Podcast appearances and mentions of Kevin Young

The Deseret News' Jay Drew joins Cougar Sports to discuss his time covering sports in the state of Utah, Drew Jensen, BYU's rise in the Big 12, and more!

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Host: (ronthe3manweav)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Host: (ronthe3manweav)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler welcomed Cougar Nation to the June 1 edition of Y's Guys, opening with BYU football schedule news, the buzz around Kevin Young being mentioned in connection with the Chicago Bulls, and growing excitement for BYU's first remote show: Redmond Night with Y's Guys on June 15 at the Redmond Heritage Farm Store in Orem.The first guest was BYU cornerbacks coach Lewis Walker, who talked about returning to his home state, joining Kalani Sitake's staff, and coaching one of BYU football's strongest position groups. Walker discussed his relationship with Sitake, his transition from Utah ties to wearing BYU blue, and the talent in the cornerback room, including Evan Johnson, Trey Alexander, Jonathan Kabeya, Jayven Williams, Cannon DeVries, Jordyn Criss, Kevin Doe, and Matthias Leach. He also praised Bear Bachmeier's growth, humility, and ability to read defenses.The Redmond Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week was Jane Hedengren, who qualified for the NCAA Championships in both the 10,000 meters and 5,000 meters after a remarkable performance at the NCAA West Preliminaries in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Dave and Blaine highlighted her 10,000-meter win over Pamela Kosgei, her facility record, and her chance to compete for national titles in Eugene.Derek Miller, president of the BYU Alumni Association Board and president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber and Downtown Alliance, joined the show to talk about BYU's worldwide alumni network. He discussed the power of BYU sports as a “megaphone” for the university, the impact of tailgates and Cougs Care service projects, and the broader mission of connecting alumni through service, education, and shared BYU values.The show also promoted the Ephraim Hope Mission golf tournament and online auction, including items such as an AJ Dybantsa signed basketball, a Richie Saunders signed jersey, and the chance to golf with Dave and Blaine. The proceeds support educational opportunities for children in Uganda.The BYU Super Fan segment featured Russ Paulus from Naperville, Illinois, who shared his conversion story, his early BYU memories, his love for BYU football, and memories from the 1980 Miracle Bowl, the 1984 national championship season, and classic games at LaVell Edwards Stadium. He also talked about why BYU means so much to fans who live far outside Utah.The show closed with BYU campus notes, NCAA track and field updates, BYU golf news, a reminder about CougarTribe, “On This Day” history, and a Brigham Young quote in honor of his birthday.Timestamps (approximate):00:04:30 — Opening, Kevin Young NBA rumors, and BYU football buzz00:15:51 — BYU football schedule, kickoff times, and Notre Dame discussion00:22:45 — BYU named a Big 12 favorite; Kalani Sitake national recognition00:26:10 — Lewis Walker joins Y's Guys00:37:40 — BYU's cornerbacks, defensive depth, and Bear Bachmeier outlook00:51:06 — Five Questions with Lewis Walker00:57:17 — Jane Hedengren named Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week01:01:06 — Derek Miller on BYU alumni, Cougar Nation, and service projects01:26:06 — Five Questions with Derek Miller01:34:27 — BYU basketball, AJ Dybantsa, golf, and track updates01:40:49 — Ephraim Hope Mission auction and golf tournament01:44:02 — BYU Super Fan Russ Paulus shares his Cougar story02:01:56 — Five Questions with Russ Paulus02:09:34 — CougarTribe, This Day in History, Brigham Young quote, and show wrap-up#YsGuys #BYUFootball #GoCougs #BYUSports #BYUBasketball #BYUTrack #CougarNation #LewisWalker #KalaniSitake #JaneHedengren #AJDybantsa #RedmondReLyte #BYUAlumni #CougarTribe #LDS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Host: (ronthe3manweav)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Could the Chicago Bulls make a blockbuster move for Chet Holmgren if the Oklahoma City Thunder ever made him available? Haize breaks down the full Facts or Cap debate on whether trading for Chet makes sense for the Bulls' rebuild, how he would fit next to Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, and Coby White, and why his elite rim protection, shooting, and age timeline could completely change Chicago's future.But there's a major catch: the cost.Would the Bulls be willing to include Matas Buzelis? Would multiple first-round picks be too much? And with Chet's future max contract looming, would Chicago be putting itself in a dangerous salary-cap situation before the roster is ready to contend?Haize also reacts to Kevin Young entering the Bulls head coaching search, why the BYU head coach's NBA background makes him a very serious candidate, and what his player development resume could mean for a Bulls team expected to add multiple young pieces this offseason.Plus, voicemails hit on Lu Dort's possible fit in Chicago, whether the Bulls should wait until after the draft before targeting win-now veterans, and why players like Brayden Burries or Yaxel Lendeborg falling to No. 15 could be an absolute steal.

Catch this week's edition of Cougar Sports Saturday with hosts Mtich Harper and Nate Slack. The guys breakdown the Big 12 Spring Meetings and play conversations Mitch had with BYU AD Brian Santiago, Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark, and hoops coach Kevin Young.

Mitch Harper caught up with the head coach of the BYU basketball team to get a late spring udpate.

ESPN reported earlier this week that BYU head coach Kevin Young is in talks with the Chicago Bulls about their head‑coaching vacancy. Mitch Harper and Nate Slack discuss whether there’s any real concern and if fans should expect this kind of interest every offseason.

The Chicago Bulls' head coaching search just took a major turn. Sean Sweeney, one of the most talked-about candidates connected to the Bulls, is reportedly headed to the Orlando Magic — leaving Chicago fans wondering whether the Bulls waited too long and who now becomes the favorite for the job.Haize breaks down what losing Sweeney means for Bryson Graham's first major decision as the Bulls' lead executive, why Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori could become the new frontrunner, and why names like Chris Quinn, Dave Bliss, Tiago Splitter, Johnnie Bryant, and Kevin Young still matter in this process.The Bulls have also reportedly shown interest in BYU head coach Kevin Young, a coach with NBA experience from his time with the Phoenix Suns and Philadelphia 76ers, plus strong success at the college level. Could Young be the surprise candidate Chicago fans need to watch?Later, Haize dives into his favorite Chicago Bulls draft combinations at picks No. 4 and No. 15, including Caleb Wilson, Cam Boozer, Cameron Carr, Jayden Quaintance, and Brayden Burries. Plus, listener voicemails touch on the Bulls' changing roster needs, Ayo Dosunmu possibilities, Bulls fan PTSD, Isaiah Hartenstein trade talk, and how Chicago should use this offseason to finally shift direction.

Hour 3 of Jake & Ben on May 28, 2026 Our BYU Insider Mitch Harper spoke with Head Coach Kevin Young at Big 12 Spring Meetings.  fill Audio Vault: A police officer pulled a woman over for using her phone with her right hand while she was driving. Plot Twist - She didn't have a right hand. 

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson wonder what the Steelers will do in order to make sure QBs Will Howard and Drew Allar have room to develop as backups this upcoming season. Also, Pirates' broadcaster Kevin Young comes on The Fan Hotline. May 28, 2026, 7:00 Hour

Pirates' broadcaster Kevin Young comes on The Fan Hotline to talk about the biggest stories surrounding the team right now with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson.

Julia Alvarez joins Kevin Young to read and discuss “The Schoolroom on the Second Floor of the Knitting Mill,” by Judy Page Heitzman, and her own poem “Mami at Her Vanity.” Alvarez is the author of many novels, nonfiction books, children's books, and poetry collections, including, most recently, “Visitations.” She has received a Hispanic Heritage Award, the F. Scott Fitzgerald Award for Achievement in American Literature, and a National Medal of Arts. She's also the subject of a PBS “American Masters” documentary. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The Big 12 spring meetings began on Tuesday, with men's basketball head coaches gathering at the Omni PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texas. BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young was there. After the meetings concluded for the day, KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with Young to discuss key topics, including roster construction, the search for a center, and more. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh 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 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on May 13, 2026 Belmont University Head Coach Evan Bradds, who was an Assistant at Duke last year and previously was an Assistant for Will Hardy on the Utah Jazz, joined Jake & Ben to talk about Cam Boozer and how his game will translate to the NBA level.  Top 3 Stories of the Day: Kevin Young gives a Health Update on Richie Saunders, San Antonio takes Game 5, ACC & Big 12 Commissioners now push for 24 Team CFP.  Jake takes back an opinion he had yesterday

Top 3 Stories of the Day: Kevin Young gives a Health Update on Richie Saunders, San Antonio takes Game 5, ACC & Big 12 Commissioners now push for 24 Team CFP. 

DJ and Yawk talked about what Kevin Young still needs on the BYU basketball roster to take the Cougars to the next level.

New BYU Basketball player Tyler Betsey joins Cougar Sports to discuss his decision to transfer to BYU, his relationship with Kevin Young, the NBA players he models his game after, and more!

Today, we meet our new co-hosts, Kevin Young and Zeynep Ersin. Kevin is a Seyfarth partner and employment litigator who puts new tools and ideas to work in client service, and Zeynep is Seyfarth's Chief Innovation & Strategic Design Officer, focused on embedding a culture of innovation across the firm. As we launch the next chapter of the podcast, Zeynep and Kevin sit down with the person who built and led this podcast from the very beginning: Steve Poor, Chair Emeritus of Seyfarth and a longtime industry leader who helped pioneer the application of Lean Six Sigma principles to legal service delivery. In today's conversation, Kevin, Zeynep, and Steve discuss the evolution of the legal profession and legal tech, how to define "innovation," and the way podcasts promote learning and innovation, among many topics. Read the full transcript of today's episode here: https://www.seyfarth.com/dir_docs/podcast_transcripts/Pioneers_Zeynep-Ersin-and-Kevin-Young.pdf

BYU football picked up a commitment from New Jersey native Ryan Wooten Jr., a cornerback in the class of 2027. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper broke down the commitment and his reaction to this addition in BYU's 2027 class. The spring football opponent tour rolls on as we break down the UCF Knights in 2026 with Chris Boyle of the Daytona Beach News-Journal.  It's year two for head coach Scott Frost in Orlando. What are the big takeaways for the Knights coming out of spring practices? BYU travels to UCF on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Then, finally, BYU basketball missed out on Obinna Ekezie Jr. analysis of the recruiting miss, where Kevin Young moves forward, and resetting the roster for the 2026-27 season. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh 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 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

Monica Ferrell joins Kevin Young to discuss “Carrowmore,” by Lucie Brock-Broido, and her own poem “The Fifties.” Ferrell is the author of a novel and three books of poetry, including “You Darling Thing,” a finalist for the Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award and the Believer Book Award in Poetry. Her new collection, “The Future,” was published in March. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Are Big Money BYU Sports Compatible with LDS Church Mission? Dr. Matthew Bowman, co-author of “Game Changers,” zeroes in on the ultimate tension in modern collegiate sports: can you balance God, Mammon, and big money athletics? As BYU integrates into the lucrative Big 12 conference, the historic values of amateurism are directly clashing with the pursuit of NBA stardom. https://youtu.be/SZssRvBGiCM Gospel Tangents NEWSLETTER: https://gospeltangents.com/newsletter  Don't miss our other discussions with Matthew. https://gospeltangents.com/people/matthew-bowman Copyright © 2026 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved The Kevin Young Factor While millions of dollars and family-friendly environments played a huge role in landing top recruit AJ Dybantsa, his third reason for choosing BYU was head coach Kevin Young. Young left a highly promising coaching career in the NBA to come to Provo, bringing invaluable professional connections with him. During a recruiting pitch, Young even pulled out his phone, called NBA superstar Kevin Durant—whom he coached in Phoenix—and handed the phone directly to Dybantsa. Young is explicitly selling recruits on his ability to get them to the NBA, cementing college sports as a professional stepping stone. Cautionary Tale of Jimmer Fredette Matt contrasts this new era of “one-and-done” recruits with the legacy of Jimmer Fredette. Bowman describes Fredette as a player built for the traditional amateur college game who was unfairly pushed into the modern “massive media industrial complex” that demands individual celebrity. Unlike Danny Ainge, who thrived by fitting into a cooperative team system and sharing the ball, Fredette was forced to carry the entire team on his back. This intense pressure to be a singular, massive celebrity ultimately did him a disservice when he reached the NBA, making him a cautionary tale of how modern sports media can chew players up. God vs. Mammon on the Hardwood: Is this massive influx of money compatible with BYU’s mission? Bowman argues there is no easy answer. On one hand, church leaders like Henry Eyring have previously expressed that a successful football team acts as a powerful missionary tool. On the other hand, the millions of dollars involved shift the focus away from the character-building, cooperative origins of the sport. Today, the game is increasingly about individual stardom and financial gain, causing significant tension with the university’s spiritual goals. Will BYU Ever Drop Athletics? Given this tension, a popular rumor suggests that future church leaders might eventually eliminate BYU’s sports programs entirely, mirroring the decision made years ago to drop athletics at Ricks College (now BYU-Idaho). However, Bowman believes this is highly unlikely. The financial momentum of BYU athletics is simply too powerful to stop. Between Big 12 television money and the sheer influence of massive donor groups—BYU’s NIL collective, the “Royal Blue,” is reportedly the second-largest in the country behind Kentucky—eliminating the sports programs would result in intense backlash from wealthy boosters. Don't miss our other discussions with Matthew. https://gospeltangents.com/people/matthew-bowman Copyright © 2026 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved  

Big Money, Big Changes, and Why AJ Dybantsa Picked BYU AJ Dybantsa and just declared for the NBA draft.  We discuss why AJ Dybantsa picked BYU. He’s likely top NBA prospect, and he is reportedly earning millions to play in Provo. Dr. Matthew Bowman, author of Game Changers, dives into the modern reality of college sports and its collision with BYU’s historical values. We explore the massive shifts brought about by NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals and how BYU continues to rely on its unique religious culture to recruit top talent. https://youtu.be/EGf8Tya3aQw 0:00 Why AJ Dybantsa Picked BYU 8:45 Protests Against BYU/Recruiting 15:27 Money, Religion, & Sports Don't miss our other discussions with Matthew. https://gospeltangents.com/people/matthew-bowman Copyright © 2026 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved The NIL Revolution and the End of the “Student-Athlete” For decades, the NCAA heavily enforced strict amateurism rules—sometimes to absurd lengths, such as penalizing a player for putting cream cheese on a bagel provided by a coach, or suspending players if a fan took them out to dinner. However, recent lawsuits, spearheaded by former players like Ed O’Bannon, have completely dismantled this restrictive system. Today, athletes can legally profit from their likeness and sign massive endorsement deals. Through BYU’s NIL collective “The Royal Blue,” as well as sponsorships like Crumbl Cookies, AJ Dybantsa is set to make around $5 million to play at BYU. More Than Just a Paycheck While the massive payday is undeniable, Dybantsa’s family stated they requested the exact same monetary offer from all the schools recruiting him—including heavyweights like Kansas and Arkansas—so that his final decision wouldn’t strictly be about the highest bidder. Ultimately, Dybantsa chose BYU because of its strong emphasis on family and its supportive environment. His parents, Ace and Chelsea, actually toured the campus first and were highly impressed by what they saw. This family-centric appeal isn’t just for players. Head coach Kevin Young left a highly promising NBA career trajectory to coach at BYU, specifically because the university environment offered a better work-life balance for his family, including not having to work on Sundays. Navigating Race and Religion on Campus let’s look at the complicated history of race in BYU athletics. During the Ernest Wilkinson era in the 1960s and 70s, the school faced federal investigations and intense protests—such as the Wyoming 14 incident—over its virtually all-white teams and the church’s racial priesthood ban. It wasn’t until the last decade that BYU fielded its first all-black starting five in basketball. Today, recruiting has shifted in fascinating ways. While BYU has historically struggled to recruit Black athletes due to the cultural difficulties of the Honor Code, the university is increasingly finding success by recruiting religious non-LDS players. Many Muslim athletes, for instance, find the Honor Code’s strict ban on alcohol perfectly aligned with their own faith. Dybantsa, whose parents have Catholic roots from the Congo and Jamaica, similarly found BYU’s faith-based environment appealing. Other religious players, like Eastern Orthodox athletes, have also explicitly praised the school for supporting their strong personal faith. The Struggle for BYU’s Soul As BYU competes in the Big 12, it faces a philosophical crossroads. Some Ivy League schools chose to stop chasing athletic scholarship money, allowing their sports programs to recede into purely amateur, educational endeavors. But BYU has taken a different path. The university is now grappling with the tension between its original religious mission and the modern reality of operating what critics call “professional teams with schools attached”. To dive deeper into the fascinating intersection of big money, faith, and the future of BYU athletics, catch the full episode on Patreon.com/GospelTangents! Don't miss our other discussions with Matthew. https://gospeltangents.com/people/matthew-bowman Copyright © 2026 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved

Mitch Harper was joined by former BYU basketball and NBA center Eric Mika to discuss the top priorities for roster construction moving forward for year three under head coach Kevin Young.

BYU basketball picked up a commitment from TCU transfer Adam Stewart on Saturday. He has a connection to head coach Kevin Young. Mitch Harper hit on that and the latest with the 2026-27 roster.

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Host: (ronthe3manweav)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Visit: https://redmond.life/discount/ysguys15 - Use Discount Code: ysguys15 (to get 15% off!)This week's Y's Guys featured Blaine Fowler and Brian Logan breaking down a busy and important stretch for BYU athletics, with a major focus on basketball roster construction, football momentum, and the broader BYU story. The guys opened by discussing the current state of BYU basketball in the transfer portal era, including AJ Dybantsa's likely NBA path, Rob Wright's return to Provo, and how Kevin Young is rebuilding the roster around proven perimeter talent and the search for a true impact big man. Later in the show, longtime BYU basketball analyst Mark Durrant joined to give his perspective on the portal, BYU's new additions, and what the Cougars still need to become a true force in the Big 12 next season.The show also covered several football and athletic department storylines, including BYU's place in ESPN's updated way-too-early rankings, the growing respect for the program nationally, and the upcoming NFL Draft, where multiple former Cougars hope to hear their names called. Blaine and Brian also hit a full set of campus notes, touching on men's volleyball entering the postseason, softball and baseball results, tennis, golf, and future schedules for women's soccer and women's volleyball. The guys emphasized that BYU continues to gain credibility across multiple sports, not just in football and basketball.Two guest interviews added a broader dimension to the episode. Travis Brady, president of Brady Plus, talked about his company's major merger, its rapid growth across North America, and how lessons from business leadership can apply to college athletics in the NIL era. Then Sunday Onwuchekwa, a BYU Pathway graduate from Ghana, shared a remarkable story of sacrifice, education, and faith. His journey—from needing a degree to keep his job, to earning one through BYU Pathway, to now pursuing advanced study at BYU—became one of the most inspiring moments of the night. The episode also honored Jane Hedengren as the Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week after yet another NCAA-record performance, reinforcing what is already becoming one of the greatest freshman seasons in BYU history.Timestamps (approximate):0:36 — Show Open with Blaine Fowler and Brian Logan4:54 — BYU Basketball Offseason Focus Begins10:56 — AJ Dybantsa and the NBA Draft Timeline14:50 — Rob Wright Returns to BYU16:53 — New BYU Basketball Roster Additions21:04 — Mark Durant Joins the Show21:49 — The Transfer Portal and What It Means for BYU30:45 — How Much Turnover Is Too Much?37:24 — Breaking Down BYU's New Shooters and Wings42:10 — The Big Question: Who Plays Center?49:44 — Quick Quack and Sponsor Break51:31 — Travis Brady Joins the Show52:59 — Business Leadership, NIL, and the Transfer Portal1:07:35 — Sunday Onwuchekwa Joins the Show1:07:53 — How BYU Pathway Changed His Life1:17:54 — Sunday's Mission, Education, and Family Sacrifice1:28:41 — Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week: Jane Hedengren1:36:01 — Campus Notes Across BYU Athletics1:51:34 — Show Close and Final Thoughts#BYU #BYUSports #BYUBasketball #BYUFootball #JaneHedengren #RobWright #MarkDurant #BrianLogan #BlaineFowler #BYUPathway #CougarNation #BYUAthletics #YSGUYS #WiseGuys #LDS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

After securing a signing from Rob Wright III to withdraw from the Transfer Portal and landing Collin Chandler and Jake Wahlin, BYU basketball continues to build out the roster for the 2026-27 season. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper breaks down the latest with roster construction for the Cougars as they gear up for year three under head coach Kevin Young. BYU football recruiting is heating up for the class of 2027. Mitch shares some updates on the recruiting trail. He also discussed the uncommitted prospects BYU has offered, who he is high on in the class of 2027. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh 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 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

DJ & PK talked about the rebuilding going on with the BYU basketball roster as Kevin Young retained Robert Wright III and added Jake Wahlin on Wednesday.

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Jason Shepherd joined Dave McCann on this week's Y's Guys as the show covered a busy stretch of BYU sports news, from football scheduling and recruiting to basketball roster movement and spring updates across campus. The guys opened with a look at BYU football's newly announced Friday night game against Iowa State, the significance of the upcoming Notre Dame matchup, and what Dave called “eight days of glory” in September for college and NFL football fans. They also discussed another BYU football recruiting win with the commitment of 2027 running back Ezra San Levia and ran through a full set of campus notes, including baseball's hot streak, softball's sweep of Houston, volleyball's split with USC, and strong results from track, golf, and tennis.A major basketball topic was AJ Dybantsa moving to No. 1 in ESPN's NBA mock draft, while still technically leaving the door open for a return to BYU before the withdrawal deadline. Dave and Jason also broke down BYU basketball roster news, including the return of Collin Chandler, the addition of Tyler Betsey, and what the transfer portal losses and possible moves still mean for Kevin Young's roster construction. Their takeaway was clear: BYU is prioritizing age, experience, and fit as it builds toward next season, while still carrying enough national credibility to show up in early top-25 projections.The show also featured three guests with very different but compelling connections to BYU. Kirby Heyborne talked about his work as an actor, audiobook narrator, and BYUtv host, along with his effort to create uplifting entertainment through the Help Them See Foundation. Curtis Blair, president and CEO of the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce, previewed the Pillar of the Valley event honoring the last seven BYU presidents and reflected on BYU's influence on the region. Then Jeff Burningham, BYU professor, entrepreneur, and author of The Last Book Written by a Human, joined the show for a thoughtful conversation about AI, wisdom, embodied experience, and why BYU remains such a formative place for students and families. The episode also honored Ilove'a Brittingham as Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week after her huge series in BYU softball's sweep of Houston.#BYU #BYUSports #BYUFootball #BYUBasketball #AJDybantsa #KirbyHeyborne #CurtisBlair #JeffBurningham #EloBrittingham #CougarNation #BYUAthletics #YSGUYS #WiseGuys #BYU #LDS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DJ & PK debated and examined why the BYU men's basketball program had so many players enter the NCAA Transfer Portal and what it means for Kevin Young.

DJ & PK talked about the transfer portal's impact on the BYU basketball program and the need for Kevin Young to land Collin Chandler from Kentucky.

BYU basketball radio analyst Mark Durrant joined DJ & PK to talk about the transfer portal what the future for Kevin Young and the BYU Cougars looks like from his vantage point.

This episode brings Steve Poor's role as host of Pioneers and Pathfinders to a close. It has been a wonderful five-year ride with fascinating guests sharing intriguing insights on the past and future of the profession. We've learned an enormous amount from each of them, and we appreciate their contribution to what are important dialogues about the future of the profession. To everyone who has listened in to the conversations, thank you. We know the demands on your time, and to think you would make space for this podcast is humbling. Steve wishes all of you peace and serenity as you navigate a rapidly changing, chaotic world. Our listeners should know: Pioneers and Pathfinders will continue with Seyfarth's Zeynep Ersin and Kevin Young taking over as hosts. Stay tuned—an announcement about their first episode is coming in the weeks ahead. And now, we wrap up with the second part of Steve's conversation with Lorie Almon, Seyfarth's Chair and Managing Partner. Stay strong, and as always, thanks for listening. Read the full transcript of today's episode here: https://www.seyfarth.com/dir_docs/podcast_transcripts/Pioneers_Fifth-Anniversary-Part-2.pdf

The NCAA Basketball Transfer Portal window is set to open on April 7 and run until April 21. BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young has said this is a "buckle up" type of deal. Setting the stage for the upcoming two weeks of portal activity. Staying with basketball, BYU star AJ Dybantsa was named the winner of the Julius Erving Award, given to the best small forward in college basketball. What this means for Dybantsa long-term with BYU. BYU football closed out spring practices with an Alumni Game in which Team Royal defeated Team Navy 29-22. Norm Chow coached Team Royal and Robbie Bosco coached Team Navy. Then, finally, KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with BYU running back LJ Martin to close out spring practices. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh 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 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

We revisit a conversation with Kevin Young on his poetry collection, 'Night Watch,' and Suzanne Perez reviews 'Discontent' by Beatriz Serrano.

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Host: (ronthe3manweav)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Maya C. Popa joins Kevin Young to read “Artless,” by Brenda Shaughnessy, and her own poem “The World Was All Before Them.” Popa is the author of “Wound Is the Origin of Wonder” and “American Faith,” the latter of which won the North American Book Prize. Her third collection, “If You Love That Lady,” will be published by W. W. Norton this July. Popa serves as the poetry editor of Publishers Weekly, and teaches in the undergraduate and M.F.A. programs at New York University. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

BYU basketball is now in the offseason. When one season ends, it's already time to begin looking ahead to the next one. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper takes an early look at 2026-27 roster construction for year three under head coach Kevin Young. Mitch goes player-by-player and also plays clips from Kevin Young and Dawson Baker. Also, in this episode, Mitch shares some takeaways from BYU football Pro Day.  Chase Roberts and Jack Kelly were expected to show well, and they did. But players such as Mory Bamba and Tanner Wall impressed with their testing results. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh 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 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

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.

Utes insider Steve Bartle BYU falls to Texas  Kevin Young needs to adjust his pro model

Hour 1 Steve Bartle BYU suffers a disappointing loss to Texas Kevin Young needs to hit the drawing board Hour 2 Utah State players at podium

The 2025-26 BYU basketball came to a close after an upset loss to the Texas Longhorns in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Freshman star AJ Dybantsa was outstanding scoring 35 points in what was likely his last game as a BYU Cougar. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on the game, and the next move for AJ Dybantsa. You'll also hear from Kevin Young on the emotions he felt after the loss to Texas, along with the next steps for Dybantsa. Finally, Mitch shares his thoughts on the lessons that were learned for BYU basketball this season. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh 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 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with AJ Dybantsa, Kennard Davis Jr., Keba Keita, and BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young after the Cougars lost to Texas in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament in Portland, Oregon, on March 19, 2026. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh 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 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

Cedric Golden, columnist for the Austin American-Statesman, joined to talk BYU vs Texas.  Hear BYU Head Coach Kevin Young address the media ahead of his team's Round 1 Game. + MORE from NCAA Tournament

Hear BYU Head Coach Kevin Young's media availability ahead of his team's matchup against Texas. 

BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young and freshman star AJ Dybantsa spoke to reporters on Selection Sunday to react to BYU landing a 6-seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh 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 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.