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BYU jumps to No. 23 in latest AP top 25 basketball poll

By Deseret News · November 9, 2026 · 1 min read
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After a 2-0 opening week, BYU is climbing up the national rankings. The Cougars came in at No. 23 in Monday’s first AP Top 25 poll of the regular season, jumping two spots from their preseason position.

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