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Alex Kirry is here to breakdown all the football and basketball news you need from the BYU Cougars. Whether it's expansion talk in the PAC-12, injury reports, quarterback drama or hoops hoopla, he's got you covered from the sports desk.

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    The Cougar Tracks podcast, hosted by Mitch Harper, is a must-listen for any fan of BYU athletics. With his well-written articles and informative interviews, Mitch provides unparalleled coverage of the program. His upbeat and positive style, combined with his in-depth knowledge of BYU sports, makes for an enjoyable listening experience. However, one drawback is that he doesn't post podcasts frequently enough. Regardless, Mitch's insight, analysis, and recruiting information make this podcast a must-have for any BYU fan.

    One of the best aspects of The Cougar Tracks podcast is Mitch Harper's ability to provide great insight and knowledgeable analysis of BYU athletics. He not only covers current events but also delves into the history and recruiting information that adds depth to the coverage. Furthermore, his interviews with interesting people connected to the program provide valuable nuggets and insights that fans won't find elsewhere. Mitch's humor adds an entertaining element to the podcast as well.

    While The Cougar Tracks podcast is packed with great content, one downside is that it is not posted frequently enough. Fans eagerly await each new episode but find themselves wanting more. However, this can perhaps be attributed to Mitch's busy schedule and commitment to providing quality content rather than quantity.

    In conclusion, The Cougar Tracks podcast hosted by Mitch Harper offers unparalleled coverage of BYU athletics. With his insightful analysis, history lessons, and in-depth interviews, Mitch provides fans with all the information they need about their beloved team. While there may be a desire for more frequent episodes, the quality of content makes up for it. Any BYU fan would benefit from subscribing to this podcast and enjoying Mitch's passion for Cougar sports.



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    All Eyes On Five-Star QB Ryder Lyons Entering BYU's Big Official Visit Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 39:50


    BYU football is gearing up for a big weekend of official visitors, which includes five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons from Folsom, California. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shares his thoughts in this episode of the Cougar Tracks Podcast on Ryder Lyons and the recruitment as the Cougars look to land the blue-chip prospect. Harper also discussed the prospects who are joining Lyons on a loaded official visit weekend. Among those visiting are Lehi EDGE rusher and current BYU commit PJ Takitaki and uncommitted Olympus High linebacker Adam Bywater. You'll hear conversations with those players entering the weekend. Finally, Harper caught up with BYU Football Director of Player Personnel Justin Anderson to discuss what goes into putting together official visits.  0:00 - Intro 2:40 - Ryder Lyons set to take an official visit to BYU 14:05 - Big weekend of official visitors to Provo 16:06 - PJ Takitaki interview 19:40 - Adam Bywater interview 25:02 - BYU Football Director of Player Personnel Justin Anderson interview Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593

    AJ Dybantsa Interview + Reaction To Where Phil Steele Has BYU Football In Big 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 40:11


    AJ Dybantsa gave out shoes to the Boys & Girls Club in Utah County over the weekend before leaving for Colorado to take part in Team USA U19 Training Camp. Dybantsa spoke with KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper to discuss why he gives back and his early impressions of Provo over the past few months. Also, BYU football picked up two commitments on the recruiting trail in the class of 2026. Finally, Mitch Harper reacts to Phil Steele's Big 12 Football poll for the 2025 season. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593

    Breaking Down A Busy Week For BYU At The Big 12 Spring Meetings

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 20:22


    KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper recapped the final day from the Big 12 Spring Business Meetings, discussing the College Football Playoff, NCAA Tournament expansion, media rights, Big 12's future, and how BYU athletics fits into all of it. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593

    Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark Pushes CFP Format To Close Spring Meetings

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 21:08


    Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark and Baylor President Linda Livingstone, Ph.D., spoke to reporters to close the Big 12 Spring Business Meetings in Orlando, Florida, on May 30th, 2025. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593

    Big 12 Chief Football Officer Scott Draper Discusses League Schedule, BYU/Utah Rivalry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 9:55


    KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with the Big 12's Chief Football & Competition Officer Scott Draper at the Big 12 Spring Business Meetings on May 29, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. Topics discussed: Recap of the football portion of the Big 12 Spring Meetings College Football Playoff, Transfer Portal Windows BYU/Utah Rivalry, where it's scheduled Kalani Sitake, BYU's contributions to the Big 12 Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593

    Big 12 Basketball VP Brian Thornton Discussed BYU, Hoops Media Rights

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 9:21


    Big 12 Vice President of Men's Basketball Brian Thornton sat down with KSL Sports' Mitch Harper to discuss Big 12 men's basketball, the non-conference scheduling, BYU Basketball, Kevin Young, and Big 12 basketball media rights. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593

    NCAA President Charlie Baker Discussed Basketball Tournament Expansion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 8:07


    NCAA President Charlie Baker spoke with reporters at the Big 12 Meetings in Orlando, Florida on May 29, 2025. Topics discussed: Comments with the Big 12 coaches NCAA Tournament Expansion The number he wants Why expansion is good for the NCAA Latest on potential Commission from President Trump Response to the SEC on questions of being in the NCAA Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593

    Kevin Young Exits Big 12 Meetings Excited For Year Two Of BYU Basketball

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 5:47


    BYU men's basketball head coach Kevin Young spoke with KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper at the Big 12 Spring Business Meetings in Orlando. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593

    Lee Cummard Talks BYU Women's Basketball At Big 12 Meetings

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 18:21


    BYU women's basketball head coach Lee Cummard spoke with KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper at the Big 12 Spring Business Meetings in Orlando, Florida. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593

    Big 12 Meetings Recap Day 1: Basketball Takes Center Stage

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 20:16


    The Big 12 Spring Business Meetings started in Orlando at the Waldorf Astoria. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper is on location to discuss the meetings.  On day one, Big 12 Men's and women's basketball coaches held their meetings on Wednesday, May 28. Harper shared his insights from the day and also discussed the College Football Playoff. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593

    Bill Self, Kelvin Sampson Discuss Big 12 Basketball At Spring Meetings

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 17:36


    Kansas coach Bill Self, Houston coach Kelvin Sampson, and Big 12 Basketball Men's Basketball Vice President Brian Thornton discuss Big 12 hoops. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593

    Brian Santiago Introductory News Conference As BYU Athletic Director

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 32:26


    BYU President C. Shane Reese and new BYU athletic director Brian Santiago spoke with the media at Santiago's introductory news conference at the BYU Broadcasting Building on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id1435930251

    Breaking Down BYU Promoting Brian Santiago To Athletic Director

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 25:54


    BYU has a new Athletic Director. The school announced on Tuesday after business hours that Brian Santiago has been promoted from Deputy AD to the next Athletics Director to succeed Tom Holmoe. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper breaks down BYU's big move to promote Santiago. Read more on KSL Sports: https://kslsports.com/ncaa/byu/brian-santiago-athletic-director/547908 Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id1435930251

    Running Into BYU Football Players At Disneyland + Bachmeier Brothers Transfer In

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 33:14


    KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper is back from vacation at Disneyland. He discussed running into BYU football players at the "Happiest Place on Earth." Then he gets into the news of Stanford transfers Tiger Bachmeier and Bear Bachmeier joining the BYU football program. Justin Kirkland transfers to BYU from Oklahoma State. Then a BYU basketball check-in with the addition of Idaho transfer Tyler Mrus. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id1435930251

    Jimmer Fredette Retires: Reflecting On The BYU Legend's Basketball Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 30:22


    BYU Basketball legend Jimmer Fredette announced his retirement from the game. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on Fredette's retirement and reflected on the legendary career. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id1435930251

    Breaking Down BYU Football's Transfer Portal Entries During Spring Window

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 27:41


    Harrison Taggart and Keelan Marion, two starters from last year's 11-2 BYU football team, are in the NCAA Transfer Portal. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shares his thoughts on those entries and what's next for BYU football. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id1435930251

    Egor Demin Declares For NBA Draft Reaction + What's Next For BYU At Point Guard?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 29:41


    BYU basketball guard Egor Demin officially declared for the NBA Draft. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on Demin declaring. Then, he looked at what's next for BYU basketball at the point guard position. Could BYU be in play for Baylor guard Rob Wright out of the transfer portal? Finally, BYU football picked up a commitment from Pine View High star Brock Harris—the highest-rated commit in the Kalani Sitake era. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id1435930251

    BYU Basketball Coach Kevin Young On Egor Demin To NBA, Looking At 2025-26 Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 11:44


    BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young spoke to reporters on April 8, 2025, moments after Egor Demin officially announced that he would enter the NBA Draft. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id1435930251

    Egor Demin BYU Basketball Press Conference Declaring For 2025 NBA Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 21:35


    BYU basketball guard Egor Demin announced his declaration for the 2025 NBA Draft. Demin held a press conference at the Marriott Center Annex on April 8, 2025. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id1435930251

    Busy Start To BYU Offseason - Transfer Portal, WBB New Coach, Football Commit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 30:49


    BYU athletics' top revenue-generating sports are in the thick of the offseason. It's off to a busy start. The latest BYU men's basketball transfer portal movement involves Elijah Crawford entering the portal. Plus, Silas Demary Jr. from Georgia has potential. BYU women's basketball hired Lee Cummard as its new head coach. After his introductory press conference, Mitch Harper caught up with Cummard for comments. Then, BYU football closed out spring ball with some one-on-one interviews with the media. The Cougars also landed a four-star edge rusher in Nusi Taumoepeau, who was previously signed to play at Stanford. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id1435930251

    BYU Basketball Lands Dominique Diomande, Kanon Catchings Enters Portal

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 24:18


    BYU basketball transfer portal movement is off and running days after the season wrapped up in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. The Cougars picked up a commitment from Washington Huskies transfer Dominique Diomande. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper gives his thoughts on the addition of Diomande.  BYU forward Kanon Catchings has also entered the portal. He has reportedly entered the portal with a "No-Contact" tag. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id1435930251

    Postgame Reaction From Newark: BYU's Season Ends With Blowout Loss To Alabama

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 30:45


    BYU basketball lost to the No. 2 seed Alabama Crimson Tide in the East Region Semifinals of the 2025 NCAA Tournament in Newark, New Jersey, 113-88. Alabama knocked down a record-setting 25 three-pointers in the win over BYU. The season comes to a close for BYU at 26-10 in the first year under head coach Kevin Young. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his reactions from Newark, New Jersey, and got an early look at what's next for BYU basketball in 2026 and beyond. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id1435930251

    BYU Players Discuss Sweet 16 Loss To Alabama In NCAA Tournament

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 19:28


    BYU basketball players Mawot Mag, Richie Saunders, Keba Keita, and Egor Demin discussed the 113-88 Sweet 16 loss to Alabama in the 2025 NCAA Tournament in the postgame locker room in Newark, New Jersey. Mag, Saunders, and Keita were all one-on-one interviews with KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper. Demin spoke to a scrum of reporters after the game. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id1435930251

    Final BYU vs. Alabama Thoughts and Mitch Visits Times Square For First Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 22:02


    It's a BYU basketball game day as the Cougars get set to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Sweet 16 of the East Region in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shares his final thoughts on the much-anticipated matchup. Also, Mitch shared his experience going to Times Square for the first time. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id1435930251

    BYU vs. Alabama Preview With Assistant Coach Will Voigt

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 3:56


    KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with BYU basketball assistant coach Will Voigt to preview the Sweet 16 matchup against the Alabama Crimson Tide. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id1435930251

    BYU Basketball Players Preview NCAA Sweet 16 Matchup With Alabama From Newark

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 19:43


    BYU basketball players preview the NCAA Tournament matchup against the Alabama Crimson Tide.  The players in this podcast include Egor Demin, Keba Keita, Dallin Hall, Fousseyni Traore, Dawson Baker, Richie Saunders, and Jeremiah Jensen's interview with Trey Stewart. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id1435930251

    On The Ground In Newark: BYU Gears Up For Alabama In Sweet 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 15:05


    BYU basketball has arrived in Newark, New Jersey, for the East Region Semifinals (Sweet 16) against the No. 2 seed Alabama Crimson Tide. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper arrived in Newark on Tuesday as well. Harper gives a scene setter from the East Coast as BYU basketball prepares for its first Sweet 16 game since 2011. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id1435930251

    Postgame Reaction From Denver: BYU Knocks Off Wisconsin, Advances To Sweet 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 31:10


    No. 6 BYU basketball defeated the No. 3 seed Wisconsin Badgers in the Second Round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. BYU advances to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2011. KSL Sports BYU Insider shared his thoughts on the win as BYU moves on in the "Big Dance." Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id1435930251

    BYU Basketball Advances To Sweet 16: Players React To Win Over Wisconsin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 21:11


    BYU basketball players Keba Keita, Mawot Mag, Egor Demin, Dallin Hall, Dawson Baker, Trey Stewart, Richie Saunders, Trevin Knell, and Fousseyni Traore all share their thoughts on BYU's 91-89 win over the Wisconsin Badgers in the Second Round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. BYU advances to the Sweet 16 to play in Newark, New Jersey. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id1435930251

    One-on-One With BYU Basketball Coach Kevin Young At The NCAA Tournament

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 8:36


    KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young in Denver, Colorado, to preview the Second-Round matchup with Wisconsin and hear his thoughts on the March Madness experience so far. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id1435930251

    BYU, Wisconsin Players Preview Second Round NCAA Tournament Matchup

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 19:42


    KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with BYU basketball players Richie Saunders, Dawson Baker, Fousseyni Traore, and Trevin Knell in Denver, Colorado, on March 21, 2025, in preparation for the Second Round NCAA Tournament matchup against Wisconsin. KSL 5 TV's Sam Farnsworth caught up with Wisconsin Badgers stars John Tonje, John Blackwell, and Steven Crowl, to get their thoughts on facing BYU. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id1435930251

    BYU Moves On In NCAA Tournament By Defeating VCU, Early Look At Wisconsin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 26:55


    BYU basketball defeated the VCU Rams 80-71 in the First-Round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament in Denver, Colorado. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts from BYU's first NCAA win since 2012, and first Round of 64 victory since 2011. Also, Mitch looks at the Wisconsin Badgers as BYU gets set to take on the Badgers on CBS on Saturday at 5:45 p.m. (MDT). Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id1435930251

    BYU Players React To Win Over VCU In NCAA Tournament

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 8:41


    BYU basketball defeated the VCU Rams, 80-71, in the first round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with Trevin Knell, Mawot Mag, Keba Keita, and Dallin Hall to discuss the victory. Also, KSL 5 TV's Sam Farnsworth spoke with Richie Saunders to break down the win. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id1435930251

    Final Thoughts Before BYU Basketball Takes On VCU In NCAA Tournament

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 24:09


    KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper recaps the open practice on Wednesday for BYU basketball at the NCAA Tournament. He shared his experience from Denver at the press conferences and media sessions. Then, he shared some closing thoughts on the podcast before BYU tips off against the VCU Rams in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id1435930251

    BYU Basketball Players Preview NCAA Matchup With VCU From Denver

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 15:08


    KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with BYU basketball players Dallin Hall, Richie Saunders, Dawson Baker, Keba Keita, Trey Stewart, and Kanon Catchings from the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on March 19, 2025. The conversations centered around BYU's readiness for the First-Round NCAA Tournament matchup against the VCU Rams. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id1435930251  

    On The Ground In Denver: BYU Continues Preparations For VCU

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 18:43


    BYU basketball is in Denver, continuing preparations for the VCU Rams in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Along with the Cougars, KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper is on the ground in the Mile High City. Mitch sets the scene in Denver and shares additional thoughts on the matchup. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id1435930251

    Reaction To BYU Basketball Matching Up With VCU In 2025 NCAA Tournament

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 25:48


    BYU basketball received an At-Large bid in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. The Cougars will face the Atlantic 10 Champions, the VCU Rams. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on the matchup, BYU's draw, and some early tidbits that stand out with the Rams. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id1435930251

    Kevin Young Reacts To BYU Landing No. 6 Seed Against VCU In 2025 NCAA Tournament

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 11:30


    BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young spoke with the media on Selection Sunday to discuss the No. 6 seed his team received in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, and also share his early thoughts on the matchup with the VCU Rams.

    Postgame Reaction: No. 17 BYU Falls To No. 2 Houston In Big 12 Tournament

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 25:47


    BYU basketball falls to Houston 74-54 in the Semifinals of the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shares his thoughts from the game and previews the potential seeds for BYU in the NCAA Tournament. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id1435930251

    BYU Takes Down Iowa State In Big 12 Tournament, Houston Up Next

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 20:27


    BYU basketball took down the Iowa State Cyclones 96-92 in the Big 12 Tournament Quarterfinals. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his reactions of the win. He looks ahead to BYU's Semifinal matchup on Friday against the Houston Cougars. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id1435930251

    Kalani Sitake BYU Devotional Address - "Discovering God's Plan for You"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 41:20


    For the first time since 1976, an active BYU football head coach spoke at a BYU Devotional. BYU head coach Kalani Sitake addressed BYU administrators, faculty, and students inside the Marriott Center on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Sitake's talk was titled "Discovering God's Plan for You." Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id1435930251

    BYU WR Chase Roberts Discusses Upcoming Camp, Spring Practices

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 5:56


    BYU football wide receiver Chase Roberts is going to host a camp at Utah Prep in Hurricane, Utah. The senior pass catcher caught up with Mitch Harper in Hurricane to discuss the camp and the outlook for BYU football in 2025, his final season with the program. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id1435930251

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