BYU basketball prepares for season opener against Ohio State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 10:11 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
BYU basketball, led by coach Kevin Young, opens its season against Ohio State on November 2 at the Delta Center. The Cougars enter the contest after two preseason wins against Nebraska and UNLV. This season brings a new roster featuring sharpshooters like Rob Wright III and Jaxon Kohler, who aims to enhance scoring capabilities. Defensively, concerns remain as the team seeks to improve after a lackluster performance last season. All eyes will be on BYU's development on both ends as they prepare for the nonconference schedule.
- •BYU faces Ohio State on November 2 in season opener.
- •The team won two exhibition games against Nebraska and UNLV.
- •Rob Wright III and Jaxon Kohler are key players for BYU.
- •Defensive improvements are a focus for the Cougars.
- •Coach Young aims to build team chemistry and scoring prowess.
- 10:11 PMYahoo Sports — Early takeaways about the new-look Cougars
"Kevin Young’s team eyeing season-opener against Ohio State Monday at the Delta Center.
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