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USU's Matt Formisano shoots between BYU's Jonathan Tavernari , left, BYU's Tyler Haws , center, and BYU's Noah Hartsock , right, during mens college basketball action Wednesday, December 2 2009 at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum on the campus of Utah State University in Logan.

A little more than two weeks into the college basketball season and sporting a 4-0 mark, the BYU Cougars are either very good or just haven't really been tested.

The post-by-committee BYU has used in winning its first three basketball games is no indication of bad play on anyone's part, but rather a sign of the Cougars' depth at that position.

Sometime in the next few weeks, possibly next week, BYU senior forward Jonathan Tavernari will become the Cougars' all-time leader in 3-point shots made.

Above, BYU's Jimmer Fredette tangles with Idaho State's Donnie Carson while fighting and winning possession.

Strong guard play by Jimmer Fredette and Jackson Emery led the BYU mena s basketball team in their 87-53 victory over Idaho State Tuesday night in the Marriott Center.

BYU Head Basketball Coach Dave Rose has signed a new five-yeat contract that will... GAME PREVIEW: BYU at New Mexico No.

Ready or not, the BYU Cougars are about to begin playing basketball for keeps. One thing's certain, though, as they prepare to host Bradley tonight in the 2009-10 season-opener at the Marriott Center.

Provo ? The BYU Cougars unveiled their future Tuesday night in an 82-46 win over Central Washington .

Even the best-running engines sometimes take a while to get warmed up. The BYU Cougars are hoping they fall into that category.

The depth being touted on BYU's basketball team has been pretty evident through more than three weeks of practices.

Provo ? Just one starter graduated from a team that went 25-8, won a share of the Mountain West Conference regular-season title and advanced to the NCAA Tournament.

The first thing you notice about BYU is how much the Cougars want to run, run and run some more.

THE GOOD NEWS: The Cougars will return four starters and six of their top seven scorers in 2009-10. Newcomers include 6-4 guard Tyler Haws and 6-9 forward Brandon Davies.