NCAA Tournament expansion thoughts + BYU football is off to strong start in recruiting for 2027

BYU football is up to three commitments in the class of 2027, with the latest being Jeremiah Williams from Tustin, California.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on the recruiting trail for the Cougars.

He also discussed a quarterback who BYU offered for the class of 2028.

BYU basketball star AJ Dybantsa rolled out a new signature logo in partnership with Nike. What are your thoughts on the logo?

Then, finally, there are reports that the NCAA Tournament is set to expand to 76 teams starting with the 2026-27 season.

Is this a good thing or a bad thing for college basketball?

Mitch weighs in on the conversation and plays a soundbite from NCAA President Charlie Baker, who was asked by Mitch what the association gains from expanding the tournament.

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Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio.

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