Hike the Y | Football and Basketball Sports Analysis

What happens when you merge the rules of FIFA and NCAA football? Pain and rules that are not good for the sport of football. The three gents dive deep into the water in search of BYU college football speculation and AJ becoming the next SGA??

Dive into the wild world of BYU sports with a couple of Cougar diehards who are not afraid of bold takes or inside jokes. In this episode, we break down what it would really be like to have BYU’s new QB1 Bear Bachmeier sitting in class next to you, then unleash our Top 5 hottest takes for the BYU season — from Big 12 dreams to upset alerts and breakout stars. Whether you’re here for serious football talk or just to laugh at the chaos of Cougar fandom, this is your new go-to BYU sports pod.

Peopl have been saying that BYU doesn't have it's team under control, but little do they know that Xu Xin is COMING TO TOWN.

This week on Hike the Y, we get into a wild BYU sports slate that has Cougar fans everywhere asking the same question: what is going on? From major basketball and football news to conference drama, injury updates, coaching chatter, and the latest BYU buzz, we break it all down the only way we know how — with takes, jokes, and a little bit of chaos. If you’re a BYU fan or just love college sports drama, this one’s for you.

Sam Johnson is quickly becoming a household name around BYU campus after going viral for his video where he ran a marathon (over 200 laps) around the MARB. He comes on the podcast to discuss his marathoning journey, what inspired him to begin running around marathons around buildings at BYU, his future marathoning and life plans, and his unique love for unicycling. This is an episode you won't want to miss!

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Bruce Branch III won't live up to the hype? Dawson Baker on the Big 12 All-conference 3rd team? Kennard Davis Jr. past his prime? The boys and back and better than ever with some hot takes to help get you though the offseason. They also discuss Keba Kieta's and Richie Saunders performances at the NBA G-league and NBA combines and touch on the expansion of March Madness and whether it is good or bad for college basketball. Whether you're a die-hard Cougar fan or just here for the laughs, this podcast is right for you!

Nate, Connor, and Brandon are back and better than ever after the NBA draft lottery where the Wizards land the #1 pick and the Jazz slot into the second spot. The boys discuss whether or not the Wizards will take Dybantsa at #1 and whether the Jazz will try and trade up for the right to pick him. They also discuss the NBA draft combine, other potential top draft picks, and Rob Wright's interesting new haircut. This is an episode that you just can't miss!

The boys get back together to talk BYU sports, including topics such as prospects for BYU's starting center position, the revived rivalry with Utah State after it was announced that there would be a series played between the two over the next two years, and how BYU football players fared in the 2026 NBA draft. A special segment also tests your NBA buzzer beater moments knowledge. This is a can't miss episode!

BYU basketball is in major transition as Aleksej Kostic hits the transfer portal and AJ Dybantsa declares for the 2026 NBA Draft. In this episode, we break down what Kostic’s departure means for the Cougars’ backcourt, how Dybantsa’s draft decision impacts BYU’s ceiling, and what comes next for the roster. Basketball analysis, transfer portal talk, and NBA draft projections all in one place.

If you’re wondering what BYU basketball’s future roster will look like, this episode of Hike the Y ranks every key piece and projects how good the Cougars can be in the next few seasons. We break down guards, wings, and bigs, talk ceiling vs. floor for the 2026–27 roster, and debate whether this group has Top 25 and Big 12 contender upside. Plus, the Aleksej Kostić lover account joins the show to talk all things Kostić, his breakout potential, and why BYU fans are so hyped about him.