Cougar Sports Saturday

In this edition of Cougar Sports Saturday, Mitch Harper and Nate Slack talk transfer portal additions for BYU hoops, the return of star point guard Rob Wright, and share their thoughts on how the hoops' roster is coming together. Catch commentary from Bear Bachmeier, Raider Damuni, Bruce Mitchell, and Faletau Satuala. Also learn where ESPN has BYU football ranked in its way-too-early Top 25 Poll and what basketball player Nate Pickens feels the team was lacking this season.

Star safety Faletau Satuala talks about his decision to run it back with BYU this year and if he ever flirted with the idea of testing the transfer portal waters.

Mitch Harper caught up with BYU center Bruce Mitchell during spring camp and talked about goals and expectations Bruce has for himself heading into his senior season.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack share whether or not they agree with ESPN putting BYU at No. 12 in their way-too-early Top 25. THe two also share where they would put the Cougars and discuss where BYU's opponents also found themselves in the list.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack react to BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier throwing a laser in the first pitch at a BYU baseball game and a video of Bear and his brother Tiger singing karaoke at a Hawaiian restaurant in Provo earlier this week.

Mitch Harper had an interview with BYU football's Raider Damuni after a spring practice. Hear how Raider feels he fits in the new defense under new defensive coordinator Kelly Poppinga.

BYU star football player Bear Bachmeier talks about whether or not he entertained the idea of entering the transfer portal this winter.

Hear Cougar signal caller Bear Bachmeier talk about his many nicknames as well as what he feels the team accomplished during spring practices.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack share their takes on a proposal from the NCAA to limit players to five years of eligibility in five seasons and whether or not they think this is a good move.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack react to comments made by senior guard Nate Pickens made on a podcast with Trevin Knell and Dawson Baker about where he felt last year's team fell short.

The roster is still being constructed, but Mitch Harper and Nate Slack share their thoughts on how Kevin Young and staff are putting this year's basketball roster together and who they want to see the Cougars add next.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack talk about how important it is that guard Rob Wright III withdrew his name from the transfer portal and is returning to Provo for his junior season. The guys also talk about expectations for Rob next season and where they would like to see him improve.

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Mitch Harper and Nate Slack dive into some of the performances by former BYU players at its annual pro day in Provo.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack share some notes and observations from Day 8 of spring ball.

Mitch Harper caught up with BYU passing game coordinator Fesi Sitake after practice earlier this week to get an update on players making a difference through the first 8 spring practices.

Hear what BYU head coach Kevin Young had to say about the Cougars' upset loss earlier this week in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack dive into the Cougars' roster contsturction for next year's basketball team, including guys who are returning from missions, incoming freshmen, and names that could potentially enter the transfer portal.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack share their lessons learned from this year's BYU basketball team.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack dish out year-end awards for BYU basketball, naming the team's player of the year, newcomer of the year, surprise of the year, and most improved player of the year.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack check in on the first two Round of 32 games that have tipped off.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack talk about how AJ will be remembered at BYU and touch on comments made by ESPN's Stephen A. Smith who admits he wasn't excited about Dybantsa playing for the Cougars.

AJ Dybantsa described this season as "rocky." Mitch Harper and Nate Slack analyze his comments and discuss whether or not they would also describe it as rocky.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack dive into BYU's loss to Texas in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament in Portland, Oregon Thrusday night.

Mitch Harper provides one last look at the postseason outlook for the men's and women's hoops team.

Kalani Sitake spoke with members of the media following day five of BYU's spring football practices.

Nate Slack shares his takeaways from the media observation period of BYU's practice earlier this week.

Nate Slack spoke with BYU defensive tackles coach and newly named associate head coach Sione Po'uha about his room and expectations for 2026.

Mitch Harper discusses the Big 12 awards, which BYU players received recognition, and should AJ have been the player of the year?

Prior to the Men's Big 12 Tournament, Commissioner Brett Yormark addressed the anti-LDS chants that have been occuring more and more often.

Mitch Harper relives some of his favorite BYU moments of March Madness.

Mitch Harper takes one last dive into all the hypotheticals of bracketology as Selection Sunday is just one day away.

Mitch Harper highlights some of the unexpected stars of the BYU basketball team over the last four games.

Mitch Harper touches on the debate of whether or not the Big 12 should remain in KC.

Mitch Harper shares his take on the Big 12 Tournament court and whether or not he thought it needed to be replaced.

Mitch Harper breaks down BYU's showing in the Big 12 Tournament as the Cougs now wait for their name to be called Sunday afternoon to compete in the NCAA Tournament.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack give their score predictions for tonight's game between BYU and Texas Tech.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack share a key stat, player to watch and bold prediction for BYU basketball vs No. 10 Texas Tech.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack discuss the Big 12 Tournament and BYU's path to make a potential run in Kansas City.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack preview tonight's regular season finale for BYU basketball against No. 10 Texas Tech.

BYU announced the hiring of former Cougar and NFL safety Daniel Sorensen as assistant safeties coach. Mitch Harper and Nate Slack discuss other coaching changes to the staff this year.