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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Tyler King continues his 2025-26 season preview series with the newcomer to the Mountain West, Grand Canyon. Brennan Williams from Go Lopes Radio joins the show for an in-depth look at coach Bryce Drew's latest team. GCU has made the NCAA Tournament in four of the last five seasons since Drew took over, but making the leap up from the WAC is the program's latest challenge. It's a new-look roster in Phoenix as the Lopes will have to try to find a way to get back to March Madness after losing all five starters and investing heavily in transfer portal players. 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!
Tyler King continues his 2025-26 college hoops season preview series with Colorado State. Justin Michael from DNVR Rams joins the show to talk about the excitement heading into Ali Farokhmanesh's first year as the program's head coach before diving into the new-look roster that features several intriguing transfers that could become key players around returners Rashaan Mbemba and Kyle Jorgensen. Finally, they lay out the key games in the nonconference schedule and what this CSU team needs to accomplish before Mountain West play begins in late December. 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!
Tyler King continues his 2025-26 college hoops season preview series with the Utah State. Jason Walker from Cache Valley Dailey and 106.9 the Fan in Logan joins the show for an in-depth look at the Aggies heading into year two under coach Jerrod Calhoun. Utah State is coming off a 26-win season and another NCAA Tournament appearance and the program is once again one of the favorites in the Mountain West thanks to a strong group of returners and intriguing newcomers. Tyler and Jason break down the roster before getting into the nonconference schedule and what the Aggies need to show before the start of conference play in late December. Make sure to catch up with previous season preview episodes to get ready for the start of the college basketball season next month!
Tyler King is joined by Sean Walker from KSL Sports for one of the most anticipated episodes of the 2025-26 college hoops season preview series: the BYU Cougars. After making the Sweet 16 last season, expectations have been raised even further under coach Kevin Young as potential No. 1 NBA Draft pick AJ Dybantsa has arrived for likely his lone season in Provo. That, plus the return of leading scorer Richie Saunders has BYU near the top of a loaded Big 12 conference heading into the season. Because of that, the Cougars have one of the most exciting nonconference schedules in the country and it will all lead to a fun Big 12 slate starting in January. Make sure to catch up with previous season preview episodes to get ready for the start of the college basketball season next month!
To continue the 2025-26 college hoops season preview Tyler King is joined by Nathan Carroll from Bronco Nation News for a look at Boise State entering year 16 under coach Leon Rice. Despite the loss of the program's all-time leading scorer, Tyson Degenhart, as well as veteran point guard Alvaro Cardenas, the Broncos have quickly retooled to be one of the preseason favorites in the Mountain West. Tyler and Nathan talk about the mix of productive returners and intriguing newcomers before taking a look at the nonconference slate and what Boise State needs to show before Mountain West play begins in late December. Make sure to catch up with previous season preview episodes to get ready for the start of the college basketball season next month!
Tyler King is joined by KSL Sports' Steve Bartle for an in-depth look at the Utah Runnin' Utes as part of the continued 2025-25 college basketball season preview series on the show. Steve gives a look at what first-year coach Alex Jensen and a pair of veteran players had to say earlier this week at Big 12 media days in Kansas City before sharing some insight on how the Utes looked in their first exhibition game earlier this month. Then, Steve gives some other key newcomers to watch before discussing the early part of Utah's schedule, which features a handful of home games at the beginning for a few intriguing games against good opponents that will lead into Big 12 play. Make sure to catch up with previous season preview episodes to get ready for the start of the college basketball season next month!
Tyler King is joined by Denver Gazette colleague Vinny Benedetto to do a complete Nuggets season preview less than a week from the 2025-26 opener.
They discuss whether or not this is the most talented and deepest team of the Nikola Jokic era and whether or not that has raised the expectations in the Mile High City after back-to-back exits in Game 7 of the second round.
They go through each member of the starting lineup and how they fit into coach David Adelman's plans, as well as the key players off the bench.
Finally, Tyler and Vinny each give their predictions for the Nuggets' season win total and how far Denver can go in the postseason.
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Tyler King is joined by Caleb Wilfinger from PicksWise for a gambling-centric preview of the three NBA teams in the Mountain time zone. Tyler and Caleb talk through the over/under win totals for the Nuggets, Suns and Jazz, giving their thoughts on each team as a whole in the process. Then, they discuss some potential awards bets, most notably Nikola Jokic's chances to win a fourth MVP. Finally, Caleb gives a few college teams he's looking forward to watching in the upcoming season. Make sure to keep up with our season preview episodes to get ready for the start of the college basketball season next month!
Tyler King continues his 2025-26 season preview series on Basketball in the Mountains by welcoming reigning Big Sky coach of the year Travis DeCuire to the show. Montana is coming off its third trip to the NCAA Tournament under DeCuire and returns plenty of talent from last year's squad, namely leading scorer Money Williams. Coach DeCuire talks about both the returners and newcomers that make up this year's squad before discussing the challenging nonconference slate that awaits the Grizzlies before Big Sky play begins. Make sure to catch up with previous season preview episodes to get ready for the start of the college basketball season next month!
Denver Gazette college sports reporter Tyler King continues the 2025-26 season preview series on Basketball in the Mountains with Utah Valley coach Todd Phillips. The Wolverines are coming off a WAC regular season championship and should once again be one of the favorites in their last year in the conference. Coach Phillips talks about recruiting in the transfer portal era, his new-look team and what he expects to learn about his team during a challenging nonconference schedule. Stay tuned for plenty more team-specific breakdowns leading into the start of the college basketball season next month!
Denver Gazette college sports reporter Tyler King kicks off his 2025-26 season preview series with the Wyoming Cowboys. Coach Sundance Wicks joins to talk about the excitement in Laramie heading into his second season in charge of the Pokes. Before talking about the last year in the current iteration of the Mountain West, Tyler and Coach Wicks break down Wyoming's new-look roster and the Cowboys' continued commitment to being a program that develops players first and foremost. Stay tuned for plenty more team-specific breakdowns leading into the start of the college basketball season next month!
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After a two-month break, Tyler King is back with the latest episode of Basketball in the Mountains, catching up on all of the news from the end of the summer on the hardwood, led by takeaways from EuroBasket led by Tristan da Silva taking home gold with Germany, the surprise exit in the Round of 16 by Nikola Jokic and Serbia, as well as Lauri Markkanen's return to star form with Finland. Then, Tyler and Troy Finnegan from ClutchPoints discuss the biggest storylines for the Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz with the start of the NBA season right around the corner. Finally, they each give one college team they're excited to watch with official practices beginning around the Mountain time zone this week.
Denver Gazette college sports reporter Tyler King is joined by Northern Colorado coach Steve Smiley to talk all things Bears basketball. They discuss UNC's regular season Big Sky championship from a season ago, how that momentum has carried over this summer, a pair of former players participating in NBA Summer League and the program's upcoming trip to Portugal. Go to uncbears.com to secure tickets and stay up to date with all things Northern Colorado sports and make sure to subscribe to the podcast to never miss an episode!
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Denver Gazette college sports reporter Tyler King is joined by Troy Finnegan of ClutchPoints to give their takeaways from 2025 NBA Summer League action. They start off with former Colorado State star Nique Clifford, who has been one of the MVPs in Las Vegas as the go-to player for the unbeaten Sacramento Kings. Then, they discuss the loaded Utah Jazz roster that is headlined by Kyle Filipowski's breakout summer and Cody Williams' steady progress as the top sophomores on the team. They also talk about DaRon Holmes' return from an Achilles injury and the progress he's made over the past year with the Nuggets before wrapping up with the Phoenix Suns' rookies, led by Khaman Maluach, and some other standouts from across the league.
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