The 2018–19 BYU Cougars men's basketball team represented Brigham Young University in the 2018–19 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. It was head coach Dave Rose's 14th and final season at BYU and the Cougars eighth season as members of the West Coast Conference. The Cougars played their home games at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah.
Previous season The Cougars finished the 2017–18 season 24–11, 11–7 in West Coast Conference play to finish in third place. As the No. 3 seed in the WCC tournament, they defeated San Diego in the quarterfinals and Saint Mary's in the semifinals before losing to Gonzaga in the championship game. They received an at-large bid to the National Invitation Tournament where they were defeated by Stanford in the first round.
Offseason
Departures Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Reason for departure Elijah Bryant 3 G 6'3" 210 RS Junior Gwinnett, GA Declare for 2018 NBA draft Kajon Brown 13 G 6'5" 200 Junior Harvey, LA Transferred to Southeastern Louisiana Payton Dastrup 15 C 6'10" 250 Sophomore Mesa, AZ Transferred to Oregon State Braiden Shaw 31 F 6'9" 210 Junior Eagle, ID Left the team for personal reasons
Incoming transfers Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Previous School Jesse Wade 10 G 6'1" 175 Sophomore Kaysville, UT Transferred from Gonzaga. Under NCAA transfer rules, Wade will sit out the 2018–19 season. Will have three years of remaining eligibility.
Recruiting class of 2018
Recruiting class of 2019
Recruiting class of 2020
Roster
Radio Greg Wrubell and Mark Durrant return to call men's basketball for the 2018–19 season, though Jason Shepherd will fill-in for Wrubell on the Cougar Tipoff while Robbie Bullough will fill-in for the Utah Valley game. The radio network is officially called the Nu Skin BYU Sports Network and can be found throughout Utah, Idaho, and Nationwide on SiriusXM and TuneIn. KSFI will take the place of KSL on November 6 as KSL will be providing election coverage.
Affiliates
BYU Radio- Flagship Station Nationwide (Dish Network 980, Sirius XM 143, TuneIn radio, and byuradio.org) KSL 102.7 FM and 1160 AM- (Salt Lake City / Provo, Utah and ksl.com) KSNA- Blackfoot / Idaho Falls/ Pocatello / Rexburg, Idaho KMXD- Monroe / Manti, Utah KSVC- Richfield / Manti, Utah KCLS- St. George, Utah
Schedule and results
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Game summaries Cougar Tipoff Broadcasters: Spencer Linton & Kristen Kozlowski Starting Lineups: BYU Blue: Jahshire Hardnett, Taylor Maughan, TJ Haws, Dalton Nixon, Connor Harding BYU White: Rylan Bergersen, Yoeli Childs, McKay Cannon, Gavin Baxter, Jesse Wade
Exhibition: Saint Martin's Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler & Lauren McClain Starting Lineups: Saint Martin's: Jared Matthews, Jordan Kitchen, Rhett Baerlocher, BJ Standley, E.J. Boyce BYU: Jahshire Hardnett, Zac Seljaas, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Luke Worthington
Exhibition: Westminster Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler, & Spencer Linton Starting Lineups: Westminster: Brandon Warr, Jake Connor, Joonas Tahvainainen, Alec Monson, Jai Jai Ely BYU: Jahshire Hardnett, Zac Seljaas, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Luke Worthington
Nevada Series History: BYU leads series 13–6 Broadcasters: Carter Blackburn & Pete Gillen Starting Lineups: BYU: Jahshire Hardnett, Zac Seljaas, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Dalton Nixon Nevada: Tre'Shawn Thurman, Caleb Martin, Cody Martin, Trey Porter, Jordan Caroline
Utah Valley Series History: BYU leads 2–1 Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler, & Lauren McClain Starting Lineups: Utah Valley: Isaiah White, Jake Toolson, Benjamin Nakwassah, Conner Toolson, Baylee Steele BYU: Jahshire Hardnett, Zac Seljaas, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Luke Worthington
Northwestern State Series History: Series even 1–1 Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler, & Spencer Linton Starting Lineups: Northwestern State: C.J. Jones, LaTerrance Reed, Malik Metoyer, Ishmael Lane, Darian Dixon BYU: Jahshire Hardnett, Zac Seljaas, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Dalton Nixon
Oral Roberts Series History: BYU leads 5–0 Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler, & Spencer Linton Starting Lineups: Oral Roberts: Kaelen Moore, Sam Kearns, Aidan Saunders, Kerwin Smith, Emmanuel Nzekwesi BYU: Jahshire Hardnett, Zac Seljaas, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Dalton Nixon
Alabama A&M Series History: First Meeting Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler, & Spencer Linton Starting Lineups: Alabama A&M: Jalen Reeder, Andre Kennedy, Brandon Miller, Gerron Scissum, Walter Jones Jr. BYU: Jahshire Hardnett, Zac Seljaas, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Dalton Nixon
Rice Series History: BYU leads 5–2 Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler, & Spencer Linton Starting Lineups: Rice: Josh Parrish, Ako Adams, Drew Peterson, Jack Williams, Quentin Millora-Brow BYU: Jahshire Hardnett, Zac Seljaas, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Dalton Nixon
Houston Series History: Houston leads series 4–2 Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler, & Lauren McClain Starting Lineups: Houston: Armoni Brooks, Corey Davis Jr., Cedrick Alley Jr., Breaon Bradley, Galen Robinson Jr. BYU: Jahshire Hardnett, Zac Seljaas, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Dalton Nixon
Illinois State Series History: BYU leads series 1–0 Broadcasters: Scott Warmann, & Rich Zvosec Starting Lineups: BYU: Jahshire Hardnett, Zac Seljaas, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Dalton Nixon Illinois State: Zach Copeland, Keyshawn Evans, Phil Fayne, Josh Jefferson, Milik Yarbrough
Weber State Series History: BYU leads series 33–10 Broadcasters: Dave Fox & Lance Allred Starting Lineups: BYU: Jahshire Hardnett, Zac Seljaas, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Dalton Nixon Weber State: Cody John, Jerrick Harding, Israel Barnes, Brekkott Chapman, Zach Braxton
Utah State Series History: BYU leads series 142–92 Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler, & Spencer Linton Starting Lineups: Utah State: Crew Ainge, Sam Merrill, Quinn Taylor, Brock Miller, Neemias Queta BYU: Jahshire Hardnett, Zac Seljaas, Yoeli Childs, McKay Cannon, TJ Haws
Utah Series History: BYU leads series 130–128 Broadcasters: Roxy Bernstein & Caron Butler Starting Lineups: Utah: Sedrick Barefield, Donnie Tillman, Parker Van Dyke, Riley Battin, Jayce Johnson BYU: Jahshire Hardnett, Zac Seljaas, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Connor Harding
Portland State Series History: BYU leads series 1–0 Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler, & Spencer Linton Starting Lineups: Portland State: Derek Brown, Michael Mayhew, Holland Woods, Brendan Rumel, Hamie Orme BYU: Jahshire Hardnett, Zac Seljaas, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Connor Harding
UNLV Series History: UNLV leads series 18–16 Broadcasters: Eric Rothman & Sean Farnham Starting Lineups: BYU: Jahshire Hardnett, Zac Seljaas, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Connor Harding UNLV: Kris Clyburn, Noah Robotham, Joel Ntambwe, Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua, Cheikh Mbacke Diong
San Diego State Series History: BYU leads series 48–24 Broadcasters: Carter Blackburn & Pete Gillen Starting Lineups: BYU: Jahshire Hardnett, Zac Seljaas, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Connor Harding San Diego State: Devin Watson, Jalen McDaniels, Matt Mitchell, Jordan Schakel, Jeremy Hemsley
Mississippi State Series History: Series even 1–1 Broadcasters: Kevin Fitzgerald & Daymeon Fishback Starting Lineups: BYU: Jahshire Hardnett, Zac Seljaas, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, Connor Harding Mississippi State: Nick Weatherspoon, Lamar Peters, Quinndary Weatherspoon, Abdul Ado, Aric Holman
Pacific Series History: BYU leads series 10–6 Broadcasters: Steve Quis & Richie Schueler Starting Lineups: BYU: Yoeli Childs, McKay Cannon, TJ Haws, Luke Worthington, Connor Harding Pacific: Jahlil Tripp, Lafayette Dorsey, Anthony Townes, Brandon McGhee, Ajare Sanni
Saint Mary's Series History: Series even 13–13 Broadcasters: Dave Feldman & Adrian Branch Starting Lineups: BYU: Yoeli Childs, McKay Cannon, TJ Haws, Luke Worthington, Connor Harding Saint Mary's: Tanner Krebs, Jordan Hunter, Jordan Ford, Tommy Kuhse, Malik Fitts
Portland Series History: BYU leads series 18–2 Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler, & Spencer Linton Starting Lineups: Portland: Jojo Walker, Marcus Shaver Jr., Josh McSwiggan, Theo Akwuba, Tahirou Diabate BYU: Yoeli Childs, McKay Cannon, TJ Haws, Luke Worthington, Connor Harding
Santa Clara Series History: BYU leads series 30–6 Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler, & Spencer Linton Starting Lineups: Santa Clara: Trey Wertz, Tahj Eaddy, Josip Vrankic, Josh Martin, Guglielmo Caruso BYU: Yoeli Childs, McKay Cannon, TJ Haws, Luke Worthington, Connor Harding
Pepperdine Series History: BYU leads series 13–9 Broadcasters: Eric Rothman & Adrian Branch Starting Lineups: BYU: Yoeli Childs, McKay Cannon, TJ Haws, Luke Worthington, Connor Harding Pepperdine: Colbey Ross, Jade' Smith, Darnell Dunn, Kameron Edwards, Eric Cooper Jr.
San Francisco Series History: BYU leads series 19–6 Broadcasters: Barry Tompkins & Kelenna Azubuike Starting Lineups: BYU: Yoeli Childs, McKay Cannon, TJ Haws, Luke Worthington, Connor Harding San Francisco: Frankie Ferrari, Jimbo Lull, Charles Minlend, Nate Renfro, Jordan Ratinho
Saint Mary's Series History: Saint Mary's leads series 14–13 Broadcasters: Steve Quis & Dan Dickau Starting Lineups: Saint Mary's: Tanner Krebs, Jordan Hunter, Jordan Ford, Tommy Kuhse, Malik Fitts BYU: Yoeli Childs, McKay Cannon, TJ Haws, Luke Worthington, Connor Harding
Gonzaga Series History: Gonzaga leads series 15–6 Broadcasters: Dave Feldman & Dan Dickau Starting Lineups: Gonzaga: Josh Perkins, Brandon Clarke, Rui Hachimura, Zach Norvell Jr., Coery Kispert BYU: Yoeli Childs, McKay Cannon, TJ Haws, Luke Worthington, Connor Harding
Loyola Marymount Series History: BYU leads series 14–5 Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler, & Spencer Linton Starting Lineups: Loyola Marymount: Eli Scott, James Batemon, Dameane Douglas, Mattias Markusson, Jeffery McClendon BYU: Yoeli Childs, Gavin Baxter, McKay Cannon, TJ Haws, Connor Harding
Portland Series History: BYU leads series 19–2 Broadcasters: Steve Quis & Richie Schueler Starting Lineups: BYU: Nick Emery, Yoeli Childs, McKay Cannon, Gavin Baxter, TJ Haws Portland: JoJo Walker, Marcus Shaver Jr., Theo Akwuba, Franklin Porter, Jacob Tryon
Pacific Series History: BYU leads series 11–6 Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler, & Spencer Linton Starting Lineups: Pacific: Jahlil Tripp, Roberto Galliant, Anthony Townes, Jeremiah Bailey, Kendall Small BYU: Nick Emery, Yoeli Childs, McKay Cannon, Gavin Baxter, TJ Haws
San Diego Series History: BYU leads series 14–5 Broadcasters: Steve Quis & Casey Jacobsen Starting Lineups: BYU: Nick Emery, Yoeli Childs, McKay Cannon, Gavin Baxter, TJ Haws San Diego: Isaiah Pineiro, Tyler Williams, Olin Carter III, Isaiah Wright, Yauhen Massalski
Loyola Marymount Series History: BYU leads series 15–5 Broadcasters: Steve Quis, Ryan Hollins, & Kirsten Watson Starting Lineups: BYU: Nick Emery, Yoeli Childs, McKay Cannon, Gavin Baxter, TJ Haws Loyola Marymount: Eli Scott, James Batemon, Dameane Douglas, Mattias Markusson, Jeffery McClendon
San Francisco Series History: BYU leads series 19–7 Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler & Spencer Linton Starting Lineups: San Francisco: Frankie Ferrari, Jimbo Lull, Charles Minlend, Nate Renfro, Jordan Ratinho BYU: Nick Emery, Yoeli Childs, McKay Cannon, TJ Haws, Gavin Baxter
Gonzaga Series History: Gonzaga leads series 16–6 Broadcasters: Eric Rothman & Sean Farnham Starting Lineups: BYU: Nick Emery, Yoeli Childs, McKay Cannon, TJ Haws, Gavin Baxter Gonzaga: Geno Crandall, Jack Beach, Josh Perkins, Rui Hachimura, Jeremy Jones
San Diego Series History: BYU leads series 15–5 Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler & Spencer Linton Starting Lineups: San Diego: Isaiah Pineiro, Yauhen Massalski, Isaiah Wright, Tyler Williams, Olin Carter III BYU: Luke Worthington, Yoeli Childs, TJ Haws, McKay Cannon, Nick Emery
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