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This week, Matt dives into the 2025 NBA and NHL Drafts, and for once, he’s giving himself a little credit. The Utah Jazz surprised fans by drafting Ace Bailey at #5, trading up for Walter Clayton Jr., and grabbing John Tonje in Round 2. He breaks down each pick, roasts ESPN’s anti-small-market narratives, and celebrates a rare aggressive move by Utah’s front office.

Then it’s over to the ice, where Utah Mammoth GM Bill...

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This week on The Matt Cave Podcast, host Matt Smith dives into the high-stakes world of draft strategy as the Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth prepare for back-to-back draft nights. With both teams holding top-5 picks, the pressure is on—so Matt’s breaking down what he thinks they’ll do versus what they should do.

🏀 For the Jazz, Matt predicts a predictable pick (hello, Trey Johnson) and calls out the team’s addiction to “u...

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Real Salt Lake finally ends their brutal winless streak — and they did it without Diego Luna. 

With the Gold Cup underway, Matt breaks down the USMNT’s roster, their chances (spoiler: not great), and why Luna’s value keeps rising.

On the gaming front, Xbox’s showcase delivered big with Clockwork Revolution, Beast of Reincarnation (yes, from Game Freak!), and news of a Halo Combat Evolved remaster. Plus: Is the Xbox Ally...

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It was a quiet week in Utah sports—but not without drama. In this episode of The Matt Cave:

🇺🇸 Diego Luna earns the start for the USMNT against Turkey and makes a strong case for next summer’s World Cup roster.

🏀 BYU extends Kevin Young after one season. Is it a savvy move or a leap of faith in the new NIL era?

💰 The NCAA’s pay-for-play shift is official—what it means for schools like BYU, Utah, and Utah State going ...

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In this Memorial Day weekend edition of The Matt Cave, Matt breaks down Real Salt Lake’s gut-wrenching 2-3 collapse against Vancouver and raises serious questions about the club's leadership, captaincy choices, and lackluster roster beyond Diego Luna. 

He then celebrates Team USA’s exhilarating overtime win over Switzerland at the IIHF World Championship, led by Utah Mammoth stars Logan Cooley, Clayton Keller, Jos...

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In this week’s spelunk into The Matt Cave, the optimism surrounding Real Salt Lake has evaporated. Matt breaks down a rough two-game stretch, the scoring crisis plaguing the team, and the looming shadow of a rebuild that may be inevitable—yes, even involving Diego Luna.

Then it's off to the IIHF World Championship, where Utah Mammoth players are repping the USA, Canada, and Czechia with pride (and some serious sta...

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No intro music. No jokes. Just fire.

Matt breaks down the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery disaster—where the Jazz fell to 5th despite having the best odds—while Dallas, San Antonio, and Philly magically rose to the top. 

He exposes the patterns, the hypocrisy, and the league’s blatant disrespect for small-market teams. 

If you still believe the NBA Lottery is fair after this episode, you’re not paying attention. 

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This week in The Matt Cave:

🏀 The NBA Draft Lottery is almost here—and Matt breaks down the Jazz’s odds, the top prospects, and why the entire lottery system might be due for a major shakeup.

⚽ Real Salt Lake just can't stop getting red cards. Matt vents his frustration as RSL once again plays with 10 men and drops points they should’ve earned.

⚖️ In gaming news: Bungie is being sued for allegedly stealing Destiny ...

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🚨 BREAKING BONUS EPISODE! 🚨
The Utah Hockey Club has officially revealed its permanent name: The Utah Mammoth. In this quick-hit emergency spelunk, Matt breaks down the name reveal, digs into the branding rollout, unpacks the community-driven process (for better or worse), and gives you his honest thoughts on the new identity.

From “Tusks Up” to Mammoth Sands font, from YouTube leaks to puff pieces, and from pot...

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Spring might be rough on Matt’s sinuses, but the Utah sports scene keeps him going!

This week, he breaks down the Utah Hockey Club’s big presence at the 2025 IIHF World Championship — with Clayton Keller rocking the “C” for Team USA and multiple players repping internationally.

Then, it’s portal madness for BYU: from the Bachmeier brothers joining the football squad to a men’s basketball roster rebuild that looks... ter...

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From Utah’s draft flop to Real Salt Lake’s surprising spending spree — plus Oblivion breaking (and stealing) hearts again 

The 2025 NFL Draft is officially in the books, and Matt dives deep into how players from Utah colleges fared, where they landed, and what it means for their future.

Real Salt Lake's surprising moves at the MLS transfer deadline, including the signings of William Agada and Johnny Russell, and wh...

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This week on The Matt Cave:

• ⚽ Rant Alert: Real Salt Lake is now owned by the Miller family, and Matt has thoughts. Spoiler: it’s not good. From price hikes to budget ball 2.0, this is the sequel nobody asked for—and fans should be furious.
• 🏒 Utah Hockey Club Offseason Wishlist: Who should Utah target in free agency and trades? Matt breaks down the big names and bold moves needed to take the leap next season.
• 🏀 Utah...

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The seasons are winding down, but the drama is just heating up. 

This week in The Matt Cave, Matt breaks down the Utah Jazz's 60-loss season and their odds of landing Cooper Flagg. 

He dives into the Utah Hockey Club’s narrow playoff miss and why they’re still one of the most exciting teams in the league. 

Real Salt Lake adds more heartbreak with a last-minute loss in Nashville.

But there’s hope down south — BYU is o...

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In this week’s episode of The Matt Cave Podcast, Matt dives into a wild week across Utah sports and the gaming world. 

Real Salt Lake grabs a win over a shorthanded LA Galaxy, but how long can they hold onto Diego Luna? 

The Utah Jazz are sprinting toward the draft lottery finish line—but will the NBA let them win the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes? 

The Utah Hockey Club might be on life support, but there’s still a flicker of...

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It’s been a rough week for Utah sports fans. 

In this episode of The Matt Cave, Matt breaks down the Utes' odd appearance in the College Basketball Crown—a new and bizarre postseason tournament. 

BYU crashes out of the NCAA tournament while its players face major decisions.

Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz are leaning into late-season losses, and the Utah Hockey Club is slipping at the worst time. 

Oh—and Real Salt Lake? Own...

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It’s madness in March, and BYU is back in the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since Jimmer-mania! 🏀 The Cougars lit it up and punched their ticket to the second weekend, bringing back memories of 2011 and sparking hopes of another deep tourney run.

Meanwhile, the Utah Hockey Club puts on an absolute show with a performance that has fans buzzing, and RSL gets done dirty with one of the most questionable red cards we’v...

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March Madness is here, and the brackets are wild! 

BYU lands a No. 6 seed—can they make a deep run? 

Utah State gets a favorable matchup, but how far can the Aggies go? 

Matt breaks it all down, including his best (and worst) bracket picks.

Plus, the Utah Jazz are tanking perfectly (even the NBA noticed), and the Utah Hockey Club is in a heated playoff race. 

Oh, and RSL actually won in Houston?! 

All of this and more in th...

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Sometimes, losing is the best path forward. Matt breaks down why the Utah Jazz’s recent struggles could actually be a good thing as they position themselves for better lottery odds.

🏀 College Hoops: BYU and Utah are in the thick of March Madness talk—who’s trending up, and who needs a miracle?
⚽ Real Salt Lake: A tough start—what needs to change?
🏒 Utah Hockey Club: The momentum is real, and the fan base is...