UPSET ALERT? BYU Basketball & AJ Dybantsa Battle No. 1 Arizona on EPIC Big Monday | BYU Basketball Chasing Lasting Legacy | BYU Football's Remaining Transfer Portal Needs

AJ Dybantsa and the BYU Cougars face their biggest test yet as they welcome No. 1 Arizona to the Marriott Center. With all eyes on Provo for this marquee Big Monday matchup, can BYU capitalize on Dybantsa’s electric 43-point outing against Utah and stage another unforgettable upset on their home court? Jake Hatch breaks down the keys to the game—from the potential impact of lineup changes involving Kennard Davis Jr. and Khadim Mboup, to crucial contributions needed from Rob Wright, Richie Saunders, and Keba Keita, among others. The episode examines how BYU’s aggressive play in the paint could match up against Arizona’s size and balanced eight-man rotation, led by Koa Peat and Brayden Burries, highlighting the strategic chess match between Kevin Young and Tommy Lloyd. Will BYU’s three-point shooting find its rhythm, or can Arizona’s formidable defense keep the Cougars in check? Beyond the X’s and O’s, the discussion shifts to legacy. What achievement would leave BYU basketball truly immortalized in the record books: winning a long-awaited Big 12 championship, or breaking through to the program’s first-ever Final Four? Drawing on iconic moments from Jimmer Fredette and Danny Ainge to legendary upsets at Gonzaga, Jake Hatch weighs listener questions about what the Cougar faithful will remember decades from now. With the season’s defining stretch approaching, each victory in the loaded Big 12 could shape tournament seeding and the national perception of Kevin Young’s squad. The episode also updates the latest from BYU football’s offseason. As winter workouts heat up, Jake Hatch highlights the position groups still in need of reinforcements through the NCAA Transfer Portal, including quarterback, offensive line, defensive tackle, and kicker. Insights shed light on Kalani Sitake, Aaron Roderick, TJ Woods, and Kelly Poppinga's ongoing roster construction and how new additions could keep BYU competitive in the Big 12’s relentless landscape. Celebrate Cougar Nation’s unwavering support and get insider commentary on both basketball and football storylines that are captivating BYU fans. As March approaches, the stakes are higher than ever—will BYU etch a new chapter in program history, or is a new heartbreak on the horizon?