1990–91 BYU Cougars men's basketball team

[1] The 1990–91 BYU Cougars men's basketball team represented Brigham Young University in the 1990–91 basketball season. Led by head coach Roger Reid, and freshman star Shawn Bradley, the Cougars won their first WAC title, and made their first tournament appearance under Reid. Throughout the season, the 7 foot 6 inch Bradley gathered national attention, winning WAC freshman of the year. In the NCAA tournament, the Cougars defeated Virginia in the first round, before falling to Arizona in the Round of 32. Following this season, after taking two years off serving an LDS mission, Bradley would declare his eligibility for the NBA draft, becoming the second overall pick in 1993.

1990–91 BYU Cougars men's basketball
WAC tournament champions
NCAA tournament, Round of 32
ConferenceWestern Athletic Conference
Record21–13 (11–5 WAC)
Head coach
Home arenaMarriott Center
Seasons
1990–91 WAC men's basketball standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   PCT W   L   PCT
No. 10 Utah 15 1   .938 30 4   .882
BYU 11 5   .688 21 13   .618
New Mexico 10 6   .625 20 10   .667
Wyoming 8 8   .500 20 12   .625
UTEP 7 9   .438 16 13   .552
Hawaii 7 9   .438 16 13   .552
Colorado State 6 10   .375 15 14   .517
San Diego State 6 10   .375 13 16   .448
Air Force 2 14   .125 9 20   .310
1991 WAC tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll

Postseason schedule edit

WAC Tournament
First Round Vs. Colorado State, Arena-Auditorium, Laramie, WY - W, 69-56
Semifinal Vs. Hawaii, Arena-Auditorium, Laramie, WY - W, 73-71 OT
Final Vs. Utah, Arena-Auditorium, Laramie, WY - W, 51-49 OT
NCAA Tournament
First Round Vs. Virginia, Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City, UT - W, 61-48
Round of 32 Vs. Arizona, Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City, UT - L, 61-76

References edit

  1. ^ "1990-91 BYU Cougars Roster and Stats".