Midnight Madness Recap

BYU basketball celebrated the start of the 2019-20 season with Midnight Madness in the Marriott Center late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning.

The event included performances by the Cougarettes, Vocal Point, the BYU Dunk Team and the musician O/B/A. Both the men's and women's teams were introduced to the nearly 3,000 fans in attendance and participated in games with students. The Cheer Squad threw prizes to the fans throughout the night. See below for links to stories about the event.

BYU Men's Basketball Facebook Photo Gallery

BYU Women's Basketball Facebook Photo Gallery

BYU Midnight Madness ends with that championship feeling – Daily Herald

BYU men’s basketball team hones its 'championship game’ chops; Mark Pope hopes it will set tone for season – Salt Lake Tribune

BYU basketball coach Mark Pope has team, fans practice winning a title with court-storming celebration at Midnight Madness – Deseret News

Mark Pope Had BYU Dreaming Of Championships At Midnight Madness – KSL.com

BYU men's basketball plays an exhibition game on Nov. 1 against UT Tyler at 7 p.m. MT in the Marriott Center. The Cougars open the regular season on Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. at home against Cal State Fullerton.

The BYU women's team plays exhibitions in the Marriott Center on Oct. 29 and Nov. 2 and opens the regular season on Nov. 9 at Washington State.