Cougar Sports Saturday (BYU)

In this week's edition of Cougar Sports Saturday, Mitch Harper and Nate Slack break down BYU's strong showing at the 2026 Big 12 Media Days. They discuss the Cougars placing six players on the All-Big 12 First Team, Kalani Sitake's biggest takeaways, the latest injury and roster updates, and why there's so much excitement surrounding this year's team. Plus, they react to Brett Yormark and Brendan Sorsby's comments, the Big 12's new Monster Energy sponsorship, and Bear Bachmeier's media day appearance.

On the basketball side, AJ Dybantsa makes his NBA Summer League debut, BYU lands international guard Dovydas Buika, and coveted center Caleb Ourigou fuels speculation after sharing photos from his Provo visit. The show wraps up with another edition of Drafting the Y, where Mitch and Nate draft the greatest running backs in BYU football history.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack present a special "Best Of" edition of Cougar Sports Saturday, featuring top interviews from the past few weeks with BYU head coach Kalani Sitake, athletic director Brian Santiago, Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark, and new BYU football commit Blake Wong. They also revisit some of the show's best discussions, including the *College Football 27* video game, the NBA's attempt to manufacture an AJ Dybantsa–Darryn Peterson rivalry, and whether BYU should consider playing a football game outside the United States.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack deliver a packed Cougar Sports Saturday, reacting to AJ Dybantsa going No. 1 in the 2026 NBA Draft, the emerging rivalry with Darryn Peterson, and Richie Saunders heading to Memphis, while also breaking down BYU football’s recent recruiting misses, early 2027 commitments, and the Cougars’ strong placement in Phil Steele’s Top 40. They look ahead to year three under Kevin Young, discuss whether Bruce Branch III could extend BYU’s streak of top‑10 NBA picks, debate the NCAA’s proposed five‑year eligibility rule, draft their favorite BYU players for EA Sports College Football 27, analyze the game’s player ratings, and preview the biggest storylines entering Big 12 Media Days.

The Big 12 Conference held a league game in Ireland last year and is holding another league game in London this season. Is that an idea BYU should entertain if approached by the Big 12?

It's hard to believe, but Big 12 football Media Days are under the corner. What are the key storylines entering the two-day event? Also, did the lack of a preseason media poll give the bump in recognition that the league was hoping for?

The ratings for College Football 27 players is out. How do BYU players stack up?

With EA Sports College Football 27 coming out next week, Mitch Harper and Nate Slack drafted their favorite BYU football players to play in the history of the game. Do you agree with their selections?

The Cougars received a high ranking in the Preseason Top 40 from Phil Steele.

BYU basketball has produced top-10 picks in each of the past two NBA drafts. The Cougars join Duke as the only programs to do that since Kevin Young was hired. Could Bruce Branch III be the next in the line to keep the streak alive?

The NCAA is set to approve five years of eligibility in five years. Is it good or bad for BYU athletics?

The first year under BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young saw the Cougars reach the Sweet 16. Last year, it was an early exit. What's next in year three? He gave a hint with national radio host Jim Rome.

Sizing up the commitments in BYU's class of 2027 before entering July.

BYU football missed out on Davis High star Bode Sparrow and QB recruit Brody Rudnicki. Should we be concerned about BYU's 2027 recruiting class? Mitch Harper and Nate Slack give the lowdown in Coverage Check.

Former Big 12 and high school foes AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson went No. 1 and No. 2 in the NBA draft. Will there be a rivalry between these two in the league? Also, Richie Saunders is off to Grind City with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Former BYU basketball star AJ Dybantsa was selected No. 1 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. Was BYU's investment into AJ validated with him going No. 1? Mitch Harper and Nate Slack discuss.

In this week's Cougar Sports Saturday, Mitch Harper and Nate Slack cover a packed day in BYU sports. They break down the dismissal of the Parker Kingston case, react to Brett McMurphy ranking Kalani Sitake as the Big 12’s top coach, and dive into the fallout from Brendan Sorsby’s departure from Texas Tech. The guys also recap a massive recruiting weekend for BYU football, preview the NBA Draft for AJ Dybantsa and Richie Saunders, and analyze Kevin Young’s early summer updates for BYU basketball. Plus, conversations with Jake Wahlin and freshman guard Brooks Bahr round out a loaded show.

Texas standout Brooks Bahr joins the program after a highly‑touted prep career and a church mission. Mitch Harper dives into how he’s feeling physically and mentally as he returns to basketball and looks to make an impact in his first season at BYU.

Jake Wahlin originally committed to BYU before flipping to Utah and later transferring to Clemson. In this conversation with Mitch Harper, he explains the twists in his path and what ultimately brought him back to Provo for his final season.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack go head‑to‑head in Drafting the Y, choosing their top four former BYU players who excelled at the professional level and debating which Cougar had the best pro résumé.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack break down Kevin Young’s comments on BYU’s summer plans and his perspective on the narrative surrounding last year’s team, including how those ideas shape this season’s roster‑building strategy.

As BYU basketball launches summer practices, Mitch Harper and Nate Slack break down what they’re seeing from the roster and examine the biggest insights from Kevin Young’s conversation with the media.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack share their predictions for where AJ Dybantsa will be selected in the NBA Draft and discuss whether Richie Saunders will hear his name called this year.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack break down a huge weekend of official visits for BYU football and what the Cougars hope to accomplish with a loaded group of prospects on campus.

After a Big 12 decision shut the door on Brendan Sorsby’s 2024 season, the quarterback and Texas Tech parted ways. Mitch Harper and Nate Slack unpack the fallout and share their biggest takeaways from the entire ordeal.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack react to Brett McMurphy of On3 ranking BYU’s Kalani Sitake as the top coach in the Big 12, sharing whether they agree and what stood out from the rest of McMurphy’s list.