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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.

The BYU Cougars have Kevin Young leading the BYU men's basketball program and he now embarks on a critical stage as he builds a staff, begins recruiting his roster and finishes out his run in the NBA Playoffs with the Phoenix Suns, but Jake Hatch shares what the next steps are needed for BYU basketball to maintain their momentum in the Big 12 Conference.

Jake then delved into answering listener questions about what the next thing(s) BYU athletics should invest in on the campus of Brigham Young University (BYU), where he thinks things stand in the NCAA Transfer Portal for BYU hoops and BYU football as well as the impact that the new NHL franchise coming to Utah will mean for BYU, if anything.

Finally, the show wrapped up with some thoughts on the National Hockey League entering the sports market in the state of Utah and the impact it could have on the bottom line for Tom Holmoe and company as well as the unique connection and worldwide reach that BYU and it's fanbase and alumni base have that will help them as they build in the Big 12 Conference.

The BYU Cougars formally introduced Kevin Young as the new head coach of the BYU men's basketball program Wednesday night inside the Marriott Center on the campus of Brigham Young University (BYU) and Young, associate head coach of the Phoenix Suns, showed promise and poise in his first public comments as Kentucky Wildcats coach Mark Pope's replacement.

Jake Hatch had a chance alongside Patrick Kinahan and Keving Reynolds to talk with Coach Young about what initially got his interest in the BYU basketball job, where he thinks he can elevate BYU in the Big 12 Conference, how he plans to adapt to recruiting in the college sphere and what his ultimate goals are as he embarks on this new venture with BYU athletics.

Finally, the show wrapped up with some thoughts on the NCAA Division I Council codifying the era of unlimited transfers in college football and college basketball along with new name, image and likeness (NIL) guidelines that will allow universities to bring NIL in-house as they will be able to help athletes with deals and connect them with third-party companies and sponsors.

The BYU Cougars got their man to replace Kentucky Wildcats coach Mark Pope Tuesday when they announced the hire of Phoenix Suns associate head coach Kevin Young, who will remain in his current position through the duration of the NBA Playoffs with Phoenix but the wait for him to arrive at Brigham Young University (BYU) will be well worth the wait Jake Hatch says as Tom Holmoe, Shane Reese and all others involved nailed the hire for the BYU men's basketball program.

Jake then explained where things stand for Kevin Young as he navigates is dual roles in the interim as he plans to assemble his BYU basketball assistant coaching staff with the goal of them leading the charge in recruiting and Jake believes that could yield a holdover from the Pope regime in Nick Robinson staying on at BYU as he has the intel and institutional knowledge to handle things in the short term while other assistant coach options like Chris Burgess, Barret Peery or Quincy Lewis play out.

Finally, the show wrapped up with a look at the Collin Chandler situation and how it will affect the BYU hoops roster with his release from his NLI to play at the Universirty of Kentucky and why Jake thinks it'll work out for all parties as BYU turns their attention to what appears to be a bright future under the leadership of Kevin Young in Provo.