Overview
- The senior guard confirmed the torn ACL on Instagram on Sunday, and the school announced he will miss the remainder of the season.
- Saunders was hurt 45 seconds into No. 22 BYU’s 90-86 overtime win over Colorado and did not return.
- He has been a leading scorer and veteran presence, averaging about 18.8 points and 6.0 rebounds on 48.9% shooting.
- Coach Kevin Young said the injury drained the arena’s energy, while Colorado’s Tad Boyle praised his team’s fight in the overtime loss.
- BYU will lean more on Dybantsa and Rob Wright III and elevate Tyler Mrus, Mihailo Boskovic and Aleksej Kostic as it faces Arizona next and then hosts Iowa State.