{"podcast":{"title":"Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & Basketball","slug":"locked-on-cougars-daily-podcast-on-byu-cougars-football-basketball-935433","podcast_index_feed_id":935433,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/DzohBBeS","website_url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-cougars/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/df3adc55-2f40-437c-852e-1d8b8122e2c6/9873a81e-a3e6-40ed-abc0-5eaa98fb252b/3000x3000/uploads-2f1551454891425-ddohj0rpsy4-f9736b580ccbe9f4ca3289ff57ab7618-2flocked-on-cougars-podcast-bg-new.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Locked On Podcast Network","episode_count":500,"summary":"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. 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Despite roster upgrades elsewhere, the Cougars are still missing a true center—an inside-out threat who can defend the rim, rebound, facilitate in dribble handoffs, and finish lobs. Jake Hatch analyzes Kevin Young’s candid update: BYU is laser-focused on one specific international prospect, but academic eligibility and international contracts have complicated the pursuit. With names like Xu Xin from the CBA, Egor Ryzhov from Russia, and France’s Momo Faye linked to the team, Cougar fans are left speculating—who will fill the void and anchor BYU’s paint presence? Meanwhile, BYU’s backcourt could be set for a breakout year. Kevin Young is bullish on the tandem of Robert Wright III and Bruce Branch III, projecting Wright as the best point guard in college basketball and Branch as a future NBA lottery pick. The conversation spotlights the versatility and selflessness among this new roster, with the potential for Wright, Branch, and Chandler to become Brigham Young University’s next iconic “Big Three.” Wright’s journey through the transfer portal, and Kevin Young’s proactive approach to roster management, reflect the changing dynamics of NIL and athlete mobility. Jake Hatch argues that exploring the portal annually is now smart business, echoing the increasing professionalization of college sports. The podcast also explores NCAA rule changes about international team trips—something Kevin Young could leverage to bond and develop future BYU squads. Plus, Cougar fans have a surprise reason for pride: BYU alum Natali Wyson is outmaneuvering rivals as the Big 12’s legal ace. 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