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Richie Saunders
2023 CBB Stats
PTS
9.6
REB
4.1
AST
1.1
STL
0.8
BLK
0.2
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Returning to BYU
Saunders announced Thursday that he is withdrawing from the transfer portal and returning to play for BYU next season, Robby McCombs of Vanquish the Foe reports.
ANALYSIS
Saunders was in the portal for just over 10 days before ultimately reversing course and returning to the Cougars. He made one start in 34 games this past season, averaging 9.6 points and 4.1 rebounds in 20.6 minutes per contest and should have an opportunity to earn an even larger role next year. Saunders will have two years of eligibility remaining.
Saunders was in the portal for just over 10 days before ultimately reversing course and returning to the Cougars. He made one start in 34 games this past season, averaging 9.6 points and 4.1 rebounds in 20.6 minutes per contest and should have an opportunity to earn an even larger role next year. Saunders will have two years of eligibility remaining.
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Entering transfer portal
Saunders will enter the NCAA transfer portal, per Mitch Harper of KSL News Salt Lake City.
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Pours in game-high 20 points
Saunders racked up 20 points (7-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and three rebounds in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 68-63 loss to Iowa State.
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Contributes off bench
Saunders ended Saturday's 84-74 loss to Kansas State with 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and three steals across 20 minutes.
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Back to bench Tuesday
Saunders is not starting Tuesday's game versus Houston.
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Moves to starting lineup Saturday
Saunders is in the starting lineup to face Texas Tech on Saturday.
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