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BYU Cougars Men's Basketball: A History of Success

Introduction

Brigham Young University (BYU) is a private university located in Provo, Utah. The university's men's basketball team, the BYU Cougars, has a long history of success, dating back to 1903. The Cougars have won 20 conference championships and have appeared in 29 NCAA Tournaments.

History

The BYU Cougars men's basketball team was founded in 1903. The team's first head coach was Albert Edward Winship. The Cougars played their first game on January 15, 1904, against the University of Utah. BYU won the game, 23–18. The Cougars joined the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) in 1962. BYU won its first WAC championship in 1965. The Cougars won four more WAC championships in 1966, 1967, 1968, and 1969. BYU joined the Mountain West Conference (MWC) in 1999. The Cougars won their first MWC championship in 2001. BYU has won seven MWC championships, including four consecutive championships from 2007 to 2010.

Notable Players

The BYU Cougars men's basketball team has had a number of notable players over the years. Some of the most famous Cougars include: * Jimmer Fredette * Danny Ainge * Shawn Bradley * Tyler Haws * Kevin Young

Head Coaches

The BYU Cougars men's basketball team has had a number of successful head coaches over the years. Some of the most notable Cougars head coaches include: * Dave Rose * Steve Cleveland * Roger Reid * Stan Watts

Facilities

The BYU Cougars men's basketball team plays its home games at the Marriott Center. The Marriott Center is a 23,000-seat arena that opened in 1971. The Marriott Center is one of the largest on-campus arenas in the country.

Conclusion

The BYU Cougars men's basketball team is one of the most successful college basketball programs in the country. The Cougars have a long history of success, dating back to 1903. The Cougars have won 20 conference championships and have appeared in 29 NCAA Tournaments.