LONG GAME: NCAA Eligibility Drama IGNITES BYU Basketball Hopes | Did Kevin Young Outsmart Everyone? | Jag Ioane Adds to BYU Football's Defensive Stable | Rob Wright Erupts at Powder League

Kevin Young’s calculated patience could pay major dividends as BYU Cougars basketball positions itself for a potential blockbuster roster move—Big Ten veteran Jaxon Kohler, a former American Fork High School star, could return to Utah. How will NCAA eligibility reform and a pivotal court injunction shape the Cougars’ offseason? Jake Hatch unpacks the legal drama and reveals why Kohler’s championship pedigree and impressive stats under Tom Izzo could make him BYU’s top target for the center spot. With eligibility waivers and international prospects like David Okwera, Pavle Backo, and Xu Xin also in the mix, is Young orchestrating the most versatile Cougars frontcourt in years as July recruiting heats up? Meanwhile, Rob Wright electrifies the state by dropping an unheard-of 101 points—including 19 three-pointers—in the Powder League pro-am, seizing the local and national spotlight. Jake Hatch questions what this offensive explosion might signal for the incoming BYU freshman’s role as the program’s potential star point guard. Can Wright’s standout performance translate against Big 12 defenses, or will it simply raise the expectations and hype for opening night in Provo? With Kevin Young already declaring Wright could be the nation’s best point guard, fans are left to speculate just how high BYU’s ceiling might be this season. Switching to the gridiron, BYU football plants another flag in local recruiting as Orem High’s Jag Ioane commits, rounding out an elite defensive line group for 2027 alongside Moa Havili, Jeremiah Williams, and Uhila Wolfgramm. Jake Hatch dissects Iwane’s twitchy pass-rushing game and frames him as a future edge menace, potentially following in the footsteps of Tausili Akana and Nusi Taumoepeau. He explores the nuances of BYU’s forward-thinking evaluations, including mission plans and long-term projection, while lauding Kalani Sitake’s staff for hitting on the majority of their high-upside prospects each cycle. Could this defensive pipeline be BYU’s fastest track to Big 12 prominence? Don’t miss this detailed breakdown of Cougars hoops and football, where emerging stars and savvy recruiting strategy promise a new era of BYU athletic success. 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! Odoo: Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.  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.