BYU basketball discusses upcoming season at Big 12 media days

At the Big 12 basketball media days in Kansas City, assistant coach Tim Fanning addressed the media in place of head coach Kevin Young, who was absent due to illness. Fanning, along with players Rob Wright III, Collin Chandler, and Bruce Branch III, previewed BYU’s season. The Cougars, ranked No. 25 in the AP poll and picked to finish sixth in the Big 12, aim to improve from last year's 23-12 record. They recently played an exhibition against Nebraska, winning 72-61 and highlighting strong team performance and depth among players. The focus remains on continuous progress rather than external rankings.

• 11:20 PMYahoo Sports — Kevin Young may have been absent, but No. 25 BYU offered plenty of buzz at Big 12 basketball media days