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The BYU Cougars are in offseason preparation for the BYU men's basketball program but the Big 12 Conference schedule matrix released Thursday is a win for Keving Young and the BYU basketball program as it gives them their toughest games in the Marriott Center and that is a big break for BYU hoops as they seek to contend in the Big 12 next season.

Jake Hatch then talked about the latest commitment to the BYU football program as offensive lineman Andrew Williams announced his verbal pledge to Kalani Sitake's program and it's a notable win as BYU beat out the Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas State Wildcats and Iowa State Cyclones for Williams' services and it caps a stellar week and month for the Cougars.

Finally, the show wrapped up with questions from the Locked On Cougars insider group as Jake fielded questions on BYU basketball's fortunes, BYU recruiting, what the elevator pitch for each contender to start at quarterback is and who Jake's favorite character is from "Friday Night Lights," among other topics broached in the weekly Q&A session.

The BYU Cougars have made a number of big moves with Kevin Young and the BYU men's basketball program, but one that will have to wait a year is putting athletes into the NBA via the NBA Draft, but Jake Hatch argues it is only a matter of time before it happens and that KYU will have Brigham Young University (BYU) regularly churning out NBA talent annually.

BYU continued to add to Kevin Young's staff in Provo Wednesday with the hire of former Wisconsin Herd head coach Jordan Brady, who will serve as the director of player development for BYU, and Jake believes it's just another sign that BYU Athletics are finally getting the opportunity to step forward and be a key pillar to promote the university.

Finally, the show wrapped up with notes on some updates coming to LaVell Edwards Stadium for Kalani Sitake and the BYU football program as they continue to invest in their product along with notes on the BYU women's volleyball program's non-conference schedule and a BYU gymnast getting it done both in the classroom and in the gym.

The BYU Cougars got a boost to their fortunes as soon as this fall when the NCAA announced that there were no longer restirctions on how many coaches could coach up athletes on the BYU football program, officially opening the door to allow Chad Kauha'aha'a, Gary Andersen, Al Pupunu and Matt Mitchell, among others, to impart their wisdom to Kalani Sitake's squad.

Jake Hatch then talked about yet another commitment for BYU in Mountain Ridge High School product Kendal Wall, who figures to bring his expansive frame and athleticism to boost the outlook on the defensive line for Brigham Young University (BYU), something that Jay Hill, Kelly Poppinga and Sione Po'uha, among others, are in sore need of as they compete in the Big 12.

Finally, the show wrapped up with a concerning development taking place with the BYU baseball and BYU softball programs as their top-tier talent is headed to the SEC and it leaves big holes in their already-needy lineups for Trent Pratt and Gordon Eakin as they look to improve and compete better as members of the Big 12 Conference.

The BYU Cougars are well aware of what the outside perception of Kalani Sitake and his BYU football program is and they are embracing the underdog role as they prepare to enter their second season as members of the Big 12 Conference and Jake Hatch says the feeling around the players and coaches is one of optimism and motivation to prove their doubters wrong.

Jake then talked about the addition of Cole Cogshell to the 2025 recruiting class as he figures to add to a burgeoning group of BYU defensive linemen under the tutelage of defensive coordinator Jay Hill and Cogshell's upside shows he could be a solid contributor whether he's working with Kelly Poppinga or Sione Po'uha on the BYU defensive line.

Finally, the show wrapped up with some notes on the Doman family legacy carrying on at Brigham Young University (BYU) with Jackson Doman announcing he will become a BYU Cougar and mark the 23rd member of the extended Doman family to suit up in Provo and LaVell Edwards Stadium once he returns from his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The BYU Cougars wrapped up a busy recruting weekend for Kalani Sitake and the BYU football program with three verbal commitments, led by Sultana, California four-star prospect LaMason Waller, who picked Brigham Young University (BYU) as his destination despite interest from the biggest names in college football and Fesi Sitake played a big role in securing his pledge.

Jake Hatch then talked about the addition of Alpharette, Georgia tight end prospect Tucker Kelleher, who has been labeled a "project" in some circles but Jake argues that Kelleher is the right type of project if you want to label him that with his elite size for the position and helping BYU continue to mine talent out of the Peach State as they build a pipeline in the Deep South.

Finally, La Habra, California two-way prospect Ulavai Fetuli completed the trio of commitments for BYU over the weekend and whether he plays for Kevin Gilbride or Kelly Poppinga, his addition is a win-win for Aaron Roderick or Jay Hill and Kenneth Rooks and James Corrigan shined on the USA Olympic Team qualifying stage and Cooper Jones showed out on the Korn Ferry Tour.

The BYU Cougars are holding their biggest official visit weekend of the offseason as Kalani Sitake and the BYU football program welcome more than a dozen prospects to Brigham Young University (BYU) this weekend to get a feel for the school, community and the football program as they go about determining where they will play in the college ranks.

Jake Hatch then talked about the BYU men's basketball program as he discussed what he thinks Kevin Young may do with the starting lineup of a deep and talented BYU basketball roster along with where KYU may look to fill his final scholarship on the roster and what the expectations are for BYU hoops in the Big 12 Conference this fall and beyond.

Finally, the show wrapped up with listener questions about the BYU football program and the recruiting philosophy that Kalani Sitake and his staff are taking, what top prospects like Brock Harris' chances of landing in Provo are, why Tom Holmoe isn't schedulign seven or eight home games at LaVell Edwards Stadium and more.