Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & Basketball
Locked On Cougars podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the BYU Cougars. Hosted by Jake Hatch, the Locked On Cougars podcast provides your daily BYU Cougars fix with Jake’s unique insights and insider information as he provides expert opinions, film reviews, interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things BYU Cougars. From the thrilling games at LaVell Edwards Stadium to hoop heaven’s Marriott Center and everywhere in between, the Locked On Cougars podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside the Cougars locker room and the Big 12. The Locked On Cougars podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
Episodes
The BYU Cougars crashed out of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament after a crushing 79-71 loss to Texas, marking a season that fails to live up to its early hype and leaving the fanbase wrestling with disappointment. Did AJ Dybantsa’s historic 35-point, 10-rebound showing in potentiallt his final game for the BYU men's basketball program provide a glimpse of what could have been, or was it a stark reminder of the Cougars' challeng...
March Madness electrifies the college basketball landscape as the BYU Cougars prepare to battle the Texas Longhorns in one of the most anticipated first-round matchups. AJ Dybantsa’s emergence as a collegiate superstar draws nationwide attention—with millions tuning in to see if he and Robert Wright III can make BYU’s two-man game the talk of the tournament. Will BYU avoid another one-and-done disappointment, or does Texas’s athlet...
Big 12 sends eight teams to March Madness, but is it enough to silence conference critics? Arizona and Houston draw favorable brackets while Texas Tech faces high expectations—will these powerhouses dominate the Sweet 16, or are early exits on the horizon? The Big 12 Squad debates the NCAA Tournament’s biggest snubs, underdog storylines, and which squads truly have Final Four potential. The conversation spotlights Arizona’s stacked...
The BYU Cougars surge into March Madness with confidence as freshman phenom AJ Dybantsa becomes the first in program history to earn AP First-Team All-American honors. Could Dybantsa's explosive scoring and BYU's renewed defensive unity carry the Cougars past Texas and into NCAA tournament lore? The Texas Longhorns limp into the first-round matchup after a gritty win over NC State, raising questions about their ability to withstand...
AJ Dybantsa’s arrival on the big stage could mark a turning point for BYU Cougars basketball in this year’s NCAA Tournament. Is BYU poised to go further than pundits expect, riding the standout ability of its one-and-done superstar? Jake Hatch argues that Dybantsa’s two-way impact—electric offensive scoring and tenacious defense—gives BYU a legitimate shot at moving past the first round and reaching the Sweet 16. The episode dives ...
The BYU Cougars may have found their clearest shot at a Sweet 16 run in recent history, as AJ Dybantsa, Rob Wright, and Kevin Young’s revitalized squad land a favorable NCAA Tournament bracket. Riding a wave of confidence after a late-season resurgence, the Cougars head to Portland as a 6-seed, taking on either Texas or NC State—two teams with flaws and recent struggles. With Portland's relative proximity promising strong BYU fan s...
The BYU Cougars showed remarkable grit in a 73-66 loss to Houston, raising the question: Is this team ready for a deep run in March Madness? AJ Dybantsa’s historic performance—breaking Kevin Durant’s Big 12 tournament scoring record with 93 points over three games—anchors a roster that’s finding its identity at the right time. Jake Hatch breaks down how BYU’s defense, which once struggled, has tightened up, especially against elite...
Big 12 basketball faces controversy after an accidental leak reveals surprising sop, naming Arizona’s Jaden Bradley as Player of the Year over stars like AJ Dybantsa and JT Toppin. Drake Toll and the Big 12 Squad break down the fan outrage, call out baffling award decisions, and question credibility as West Virginia gets snubbed while SEC teams like Auburn receive favor. Is bias tilting the scales in the Big 12 and NCAA selection p...
The BYU Cougars are riding high as they prepare to face the Houston Cougars in a Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament quarterfinal showdown that promises high stakes and high drama. Are AJ Dybantsa and the resurgent BYU men's basketball program ready to shatter their Houston curse, or will Kelvin Sampson’s defensive juggernaut maintain their grip on supremacy? With NBA scouts’ eyes on Kansas City, this matchup could reverberate far b...
AJ Dybantsa silences critics with a 40-point outburst, propelling the BYU Cougars to a commanding win over Kansas State and sparking debate about the true Big 12 Player of the Year. Is Dybantsa undeniably the conference’s top talent, even as Jaden Bradley claims the award? Jake Hatch spotlights Dybantsa’s efficiency—shooting 15 of 21 from the field, tallying 9 rebounds, 6 assists, and a +25 plus-minus—and argues why this performanc...
The BYU Cougars are on the brink of redefining their season, riding the momentum from a major upset win over Texas Tech and eyeing a pivotal showdown with Kansas State in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament. Can Kevin Young’s squad capture the same “hair on fire” attitude, or will history repeat itself with another post-upset stumble? Jake Hatch spotlights the urgency around NCAA Tournament seeding, the psychological challenge...
The BYU Cougars go all-in as they snap a three-game skid, stunning Texas Tech with relentless energy and a full 40-minute performance. Was Saturday’s win proof that BYU basketball finally understands what it takes to compete at a championship level? Jake Hatch unpacks Rob Wright’s sensational 23-point second-half surge, the physical toll on BYU's depleted roster putting pressure on AJ Dybantsa, and Kevin Young’s push to get every o...
On this edition of Locked On Cougars, host Jake Hatch breaks down one of the most electric nights in the history of the Marriott Center. After enduring a frustrating three-game skid that had many questioning their postseason ceiling, BYU Basketball answered the bell in a massive way, taking down the #10 Texas Tech Red Raiders on Senior Night. This wasn't just a win; it was a statement to the selection committee and the rest of the ...
The BYU men's basketball program faces a pivotal senior night as Kevin Young’s squad seeks to end a three-game slide against nationally ranked Texas Tech. With the regular season finale looming at the Marriott Center, all eyes are on the BYU Cougars' seniors Richie Saunders, Keba Keita, Dawson Baker, Mihailo Boskovic, and Jared McGregor. Their leadership and energy could be the catalyst BYU desperately needs to regain momentum befo...
Can the Big 12 survive the power play by the SEC and Big Ten, or is a seismic shift in college athletics imminent? The Big 12 Squad tackles the heated debate over conference realignment, the rumored addition of Louisville, and whether government intervention is the only hope to keep college football from becoming a two-league universe. The hosts dissect Josh Pate’s radical plan to restore conference regionality and question whether...
The BYU football program enters spring camp with sky-high expectations, anchored by what Jake Hatch calls the strongest quarterback-running back tandem in the Big 12: Bear Bachmeier and LJ Martin. Can this duo finally break through for a College Football Playoff berth after two seasons knocking on the door? Despite LJ Martin rehabbing from offseason shoulder surgery, all eyes turn to Bachmeier’s hoped-for sophomore leap—armed with ...
BYU men's basketball faces a breaking point as a blowout 90-68 loss to Cincinnati exposes deep roster flaws and defensive shortcomings. Can Head Coach Kevin Young turn the tide, or is BYU already bracing for a quick NCAA Tournament exit? Jake Hatch delivers a candid breakdown of the Cougars’ unraveling season, highlighting the failed transition from preseason Final Four aspirations to a team struggling to show pride and effort. Wit...
Welcome to a historic edition of Locked On Cougars, your daily home for all things BYU sports. Today, we are witnessing a fundamental shift in the landscape of college basketball, and it all centers around Provo, Utah. Host Jake Hatch breaks down the monumental news as five-star prospect Bruce Branch III officially committed to BYU live on NBA Today. This wasn’t just a typical recruiting win; this was a national statement. We dive ...
The BYU Cougars confront a critical turning point as they face Cincinnati Bearcats in their final regular-season road game. Can A.J. Dybantsa, Rob Wright, and the supporting cast respond to Kevin Young’s blunt challenge(s) and reignite their season? With defensive lapses dominating recent losses to UCF and West Virginia, the team battles mounting skepticism about their postseason prospects. Is this squad truly redlining—or ready to...
BYU men's basketball could be staring into the abyss after back-to-back losses, capped by a stumbling performance against West Virginia. Is “abandon all hope” the new reality for Kevin Young’s squad? Jake Hatch raises the pressing question: with defensive breakdowns, rebounding woes, and a .500 Big 12 Conference record, can BYU find a spark before the NCAA Tournament, or are fans bracing for a season that fizzles out with a whimper...
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