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Ryan McDonald

Ryan McDonald

Verified

Sports Reporter, Deseret News

Salt Lake City

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Soccer , NBA , Sports

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I don't do formal food or beverage critiques.

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Total articles 3371

  • The twin brother of a Utah Jazz player is transferring to a Utah school

    By Ryan McDonald Verified| Deseret News Verified Taylor and Tyler Hendricks will once again be playing basketball together - at least in the same state. Earlier this week, Tyler Hendricks - the twin brother of Utah Jazz forward Taylor Hendricks - announced on social media that he is transferring from UCF to Utah Valley. As a redshirt sophomore at UCF during the 2024-25 season (he redshirted his freshman season), the 6-foot-6, 190-pound Tyler Hendricks played in 26 of 37 games and averaged 3.2 points and 2.5 rebounds in 12.3 minutes per contest.

    By Ryan McDonald Verified · Deseret News

    Apr. 17, 2025

  • AJ Dybantsa starred on a big world stage. Here are some of his highlights

    By Ryan McDonald Verified| Deseret News Verified Each year, the Nike Hoop Summit in Portland brings together the best of the best high school senior basketball players in the United States to face the best of the best international players who are age 19 and under. On Saturday night, future BYU Cougar AJ Dybantsa not only played in the annual game but he tied for the Team USA lead in scoring as it beat the World team 124-114 in overtime. Dybantsa finished with 24 points, six rebounds, five assists and three steals.

    By Ryan McDonald Verified · Deseret News

    Apr. 13, 2025

  • The twin brother of a Utah Jazz player is transferring to a Utah school

    By Ryan McDonald Verified| Deseret News Verified Taylor and Tyler Hendricks will once again be playing basketball together - at least in the same state. Earlier this week, Tyler Hendricks - the twin brother of Utah Jazz forward Taylor Hendricks - announced on social media that he is transferring from UCF to Utah Valley. As a redshirt sophomore at UCF during the 2024-25 season (he redshirted his freshman season), the 6-foot-6, 190-pound Tyler Hendricks played in 26 of 37 games and averaged 3.2 points and 2.5 rebounds in 12.3 minutes per contest.

    By Ryan McDonald Verified · Deseret News

    Apr. 17, 2025

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Deseret News

Deseret News is a historic newspaper based in Utah, first published on June 15, 1850. It is the first newspaper in the state and is owned by the Deseret News Publishing Company, a subsidiary of Deseret Management Corporation, which is affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The name "Deseret" reflects the area identified by Utah's pioneer settlers. The newspaper offers a Local Edition published twice weekly and a National Edition available weekly, focusing on themes of family, faith, and education. Deseret News also has a strong digital presence, including a website and mobile apps for iOS and Android. In addition, it publishes Deseret Magazine, which features essays on culture and politics, and other publications like Church News. The Deseret News serves a diverse audience interested in news and values, particularly within the LDS community and Utah residents.

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

'+1 801-204-6100

Founded: 1850