Denver Gazette college sports reporter Tyler King is joined by Sean Walker of KSL to talk about Utah's decision to fire Craig Smith before the end of the regular season and potential coaching candidates that could help reinvigorate the Runnin' Utes program. Then, they talk about BYU's recent 5-game winning streak that has the Cougars tied for fourth in the Big 12 standings heading into the final three games of the regular season. They discuss Richie Saunders' big junior season in Provo and how first-year coach Kevin Young has found instant success leaning into making BYU a professional basketball factory.

Denver Gazette college sports reporter Tyler King and Nuggets beat writer Vinny Benedetto break down Denver's 123-100 loss to the L.A. Lakers on Saturday night at Ball Arena. They talk about J.J. Redick's aggressive game plan that kept three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic in check throughout the game, Luka Doncic's introduction to a rivalry that the Nuggets have owned in recent years and how this game sets up a fascinating end to the regular season that could lead to another postseason meeting between Denver and L.A.

Denver Gazette college sports reporter Tyler King is joined by Patrick Mayhorn from The Aggship, the best source for Utah State athletics coverage, to talk about the Aggies' spectacular 2024-25 season so far. They discuss first-year coach Jerrod Calhoun, stars Ian Martinez and Mason Falslev and the team's outlook the rest of the regular season and heading into the Mountain West and NCAA Tournament.

Denver Gazette college sports reporter Tyler King is joined by Troy Finnegan of CU Sports Report and ClutchPoints to talk about Colorado snapping its 13-game losing streak and finally winning a game in Big 12 play. They also discuss the future of the Buffaloes' program and how Tad Boyle's team could look heading into year two in the Big 12 before hitting on some of the best games to watch in the Mountain time zone this week.

In the first episode of Basketball in the Mountains, Denver Gazette college sports reporter Tyler King is joined by Gazette colleague Vinny Benedetto to talk about the Nuggets' decision to stand pat at the trade deadline and the team's outlook heading into the All-Star break. Then, DNVR's Justin Michael joins to talk about Colorado State's big win over San Diego State that puts the Rams in sole possession of third place in the Mountain West ahead of a big-time showdown at Utah State.