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No. 9 BYU vs. No. 23 Wisconsin Rematch Set in Salt Lake City With Keita Questionable

Wisconsin enters 4-0 against its first ranked opponent, with BYU powered by freshman scorer AJ Dybantsa.

Overview

  • Tip is Friday at 3:00 p.m. ET at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, with streaming on Peacock.
  • The matchup reprises BYU’s 91-89 win over Wisconsin in last season’s NCAA Tournament second round.
  • BYU center Keba Keita is day-to-day after an apparent concussion against UConn, with coach Kevin Young saying he is currently out.
  • Starting guard Kennard Davis Jr. could remain sidelined following a recent Provo car crash that resulted in DUI and marijuana possession charges.
  • BYU is 3-1 after a narrow 86-84 loss to No. 3 UConn behind Dybantsa’s 20.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per game, while Wisconsin is 4-0 after a 94-69 win over SIUE led by John Blackwell and Nick Boyd, and both teams rate among the nation’s top offensive units.