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BYU Basketball HOT & SPICY Takes + March Madness Expansion

Bruce Branch III won't live up to the hype? Dawson Baker on the Big 12 All-conference 3rd team? Kennard Davis Jr. past his prime? The boys and back and better than ever with some hot takes to help get you though the offseason. They also discuss Keba Kieta's and Richie Saunders performances at the NBA G-league and NBA combines and touch on the expansion of March Madness and whether it is good or bad for college basketball. Whether you're a die-hard Cougar fan or just here for the laughs, this podcast is right for you!

Who goes #1? Will AJ Dybantsa's career be RUINED if the Wizards draft him?

Nate, Connor, and Brandon are back and better than ever after the NBA draft lottery where the Wizards land the #1 pick and the Jazz slot into the second spot. The boys discuss whether or not the Wizards will take Dybantsa at #1 and whether the Jazz will try and trade up for the right to pick him. They also discuss the NBA draft combine, other potential top draft picks, and Rob Wright's interesting new haircut. This is an episode that you just can't miss!

Can you name these ICONIC NBA moments + Cougs in the NFL Draft!

The boys get back together to talk BYU sports, including topics such as prospects for BYU's starting center position, the revived rivalry with Utah State after it was announced that there would be a series played between the two over the next two years, and how BYU football players fared in the 2026 NBA draft. A special segment also tests your NBA buzzer beater moments knowledge. This is a can't miss episode!

BYU Basketball Analysis: Aleksej Kostic Leaving and AJ Dybantsa’s NBA Draft Decision

BYU basketball is in major transition as Aleksej Kostic hits the transfer portal and AJ Dybantsa declares for the 2026 NBA Draft. In this episode, we break down what Kostic’s departure means for the Cougars’ backcourt, how Dybantsa’s draft decision impacts BYU’s ceiling, and what comes next for the roster. Basketball analysis, transfer portal talk, and NBA draft projections all in one place.

Is BYU’s Future Roster Top 25? (With Aleksej Kostić Superfans)

If you’re wondering what BYU basketball’s future roster will look like, this episode of Hike the Y ranks every key piece and projects how good the Cougars can be in the next few seasons. We break down guards, wings, and bigs, talk ceiling vs. floor for the 2026–27 roster, and debate whether this group has Top 25 and Big 12 contender upside. Plus, the Aleksej Kostić lover account joins the show to talk all things Kostić, his breakout potential, and why BYU fans are so hyped about him.