The Cougars have played in their share of NCAA Tournament games over the years, but have struggled getting out of the first round. Two former BYU coaches weigh in on the challenges.

Herald sports writers Darnell Dickson and Jared Lloyd give their opinions on the hot BYU sports topics this week: 1. Was the BYU men’s basketball team seeded properly in the NCAA’s? DICKSON: What, you think I have gigabytes of statistics and ratings off the top of my head?

With just a couple of days until BYU’s matchup against VCU — set for Thursday at 2:05 p.m. MDT — the Daily Universe assembled a panel, composed of Quentin Carney, Zach Hansen, Kellen Chubak, Tori Haubner and Courtnie Jex,