Basketball in the Mountains

Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains!Chandler Holt from KSL Sports returns to talk all things Jazz in the wake of a stunning trade as center Walker Kessler is sent to the Los Angeles Lakers for multiple first-round draft picks and swaps.Why Utah was so eager to make this move this summer and what could come next for the franchise with No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson also in the fold.Tyler and Chandler also talk about what to expect from the Jazz's young players at NBA Summer League, most notably Peterson and Ace Bailey.Finally, Tyler wraps the show with some thoughts on the Phoenix Suns trading for Miles Bridges, a move that disappointed large portions of the fan base, as well as the Nuggets having a quiet start to free agency as the Peyton Watson (and more) situation is yet to be resolved in Denver.Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTsFollow the show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@basketball.in.mountains

Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains!It's a solo edition today as we're talking all things NBA Draft.It's time to get excited about the future in Utah as the Jazz take Darryn Peterson No. 2 overall in what they hope is the final piece of the rebuild and the spark that returns the franchise back to contention in the Western Conference as soon as next season.Next, Tyler breaks down the Suns moving up to draft Arizona's Koa Peat with the final pick in the first round and Phoenix also re-signing Mark Williams to a very reasonable contract to essentially fill out the roster.Finally, he breaks down the Nuggets' two second-round picks and the swath of rumors surrounding Denver, including Nikola Jokic potentially not signing a super-max extension this summer and Celtics star Jaylen Brown being a potential trade target. Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTsFollow the show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@basketball.in.mountains

Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains!Caleb Wilfinger from PicksWise returns to run through the biggest headlines a day ahead of the NBA Draft. The guys talk Phoenix Suns and the smart contracts handed out to bring back Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin and what that could mean for the rest of the summer.Then, they run through a final mock draft prediction, including more thoughts on what the Jazz should do at No. 2 overall and some of the options that could be available for the Nuggets at No. 26 overall. Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTsFollow the show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@basketball.in.mountains

Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains!Oliver Hayes from BuffStampede returns to talk all things Colorado basketball now that Tad Boyle's roster is mostly set heading into the team's summer workouts.After losing key starters Isaiah Johnson, Bangot Dak and Sebastian Rancik to the transfer portal while retaining four rotation players and adding a few transfers of their own and a bunch of new freshmen signees, what's next for the Buffs in the still ultra competitive Big 12?Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTsFollow the show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@basketball.in.mountains

Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains!Troy Finnegan from ClutchPoints returns for our annual NBA Draft big board reveal. They break down the three big options — BYU's AJ Dybantsa, Kansas' Darryn Peterson and Duke's Cameron Boozer — for the Utah Jazz with the No. 2 overall pick, deep diving each prospect and what makes them special.Then, Tyler reveals his full top 30 players in the 2026 NBA Draft and asks Troy for his favorite options for the Denver Nuggets at No. 26 overall before giving some final general takes on this year's class as a whole.Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA Playoffs here!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTsFollow the show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@basketball.in.mountains

Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains!DNVR's Justin Michael returns to talk all things Colorado State. The bulk of the work is done for Ali Farokhmanesh in building next season's roster and the 2026-27 Rams will look pretty similar after six key rotation players all returned to the program.Tyler and Justin talk through the importance of retaining the pieces CSU did and how it raises the expectations for next season with an eye toward a potential return to the NCAA Tournament and competing at the top of the new-look Pac-12.Then, they break down the biggest newcomers who could make an impact on next year's Rams team and go through the Pac-12 transfer classes and give their thoughts on which teams/players stick out. Finally, they wrap the show by giving their thoughts on the expanded NCAA Tournament and why it's bad for the sport.Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA Playoffs here!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTsFollow the show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@basketball.in.the7

Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains!Vinny Benedetto from The Denver Gazette returns to preview an interesting offseason for the Nuggets.They start by recapping the end-of-season press conference with the front office and the most interesting comments made by Josh Kroenke and others before digging into Denver's realistic options for the summer.Vinny and Tyler give their thoughts on Peyton Watson's free agency, potential Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon trades and how those decisions will affect the rebuilding of the bench and who to draft at No. 26 overall.Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA Playoffs here!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTsFollow the show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@basketball.in.the7

Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains!Chandler Holt from KSL Sports returns to talk about the Jazz moving up to No. 2 in the NBA Draft during Sunday's draft lottery. Tyler and Chandler both discuss why fit should not matter for Utah when deciding how to pick and why this changes the franchise's outlook for the next 10-15 years.Then, they run through quick scouting reports for the consensus top three players in the draft and the likely trio the Jazz will be evaluating in BYU's AJ Dybantsa, Kansas' Darryn Peterson and Duke's Cam Boozer.Finally, a quick explanation on how moving up to No. 2 in the draft could change the financial outlook for the rest of the current offseason and the Jazz's potential free agency options.Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA Playoffs here!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTsFollow the show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@basketball.in.the7

Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains!Donnie Druin from Suns on SI joins the show to talk about what comes next for Phoenix after a really fun season that ended with a first round sweep at the hands of the defending champion OKC Thunder.Can the team remain patient after an important year of changing the culture and getting the fan base excited to watch a team that cares about doing the dirty work?The Suns' options going forward might be limited, but that doesn't mean there aren't key moves to be made this offseason to continue improving the team.Tyler and Donnie discuss Jalen Green's first season in Phoenix, Dillon Brooks' instant impact and looming contract extension, promising rookies Khaman Maluach and Rasheer Fleming, and much more.Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA Playoffs here!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTsFollow the show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@basketball.in.the7

Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains!It's time to talk about what comes next for the Denver Nuggets after a disappointing loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.Tyler talks through all of the aspects of the series that prevents the Nuggets from reaching at least the second round for the first time with both Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray is healthy.Then, he previews an interesting offseason to come and what moves the team could make with this season likely being the end of the championship window for this current core. Could Murray or Aaron Gordon be on the trade block? Can Christian Braun bounce back? Will Peyton Watson return and could that signify a Cam Johnson trade?Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA Playoffs here!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs

Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains!Caleb Wilfinger from PicksWise returns to talk all things Nuggets after the team's Game 5 win over the Timberwolves that keeps their season alive and forces a Game 6 back in Minnesota.The guys break down the biggest performances in the game, led by Nikola Jokic's triple-double, Spencer Jones' hot shooting night and Cam Johnson's impressive showing on both ends of the floor.Then, they discuss how the Nuggets can force a Game 7 and the keys for both teams in Game 6 on Thursday night.Finally, they quickly break down the end of the Suns season after Phoenix was swept in the first round by the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder.Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA Playoffs here!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs

Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains!Chandler Holt from KSL Sports returns to talk about the final month of the Jazz's season and what is likely one final epic tank to ensure the team kept its top-8 protected pick.They talk about the key players (Ace Bailey, Cody Williams, Kyle Filipowski and Brice Sensabaugh) who were on the court to end the season and how each of them fit into the team's plans for next season.Then, they look ahead to the upcoming NBA Draft lottery and the Jazz's chances to land a top 4 pick before going through a quick mock draft for the teams in the lottery. Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA Playoffs here!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs

Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains!Vinny Benedetto from The Denver Gazette joins to talk all things Nuggets as Denver is tied 1-1 in its first-round playoff series against the Timberwolves with the series now shifting to Minnesota.They break down the explosive comments from Jaden McDaniels on the Nuggets' defenders, as well as Rudy Gobert's defense on Nikola Jokic so far and what adjustments Denver might make ahead of Game 3. Finally, they each give some first impressions of the NBA Playoffs as a whole before signing off. Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA Playoffs here!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs

Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains!After a brief break for a vacation, the show returns just in time for the start of the NBA Playoffs. Tyler breaks down yet another postseason meeting between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves, including all of the similarities and differences within the two teams since their last epic 7-game series in 2024.He talks through the key players on both sides and the matchups that will likely define the series before giving a quick prediction.Then, Tyler gives his full NBA awards ballot with MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, All-NBA, All-Rookie picks and much more.Finally, he breaks down the Suns' victory over the Warriors in the play-in tournament that secures Phoenix's spot in the playoffs as the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference, led by the heroics of Jalen Green.Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA Playoffs here!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs

Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains!Utah State lands on longtime Northern Iowa coach Ben Jacobson as the replacement for Jerrod Calhoun, who left the Aggies for his alma mater, Cincinnati, after two successful seasons in Logan.Tyler is joined by Jason Walker from Cache Valley Daily to break down the end to USU's season and the quick coaching change process that came after.They talk through why the Aggies and AD Cam Walker landed on a veteran coach like Jacobson as the program's next coach and the program's outlook heading into the new-look Pac-12 after multiple years as one of the top few teams in the Mountain West. Finally, Tyler gives a brief preview for Arizona's Final Four matchup against Michigan and the key players to watch before giving his final prediction for the Wildcats' first game on this stage in 25 years.Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with March Madness here!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs

Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains!Arizona took down Arkansas and Purdue in San Jose to win the West Region and advance to its first Final Four in 25 years. Caleb Wilfinger from PicksWise joins the show once again to break it all down as the Wildcats' incredible season continues to Indianapolis next weekend.Tyler and Caleb break down the biggest keys to Arizona's success thus far in the NCAA Tournament and what is awaiting the Cats in a heavyweight clash against Michigan on Saturday night.Finally, they break down the Final Four as a whole and discuss whether Illinois or UConn is more likely for Tommy Lloyd's team could face in a potential national championship game.Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with March Madness here!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs

Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains!The first weekend of the NCAA Tournament has come and gone and the only team we have left is Arizona, who knocked off Utah State to advance to the Sweet 16.Tyler is joined by Troy Finnegan from ClutchPoints to break down the second round matchup between the Wildcats and Aggies and preview what's ahead for Arizona against No. 4 seed Arkansas on Thursday.Then, they recap BYU's loss to Texas in the first round and reflect on the Cougars' season as a whole with star freshman AJ Dybantsa.Finally, Tyler and Troy give some general takeaways from the four days of excellent college hoops action across the country and look ahead to some of the intriguing Sweet 16 matchups to come.Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with March Madness here!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs

Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains!Selection Sunday is here and we have officially have an NCAA Tournament bracket. Caleb Wilfinger from PicksWise returns to break down the field and discuss three teams from the MT time zone in the Big Dance.First, they discuss Arizona and Utah State's victories at the Big 12 and Mountain West tournaments, as well as BYU's showing in Kansas City.Then, Tyler and Caleb dive into the matchups for all three teams and talk through how far each team could go before giving brief general predictions after having a few hours to sort through the entire bracket. Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with March Madness here!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs

Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains!It's another solo edition as we're breaking down all of the Mountain West awards and all-conference teams after a fun final season for this iteration of the league.Then, Tyler gives his picks for all of the games this week in Las Vegas. Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with March Madness right around the corner!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs

Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains!It's another solo edition as we're breaking down all of the Big 12 awards and all-conference teams after an exciting regular season in the conference.Then, Tyler gives his picks for all of the games this week in Kansas City. Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with March Madness right around the corner!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs

Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains!This week is a solo edition previewing the Big Sky tournament. Tyler breaks down how the regular season went in the conference and the key teams to watch heading into Starch Madness in Boise. Then, he gives his conference awards picks and goes through how he thinks the bracket is going to play out with his eventual champion and Big Sky representative in the NCAA Tournament.Finally, Tyler wraps the show with some Mountain West talk heading into the final day of the regular season and the chaos that could come out of it with so many teams close together in the standings.Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with March Madness right around the corner!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs

Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains!This week he's joined by The Denver Gazette's Vinny Benedetto to talk all things Nuggets during a weird stretch for the team. Denver is 6-8 in the 14 games since Nikola Jokic's return from injury.Is it officially time to panic in the Mile High City when the Nuggets down to the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference and a difficult month of March ahead?Tyler and Vinny talk about that, as well as the seemingly imminent returns from injury of both Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson. Plus, how the Denver second unit can find form again after recent struggles for Cam Johnson and Jonas Valanciunas.Then, Tyler digs into a few college hoops topics, led by Arizona's regular season Big 12 championship and Denver sophomore Carson Johnson's Summit League Player of the Year award.Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with March Madness right around the corner!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs

Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains!This week he's joined by DNVR's Justin Michael for a breakdown on the Colorado State Rams, the hottest team in the Mountain West and riding a six-game winning streak after a comeback victory over Fresno State earlier this week in Fort Collins.Tyler and Justin talk through the turnaround for Ali Farokhmanesh's team and who on the roster has made the biggest improvements throughout the season.Then, they discuss the Mountain West title as a whole and whether or not CSU can play spoiler at the conference tournament in Las Vegas for a second-straight season before diving into the future outlook for the Rams under Farokhmanesh.Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA and college basketball seasons underway!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs

Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains!It's a solo edition for Tyler as he dives into a variety of topics, led by the Denver Nuggets' 1-2 West Coast trip following the All-Star break and concerns of the team's overall struggles since Nikola Jokic returned to the lineup earlier this month.Then, he breaks down the latest injury news in Phoenix as the Suns will be without Dillon Brooks (broken hand) for at least a month, while Devin Booker is also dealing with a hip strain that could threaten the team's spot in the standings.Finally, Tyler wraps up by diving into a variety of exciting games from this past Saturday in college basketball, led by Arizona's latest impressive road win and more thoughts on BYU, Colorado and several teams in the Mountain West. Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA and college basketball seasons underway!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs

Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains!We're joined by Oliver Hayes from BuffStampede and 247sports to talk all things Colorado as the team heads into the final five games of the regular season.Tyler and Oliver talk about the young core that has emerged for the Buffaloes this season and the ups and downs that have come with relying on freshmen and sophomores in the Big 12.They talk through the team's recent near-upset at BYU and Isaiah Johnson's star power as Tad Boyle looks to retain him and the rest of the young talent on the roster in the offseason.Plus, they also dive into key injuries in the Big 12 that have occurred this week, namely BYU's Richie Saunders, and how it affects the regular season conference title race and the upcoming conference tournament, as well. Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA and college basketball seasons underway!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs

Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains!We're joined by Matt Moore from the Action Network and the Locked on NBA Daily show for a complete breakdown of the Nuggets, Suns & Jazz with league still off for a few days following the All-Star Game.They talk through Denver's tough schedule the rest of the season, the lack of wiggle room the team has in the standings and what they want to see from Nikola Jokic and the rest of the core players heading into the playoffs.Then, Matt gives his thoughts on the surprise season in Phoenix, the reasons behind it and what comes next for the franchise.Finally, Tyler and Matt give quick thoughts on the small sample size with Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. on the court together for Utah and the Jazz's outlook for next season when they aim to compete again in the Western Conference. Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA and college basketball seasons underway!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs

Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains!We're joined by Sean Walker from KSL Sports to talk all things BYU after the Cougars snapped a four-game losing streak earlier this week with an impressive road win at Baylor.Tyler and Sean talk about Kevin Young's team and trying to find consistency out of the players outside the team's "big 3" of AJ Dybantsa, Richie Saunders and Rob Wright III.Finally, they talk about the weird situation going on between Utah Valley and the WAC and what comes next for both parties involved.Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA and college basketball seasons underway!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs

Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains!aWe're joined once again by Caleb Wilfinger from Pickswise to talk about Arizona's first loss of the season, which came Monday night at the hands of the Darryn Peterson-less Kansas Jayhawks. Tyler and Caleb talk about what they saw from Arizona in the game and what the latest Peterson absence means for his NBA Draft stock.Then, they discuss the latest injury issues for the Nuggets and the challenging schedule that awaits after the NBA All-Star break. Plus, they also discuss the online outrage over the Jazz's latest tanking efforts as they try desperately to keep their top-8 protected first-round pick. Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA and college basketball seasons underway!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs

Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains!We're back talking college hoops and Geoff Grammer from the Albuquerque Journal joins to talk all things New Mexico after the Lobos' home loss to Utah State earlier this week.Geoff gives his take on UNM's season as a whole under first-year coach Eric Olen and getting to see the Aggies in person for the first time this season.Tyler and Geoff also talk about the Mountain West standings as a whole and which teams have impressed and which have disappointed so far this season. Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA and college basketball seasons underway!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs

Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains!We're back for an emergency-ish edition after the Jazz's stunning trade for Jaren Jackson Jr. Chandler Holt from KSL Sports is back to talk through all of the angles of the deal, including how JJJ fits in with Utah's core of Keyonte George, Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler from an on-court basketball fit, as well as financially.They also talk through how important the rest of the season is for the Jazz, not just in terms of keeping their top-8 protected draft pick, but also finding out which other players on the roster will fit with the new-look starting lineup going forward.Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA and college basketball seasons underway!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs

Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains.First, Tyler gives his takeaways from getting to see the first matchup of the season between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder, the two teams with the best odds to win the NBA Championship.Tyler talks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's big night and why he always gets up for games in Denver, plus the role players that will play a role in future matchups.Then, he breaks down the All-Star reserves, led by Jamal Murray's well-deserved first selection and Devin Booker's latest appearance, while also giving his complete All-Star picks ahead of next weekend's showcase for the league in Los Angeles.Finally, Tyler gives a few college hoops takeaways from the weekend, most notably the much-anticipated matchup between BYU's AJ Dybantsa and Kansas' Darryn Peterson, who could be the top two picks in this year's NBA Draft.Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA and college basketball seasons underway!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs

Tyler King is back with another edition of Basketball in the Mountains!This week, Tyler is joined by Adam Green from Wildcat Radio 2.0 and AZ Desert Swarm to talk all things Arizona after the team's big road win at BYU earlier this week that takes Tommy Lloyd's team to 21-0 on the season.Tyler and Adam talk through all the key pieces on the Arizona team, led by star freshmen Brayden Burries and Koa Peat.Then, Tyler breaks down Nikola Jokic's return from a 16-game absence, leading the Nuggets to an important win over the Clippers on Friday night. He also discusses more big wins for the shorthanded Suns and Grand Canyon.Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA and college basketball seasons underway!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs

Tyler King is back with another solo edition of Basketball in the Mountains!This week, Tyler is joined by Denver Gazette Nuggets beat writer Vinny Benedetto to talk through the team's continued solid stretch without Nikola Jokic, led by Peyton Watson's breakout season. The guys discuss the most impressive aspect of the 23-year-old's game and the increasingly difficult challenge of trying to retain him as a restricted free agent this summer.Then, they preview the upcoming homestand in Denver that features visits by the top two teams in each conference, the Pistons and the Thunder, as well as Michael Porter Jr.'s first game back at Ball Arena since his trade to the Nets and a tough game against the streaking Clippers. Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA and college basketball seasons underway!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs

Tyler King is back with another solo edition of Basketball in the Mountains!After the announcement of the NBA All-Star starters, Tyler starts with the latest honor for Nikola Jokic as the Nuggets star ties Alex English for the most All-Star appearances in franchise history while discussing Denver's continued success without the star center in the lineup.Then, he moves on to the Suns, who have won two straight and are set to get Jalen Green back this week as Phoenix remains firmly in the top half of the Western Conference.Finally, Tyler recaps another fun weekend of college hoops, led by Grand Canyon's statement win over No. 23 Utah State and Arizona's strengthening case as the best team in the country thanks to another impressive road win in the Big 12.Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA and college basketball seasons underway!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs

Tyler King is back with another episode of Basketball in the Mountains, this time to preview an important Mountain West showdown in the desert between Grand Canyon and No. 23 Utah State.Brennan Williams from Go Lopes Radio joins for an in-depth preview of Saturday's game at GCU Arena and how Grand Canyon can bounce back from a midweek loss at New Mexico against the top team in the Mountain West.Tyler and Brennan break down the Lopes and Aggies on both sides of the ball, touching on the key players and factors heading into the game before giving some takeaways from the first few weeks of Mountain West play.Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA and college basketball seasons underway!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs

Tyler King is back with another edition of Basketball in the Mountains after a fun slate of games across the time zone this past weekend.We start in the NBA, where the Nuggets have won 3 of their last 4 without Nikola Jokic as Denver continues to keep pace despite multiple key injuries. Peyton Watson's breakout season also continues as he was named Western Conference Player of the Week for his efforts in the recent wins, including a pair over the 76ers and Celtics to cap the two-week East Coast swing.Tyler continues with the Suns, who have proven to be a really solid team in the West with 10 wins in their last 13 games. Jordan Ott has made such a positive impact in Phoenix and it shows with the amount of production he's gotten from Devin Booker at the top of the roster down to the guys at the end of the bench.We wrap up today's show by recapping some college action, led by Utah State and the statement win at Boise State, which moves the Aggies to 5-0 in Mountain West play and in a clear tier of their own atop the conference. Tyler also gives some takeaways from seeing various teams in person last week, led by New Mexico and both Colorado and Colorado State.Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA and college basketball seasons underway! Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs

Tyler King is back for a solo edition of Basketball in the Mountains with a complete recap of a fun Saturday slate of college hoops in the MT time zone.He starts in the Big 12, where Arizona took care of business against Utah in Salt Lake City and Colorado picked up an important road win at Arizona State. The Wildcats remain unbeaten at 14-0 thanks to a balanced effort against the Utes, while the Buffs got their first road win since March 2024 thanks to a gritty performance in their conference opener.Also in the Big 12, BYU won its 10th straight with a victory at Kansas State that was fueled by another stellar showing by freshman AJ Dybantsa.Before wrapping up, Tyler touches on a few games in the Mountain West, led by Colorado State's impressive road win at Grand Canyon as the shorthanded Rams snapped a two-game losing streak to begin conference play and grabbed Ali Farokhmanesh his first Mountain West win as a head coach.Finally, New Mexico pulled away from Wyoming in the second half for a solid home win that was led by Croatian freshman Tomsilva Buljan, while Boise State dropped a three overtime thriller at San Diego State.Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA and college basketball seasons underway! Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs

Tyler King is back of another NBA Mondays edition of Basketball in the Mountains, this one focused solely on the Utah Jazz and the big wins over the Pistons and Spurs in a back-to-back this past weekend. Tyler is joined by Chandler Holt of KSL Sports to break down the two wins, which were once again fueled by the duo of Keyonte George and Lauri Markkanen. Tyler and Chandler talk through Keyonte's leap specifically and whether or not his impressive third season is enough for him to be the frontrunner for the league's Most Improved Player award.Then, they look ahead at the next stretch of games for Utah and whether or not the team will let off the gas with an eye toward keeping the team's top-8 protected draft pick.Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA and college basketball seasons underway!

Tyler King is joined by Troy Finnegan for a breakdown of the Nuggets' two games against the Rockets last week and how it affects their view of Denver heading into the week of Christmas.Tyler and Troy discuss Peyton Watson's emergence as a key contributor in the starting lineup, as well as Cam Johnson's hot shooting in the last month.They also discuss how a potential playoff matchup against Houston would look and the state of the Western Conference playoff race ahead of a loaded slate of games on Christmas Day.Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA and college basketball seasons underway!

Tyler King is joined by Patrick Mayhorn from The Aggship for a preview of Saturday's exciting Mountain West opener between Colorado State and Utah State, arguably the two best teams in the conference at this point of the season.Patrick talks through the Aggies' 9-1 start and who has impressed the most for this relatively new-look roster under second-year coach Jerrod Calhoun.Tyler and Patrick talk about the matchup between the Rams' red hot offense and the Aggies' much improved defense and what the difference in the game might end up being.Finally, they discuss the importance of the game as a whole on the opening weekend of Mountain West play and who else around the conference has surprised so far. Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA and college basketball seasons underway!

Tyler King is back for another episode of Basketball in the Mountains and this one is all about the No. 1 team in the country, the Arizona Wildcats. Tommy Lloyd's team moved to 9-0 with a 21-point win over Alabama in Birmingham this past weekend, a record 5th ranked win in a team's first 9 games.PicksWise deputy editor Caleb Wilfinger joins the show for an in-depth look at this Arizona team, starting with freshman guard Brayden Burries' best game as a Wildcat. Tyler and Caleb debate whether or not Arizona has the best starting five in the country while talking about all of the key players that make them arguably the top team in the Big 12 with nonconference play almost over.Tyler also poses the question of whether or not the Wildcats can get to 20-0 with a soft final few games of nonconference play and a not-so-daunting start to Big 12 play.Finally, Tyler gets Caleb's thoughts on the 9-1 starts from BYU and Colorado, as well as his take on the Denver Nuggets' recent form.Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA and college basketball seasons underway!

Tyler King is back for another edition of Basketball in the Mountains following the Nuggets' 3-0 road trip to the east coast where Jamal Murray was the star, becoming the first Denver player not named Nikola Jokic to win a player of the week award since Paul Millsap in 2018. Tyler talks through Jamal's impressive start to the season and goes over his initial All-Star teams in both conferences, including Murray as a representative in the West.Then, Tyler talks about another impressive and unexpected win for the Suns, this one on the road against the Timberwolves as a shorthanded Phoenix team rallied in the fourth quarter behind Collin Gillespie, who has emerged as a key piece for the Suns going forward. Tyler also makes the case that Jordan Ott should be the frontrunner for NBA coach of the year at this point of the season thanks to all of the contributions he's gotten from a roster that is underwhelming on paper.Finally, Tyler wraps up the show with a few college basketball takeaways, led by BYU's impressive comeback win over Clemson at Madison Square, which was fueled by another stellar performance from star freshman AJ Dybantsa. Tyler also gives some thoughts on the epic game between Colorado and Colorado State at Moby Arena last Saturday afternoon before signing off.Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA and college basketball seasons underway!

Tyler King is joined once again by Justin Michael from DNVR for a preview of Saturday's Rocky Mountain Showdown on the hardwood!Coming off a pair of important wins over Wichita State and South Florida in the Bahamas, Colorado State (6-2) plays host to unbeaten Colorado (8-0) in front of a sold-out crowd at Moby Arena at 3 p.m. on CBSSN.It's the first time the two programs have met in Fort Collins since the instant classic two seasons ago that featured two teams that went on to win games in the NCAA Tournament and multiple players now in the NBA. Just two players from that game in 2023 remain as a pair of new-look squads will face off in an important nonconference game that both feel like they need to win to boost their March Madness resumes.Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA and college basketball seasons underway!

Tyler King is joined by Denver Gazette beat writer Vinny Benedetto after the Nuggets' fourth straight home loss, the longest since Nikola Jokic became a regular starter, that featured continued defensive struggles for the team since Aaron Gordon's injury. Tyler and Vinny talk about Spencer Jones and Peyton Watson, the key players in bigger roles in the absence of Gordon and Christian Braun, and how Denver can navigate an important stretch ahead as the race for the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference continues to heat up. They also discuss Cam Johnson's progress in his first season with the team and how his recent hot shooting has helped quell some of the early-season concerns about his fit.Finally, they look ahead at Denver's next few weeks of games and the opportunities to stack important wins. Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA and college basketball seasons underway!

Tyler King is joined by Chandler Holt from KSL Sports for a discussion on Jazz rookie Ace Bailey and the signs of progress he's shown since being inserted into Utah's starting lineup. Tyler and Chandler also touch on some other key figures from the Jazz's first month of the season, including Keyonte George and Kyle Filipowski. Then, Tyler gets Chandler's thoughts on seeing BYU star freshman AJ Dybansta in person before Tyler wraps up the show by discussing Arizona's move up to No. 2 in the AP poll and the Wildcats' case as the top team in the country after a true road win at UConn, the team's second win over a top-3 team in the first five games. Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA and college basketball seasons underway!

Tyler King is back for a solo episode on another edition of NBA Mondays on Basketball in the Mountains! First up: The numbers behind Nikola Jokic's ridiculous start to the season, why he should be the MVP frontrunner and how it's fueled the Nuggets' impressive 10-2 record.Next: The Suns' winning streak finally comes to an end after brutal home loss to Hawks, but Devin Booker's impressive start and production from role players still give plenty of reason for optimism in Phoenix.Finally: The Jazz win a double-overtime thriller against the Bulls, led by big nights from Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George, the two biggest reasons to look forward to watching Utah the rest of the season with Walker Kessler out for the season.Make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the NBA and college basketball seasons underway!

Tyler King is joined by Colorado assistant coach Nate Tomlinson for an inside look at the Buffaloes' 2-0 start and a preview of Friday night's game against Providence. Tomlinson is a former standout player for head coach Tad Boyle now in his second stint as an assistant coach with the program, coming from Providence where he spent the last few years. He gives his thoughts on impressive starts by freshman guard Isaiah Johnson and sophomore forward Sebastian Rancik before detailing what will decide this week's important nonconference matchup against a talented Friars team. Then, Tyler previews some other big games around the time zone this weekend, including Arizona vs. UCLA and BYU vs. UConn, both neutral site games for the two top-ranked teams in the MT time zone. Subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the college basketball season underway! Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs

Tyler King is back talking about the NBA for a solo episode breaking down key recent injuries to both the Suns and the Jazz. First, Jalen Green's promising start to his career in Phoenix is abruptly halted after just five quarters as he reaggravated a right hamstring injury Saturday night against the Clippers which came just a few days after his exciting debut with the team. Tyler discusses what's next for the Suns as they likely will be without Green once again for the next few weeks. Then, we move over to Utah where Walker Kessler will miss remainder of the season after having shoulder surgery. It was already going to be a season where the Jazz are likely in contention for one of the top spots in the NBA Draft lottery, and that's only been cemented by the loss of Kessler, the team's defensive anchor who appeared to be taking a step forward offensively, for the rest of the season. Subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the college basketball season underway!

Tyler King is joined by Denver coach Tim Bergstraser after his Division-I head coaching debut. The Pioneers are in Seattle this week for a pair of games to begin Bergstraser's tenure after he was hired away from D-II Minnesota State-Moorhead in the offseason. Coach Bergstraser talks about what he's hoping to see from his new-look group during a grueling nonconference schedule that features just one home game before December and multiple games against high-major programs. Then, Tyler and Tim talk about DU's move to the WCC, which was announced last week. The move next summer signals a big jump up in competition for the Pios' basketball programs and Bergstraser discusses his excitement to take on the challenge. Subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to never miss an episode with the college basketball season underway!

The college basketball season is here! Tyler King wraps up his 2025-26 season preview series with the Colorado Buffaloes. Oliver Hayes from 247sports joins to preview Tad Boyle's 16th season in Boulder. After finishing last in Big 12 a year ago, the Buffs are hoping to take a step forward thanks to a strong group of returning players, plus an intriguing freshman class. Tyler and Oliver break down what to expect from the key returners and who among the freshmen will make an instant impact this season before diving into the highlights of the nonconference schedule and what CU needs to show in the first month of the season. Make sure to catch up with previous season preview episodes to get ready for the start of the college basketball season next month and subscribe to the channel to never miss an episode!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/BasketballinMTs