ANSWERED PRAYER? Injunction Opens Door for Jaxon Kohler to Land With Kevin Young & BYU Basketball | Where Does Keba Keita Fit?

The college basketball landscape has been completely upended by massive legal rulings, and the BYU Cougars are right at the center of the storm! On this episode of Locked On Cougars, host Jake Hatch dives deep into the latest preliminary injunctions shaking up the NCAA transfer portal and what it means for Kevin Young’s program and the current roster construction in Provo. We open with the massive news surrounding former Michigan State standout big man Jaxon Kohler. Kohler secured a legal injunction allowing him to enter the transfer portal for a fifth year of eligibility, and the Utah native—who prep-starred locally at Wasatch Academy and American Fork—has immediately put BYU right at the forefront of his recruitment. However, the Cougars are battling heavyweight competition for his signature, with Louisville, Kentucky, and Kansas all laying serious groundwork to land the elite forward. We break down Kohler’s fit in Provo, his impressive skill set coming off a stellar season in East Lansing, and whether BYU can fend off college basketball's blue bloods to secure a massive frontcourt upgrade. If that wasn't enough frontcourt drama, former BYU starting center Keba Keita also received clearance through similar legal maneuvering to evaluate his options and enter the portal. With Keita’s proven familiarity with the program coupled with Kohler's high-ceiling talent, Cougar Nation is left asking the ultimate roster question: Can BYU realistically find a way to land and add both big men, or does this shape up to be a strict "one or the other" situation in the frontcourt? Join Jake Hatch as we analyze the roster math, the legal battles reshaping college athletics, and what a potential double-big haul would mean for BYU's outlook in the Big 12. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and ring the bell for all your daily BYU sports coverage on Locked On Cougars—your first listen every single day! Support Locked On Cougars: Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms and on YouTube! Join the NEW Locked On Cougars Everydayer Club by clicking here! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Jake Hatch brings you daily coverage of the BYU Cougars with the Locked On Cougars Podcast. Locked On Cougars brings BYU fans the latest news and comprehensive coverage when it comes to the BYU football and basketball programs as well as a look at the other teams in the BYU athletic department. Jake gives you his unique insights and insider information about the Cougs as they continue "on the trail to fame and glory" every weekday, along with interviews with players, coaches, experts, and alumni that you will not find anywhere else. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY: Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon KALSHI: For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10 Indeed: Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime: Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase FanDuel: Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow the Locked On Cougars podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay up-to-date with the latest with regards to the podcast and BYU sports news. Please remember to subscribe, enable notifications, rate and review the show. If you are interested in advertising with Locked On Cougars or the Locked On Podcast Network, please email us at [email protected]. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.