Hike's Peak: The Weekly Mountain West Podcast
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<p>Welcome to "Hike's Peak", a Mountain West Connection podcast. Visit the mountain every Tuesday for a brand new episode covering everything Mountain West related! Find us on Twitter @MWCConnection or on our website <a href="http://mwcconnection.com">mwcconnection.com</a> !</p>
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Recent Episodes
May 19, 2026
Mountain West & PAC 12 Agree to Settlement! Details, dates, & prediction$! Spring Football Preview: MVP, X-Factor, & Breakout picks for all 12 teams!
<p>Welcome back everyone to the Hike’s Peak podcast, thank you for coming back to the mountain! We have breaking news for you all, as the Mountain West and PAC 12 have officially reached a settlement in their legal battle over exit fees. There aren't a ton of details out on the specifics yet, but I’ll give you everything we have as well as my thoughts and predictions for the amount paid to the Mountain West conference. After that, we’ll get into the meat of the episode, which will be each football team’s MVP, X Factor, and top breakout candidate, with the battles on the gridiron only being a few months away! Lots of fun stuff this week, let’s dive in!</p><p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p><ol><li><strong>Mountain West & PAC 12 agree to settlement terms: What we know, key dates to watch, & predicted realignment fees</strong></li><li><strong>Spring Football Preview: All 12 Teams MVP, X Factor, and Top Breakout candidate for 2026</strong><ol><li><strong>Air Force: MVP: JR QB Liam Szarka</strong></li><li><strong>Boise State: X-Factor: SR QB Maddux Madsen</strong></li><li><strong>Colorado State: Top Breakout: SO TE Pearce Spurlin III (Georgia)</strong></li><li><strong>Fresno State: Top Breakout: JR WR Jahlil McClain</strong></li><li><strong>Hawaii: X-Factor: SR WR Pofele Ashlock</strong></li><li><strong>Nevada: X-Factor: SR RB Ky Woods</strong></li><li><strong>New Mexico: Top Breakout: SO TE Cade Keith</strong></li><li><strong>San Diego State: X-Factor: SR QB Jayden Denegal</strong></li><li><strong>San Jose State: Top Breakout: JR DT Jayland McGlothern (Sacramento State, FCS)</strong></li><li><strong>UNLV: MVP: SR RB Jai'Den "Jet" Thomas</strong></li><li><strong>Utah State: MVP: SR S Brevin Hamblin</strong></li><li><strong>Wyoming: X-Factor: SO RB Samuel "Tote" Harris</strong></li></ol></li></ol><p>That is it for this week’s episode of the Hike’s Peak podcast, thank you so much for listening! Fingers crossed that we'll have more settlement details next week! Make sure to follow me on Twitter at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/JackTalksCFB">JackTalksCFB</a> and turn post notifications on so you don’t miss any Mountain West or PAC 12 movement! Also, check out the brand new <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mwcconnection.com/transfer-portal/83991/mountain-west-transfer-portal-tracker-2026-cbk-pac-12-rankings-updated-utep-hawaii-uc-davis-gonzaga-washington-state">transfer portal tracker</a>, which is live on the website now. It’s complete with bios, stats, and previous stops for every player on the list, and is updated daily, so bookmark that to never miss out on transfer news! If you like the show and enjoy our coverage, leave a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, every single one of those helps us out immensely. Follow us on twitter at MWCConnection and find all of your Mountain West news at MWCConnection.com. Thank you again for listening! Until next time, I’m Jack Thompson, and thank you for coming back to the mountain!</p>
May 12, 2026
Transfer Spotlight Special Part TWO! Top 12 Forwards/Big Men entering the MW/PAC! Complete scouting reports, projections, & more! HP's Highest Rated Transfer EVER!
<p>Welcome back everyone, to the Hike’s Peak Podcast, thank you for coming back to the mountain! Last week, we went over the top 12 incoming transfer guards entering the Mountain West and PAC 12, and this time around, we’re talking about the forwards and big men. Like part one, this episode will have players coming from everywhere, from JUCO journeyman to Top 10 recruits. I’ve picked out the twelve best of the bunch, complete with scouting reports, bios, and analysis, and we’re working backwards so make sure to stay until the end to find out who my highest graded transfer ever is! No time to waste, let’s dive right into our second top twelve transfers list!</p><p><strong>Player breakdown by conference:</strong></p><ol><li><strong>ACC: 2</strong></li><li><strong>Big West: 2</strong></li><li><strong>Big Sky: 2</strong></li><li><strong>SEC: 1</strong></li><li><strong>Big 12: 1</strong></li><li><strong>WCC: 1</strong></li><li><strong>SWAC: 1</strong></li><li><strong>OVC: 1</strong></li><li><strong>Southland: 1</strong></li></ol><p>That is it for this week’s episode of the Hike’s Peak podcast, thank you so much for listening! Hopefully, you feel like this series is getting you up to speed on the always shifting rosters of college basketball! Make sure to follow me on Twitter at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/JackTalksCFB">JackTalksCFB</a> and turn post notifications on so you don’t miss any Mountain West or PAC 12 movement! Also, check out the brand new <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mwcconnection.com/transfer-portal/83991/mountain-west-transfer-portal-tracker-2026-cbk-pac-12-rankings-updated-utep-hawaii-uc-davis-gonzaga-washington-state">transfer portal tracker</a>, which is live on the website now. It’s complete with bios, stats, and previous stops for every player on the list, and is updated daily, so bookmark that to never miss out on transfer news! If you like the show and enjoy our coverage, leave a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, every single one of those helps us out immensely. Follow us on twitter at MWCConnection and find all of your Mountain West news at MWCConnection.com. Thank you again for listening! Until next time, I’m Jack Thompson, and thank you for coming back to the mountain!</p>
May 5, 2026
Transfer Spotlight Special Part One! Top 12 Guards entering the MW/PAC! Scouting reports, projections, bios, & more!
<p>Welcome back everyone, to the Hike’s Peak podcast, thank you for coming back to the mountain! It’s finally time to do a deep dive into the 2026 college basketball transfer portal cycle for the Mountain West and PAC 12! With close to 100 new players joining the ranks, I’ve sorted through the names to find the very best that will be joining your favorite team next season. This is part one, featuring the point guards and shooting guards, and next week will be the second part on the forwards and big men. This week, you’ll learn about the twelve best guards entering the fold, with every kind of journey being represented. From former 5 stars to D3 transfers, head coaches discover talent anywhere and everywhere, and this episode will prove that without a doubt. No time to waste, let’s dive into the top twelve transfer guards entering the conferences in 2026.</p><p><strong>Player Breakdown by Conference:</strong></p><ol><li><strong>MAAC: 2</strong></li><li><strong>Big 12: 1</strong></li><li><strong>Summit League: 1</strong></li><li><strong>MAC: 1</strong></li><li><strong>WCC: 1</strong></li><li><strong>AAC: 1</strong></li><li><strong>Patriot League: 1</strong></li><li><strong>SoCon: 1</strong></li><li><strong>ASUN: 1</strong></li><li><strong>MVC: 1</strong></li><li><strong>SEC: 1</strong></li></ol><p>That is it for this week’s episode of the Hike’s Peak podcast, thank you so much for listening! Hopefully, you feel like this series is getting you up to speed on the always shifting rosters of college basketball! Make sure to follow me on Twitter at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/JackTalksCFB">JackTalksCFB</a> and turn post notifications on so you don’t miss any Mountain West or PAC 12 movement! Also, check out the brand new <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mwcconnection.com/transfer-portal/83991/mountain-west-transfer-portal-tracker-2026-cbk-pac-12-rankings-updated-utep-hawaii-uc-davis-gonzaga-washington-state">transfer portal tracker</a>, which is live on the website now. It’s complete with bios, stats, and previous stops for every player on the list, and is updated daily, so bookmark that to never miss out on transfer news! If you like the show and enjoy our coverage, leave a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, every single one of those helps us out immensely. Follow us on twitter at MWCConnection and find all of your Mountain West news at MWCConnection.com. Thank you again for listening, get ready for part two next week on the top basketball forwards and big men entering the conferences! Until next time, I’m Jack Thompson, and thank you for coming back to the mountain!</p>
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