BYU Basketball’s Noah Waterman Granted Medical Redshirt, Boosting Team’s Roster for Next Season

BYU forward Noah Waterman has secured an extra season at BYU after his medical redshirt waiver was approved, as reported by Vanquish the Foe.

The approval allows Waterman to return for his sixth college season, enhancing the Cougars’ upcoming roster.

Waterman has significantly improved this season, with averages of 9.7 points and 5.5 rebounds per game, making him a vital player for BYU.

Originally from Niagara, Waterman’s redshirt will apply retroactively to his first year at the university.

The Cougars are expected to retain most of their core players for the next season, including Collin Chandler, who will join post his church mission in May.

In NCAA Tournament matchups, teams like Kansas, Iowa State, and Baylor have shown that physical play can disrupt BYU’s offensive flow.

Recently, BYU faced challenges from Texas Tech, which employed a physical strategy to restrict the Cougars’ offensive capabilities.

Historically, BYU has struggled in the NCAA Tournament when faced with physical teams, aside from a notable exception.

Similar to the strategy used by Mike Tyson in boxing, teams aiming to overpower BYU physically can gain an upper hand.

In a comparison to the legendary boxing match between Tyson and Evander Holyfield, BYU is urged to maintain composure and strategic play against physical opponents.

As the NCAA Tournament progresses, BYU will need to rely on their experience and offensive firepower to outplay competitive teams.

The challenge for BYU will be to remain composed and assertive in the face of physical opponents, emulating Holyfield’s fearlessness in the ring.