In a move that stunned BYU fans and teammates alike, star guard Dallin Hall announced he will step away from basketball indefinitely due to a serious family emergency involving his mother, who is battling advanced cancer. The announcement came via a solemn video on Hall’s social media, where he said, “Right now, my family needs me more than basketball ever could.”
Hall, emotional but composed, continued: “I’ve always loved this game, but I love my mom more. And I need to be by her side.” The post went viral, with thousands of fans offering support, prayers, and personal stories of loved ones battling cancer.
Coach Mark Pope spoke publicly shortly after, saying, “We love Dallin and support him 100%. Family always comes first.” Players wore wristbands that read “#HallStrong” during their next game, and fans held signs reading “Come Back When You’re Ready.”
The timing is tough—BYU is entering a critical stretch in conference play—but no one questions Hall’s decision. What was once a basketball season now carries a deeper meaning for the Cougars.
As one fan put it best: “Wins and losses don’t matter right now. Love matters. Family matters. Dallin—go be with yours.”
