BYU offense climbs into elite status

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BYU forward Richie Saunders goes up for a shot during a game against Arizona at the Marriott Center in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. Saunders and the Cougars are firing on all cylinders as Big 12 play hits the homestretch. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News

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After establishing a four-game win streak with national brands Kansas and Arizona as victims, BYU climbed into the Associated Press Top 25 for the first time this season at No. 25.

This is what happens with three straight Quad 1 wins.

Heading into a game at Arizona State on Wednesday and a home game against West Virginia Saturday, the Cougars are turning heads with Kevin Young’s pick-and-roll and five-out bomb and drive offense.

In the first season under head coach Kevin Young, BYU has its most efficient offense of the KenPom era.

BYU is operating with an AdjO of 123.1.

Previous best marks (dating back to 1996-97):

119.8 (2023-24)
119.4 (2014-15)
117.5 (2010-11)
117.3 (2009-10)
116.7 (2006-07) pic.twitter.com/p7kPcLslCf

— Greg Wrubell (@gregwrubell) February 26, 2025

Entering the week, BYU was nationally ranked, particularly in shooting efficiency, 3-point production, and overall offensive efficiency. The team also boasts strong assist numbers and bench scoring, indicative of a well-rounded team approach. The Cougars’ defense is also top-tier, contributing to their balanced profile and national rankings (25th AP, 27th KenPom, 29th NET). With a 19-8 record and a 10-6 mark in the Big 12, BYU is a strong NCAA Tournament contender, likely an eight or nine seed with potential to climb higher if it maintains momentum.

These rankings are current as of Tuesday, but real-time NCAA stats can fluctuate slightly based on other teams’ results. For the most up-to-date rankings, consult NCAA.com or KenPom.com.

Team record and general rankings

Overall record: 19-8

Conference record (Big 12): 10-6

Big 12 standing: fifth

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Publish date : 2025-02-26 19:12:00

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