About this episode

Mitch Harper discusses BYU basketball's upcoming season and expectations for quarterback Bear Bachmeier.

On this episode of Cougar Tracks , KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper dives into the latest around BYU athletics with a heavy focus on BYU basketball and the upcoming BYU football season. First, we break down BYU basketball’s 2026-27 nonconference schedule, looking at the key matchups, potential resume-building opportunities, and what the slate could mean for the Cougars before Big 12 play begins. We also take a summer outlook at the upcoming BYU basketball season, including roster questions, expectations, and what fans should be watching as the program continues to build momentum. Then, we shift to football recruiting with the commitment of Orem High EDGE rusher Jag Ioane to BYU and what his addition means for the Cougars’ future. Finally, Harper discusses expectations for quarterback Bear Bachmeier in 2026, his development, and what his role could look like as BYU continues to shape its offensive future. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609…

People in this episode

Host: Mitch Harper

Topics covered

• BYU basketball
• 2026-27 season
• football recruiting
• Bear Bachmeier
• nonconference schedule
• roster expectations

Keywords

• BYU basketball
• Bear Bachmeier
• Jag Ioane
• 2026-27 season
• football recruiting
• nonconference schedule

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BYU, KSL Sports, Orem High

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