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Brooks Bahr excited to join BYU Cougars for Big 12 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 4:24 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Brooks Bahr excited to join BYU Cougars for Big 12 season

Summary

Brooks Bahr, a newly returned missionary, is set to contribute to BYU's basketball team as it prepares for the upcoming Big 12 conference season. After signing in November 2023, Bahr has expressed his commitment to the Cougars, emphasizing his desire to win at BYU. Coach Kevin Young noted Bahr's physicality and skill set, believing he will be a good fit for the team. Bahr, who averaged 17.2 points per game in high school, is looking to earn playing time alongside veteran guards. He is eager to embrace the team's collective focus on chemistry and hard work during the season ahead, expressing excitement for the challenges of competing at the college level.

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By the Numbers

•Brooks Bahr signed with BYU in November 2023.
•He averaged 17.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 5.6 assists as a senior.
•Bahr is the first newly returned missionary under coach Kevin Young.
•Coach Young believes Bahr's physicality will benefit the team.
•Bahr is focused on developing chemistry and competitive play within the squad.

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4:24 PMYahoo Sports — ‘BYU is ... where I want to win the most’: Newly returned missionary Brooks Bahr is ready to contribute with the Cougars

What they're saying

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Says Bahr, ‘I’m just excited (for) every night (in the Big 12) playing against guys that are hungry to win, big, strong, fast. It just gets me excited, man. I’m ready to go, I’m excited to play.’
— Yahoo Sports

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