BYU Basketball to Honor Four Players on Senior Day
Before the game, the Cougars will honor four players during their Senior Day celebration.
This marks the first time in 18 years that BYU’s Senior Day is against Utah.
The four players being honored are Trevin Knell, Mawot Mag, Trey Stewart, and Fousseyni Traore. This group represents the first senior class under head coach Kevin Young.
BYU Basketball Senior Class of 2025
This group has been pivotal in BYU’s seven-game winning streak and in securing a top-four finish in the Big 12 Conference for the 2025 season.
Young shared his thoughts on his senior class earlier this week.
Trevin Knell
Trevin Knell is the 54th player in BYU basketball history to score 1,000 career points. He also ranks among the top five for 3-point field goals made. Knell is five 3-pointers away from surpassing Jackson Emery for fourth in career 3-pointers made.
“Trevin’s a guy who has been here for a while, but his approach is super consistent. You watch him work hard every day, and that’s what stands out,” Young said.
“He’s stepped up as a vocal leader, and I asked him to do that early on. He’s definitely embraced the challenge,” Young added.
Mawot Mag
Head coach Kevin Young inserted Rutgers transfer Mawot Mag into the starting lineup on January 14. Since then, BYU has posted a 12-3 record in the Big 12, following a 1-3 start in league play.
“Similar to Trey (Stewart), things hadn’t always gone his way,” said Young. “In coaching, everything depends on timing, and when Richie went down in the Wyoming game, we called on Mawot. He came in and was exceptional defensively, which we couldn’t overlook.”
Young noted that Mag hadn’t shown this level of performance in practice, but after the Wyoming game, it became clear that he could be relied on defensively.
Last season at Rutgers, Mag had a 24.5% shooting rate from 3-point range and a true shooting percentage of 46%. This year at BYU, he’s hitting 39% from three and boasts a 63.6% true shooting percentage.
“I’m most proud of how he’s streamlined his offensive game. He’s turned himself into an efficient player, which is tough for a fifth-year guy,” said Young. “To transform from an inefficient offensive player to a strong, efficient one shows a lot about his character.”
Trey Stewart
Trey Stewart has spent four years at BYU, with his best performances coming in the last month, when he earned a consistent role in games.
“Trey’s been an unsung hero,” Young commented. “Even before he got more playing time, he was phenomenal in practice. He was always competitive, and we eventually couldn’t ignore it. When we gave him opportunities, he made things happen with his energy and effort.”
Fousseyni Traore
Fousseyni Traore, from Bamako, Mali, has been one of the most underrated players in BYU basketball history. A former Wasatch Academy standout, he has played four consecutive seasons at BYU.
Traore ranks 27th all-time in scoring at BYU with 1,285 points and needs 34 more points to break into the Top 25. He also holds the top spot in career field goal percentage at 61% and ranks second in career offensive rebounds with 293.
“Fouss has been a mainstay,” said Young. “He’s been steady, rock solid. He provides a unique offensive presence, which is a big advantage for us.”
