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BYU basketball: Cougars hosting holiday party for cancer-stricken children

The foundation's founder was Mac Boyter, who passed away in October of 2013.

Head coach Dave Rose and his wife, Cheryl, have been involved with Mac's Gift and the annual party since Rose joined Steve Cleveland's staff as an assistant coach.

In other BYU basketball news, sophomore Eric Mika was named the WCC Men's Basketball Player of the Week on Monday. Mika led the Cougars to a 2-0 week with wins over Weber State (77-66) and Colorado. He averaged 21.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 2.0 blocks.

He scored 26 points against Weber State and 17 against Colorado, overcoming a three-day illness to post a career-best six assists against the Buffaloes.