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Locked On Big 12 podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and sports insider info for one of the deepest, most prestigious conferences in the country. Hosted by Drake Toll, the Locked On Big 12 podcast provides your daily Big 12 fix with expert opinions, interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage from all around the Big 12 and it’s communities. From the rich history of Texas Tech to the clashes between Iowa State and Oklahoma State, and all the newcomers in between, the Locked On Big 12 podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside the Big 12. The Locked On Big 12 podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

  1. 6H AGO

    BOOM: Arizona, Houston, Iowa State ALL Have CLEAR Final Four Path, March Madness OWNED By Big 12

    The 2026 Selection Sunday show has confirmed what the regular season suggested: the Big 12 is the primary center of gravity for college basketball. With a conference-record eight teams making the field, the committee has rewarded the league's grueling depth with several "home-court" advantages that make the path to Indianapolis look remarkably favorable. The Regional Kings Arizona enters as a No. 1 seed in the West, ensuring that if they take care of business in the opening rounds, their path to the Final Four goes through San Jose. For a squad coming off a physical 79–74 Big 12 Championship win over Houston, staying in familiar western time zones is a massive victory. Houston, despite the title game loss, secured a No. 2 seed in the South. This is the "golden ticket" for the Cougars, as the regional finals are being held in Houston at the Toyota Center. Mid-Seed Advantages The depth of the league is where the path looks truly dangerous for the rest of the country: Iowa State (No. 2 seed): Landing in the Midwest, the Cyclones will start in St. Louis before potentially heading to Chicago—two cities that will be flooded with "Hilton South" fans. Kansas (No. 4 seed): Despite some late-season struggles, the Jayhawks are in an East Region where their experience makes them a popular pick to crash the second weekend. BYU (No. 6 seed): Landing a 6-seed in the West avoids the dreaded 8/9 game and keeps AJ Dybantsa in the same region as Arizona, setting up a potential high-octane rematch in the Sweet 16. With Texas Tech (No. 5), TCU (No. 9), and UCF (No. 10) also drawing manageable first-round opponents, the Big 12 is positioned to own the first weekend of March Madness. Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub     Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you.  TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm. Wayfair Get last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.  Wayfair. Every style. Every home.  SupplyHouse Visit https://SupplyHouse.com/tm to learn more about becoming a Trade Master. Use promo code S-H Five College for 5% off your first order at https://supplyhouse.com.  SupplyHouse. Real people. Real service. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    27 min

  2. 1D AGO

    BOOM: Iowa State, Houston Have EASY Paths, BYU, TCU Catche HUGE Break, March Madness LOVES Big 12

    The 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket has officially been revealed, and if you're a fan of the Big 12, the committee just handed you a roadmap to the Final Four. With eight teams making the field—trailing only the SEC and Big Ten—the conference didn't just get quantity; it got quality placement and, in many cases, a "home-court" advantage through the first two weekends. The Top-Heavy Advantage Arizona headlines the group as the No. 1 seed in the West. By staying in the West Region, Tommy Lloyd’s squad will likely play their first two rounds in Sacramento before potentially heading to San Jose for the Sweet 16. It’s a dream scenario for a team that has already proven it can win on the road in the most hostile environments. Meanwhile, Houston secured a No. 2 seed in the South. While they narrowly missed a No. 1 seed after the loss in Kansas City, their path through Houston for the regional finals is a massive win. The Cougars are essentially gifted a "home game" in the Elite Eight if they can navigate the first three rounds. Middle-Seed Sleepers The "favorable path" narrative extends deep into the mid-seeds: Kansas (No. 4 seed, East): Bill Self in a 4/5 matchup is a nightmare for any top seed. Their potential second-round clash with St. John's in Washington D.C. is one of the most anticipated matchups of the tournament. Iowa State (No. 5 seed, Midwest): The Cyclones land in Chicago, a city that historically turns into "Ames North" during the postseason. Texas Tech (No. 4 seed) and TCU (No. 6 seed): Both programs avoided the "First Four" and landed in regions where their physical defensive styles match up perfectly against finesse-heavy mid-majors. Even BYU, landing as a No. 10 seed, finds itself in a pod where their high-octane offense led by AJ Dybantsa could easily spark a "Cinderella" run. In a year where the Big 12 proved its depth every night, the committee has acknowledged that strength by giving the league every opportunity to dominate the second weekend. Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub     Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you.  TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm. Wayfair Get last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.  Wayfair. Every style. Every home.  SupplyHouse Visit https://SupplyHouse.com/tm to learn more about becoming a Trade Master. Use promo code S-H Five College for 5% off your first order at https://supplyhouse.com.  SupplyHouse. Real people. Real service. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    12 min

  3. 2D AGO

    WILD: Iowa State STUNNED By Jaden Bradley at Buzzer, Houston SLAMS Kansas, Big 12 Championship SET!

    The Big 12’s first season as a 16-team super-conference has reached its logical conclusion: a Saturday afternoon clash between the league's two most consistent titans. When Arizona and Houston tip off at 5:00 PM CT in the T-Mobile Center, more than just a trophy will be on the line; it’s a battle for final seeding and conference supremacy. The Road to the Final Both teams survived a "Super Friday" that lived up to the billing. Arizona enters today riding the high of a dramatic 82–80 buzzer-beating victory over Iowa State. Big 12 Player of the Year Jaden Bradley cemented his legacy with a cold-blooded game-winner as time expired, overshadowing a career night from Anthony Dell'Orso, who poured in 26 points off the bench.     Houston took the more dominant path, dismantling Kansas 69–47. The Cougars' defense was an absolute buzzsaw, holding the Jayhawks to their lowest scoring output of the season. Behind the physical play of Chris Cenac and the veteran poise of Kingston Flemings, Kelvin Sampson’s squad proved that their "bracket-crushing" identity is fully intact.     Matchup to Watch: Tempo vs. Talent This is a classic "clash of styles" rematch. Arizona won the regular-season meeting 73–66 in February by winning the turnover margin (+7) and forcing the Cougars into uncharacteristic scoring droughts. For Houston to secure back-to-back Big 12 Tournament titles, they must control the glass. Arizona leads the nation in rebounding, but Houston thrives on "dragging teams into the mud."     With the LED glass floor now replaced by traditional hardwood, expect a high-octane, physical battle. Arizona opens as a narrow 2.5-point favorite, but in Kansas City, the margins are always thinner. Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub     Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon.   Coast Right now, Coast Pay is offering our listeners up to $2,000 credit when you get started at https://coastpay.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Term Apply. The Coast Visa®️ Commercial Credit Card is issued by Celtic Bank. All card accounts are subject to credit approval. Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you.  TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    11 min

  4. 3D AGO

    LOL: Big 12, Brett Yormark REMOVE Glass, LED Court at Basketball Tournament | BYU, Kansas, Texas Tech

    The Big 12’s ambitious experiment with high-tech basketball has hit a very physical wall. After three rounds of the men’s tournament at the T-Mobile Center, Commissioner Brett Yormark announced late Thursday night that the conference is scrapping the LED glass court in favor of traditional hardwood for the semifinals and championship game. Safety Over Spectacle The decision follows a mounting wave of "mixed reviews" from players and coaches that quickly shifted from aesthetic criticism to genuine safety concerns. While the ASB GlassFloor was touted as a revolutionary branding tool—allowing for real-time graphics and data-driven visuals—the reality on the ground was far more slippery. The tipping point appeared to be Thursday’s quarterfinal action. Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson was forced to leave the game against Iowa State after a non-contact slip resulted in a groin injury. Throughout the week, players frequently struggled with their footing, with some describing the surface as "slick" and "unpredictable," especially when moisture from perspiration was present. The Human Element Beyond the slipping, some athletes reported that the floor's shifting LED patterns and intense brightness were a mental and physical distraction. Kansas State forward Taj Manning notably called the court an "eyesore" that contributed to teammate migraines. In his official statement, Yormark emphasized that the move back to wood was made after consulting with the four remaining head coaches: Tommy Lloyd (Arizona), Bill Self (Kansas), Kelvin Sampson (Houston), and T.J. Otzelberger (Iowa State). The goal is to ensure the "greatest level of comfort" for the student-athletes on the league's biggest stage. As workers swapped the glass for hardwood overnight, the narrative shifts back to the game itself. The flashy graphics were a bold attempt at innovation, but in the Big 12, where every possession is a street fight, traction is the only metric that truly matters. Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub     Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon.   Coast Right now, Coast Pay is offering our listeners up to $2,000 credit when you get started at https://coastpay.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Term Apply. The Coast Visa®️ Commercial Credit Card is issued by Celtic Bank. All card accounts are subject to credit approval. Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you.  TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    12 min

  5. 3D AGO

    BOOM: AJ Dybantsa SMASHES Big 12 Record, Houston Tops BYU, Kansas Wins CLASSIC, Iowa State, Arizona?

    The quarterfinal round of the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City officially separated the contenders from the pretenders, but the story of the week—and perhaps the decade—remains the historic brilliance of AJ Dybantsa. Despite BYU’s eventual exit last night, the freshman phenom has etched his name into the conference's bedrock. The Dybantsa Blitzkrieg AJ Dybantsa finished his three-day stay at the T-Mobile Center by doing something no one has done since 2007: he surpassed Kevin Durant for the most points scored in a single Big 12 Tournament. In BYU’s 73–66 loss to No. 2 seed Houston, Dybantsa poured in 26 points, bringing his tournament total to a staggering 93 points. Dybantsa was the engine for a BYU squad that led by four at halftime, but Kelvin Sampson’s defense finally tightened the screws in the second half. While Dybantsa struggled with efficiency late—shooting 7-of-18 from the floor under a relentless Houston double-team—his overall performance was a masterclass in scoring. As coach Kevin Young noted post-game, Dybantsa has "the bucket gene," and he leaves Kansas City as the undisputed favorite for the No. 1 overall pick in June. The Final Four is Set While Dybantsa grabbed the headlines, the conference giants asserted their dominance to set up a heavyweight semifinal Friday: Houston survived the Dybantsa onslaught thanks to 17 points from Kingston Flemings and a stifling second-half defense that held BYU to just 25 points after the break. Kansas outlasted TCU 78–73 behind Darryn Peterson’s 24 points, setting up a clash with Houston tonight. Iowa State continued its destruction of the field, following up their 49-point win over ASU by routing Texas Tech 75–53. Arizona looked every bit the No. 1 seed, dismantling UCF 81–59. The bracket has held firm at the top. Tonight, the "Super-Semis" begin as the league's top four seeds battle for a spot in Saturday's championship.Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub     Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon.   Coast Right now, Coast Pay is offering our listeners up to $2,000 credit when you get started at https://coastpay.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Term Apply. The Coast Visa®️ Commercial Credit Card is issued by Celtic Bank. All card accounts are subject to credit approval. Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you.  TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    11 min

  6. 3D AGO

    GROSS: From BYU to LED Court Big 12, Brett Yormark FAILING Big 12 Tournament Going To March Madness

    The Big 12 Conference has always prided itself on being the "deepest league in the country," but this week in Kansas City, the headlines are focusing more on logistical blunders and award snubs than on-court excellence. Between a generational talent being overlooked and a high-tech floor that literally gave players migraines, it has been a rough stretch for Brett Yormark’s "innovation" agenda. The Dybantsa Snub The most egregious "misstep" came Tuesday when the league coaches failed to name BYU’s AJ Dybantsa as the Big 12 Player of the Year. While Dybantsa secured a unanimous Freshman of the Year nod and a spot on the All-Big 12 First Team, the top honor went to Arizona’s Jaden Bradley.     While Bradley is the "culture setter" for a top-seeded Wildcats team, the decision feels like a robbery of historical proportions. Dybantsa isn't just a good freshman—he’s a national scoring leader averaging nearly 25 points per game. He is a 6'9" offensive engine that single-handedly dragged a battered BYU roster into the tournament conversation. By choosing the "steady veteran" over the "generational superstar," the Big 12 missed a chance to cement Dybantsa’s legendary one-and-done legacy in its history books.     The LED Floor Fiasco On the court—literally—the conference is facing a PR nightmare with its new ASB GlassFloor. What was supposed to be a "state-of-the-art" fan experience has turned into a health and safety hazard for the athletes: Traction Issues: Players from both the men's and women's brackets have complained that the surface is "slick" and "slippery," with BYU's Keba Keita suffering a knee injury after a slip on Tuesday night.   Medical Concerns: The flashing graphics and shifting LED colors have reportedly induced migraines and dizziness. Kansas State's Khamari McGriff had to cover his eyes with a towel due to a light-induced migraine, while teammate Taj Manning called the floor an "eyesore" that no one wants to play on.   By prioritizing interactive advertisements and "glow-in-the-dark" three-point lines over a consistent, safe playing surface, the Big 12 has turned its flagship tournament into an experimental lab that the players didn't sign up for. Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub     Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon.   Coast Right now, Coast Pay is offering our listeners up to $2,000 credit when you get started at https://coastpay.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Term Apply. The Coast Visa®️ Commercial Credit Card is issued by Celtic Bank. All card accounts are subject to credit approval. Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you.  TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    31 min

  7. 4D AGO

    WILD: BYU, AJ Dybantsa CRUSH West Virginia, Fire Wes Miller, TCU is IN March Madness, Cincinnati/UCF

    Wednesday at the T-Mobile Center was a study in extremes, featuring the most lopsided victory in Big 12 Tournament history and a high-stakes overtime thriller that likely settled an NCAA Tournament bubble. A Historic Blowout The day began with Iowa State putting on a defensive clinic that bordered on the absurd. The Cyclones dismantled Arizona State 91–42, a 49-point margin that set a new conference tournament record. Iowa State forced 23 turnovers and held the Sun Devils to just 16 points in the first half. The fallout was immediate: hours after the final buzzer, Arizona State announced it would not retain head coach Bobby Hurley.     Bubble Dreams and Overtime Drama The afternoon session provided the day's most competitive basketball as UCF pulled off a 66–65 overtime win over Cincinnati. The Bearcats held an eight-point lead with just over two minutes left in regulation, but the Knights forced three late turnovers to spark an 8-0 run. In the extra period, UCF’s defense held firm, likely securing their spot as an at-large team in the Big Dance while relegating Cincinnati to the "First Four Out" conversation.     The Dybantsa Encore In the evening, BYU continued its march through Kansas City with a 68–48 smothering of West Virginia. AJ Dybantsa followed up his record-breaking 40-point Tuesday with a cool 27 points and seven rebounds. The Cougars used a late 10-0 run to pull away, setting up a heavyweight quarterfinal showdown against No. 2 seed Houston.     TCU Rallies Late The nightcap saw TCU survive a scare from 14-seed Oklahoma State, winning 95–88. The Cowboys led by ten in the second half, but the Horned Frogs rode a 26-point performance from David Punch to claw back. TCU has now won nine of its last ten games and prepares to face Kansas today. Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub     Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon.   Coast Right now, Coast Pay is offering our listeners up to $2,000 credit when you get started at https://coastpay.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Term Apply. The Coast Visa®️ Commercial Credit Card is issued by Celtic Bank. All card accounts are subject to credit approval. Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you.  TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  8. 5D AGO

    CHILLS: BYU's AJ Dybantsa Drops FORTY On Kansas State, Cincinnati SMOKES Utah, Big 12 Tournament

    The opening day of the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City wasn't just a schedule of games; it was a total demolition of the bracket that proved exactly why this league is the most volatile in the country. From the morning tip to the midnight buzzer, the "seeds" were essentially suggestions. The Dybantsa Statement The headline of the night—and perhaps the entire college basketball season—was AJ Dybantsa. Fresh off the perceived snub for Player of the Year, the BYU freshman didn't just play; he conducted a masterpiece. Dybantsa torched Kansas State for 40 points, setting a new Big 12 Tournament freshman record (surpassing Kevin Durant). Behind his 15-of-21 shooting, the 10-seed Cougars hung 105 points on the Wildcats, sending a terrifying message to West Virginia ahead of their Wednesday clash.     The Bracket Busters While Dybantsa provided the star power, the underdogs provided the chaos. 14-seed Oklahoma State pulled off the shocker of the night, eliminating 11-seed Colorado 92-83. The Cowboys flipped a halftime deficit into a scoring clinic, likely ending the Buffaloes' slim at-large hopes.     12-seed Arizona State continued the trend early in the day, holding off a late Baylor rally to win 83-79. The Bears, once seen as a dark horse for the title, find themselves heading home before the second round for the first time since 2011.     9-seed Cincinnati managed the only "chalk" win of the day, outlasting Utah 73-66 in a physical defensive battle that officially ended the Utes' season.     Looking Ahead The T-Mobile Center is already buzzing for a Wednesday slate that features Iowa State vs. Arizona State and the highly anticipated rematch between BYU and West Virginia. If Tuesday was any indication, the LED glass floor isn't the only thing that's going to be electric this week. Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub     Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon.   Coast Right now, Coast Pay is offering our listeners up to $2,000 credit when you get started at https://coastpay.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Term Apply. The Coast Visa®️ Commercial Credit Card is issued by Celtic Bank. All card accounts are subject to credit approval. Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you.  TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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