Spartans Searching for Answers on the Wing By Jenna McGrath | June 23, 2025 | ESPN College Basketball Insider Just weeks after securing the monumental commitment of 7’9″ center Elijah Mbawe, Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo now faces an unexpected and potentially season-defining setback. Sophomore forward Kaleb Glenn, projected to be the Spartans’ starting small forward and a key two-way contributor, has suffered a significant right knee injury during a team scrimmage in East Lansing, sources confirmed Monday. The injury—diagnosed as a partially torn MCL and bone bruising—is expected to…
ESPN 🆕: Guinness World Record Holder Rejects Multi-Million Dollar SEC Deals to Commit to Michigan State! Historic Move Shakes Up College Hoops as Tallest Player in the World Turns Down Florida, Kentucky, and Texas for a Spartan Dream! By: Evan Kingsley, Senior College Hoops Analyst – June 23, 2025 In one of the most electrifying and unconventional college basketball decisions in recent memory, 7-foot-9 phenom Elijah “Eli” Mbawe—officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the Tallest Active Basketball Player in the World—has stunned the basketball world by committing to Michigan State University, snubbing jaw-dropping NIL offers from powerhouse SEC programs…