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Kevin Young likes balance of BYU basketball team

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PROVO, Utah (ABC4 Sports) - While the college football season is in full swing, the college basketball season is about tip off next week. The 25th-ranked BYU basketball team opens the season with a marquee matchup against Ohio State at the Delta Center Monday night.

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