The 2014–15 BYU Cougars men's basketball team represented Brigham Young University in the 2014–15 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. It was head coach Dave Rose's tenth season at BYU and the Cougars fourth season in the West Coast Conference. The Cougars once again played their home games at the Marriott Center. They finished the season 25–10, 13–5 in WCC play to finish in a tie for second place. They advanced to the championship game of the WCC tournament where they lost to Gonzaga. They received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament where they lost in the First Four to Ole Miss.
Before the season
Departures Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Notes Eric Mika 0 F 220 Alpine, UT LDS mission (returning in 2016) Matt Carlino 2 G 175 Scottsdale, AZ Transferred to Marquette
Recruiting BYU has signed five recruits for the 2014-15 season. Two of BYU's recruits will head out on their missions immediately and return for the 2016-17 season. Ryan Andrus, Jake Toolson, and Dalton Nixon will play at least one season before heading out on missions.
2013–14 returned missionaries After returning in the winter and greyshirting, Isaac Neilson will begin his first full season of playing games for the Cougars. Jordan Chatman also returns from his mission and after a summer of working out will be able to play for the Cougars immediately. The Cougars also received surprising news in July. After growing to 6' 10" on his mission, Corban Kaufusi would choose to play basketball instead of football.
Transfers BYU introduces three new faces from transfers to the 2013-14 roster. Chase Fischer will be eligible to play immediately after sitting out as a redshirt from Wake Forest all last season. Jamal Aytes will be eligible to start playing for the Cougars after the fall semester ends, near the end of December. Kyle Davis also transferred from Utah State and will redshirt the 2014-15 season.
2014–15 media
Nu Skin Cougar IMG Sports Network
KSL 102.7 FM and 1160 AM- Flagship Station (Salt Lake City/ Provo, UT and ksl.com) BYU Radio- Nationwide (Dish Network 980, Sirius XM 143, and byuradio.org) KTHK- Blackfoot/ Idaho Falls/ Pocatello/ Rexburg, ID KMGR- Manti, UT KSUB- Cedar City, UT KDXU- St. George, UT
Roster
Schedule
!colspan=8 style="background:#002654; color:#FFFFFF;"|Exhibition
!colspan=8 style="background:#002654; color:white;"| Non-conference regular season
!colspan=8 style="background:#002654; color:white;"| WCC Regular season
!colspan=8 style="background:#002654;"| WCC tournament
!colspan=8 style="background:#002654;"| NCAA tournament
Game summaries
Cougar Tipoff Broadcasters: Spencer Linton, Jarom Jordan, & Lauren Francom Starting Lineups: BYU Blue: Tyler Haws, Frank Bartley IV, Anson Winder, Kyle Davis, Luke Worthington (Dalton Nixon, Corbin Kaufusi, Jordan Chatman bench)- 1st HalfChase Fischer, Tyler Haws, Josh Sharp, Anson Winder, Skyler Halford (Isaac Neilson, Corbin Kaufusi bench)- 2nd Half BYU White: Josh Sharp, Skyler Halford, Issac Neilson, Jake Toolson, Chase Fischer (Jordan Ellis, Ryan Andrus bench)- 1st HalfJordan Ellis, Jake Toolson, Kyle Davis, Frank Bartley IV, Luke Worthington (Ryan Andrus, Jordan Chatman, Dalton Nixon bench)- 2nd Half Players that sat out: Nate Austin (back), Kyle Collinsworth (precautionary), Jamal Aytes (ankle)
Colorado School of Mines Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler, & Lauren Francom Starting Lineups: Colorado School of Mines: Trevor Ritchie, Brian Muller, Caleb Waitsman, Gokul Natesan, Joe Dellenbach BYU: Chase Fischer, Tyler Haws, Josh Sharp, Anson Winder, Luke Worthington
Seattle Pacific Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler, & Spencer Linton Starting Lineups: Seattle Pacific: Riley Stockton, Brendan Carroll, Matt Borton, Garrett Swanson, Cory Hutsen BYU: Chase Fischer, Tyler Haws, Kyle Collinsworth, Josh Sharp, Luke Worthington
Long Beach State Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler, & Spencer Linton Series History: BYU leads series 5-4 Starting Lineups: Long Beach State: Mike Caffey, McKay Lasalle, Jack Williams, David Samuels, Branford Jones BYU: Chase Fischer, Tyler Haws, Kyle Collinsworth, Nate Austin, Luke Worthington
Arkansas-Little Rock Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler, & Spencer Linton Series History: First Meeting Starting Lineups: Arkansas-Little Rock: Roger Woods, J.T. Thomas, James Reid, Ben Dillard, James White BYU: Chase Fischer, Tyler Haws, Kyle Collinsworth, Nate Austin, Luke Worthington
Southern Virginia Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler, & Spencer Linton Series History: First Meeting Starting Lineups: Southern Virginia: Preston Eaton, Wesley Eavns, Kaleio Manuela, Kevin Walker, Justin Langford BYU: Chase Fischer, Tyler Haws, Skyler Halford, Nate Austin, Luke Worthington
Maui Invitational: San Diego State Broadcasters: Sean McDonough & Fran Fraschilla Series History: BYU leads series 48-23 Starting Lineups: San Diego State: Skylar Spencer, Dwayne Poole II, Trey Kell, Winston Shephard, JJ O'Brien BYU: Chase Fischer, Tyler Haws, Kyle Collinsworth, Nate Austin, Luke Worthington
Maui Invitational: Chaminade Broadcasters: Jon Sciambi & Miles Simon Series History: BYU leads series 1-0 Starting Lineups: Chaminade: Lee Bailey, Kuany Kuany, Kevin Hu, Frankie Eteuati, Kiran Shastri BYU: Chase Fischer, Tyler Haws, Kyle Collinsworth, Nate Austin, Luke Worthington
Maui Invitational: Purdue Broadcasters: Jon Sciambi & Miles Simon Series History: BYU leads series 1-0 Starting Lineups: Purdue: Jon Octeus, Vince Edwards, A.J. Hammons, Kendall Stephens, Raphael Davis BYU: Chase Fischer, Tyler Haws, Kyle Collinsworth, Nate Austin, Luke Worthington
Eastern Kentucky Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler, & Lauren Francom Series History: BYU leads series 2-1 Starting Lineups: Eastern Kentucky: Corey Walden, Isaac McGlone, Timmy Knipp, Ja'Mill Powell, Eric Stutz BYU: Chase Fischer, Tyler Haws, Kyle Collinsworth, Nate Austin, Isaac Neilson
Utah State Broadcasters: Rich Waltz & Pete Gillen Series History: BYU leads series 138-92 Starting Lineups: BYU: Chase Fischer, Tyler Haws, Kyle Collinsworth, Nate Austin, Luke Worthington Utah State: Darius Perkins, David Collette, Jalen Moore, Jojo McGlaston, Chris Smith
Hawaii Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler, & Spencer Linton Series History: BYU leads series 32-13 Starting Lineups: Hawaii: Garrett Nevels, Roderick Bobbitt, Quincy Smith, Aaron Valdes, Mike Thomas BYU: Chase Fischer, Tyler Haws, Kyle Collinsworth, Nate Austin, Luke Worthington
Utah Broadcasters: Roxy Bernstein & Miles Simon Series History: BYU leads series 129-126 Starting Lineups: Utah: Brandon Taylor, Chris Reyes, Kenneth Ogbe, Jakob Poeltl, Delon Wright BYU: Chase Fischer, Tyler Haws, Kyle Collinsworth, Nate Austin, Luke Worthington
Weber State Broadcasters: Steve Klauke, Phil Johnson, & Tony Parks Series History: BYU leads series 29-10 Starting Lineups: BYU: Chase Fischer, Tyler Haws, Kyle Collinsworth, Isaac Neilson, Luke Worthington Weber State: Joel Bolomboy, Richaud Gittens, Jeremy Senglin, Kyndahl Hill, James Hajek
Stanford Broadcasters: Rich Cellini & Miles Simon Series History: BYU leads series 5-2 Starting Lineups: Stanford: Stefan Nastic, Chasson Randle, Dorian Pickens, Anthony Brown, Reid Travis BYU: Chase Fischer, Tyler Haws, Kyle Collinsworth, Isaac Neilson, Luke Worthington
UMass Broadcasters: Dave McCann & Blaine Fowler Series History: UMass leads series 1-0 Starting Lineups: UMass: Maxie Esho, Derrick Gordon, Jabarie Hinds, Trey Davis, Cady Lalanne BYU: Chase Fischer, Tyler Haws, Kyle Collinsworth, Isaac Neilson, Luke Worthington
Gonzaga Broadcasters: Dave Flemming & Stan Heath Series History: Gonzaga leads series 7-3 Starting Lineups: Gonzaga: Kevin Pangos, Gary Bell Jr., Byron Wesley, Przemek Karnowski, Kyle Wiltjer BYU: Chase Fischer, Tyler Haws, Kyle Collinsworth, Isaac Neilson, Luke Worthington
Portland Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler, & Spencer Linton Series History: BYU leads series 10-1 Starting Lineups: Portland: Bryce Pressley, Alec Wintering, Thomas Van Der Mars, Riley Barker, Volodymyr Gerun BYU: Chase Fischer, Tyler Haws, Kyle Collinsworth, Anson Winder, Luke Worthington
Santa Clara Broadcasters: Dave McCann & Blaine Fowler Series History: BYU leads series 21-5 Starting Lineups: BYU: Chase Fischer, Tyler Haws, Kyle Collinsworth, Anson Winder, Luke Worthington Santa Clara: Brandon Clark, Denzel Johnson, Matt Hubbard, Jared Brownridge, Nate Kratch
San Francisco Broadcasters: Glen Kuiper & Dan Belluomini Series History: BYU leads series 11-7 Starting Lineups: BYU: Chase Fischer, Tyler Haws, Kyle Collinsworth, Anson Winder, Luke Worthington USF: Matt Glover, Kruize Pinkins, Devin Watson, Mark Tollefsen, Tim Derksen
Pepperdine Broadcasters: John Brickley & Mo Cassara Series History: BYU leads series 9-5 Starting Lineups: Pepperdine: Jeremy Major, Atif Russell, Shawn Olden, A.J. John, Jett Raines BYU: Chase Fischer, Tyler Haws, Kyle Collinsworth, Anson Winder, Luke Worthington
Loyola Marymount Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Jarom Jordan, & Spencer Linton Series History: BYU leads series 6-4 Starting Lineups: LMU: Godwin Okonji, Chase Flint, Ayodeji Egbeyemi, Marin Mornar, David Humphries BYU: Chase Fischer, Tyler Haws, Kyle Collinsworth, Anson Winder, Luke Worthington
Pacific Broadcasters: Roxy Bernstein & Corey Williams Series History: Series even 4-4 Starting Lineups: BYU: Chase Fischer, Tyler Haws, Kyle Collinsworth, Skyler Halford, Luke Worthington Pacific: TJ Wallace, Eric Thompson, Ray Bowles, David Taylor, Sami Eleraky
Saint Mary's Broadcasters: Beth Mowins & Stan Heath Series History: BYU leads series 10-6 Starting Lineups: BYU: Chase Fischer, Tyler Haws, Kyle Collinsworth, Skyler Halford, Luke Worthington SMC: Brad Waldow, Kerry Carter, Aaron Bright, Garrett Jackson, Desmond Simmons
San Diego Broadcasters: Barry Tompkins & Casey Jacobsen Series History: BYU leads series 8-2 Starting Lineups: BYU: Chase Fischer, Tyler Haws, Kyle Collinsworth, Anson Winder, Luke Worthington USD: Chris Anderson, Johnny Dee, Duda Sanadze, Simi Fajemisin, Brett Bailey
San Francisco Broadcasters: Roxy Bernstein & Corey Williams Series History: BYU leads series 12-7 Starting Lineups: USF: Matt Glover, Kruize Pinkins, Devin Watson, Marl Tollefsen, Tim Derksen BYU: Chase Fischer, Tyler Haws, Kyle Collinsworth, Anson Winder, Corbin Kaufusi
Santa Clara Broadcasters: Spencer Linton, Blaine Fowler, & Lauren Francom Series History: BYU leads series 22-5 Starting Lineups: Santa Clara: Brandon Clark, Denzel Johnson, Matt Hubbard, Jared Brownridge, Nate Kratch BYU: Tyler Haws, Anson Winder, Skyler Halford, Dalton Nixon, Corbin Kaufusi
Pepperdine Broadcasters: Steve Quis, Dan Dickau, & Kelli Tennant Series History: BYU leads series 9-6 Starting Lineups: BYU: Tyler Haws, Kyle Collinsworth, Anson Winder, Dalton Nixon, Corbin Kaufusi Pepperdine: Amadi Udenyi, Stacy Davis, A.J. Lapray, Shawn Olden, Jett Raines
Loyola Marymount Broadcasters: Barry Tompkins & Casey Jacobsen Series History: BYU leads series 7-4 Starting Lineups: BYU: Chase Fischer, Tyler Haws, Kyle Collinsworth, Josh Sharp, Corbin Kaufusi LMU: Matt Hayes, Godwin Okonji, Chase Flint, Marin Mornar, David Humphries
Saint Mary's Broadcasters: Trey Bender & Stan Heath Series History: BYU leads series 10-7 Starting Lineups: SMC: Brad Waldow, Kerry Carter, Garrett Jackson, Desmond Simmons, Emmett Naar BYU: Chase Fischer, Tyler Haws, Kyle Collinsworth, Josh Sharp, Corbin Kaufusi
Pacific Broadcasters: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler, & Spencer Linton Series History: BYU leads series 5-4 Starting Lineups: Pacific: T.J. Wallace, Gabriel Aguirre, Eric Thompson, Ray Bowles, David Taylor BYU: Chase Fischer, Tyler Haws, Kyle Collinsworth, Josh Sharp, Corbin Kaufusi
San Diego Broadcasters: Roxy Bernstein & Corey Williams Series History: BYU leads series 8-3 Starting Lineups: USD: Chris Anderson, Johnny Dee, Brandon Perry, Duda Sanadze, Jito Kok