The 2018–19 BYU Cougars men's basketball team represented

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. It was head coach Dave Rose's 14th and final season at BYU and the Cougars eighth season as members of the

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. The Cougars played their home games at the

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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

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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

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where they were defeated by

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in the first round.

Offseason

Departures

Incoming transfers

Recruiting class of 2018

Recruiting class of 2019

Recruiting class of 2020

Roster

Radio

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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.

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Schedule and results

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Game summaries

Cougar Tipoff

Broadcasters:
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''Kristen Kozlowski''
br> Starting Lineups: *BYU Blue: Jahshire Hardnett, Taylor Maughan, TJ Haws, Dalton Nixon, Connor Harding *BYU White: Rylan Bergersen, Yoeli Childs, McKay Cannon,

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Exhibition: Saint Martin's

Broadcasters: '' Dave McCann'', ''

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''Lauren McClain''
br> 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: ''

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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:

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, 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''
br> 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''
br> 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: ''

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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''
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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''
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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: ''

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''Richie Schueler''
br> 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: ''

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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'' & ''

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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: ''

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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'' & ''

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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:

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, James Batemon, Dameane Douglas, Mattias Markusson, Jeffery McClendon *BYU: Yoeli Childs,

, 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,

, 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,

, TJ Haws ----

San Diego

Series History: BYU leads series 14–5
Broadcasters: ''Steve Quis'' & ''

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Starting Lineups: *BYU: Nick Emery, Yoeli Childs, McKay Cannon,

, 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'', ''

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Starting Lineups: *BYU: Nick Emery, Yoeli Childs, McKay Cannon,

, 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,

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Gonzaga

Series History: Gonzaga leads series 16–6
Broadcasters: ''Eric Rothman'' & ''Sean Farnham''
Starting Lineups: *BYU: Nick Emery, Yoeli Childs, McKay Cannon, TJ Haws,

*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 ----

References

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