Big 12 Vice President of Men's Basketball Brian Thornton sat down with KSL Sports' Mitch Harper to discuss Big 12 men's basketball, the non-conference scheduling, BYU Basketball, Kevin Young, and Big 12 basketball media rights.

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NCAA President Charlie Baker spoke with reporters at the Big 12 Meetings in Orlando, Florida on May 29, 2025.

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BYU men's basketball head coach Kevin Young spoke with KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper at the Big 12 Spring Business Meetings in Orlando.

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BYU women's basketball head coach Lee Cummard spoke with KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper at the Big 12 Spring Business Meetings in Orlando, Florida.

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The Big 12 Spring Business Meetings started in Orlando at the Waldorf Astoria. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper is on location to discuss the meetings. 

On day one, Big 12 Men's and women's basketball coaches held their meetings on Wednesday, May 28.

Harper shared his insights from the day and also discussed the College Football Playoff.

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Kansas coach Bill Self, Houston coach Kelvin Sampson, and Big 12 Basketball Men's Basketball Vice President Brian Thornton discuss Big 12 hoops.

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BYU President C. Shane Reese and new BYU athletic director Brian Santiago spoke with the media at Santiago's introductory news conference at the BYU Broadcasting Building on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

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BYU has a new Athletic Director. The school announced on Tuesday after business hours that Brian Santiago has been promoted from Deputy AD to the next Athletics Director to succeed Tom Holmoe.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper breaks down BYU's big move to promote Santiago.

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KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper is back from vacation at Disneyland. He discussed running into BYU football players at the "Happiest Place on Earth."

Then he gets into the news of Stanford transfers Tiger Bachmeier and Bear Bachmeier joining the BYU football program.

Justin Kirkland transfers to BYU from Oklahoma State.

Then a BYU basketball check-in with the addition of Idaho transfer Tyler Mrus.

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BYU Basketball legend Jimmer Fredette announced his retirement from the game. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on Fredette's retirement and reflected on the legendary career.

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