Instant takeaways from BYU basketball’s Sweet 16 loss to No. 2 seed Alabama

March 27, 2025

By Mitch Harper, KSL Sports: The ‘Big Dance’ came to an end for BYU basketball in the Sweet 16 as they lost to the No. 2 seed Alabama Crimson Tide on Thursday.

It was a bittersweet ending to a memorable season for BYU basketball.

In Kevin Young’s first year as head coach, the Cougars made it to the Sweet 16 for the first time in 14 years in a foundational year for his program.

However, the loss was a missed opportunity to advance the Elite Eight for the first time since 1981. BYU lost to Alabama 113-88.

Here are the instant takeaways.

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BYU Basketball: Instant Takeaways From Loss to Alabama

The BYU basketball season comes to a close after a 113-88 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.

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