Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & Basketball Locked On Podcast Network

The BYU Cougars are enjoying a level of fame nationally that's unusual and special as Kevin Young has put the BYU men's basketball on the map seemingly for college basketball's leading voices as he continues to build out his BYU basketball roster and looks to show what he can accomplish at Brigham Young University.

Jake Hatch then shared some insights on KYU from a source who explains that Young's demeanor and nature a sa coach stands in stark contrast to many of his contemporaries in the college hoops universe and will help him standout as he seeks to build a lasting success at BYU and in the uber competitive Big 12 Conference.

Finally, the show wrapped up with a look at what Lamason Waller could offer to BYU football as his official visit to BYU happens this week and leading college football recruiting experts are predicting that he will end up signing with Kalani Sitake's program, giving Fesi Sitake and Aaron Roderick another talented pass-catcher to utilize if the projection is correct.

The BYU Cougars appear to be on the verge of adding another elite talent to the BYU men's basketball program as Top-40 prospect Kanon Catchings is nearing a commitment decision and sources have told Jake Hatch that Kevin Young and the BYU basketball program appear to be in prime position to add Catchings immense talent to their Big 12 Conference roster.

Jake then talked about the debate being raised of if Brigham Young University (BYU) is on its way to becoming a "basketball school" after spending the better part of the past five decades-plus as a "football school" and while the debate is a valid one to have it appears to be premature to say that transition is occuring when KYU hasn't even taken the court in the Big 12 yet.

Finally, the show wrapped up with some thoughts on the official addition of Egor Demin to the BYU hoops roster as Jake explains that Demin could end up being the most-talented and celebrated player in a decade if his talent and hype is real as gets ready to lead BYU into their second Big 12 campaign ahead of a potential Top-10 selection in the NBA Draft in 2025.

The BYU Cougars are beginning a critical week of official visits for Kalani Sitake and the BYU football program with high-level prospects from across the country set to visit Provo, Utah this week and Jake Hatch argues it's a week that could help turn the narrative about Brigham Young University (BYU) football not being able to match what KYU and BYU hoops are doing.

Jake then talked about the latest he's learned about the potential investment of $800-$1 billion into the Big 12 Conference by a private equity firm and based on what he's learned his thought is that Brett Yormark and the Big 12 should push forward on the deal as it appears to have both short-term and long-term positives for the league in terms of money and revenue.

Finally, the show wrapped up with a look at the commitment by Snow College transfer Max Triplett to the BYU men's basketball program and why his addition is a solid one as a walk-on that offers something that Kevin Young and the BYU basketball program appear to be lacking as the continue to round out their 2024 roster ahead another Big 12 Basketball campaign.

The BYU Cougars and Big 12 Conference are reportedly looking at re-branding the conference under a corporate sponsorship that could see the league go from being the Big 12 to the Allstate 12 Conference and Jake Hatch has some thoughts on the impact(s) it would have on Brigham Young University (BYU) and the rest of the league if they pull the trigger on the deal.

Jake then talked about the reported interest from Brett Yormark and the Big 12 in bringing on a capital equity firm to take a 15-20% stake in the league in exchange for a reported sum of $800-$1 billion and the concern is how much of a say would the firm have in the conference's dealings and matters, and could it cause issues in the longterm for BYU football or BYU basketball?

Finally, the show wrapped up with some listener thoughts on the Utah Hockey Club announcement and what their mascot should be in Jake's opinion as well as a thought from a BYU fan that believes Jake Retzlaff is getting the short end of the stick from Cougar fans and Jake adds that the hope that BYU gets a quarterback to step up like Gerry Bohanon, McCae Hillstead etc.

The BYU Cougars are continuing to build out Kevin Young's initial roster for the BYU men's basketball program and it appears one of their final roster slots could go to Kanon Catchings or Keylan Boone as both feature a similar skillset as a potential stretch four option for the BYU basketball program and the biggest question is that of if BYU hoops' favors experience or potential.

Jake Hatch then talked about the commitment of Cal Bears tight end Marquis Montgomery, who announced he will play for Kalani Sitake and the BYU football program as a walk-on this season and what his addition offers to Fesi Sitake or Kevin Gilbride's position groups seeing as he could play either wide reciever or tight end at Brigham Young University (BYU).

Finally, the show wrapped up with some questions from the Locked On Cougars insider group, dealing with thoughts about Kanon Catchings' visit to BYU and what players need to or have the most to prove this season in football as they seek to live their dreams in the NFL as draft picks in the NFL Draft or other alternative routes in professional football.

The BYU Cougars outlook for this fall is not great if you believe what college football guru Phil Steele has to say in his annual preview magazine and Jake Hatch understands why he may be down on Kalani Sitake and the BYU football program, but adds that it should serve as motivation for the entire program to go out and prove they aren't as bad as many believe they are.

Jake then continued his positional preview series with a look at the BYU cornerback unit, which is headlined by star Jakob Robinson and while he is expected to showout in the Big 12 Conference this fall, the concern is the other bodies in the group have injury concerns, leading Jake to believe that Jernaro Gilford may need to add a guy to the mix late.

Finally, the show wrapped up with some thoughts about top-rated 2026 tight end prospect Brock Harris, who is currently at Brigham Young University (BYU) at a BYU football camp and turning heads once again and it would behoove BYU to do everything they can do to secure his commitment to bolster their talent base with a legacy prospect.