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The BYU Cougars saw four players enter the NCAA Transfer Portal on the final day of the spring window being open and the major hit is the loss of recent signee Danny Sa'ili as he exits the program just four months after arriving in Provo and Jake Hatch believes his loss is monumental as compared to those of Ryder Burton, Devin Downing and Chaz Ah You, who also are leaving.

Jake then examined what he is calling the Jaxson Robinson dilemma as the reigning Big 12 Conference Sixth Man of the Year is evaluating what his future will look like, whether that is in the NBA via the NBA Draft, a transfer to join Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats or if new BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young can lure Robinson back to Provo for another run.

Finally, the show wrapped up with a look at a possible settlement by the NCAA and its Power Conferences, including the Big 12, which could lead to the universities having to revenue share with their athletes to the tune of somewhere near $20 million annually and while Jake thinks it's a move in the right direction for college athletics, will it be something Brigham Young University (BYU) and its sponsoring institution, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will be game for?

The BYU Cougars finally have their hoops head man on the job full time as Kevin Young's run with the Phoenix Suns in the NBA is over with their first-round sweep at the hands of Minnesota Timberwolves and despite the near-two weeks of split-attention for the man they're calling "KYU" there has been no downsides to Young's hire as BYU basketball coach.

Jake Hatch then talked about the addition of former Utah State Aggies quarterback McCae Hillstead to the BYU football roster as he announced his commitment out of the NCAA Transfer Portal over the weekend and Jake explains why he is so high on the pint-sized QB due to years of sitting in absolute amazement at his play-making prowess, which he brings to Brigham Young University (BYU), where he will suit up for Kalani Sitake, Aaron Roderick and company in Provo.

Finally, the show wrapped up with a look at the results of the NFL Draft for the BYU football programs as eight former Cougars got NFL opportunities, but only one hearing their name called in the draft with the Kansas City Chiefs selecting Kingsley Suamataia in the second-round and Jake says it shows there is still a stigma around BYU when it comes to the draft.

The BYU Cougars are awaiting the results of the NFL Draft this weekend and Jake Hatch took some time to talk about the next crop of NFL prospects from the BYU football program with Kedon Slovis and Ryan Rehkow expected to be in the mix as the draft plays out this weekend in Detroit, Michigan.

Jake then talked one-on-one with new BYU linebacker Jack Kelly as the two talked about his transition to Brigham Young University (BYU) after his transfer in from Weber State University and what Jack expects from himself as he suits up for BYU in the Big 12 Conference this fall.

Finally, the show wrapped up with a chat between Jake and offensive tackle Caleb Etienne as the former Oklahoma State Cowboy explained what he was doing this spring as he hopes to entrench himseld at BYU as their possible starting left tackle this fall as he leads BYU into year two of the Big 12.

The BYU Cougars are set to see another crop of the BYU football program hear their names called this weekend with the NFL Draft taking place in Detroit, Michigan and the top prospect from Kalani SItake's program without a doubt is Kingsley Suamataia, who may be down the draft boards aways, but he is set to benefit from a stocked position that should see him cash in.

Jake Hatch then talked about the NCAA Transfer Portal situation for the BYU men's basketball program as Kevin Young goes about remaking the BYU basketball roster as does BYU football coach Kalani Sitake with both programs vying to attract game-changing talent across the board and bring them to Brigham Young University (BYU) this fall.

Finally, the show wrapped up with a chat with BYU cornerback Jakob Robinson, who steps into a leadership role this fall for BYU and says he is ready to make the leap and show that he's really put it all together as he hopes to lead BYU to new heights this fall in their second year of competition in the Big 12 Conference.

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The BYU Cougars are reaping the benefits of the hire of Phoenix Suns associate head coach Kevin Young as he balances both jobs with the hire of new BYU men's basketball assistant coach Brandon Dunson, the offers to high level prospects like JJ Mandquit and his work to secure the BYU basketball roster even if Dallin Hall and Richie Saunders opt to go elsewhere.

Jake then talked about the news of Jaxson Robinson formally announcing what he's been anticipated to do in declaring for the 2024 NBA Draft as Jake explains what makes the Big 12 Conference Sixth Man of the Year such an attractive prospect in the draft cycle and what the residual effect(s) will be for Brigham Young University (BYU) in recruiting and elsewhere.

Finally, the show wrapped up with some thoughts on former BYU football star Zach Wilson as his exit from the New York Jets became official with his trade to the Denver Broncos and why Jake believes it is the best situation for Zach to land in at this point in the NFL offseason and him looking to rebuild his stock after a disastrous run in New York City.