Episode 95 of Basketball in the Mountains is live. It's finally time for some Summer League takeaways and no better person to join me than @tylerrucker.bsky.social. We talked BYU's AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson/Jazz, Khaman Maluach/Suns and much more. 🎧⬇️ open.spotify.com/episode/62aM...

Hello everyone, I organized a @pac12.bsky.social preseason poll. We had 16 votes and no surprise, but Boise State is the consensus favorite for the first season of the new-look conference. Full breakdown in today's @denvergazette.com ⬇️ www.denvergazette.com/2026/08/02/p...

Episode 94 of Basketball in the Mountains is live. It's been a minute, but not a lot has happened lately with the Nuggets. That's why Troy Finnegan is back for a check-in on how the fan base should view this offseason and the Peyton Watson free agency. 🎧⬇️ open.spotify.com/episode/1PSg...

Really fun day up at Moby earlier this week with a bunch of #CSURams legends in town to work out and catch up. Five guys from the 2024 NCAA Tournament team even scrimmaged a lineup we’ll likely see for Ali Farokhmanesh’s team this season. Cool to see the program get to this point.

Back for Day 2 of Big 12 media days here in Frisco, but plenty of coverage in today's @denvergazette.com . Deion Sanders back to full health ahead of Year 4 with the #CUBuffs, Joey McGuire defends having Brendan Sorsby's back and much more. Today's sports cover ⬇️

Deion Sanders up next on the main stage live on ESPN+ but I’ll have updates here as well. #CUBuffs

Good morning from the the Star in Frisco. It’s Day 1 of Big 12 media days with Coach Prime and the #CUBuffs one of 8 teams speaking today. Plenty of @denvergazette.com coverage coming this week and beyond. Football season is almost here.

An Iberian Derby with a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals on the line in what could be Cristiano Ronaldo’s last match for Portugal. I can’t believe I’m here.

Good afternoon from Dallas Stadium. I’m in town for Big 12 media days starting tomorrow, but today I’m here covering the Round of 16 World Cup game between Spain and Portugal. Kickoff at 1 p.m. MT. Coverage coming later @denvergazette.com. Should be a blast.

Episode 93 of Basketball in the Mountains is live. @choltsports.bsky.social returns to talk about the Walker Kessler trade and the bounty of picks the Jazz got back. Plus, early thoughts on Darryn Peterson's arrival in Utah, a disappointing Suns trade and more. 🎧⬇️ open.spotify.com/episode/3W6U...

Today, Fort Collins is officially Pac-12 country. In today's @denvergazette.com, a multi-part project I've been working on for weeks. How this came together for the #CSURams, why now and why the Pac-12. Plus, meet the 9 members of the new-look conference and more.

Episode 92 of Basketball in the Mountains is live. It's a solo edition as I recap the #NBADraft, most importantly the Jazz taking Darryn Peterson at No. 2 overall and the exciting future ahead. Also, some Suns talk (pre-today's trade) and Nuggets rumors galore. 🎧⬇️ open.spotify.com/episode/0gyB...

Things keep getting better for David Carle's program. After winning a record 12th national title in April, Denver made program history at this weekend's #NHLDraft. Two first round picks and 16 total draft picks on next year's roster, both team records. Today's @denvergazette.com sports cover ⬇️

Big 12 announces list of attendees for next month’s media days in Frisco. Here’s who will be representing the #CUBuffs ⬇️

Good morning from Boulder. #CUBuffs set to formally announce Derrick White as the new “president of basketball strategy” shortly, with White and his family also giving $2 million to Tad Boyle’s program. Packed house here. Spencer Dinwiddie, KJ Simpson among former players here.

The #NBADraft has always been one of my favorite days on the sports calendar. It's the perfect blend of my love for both the NBA and college basketball. It's part of the reason I started my podcast "Basketball in the Mountains" — to dive even deeper with each draft class. My top 30 this year ⬇️

Episode 91 of Basketball in the Mountains is live. It's time for some final #NBADraft predictions and Caleb Wilfinger returns to go through one final mock draft. Plus, Phoenix smartly re-signs Collin Gillespie & Jordan Goodwin and lessons from the Knicks' title. 🎧⬇️ open.spotify.com/episode/5lxJ...

Statement from Big 12 Board of Directors following today's meeting:

Episode 90 of Basketball in the Mountains is live. After an offseason of unwanted roster change, it's time to talk about the #CUBuffs with @ocuhayes.bsky.social. Why Barrington Hargress could be in for a big leap, the transfer portal additions and more. 🎧⬇️ open.spotify.com/episode/6EuR...

The #FIFAWorldCup is finally back in North America. From @markkiszla.bsky.social's terrific column to @vbenedetto.bsky.social's insights to Kyle Fredrickson's story on Denver's big whiff at hosting to staff predictions, we've got it all covered in today's special section in @denvergazette.com. ⬇️

Statement from Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark on conversation with conference ADs today in aftermath of Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby being granted injunction to play this season:

Statement from Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark on Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby being granted injunction to play football this season:

ICYMI: One of my favorite annual episodes of Basketball in the Mountains is out now. It's NBA Draft Big Board podcast as we break down the three big options for the Utah Jazz at No. 2 and some Denver Nuggets discussion around their No. 26 pick. 🎧⬇️ open.spotify.com/episode/7yay...

Full #CSURams football schedule complete with kickoff times and TV assignments is out. Key takeaways: - Border War mid-afternoon at 4 p.m. on USA - BYU game on CBS is awesome - Only one home game after 7 p.m. - Texas State game on Thursday Oct .15 means two mini-byes 📸: @CSUFootball on X

Episode 88 of Basketball in the Mountains is live. We're back talking college hoops after the majority of roster building is over. @justintmichael.bsky.social returns to talk about the key players returning for the #CSURams and what it means for next season. 🎧⬇️ open.spotify.com/episode/5Sw4...

I started covering CU regularly a little over 4 years ago. I knew no one. Right away, Adam Munsterteiger welcomed me onto the beat and showed me kindness. It’s all he’s done since because that’s what Adam was — a friend to all. He’ll be truly missed. Covering the Buffs won’t be the same. RIP.

Episode 87 of Basketball in the Mountains is live. @vbenedetto.bsky.social returns to talk about the Denver Nuggets offseason. Josh Kroenke's comments on the luxury tax, Peyton Watson's free agent market, potential Aaron Gordon and Jamal Murray trades and more. 🎧 ⬇️ open.spotify.com/episode/5Rlg...

Episode 86 of Basketball in the Mountains is live. The Jazz got the No. 2 pick! @choltsports.bsky.social comes back to discuss the #NBADraft lottery euphoria in Utah and break down the top consensus three players at the top that the Jazz will be deciding between. 🎧⬇️ open.spotify.com/episode/4U0r...

Episode 85 of Basketball in the Mountains is live. It's time for a Suns season recap. Donnie Druin joins to discuss Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks' first seasons in Phoenix, what comes next for key veterans and young guys and what defines success going forward. 🎧 ⬇️ open.spotify.com/episode/3Du7...

Episode 84 of Basketball in the Mountains is live. It's time to talk about the end of the Denver Nuggets' season. What went wrong for Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and company against the Timberwolves and what comes next in an interesting offseason. 🎧 ⬇️ open.spotify.com/episode/09eL...