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From the electric atmosphere of Rice-Eccles Stadium to the adrenaline rush at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, and everywhere in between, the Locked On Utes podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside the Utes’ locker room and the Big 12. The Locked On Utes podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. 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JT Wistrcill Alex Napoles dissect Kyle Whittingham’s prediction that only 12–15 programs will afford $50 million rosters by 2027, exploring what this means for Utah amid the Power Four landscape and Big 12 competition. Discussions spotlight the university’s pursuit of the Otro Capital deal, the dangers of donor fatigue, and growing concerns that smaller sports may suffer as football budgets explode. Utah men’s basketball also faces a pivotal moment as the NCAA Tournament expands from 68 to 76 teams, giving the Utes a better shot but raising questions about the tournament’s integrity. Can Alex Jensen fast-track Utah’s return to March Madness, or will depth and size still hold them back? Plus, the return of Babacar Faye could be the crucial boost this squad needs. Follow the show: @LockedOnUtes Follow: JT @Jtwistrcill Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOUtes?sid=YouTube. Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege For your next listen, check out the Locked On College Football podcast! From NIL deals to never-ending conference realignment rumors, Spencer McLaughlin gets you ready for an exciting season on the gridiron! Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Listener Survey We've put together a survey to learn more about our listeners and make your favorite podcasts even better. Go to https://lockedonpodcasts.com/survey/ to get started. Everyone who completes a survey will be entered for a chance to win one of ten $100 Amazon gift cards. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 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