Kevin Reynolds

BYU beat reporter

Kevin Reynolds, a Dallas native who graduated from SMU, has been covering BYU since 2022.

(Kevin Reynolds | The Salt Lake Tribune) Hundreds of people gather at the parking lot of a Smith's grocery store in Murray to show support for Hunter High School's Ephraim Asiata, who remains hospitalized after suffering a gunshot wound nearly two weeks ago.

‘He’s a miracle’: As Ephraim Asiata remains hospitalized, the West Valley City community gathers in support

By Alex Vejar | Kevin Reynolds | January 24, 2022, 2:07 a.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars forward Caleb Lohner (33) as BYU hosts San Diego State, NCAA basketball in Provo on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021.

Mired in an offensive slump, BYU big man Caleb Lohner is looking to Christian Laettner for inspiration

By Kevin Reynolds | January 24, 2022, 10:47 p.m.

Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Former USC quarterback Jaxson Dart visits BYU

By Kevin Reynolds | January 20, 2022, 2:49 a.m.

(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Houston Heimuli is the son of BYU running back Lakei Heimulu who played for BYU in the early 80's. Heimuli is walking on at BYU from Stanford University under the COVID-19 extra year of eligibility. "It's surreal," Houston Heimuli said of being given the chance to play for Brigham Young University.

VHS tapes and the ‘Turbo Tongan’: Houston Heimuli transferred back home to BYU to fulfill a legacy once abandoned

By Kevin Reynolds | January 19, 2022, 1:00 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake stands on the sideline at LaVell Edwards Stadium in September.

BYU defensive lineman Victory Vaka enters transfer portal

By Kevin Reynolds | January 15, 2022, 9:43 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) More that a hundred people gather at the candlelight vigil of Hunter High football players Paul Tahi , 15, Tivani Lopati, 14, and Ephraim Asiata, 15, on Friday, Jan 14, 2022, in West Valley City, near Hunter High School along 4100 South at Mountain View Corridor. Paul Tahi and Tivani Lopati were killed in a shooting, while Ephraim Asiata remains in critical condition.

‘It’s heartbreaking.’ West Valley City shooting victims remembered in somber candlelight vigil

By Kevin Reynolds | Alex Vejar | January 15, 2022, 4:22 a.m.

(Chuck Burton | AP) BYU's Tegan Graham (10) reacts after making a 3-point basket against Rutgers late during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women's NCAA tournament last year. Graham and the Cougars are now 3-0 in West Coast Conference play — and they're making "statements" in the process.

BYU cruises past Saint Mary’s, stays unbeaten in West Coast Conference

By Kevin Reynolds | January 14, 2022, 6:06 a.m.

(Young Kwak | AP) Gonzaga center Chet Holmgren (34) and forward Drew Timme (2) stand on the court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Alabama last month. It has been 23 months since Gonzaga lost a West Coast Conference game, a streak BYU hopes to end this week in Spokane.

How BYU is preparing for Gonzaga, one of college basketball’s most unique challenges

By Kevin Reynolds | January 12, 2022, 2:03 p.m.