Steve Young Backs BYU Basketball in NCAA Tournament

0:00On March 19th, BYU basketball heads into the NCAA tournament with a big boost from Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young. The former Cougar star sent a heartfelt video message to head coach Kevin Young, his so-called long-lost cousin ahead of their first round matchup. Against Texas on Thursday, in the message, Steve congratulated the team on a strong season and pledged full support for their championship push. He praised Kevin's leadership in the tough Big 12 conference and said he'd follow him anywhere. Kevin Young reacted with excitement when he saw the video, calling an awesome and noting Steve's support since he took the job in 2024. The two often joke about their shared last name, hinting at family ties. This comes as BYU aims to build on last year's sweet 16 run, fueled by fan and alumni backing that Kevin says feels just as strong now. The Cougars tip off Thursday at 5.25 pm, mountain daylight time on TBS, ready to make another deep tournament charge.