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Matt breaks down a packed week in Utah sports, starting with BYU basketball’s frustrating but injury-riddled season and what’s next for AJ Dybantsa’s future. He then dives into Utah State’s impressive tournament run and why the Aggies continue to exceed expectations year after year.

The conversation shifts to the Utah Jazz and the ongoing tank debate, including strong opinions on player development, roster construction, and the future of the franchise. Matt also covers Real Salt Lake’s surprising start and what to expect moving forward, before wrapping up with a Utah Mammoth playoff push that suddenly feels less certain.

From March Madness takeaways to NHL playoff races, this episode covers it all with honest analysis and unfiltered takes.

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Matt returns with one of the most frustrated episodes of The Matt Cave Podcast yet.

With March Madness arriving and Utah sports delivering plenty of drama, Matt breaks down the biggest storylines across the state—from college basketball to the NHL playoff race.

The episode opens with a look at the University of Utah’s difficult basketball season and what comes next under head coach Alex Jensen. Matt also celebrates Utah State’s impressive Mountain West championship run and discusses where the Aggies could land in the NCAA Tournament. Meanwhile, BYU’s season ends with mixed emotions despite the incredible performance of AJ Dybantsa, who shattered Kevin Durant’s Big 12 tournament scoring records and solidified his status as a future NBA star.

From there, Matt turns his attention to the Utah Jazz and the ongoing debate around tanking in the NBA. He questions why Utah continues to receive national criticism when several other teams across the league are doing the exact same thing.

Real Salt Lake is one of the few bright spots in Utah sports right now. Despite low preseason expectations and injuries, RSL has started the MLS season strong with three straight wins and impressive performances from their young players.

Finally, Matt closes the show with a fiery rant about the Utah Mammoth, who are in the middle of a late-season collapse. A four-game losing streak, questionable coaching decisions, struggling goaltending, and costly penalties have put the team’s playoff hopes in serious danger.

This is an honest, passionate look at the current state of Utah sports—and Matt does not hold back.

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Utah sports had a lot going on this week, and Matt breaks it all down.

The Utah Jazz continue their slide in the standings as the race for the NBA Draft Lottery heats up. Matt explains why he believes the NBA may already have its mind made up about where the Jazz will pick and why Utah seems to be the league’s current scapegoat for tanking.

College basketball season is wrapping up across the state. Matt reacts to Utah State winning the Mountain West regular season championship, BYU’s big win over Texas Tech that likely secured a March Madness berth, and Utah’s rebuilding season under Alex Jensen.

On the ice, the Utah Mammoth are surging during a crucial road trip while pushing toward the playoffs. Matt gives his full reaction to the NHL trade deadline, including the addition of Mackenzie Weegar and whether GM Bill Armstrong should have gone even bigger with a move for Robert Thomas.

Finally, Real Salt Lake keeps winning early in the MLS season. Matt explains why RSL’s road win in Atlanta is encouraging and what the team could look like once Diego Luna returns.

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