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Matt breaks down a packed week in Utah sports, starting with a full check-in on college basketball across the state. Utah State continues to prove it’s the class of the Mountain West, while Utah searches for an identity and BYU’s lack of depth raises real concerns as the season grinds on.

From there, Matt turns to the Utah Mammoth and the frustration surrounding the Winter Olympics. Clayton Keller being repeatedly scratched, questionable coaching decisions, and missed opportunities leave Mammoth fans shaking their heads heading into the stretch run.

The episode wraps with a no-holds-barred rant on ESPN, the NBA, and what Matt argues is a decades-long double standard against the Utah Jazz. From selective outrage over tanking to dismissive national coverage, he lays out why Utah is constantly singled out—and why the league’s “integrity” argument doesn’t hold up.

It’s opinionated, informed, and unapologetically Utah-focused.

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In this episode of The Matt Cave Podcast, Matt breaks down a turbulent week in Utah sports, starting with BYU basketball’s alarming collapse at the worst possible time. Despite elite talent at the top, the Cougars’ flaws are being exposed — poor free throw shooting, disappearing secondary scorers, and a lack of depth that raises serious questions about their ceiling under Kevin Young.

Matt also examines Utah State’s continued dominance as the class of the Mountain West, contrasting the Aggies’ consistency with BYU’s unraveling. Utah basketball gets a reality check as well, as the program continues to search for direction in the modern Big 12 landscape.

On the pro side, the Utah Jazz finally make moves that matter. Matt explains why the recent trades signal the end of the rebuild, how Danny Ainge has positioned the franchise for real contention, and why this roster suddenly has a clear identity — and a future worth believing in.

The episode wraps with thoughts on the decline of Overwatch, gaming rebrands gone wrong, and how mismanagement can kill even the most beloved franchises.

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This week on The Matt Cave Podcast, Matt breaks down a tough reality check for BYU basketball after a brutal Big 12 stretch reveals the team’s true ceiling. With expectations sky-high, Matt explains why BYU is still ahead of schedule and why perspective matters when an 18-year-old star is carrying the weight of a program.

Utah State, meanwhile, has officially separated itself as the class of the Mountain West. After a statement win over San Diego State, the Aggies look like legitimate favorites to win both the regular season and conference tournament, with multiple contributors stepping up at the right time.

Matt also dives into another maddening week for the Utah Mammoth, a team capable of trading punches with the NHL’s best but sabotaged by penalties, special teams failures, and preventable mistakes. From blown leads to a league-worst power play, Matt examines what’s holding the Mammoth back and whether a bold trade could change everything.

Honest, measured, and unfiltered, this episode focuses on context over hot takes and long-term vision over panic.

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