US EditionNo. 10 BYU Takes on Clemson
No. 9 BYU (7-1) and Clemson (7-2) meet in a high-profile neutral site game showcasing top players like AJ Dybantsa and Carter Welling.
- Clemson Tigers and BYU Cougars will play a neutral-site nonconference game Tuesday at Madison Square Garden, with a shootaround planned that morning.
- Playing in December's marquee event at Madison Square Garden, Kevin Young called it humbling and an honor for BYU to participate, reflecting the program's trajectory after joining the Big 12.
- Statistically, BYU averages 85.3 points, 18.6 more than the 66.7 Clemson allows; AJ Dybantsa scores 19.4 points, Richie Saunders averages 19.1 points with 52.0% shooting, and Clemson makes 8.7 three-pointers per game with RJ Godfrey scoring 12.1 points at 67.2%.
- With immediate stakes, the game's outcome will affect nonconference records with BYU Cougars favored by 5.5 points and an over/under of 150.5, while BYU is 0-1 in one-possession games.
- After arriving in New York City on Sunday, BYU practiced Monday, featuring probable NBA top-three draft prospect AJ Dybantsa, while Dawson Baker and Nate Pickens are out for the season.
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