The BYU Men’s Basketball Team has been making headlines this year with their great season and All-American guard Jimmer Fredette. With wins over some elite teams, this has been a spectacular season for them. As many know by now, the university unfortunately had to dismiss their starting post player, Brandon Davies for violating the school’s Honor Code. Although many have felt this has put a damper on the Cougars’ tournament hopes, there has been some good that has come out of this too.
Because this penalty was so drastic when compared with any other college, BYU has received a ton of publicity from the national media about their choice. Although there have been some negative opinions, I have also found many people to be supportive of BYU’s decision and impressed by their commitment to personal standards. It’s actually been a great opportunity for missionary work, as the national attention has caused people to investigate why BYU is so different from other colleges. Links are below to a few stories that show this and I have video from ESPN and NBC as well.
Honor Code Separates B.Y.U. From Other Teams
BYU puts principle over performance
