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The BYU Cougars will be on in primetime early in the 2024 BYU football season and Jake Hatch says that if Brigham Young University (BYU) is truly being affected by their so-called "vampire coug" issue, that shouldn't be a concern for Kalani Sitake's program at least early on in the season as they look to rebound from a subpar 2023 season in the Big 12 Conference.

Jake then talked about the latest he's hearing ans seeing from Kevin Young and the BYU men's basketball program with the names of possible assistant coaching hires he's monitoring as well as top-shelf 2025 recruits receiving BYU basketball offers and the top-rated prospect in the next recruiting cycle, AJ Dybantsa, set to make an unofficial visit to BYU Monday.

Finally, the show wrapped up with questions from the Locked On Cougars insiders group dealing with the status of prosects like Hugo Gonzalez, Berke Buyuktuncel and Maxim Logue along with thoughts on what BYU basketball needs to do to keep the good times rolling and what Jake's favorite fruit(s) is to eat, among other topics broached.

The BYU Cougars are seeing the BYU men's basketball program continue its ascent in the national conciousness as Kevin Young continues to work his magic in recruiting while he looks to round out his initial Big 12 roster while also closing in on announcing the balance of the hires that will comprise his BYU basketball staff and it's fun to be part of the madness.

Jake Hatch then talked about the BYU football program as there appears to be narrative that Kalani Sitake, Aaron Roderick, Jay Hill and the rest of Brigham Young University's (BYU) football program are not pulling their weight as the BYU hoops program steals the headlines in Provo and it's a situation that is a apples to oranges comparison.

Finally, the show wrapped up with Jake addressing Locked On Cougars insider group questions, including queries on hoops, BYU recruiting, football, his favorite Pokemon and what his favorite science fiction book series is, among others.

The BYU Cougars have a verbal commitment from Real Madrid budding star Egor Demin and Jake Hatch began the show with his thoughts on what Demin means for the BYU basketball program as Kevin Young continues to build up his momentum on the recruiting trail and it feels like this could be the launching point for the BYU men's basketball program to go next level.

Jake then talked about KYU extending an offer to Utah Prep Academy star A.J. Dybantsa, who is projected to be the top overall selection in the 2026 NBA Draft, and why a commitment from Dybantsa would surpass everything Keving Young has done in his short tenure at Brigham Young University (BYU) and where it might lead for BYU in the Big 12 Conference.

Finally, the show wrapped up with some thoughts on Virginia two-sport preps star Micah Matthews, who is set to begin a two-day official visit and see what Kalani Sitake and the BYU football program could offer him as Sitake, Jay Hill, Aaron Roderick and the rest of the Cougars' football program look to garner some recruiting momentum of their own.

The BYU Cougars are reportedly in the mix to sign Real Madrid budding star Egor Demin and Jake Hatch says Demin, a projected top-ten NBA Draft pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, would be one of the best signings in BYU men's basketball history if Kevin Young can pull it off and bring the Euroleague sensation to Brigham Young University (BYU).

Jake then talked about Rutgers grad transfer Mawot Mag, who is reportedly deciding between BYU and the San Diego State Aztecs, as he explains that Mag is a different type of NCAA Transfer Portal target for the BYU basketball program as he would not be expected to carry the load offensively but would instead serve a bigger role defensively at the Marriott Center.

Finally, the show wrapped up with some thoughts on the reports that the Utah Utes are looking at a possible move to the ACC and Jake says go for it if they are that unhappy being in the Big 12 Conference because the ACC looks the part of a sinking ship and the Utes wouldn't be setting themselves up for much of a future if their gamble were to fail in that circumstance.

The BYU Cougars have a rich and storied legacy when it comes to BYU football and the armed forces of the United States of America and it doesn't get any better than the life and legacy of Vaughn Kimball.

Jake Hatch took some time to talk about Kimball's impact on Brigham Young University (BYU) which goes far beyond his famous telegram to inspire BYU to beat the Utah Utes for the first time in program history.

The BYU Cougars have an opportunity to strike while the iron is hot in the new era that is about to unfold with the NCAA settling an antitrust lawsuit that will see Brigham Young University (BYU) and other schools able to revenue share $20-22 million with their athletes and Jake Hatch advocates for them to be forward-thinking and make sure they are leading the charge.

Jake then talked about the commitment of Westlake High School (UT) prospect Sale Fano, who has all the tools to be a pass-rush specialist for the BYU football program and the frame to grow into an elite athlete in Jay Hill's defense and he fits the bill of what Hill, Kalani Sitake and the rest of the BYU coaching staff are looking for on the BYU recruiting trail.

Finally, the show wrapped up with some thoughts from Jake about Russian swingman Egor Demin, who reportedly has an offer from Kevin Young and the BYU Basketball program and shows why people are high on his chances of being a potential first-round NBA Draft pick in 2025 that the BYU basketball program would be lucky to have playing in the Marriott Center.