Sean Walker
'It's going to be a challenge': Here are 3 key focuses for new BYU hoops coach Kevin Young
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 19 - 9:03 a.m.
Just a day after being introduced as the 19th head coach in program history, Kevin Young was headed back to Phoenix.
BYU job a full-circle moment for rising NBA coaching star Kevin Young
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 17 - 9:44 p.m.
The Phoenix Suns' associate head coach is being introduced as the next men's basketball coach at BYU in a formal press conference Wednesday night in Provo.
Analysis: BYU swung for the fences to pull its next basketball coach from NBA
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 17 - 9:02 a.m.
BYU's latest men's basketball head coach isn't a traditional hire in Cougar athletics. But this isn't a traditional BYU athletic department anymore.
Have You Seen This? Well-liked NBA center becomes 'man of people' for bricking free throw
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 16 - 3:32 p.m.
Not all winners on the finale of the NBA's 2023-24 regular season clinched a playoff bid, or even a berth in this week's Play-in Tournament. Take Houston center Boban Marjanović, for example.
BYU hires Phoenix assistant Kevin Young as next men's basketball coach
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 16 - 11:32 a.m.
The Cougars are going to the NBA to bring their new head coach home.
BYU will reportedly interview men's basketball coaching candidates this week
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 15 - 4:11 p.m.
The coaching search is moving at BYU men's basketball, with candidates reportedly set to interview Tuesday and Wednesday, according to CBS Sports' Matt Norlander.
Former BYU coach brings 1996 championship trophy, sellout crowd to Kentucky intro
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 14 - 5:10 p.m.
It's safe to assume Mark Pope didn't have a Sunday afternoon over the past five years quite like his first one as head coach at the University of Kentucky.
In basketball coaching search, BYU will need to do something uncomfortable: move quickly
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 13 - 12:38 p.m.
The Cougars are on the market for a new men's basketball coach after Mark Pope returned to his alma mater Kentucky to replace John Calipari.
Last-minute try keeps Utah Warriors from road win over Dallas
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 12 - 10:47 p.m.
Reserve hook Tomas Bekerman scored off a 15-man maul in the final minute as the Jackals rallied for a 22-20 win over the Warriors at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
What's next? 5 candidates BYU should turn to replace Mark Pope
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 12 - 1:04 p.m.
BYU men's basketball coach Mark Pope is off to Kentucky after just one season — and a fifth-place finish — in the Big 12. Where do the Cougars turn next?
As Pope leaves, BYU point guard Dallin Hall heads to transfer portal. Will others follow?
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 12 - 12:45 p.m.
The first transfer portal entry of BYU's post-Mark Pope era has begun, as Dallin Hall's name hit the portal a few hours after the Kentucky announced its new head coach Friday.
Transition is early at BYU, but Keanu Hill's move to tight end 'absolutely' a success
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 12 - 10:32 a.m.
It's still early. But by unanimous decision, Keanu Hill's move from BYU wide receiver to tight end has already been deemed a success by all parties involved.
Kentucky expected to hire BYU's Mark Pope as next men's basketball coach
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 11 - 8:42 p.m.
BYU men's basketball coach Mark Pope is the leading candidate to become the next head coach at Kentucky, multiple outlets reported Thursday night.
One of Dave Rose's top assistants at BYU coming back to Utah
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 11 - 3:07 p.m.
Former BYU assistant Dave Rice is expected to be the next head coach at Salt Lake Community College, a source with direct knowledge of the situation confirmed to KSL.com.
BYU baseball takes momentum of Texas series into midweek win over Utah
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 9 - 10:03 p.m.
Cooper Vest went 2-for-3 with a home run, and freshman Kuhio Aloy paced a four-run eighth inning on two outs to help the Cougars pull away for a 7-3 win over Utah at Smith's Ballpark.
With help of UCCU, Utah Valley University breaks ground on $20M soccer stadium
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 9 - 6:30 p.m.
Nearly two years after Utah Valley University announced a groundbreaking $20 million donation to fund a state-of-the-art soccer stadium, the Wolverines finally put shovels to dirt.
Patient relief: Stone Cushing's long road from Salem to Provo paying off for BYU baseball
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 9 - 9:02 a.m.
The junior from Salem Hills High is tied for fifth in the country in saves, and his seven saves is ties UCF's Chase Centala for the most in the Big 12.
Could Kentucky alum Mark Pope spin BYU around coaching carousel?
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 8 - 11:32 a.m.
The Kentucky job will reportedly soon be open, with John Calipari on the verge of a five-year contract worth close to $8 million a year, according to ESPN.
President Nelson announces new temples in West Jordan, Lehi, 13 other areas
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 7 - 4:51 p.m.
During general conference Sunday, President Russell M. Nelson announced where 15 new temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are to be built around the world.
Jojo Phillips, the unquestioned spring breakout, has BYU receivers locked and loaded
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 6 - 1:58 p.m.
Jojo Phillips was the breakout star of BYU's spring practices. Expect more of him during the Cougars' second season in the Big 12.
Utah Warriors storm past newcomers Anthem Rugby with 29 unanswered
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 5 - 10:07 p.m.
The Utah Warriors overturned a 19-15 halftime deficit with 29 unanswered points en route to a 44-19 win over Major League Rugby newcomers Anthem Rugby Carolina.
BYU assistant Kahil Fennell to be head coach at UTRGV
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 5 - 2:02 p.m.
One of Mark Pope's assistant coaches will get his first shot at being a head coach in the Southland Conference.
Locals in the NFL: No drama with Kyle Van Noy's return to Baltimore on 2-year deal
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 4 - 8:51 p.m.
Kyle Van Noy was spending time at home, coaching side hustles in Utah, and waiting for an NFL team to call him before the Baltimore Ravens did last September.
No. 32 BYU gymnastics breaks tie with Boise State for 13th straight regional semifinal
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 3 - 5:03 p.m.
The Cougars were underdogs against their former Mountain Rim Gymnastics Conference rivals, but wins by Brynlee Anderson
