BYU Basketball Faces Texas in NCAA Tournament

0:00On March 19, BYU's men's basketball team kicked off their NCAA tournament stay in Portland with media chats and a quick practice at the Motor Center. They're set to face Texas in the first round on Thursday, March 19 at 4.25 pm. Pacific time. Players opened up about overcoming a rough injury-plague season by staying tight-knit and locked into their game plan. Freshman like AJ Dibonza praised veterans such as Robert Wright. The third for sharing tips on handling the Big 12's physical pace. While cantered, Davis Jr. stepped up as a vocal leader after another team may win down. The Cougar scouted Texas closely over team dinner and came away impressed by the long-horned Speedy style, dominant Big Man, and clutch shooters. No edge to Texas playing their opener a day early though, everyone's hungry in March madness. Their strong Big 12 tournament run, including a 105-point outburst and a top defensive showing, has them feeling sharp against Big.

1:02Programs like Houston. Dibonza, now more polished after fixing high school habits through film work and strength training, eyes NBA readiness and models his game after. Stars like Tracy McGrady and Shy Gildges Alexander. Coach Kevin Young sees Texas personnel mirroring Big 12 talents and stresses caring over defense, rebounding, and unselfish play into this. High sticks clash with the team rolling right when it counts. Made in AI.