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Basketball in the Mountains

Denver Gazette college sports reporter Tyler King talks basketball across the Mountain time zone from the NBA to college.

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00:35:47

Episode 20: Nuggets eliminated by OKC Thunder, David...

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2025/05/23

Tyler King is joined by Denver Gazette colleague Vinny Benedetto to recap the Nuggets' blowout loss to the Thunder in Game 7 of the second round and preview the offseason ahead in Denver. They talk about the team's shortcomings in the series against Oklahoma City, David Adelman quickly having his interim tag removed after the season ended and Josh Kroenke's press conference that kicked off the summer for the franchise. They also discuss the open GM vacancy, some internal/external

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00:30:26

Episode 19: Where do the Utah Jazz go after falling...

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2025/05/15

Denver Gazette college sports reporter Tyler King is joined by Jazz Insider Ben Anderson from KSL to talk about Utah falling to No. 5 in the NBA Draft lottery, despite having the worst record in the league this past season. From Ace Bailey to Kon Knueppel to Tre Johnson, they talk potential Jazz targets at No. 5 before taking a look at what the entire offseason has in store for Danny Ainge and the front office. They discuss Lauri Markkanen and John Collins as potential trade chips as well as the

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00:41:33

Episode 18: Nuggets dominate Clippers in Game 7,...

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2025/05/05

Tyler King is joined by Denver Gazette colleagues Vinny Benedetto and Chris Schmaedeke for the latest episode of Basketball in the Mountains to break down the Nuggets' blow out, 120-101 win over the L.A. Clippers in Game 7 that sends Nikola Jokic and company to the second round of the NBA playoffs. They discuss Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon's big roles in the series clincher and look ahead to the series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander likely winning

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00:35:28

Episode 17: Nuggets-Clippers tied 1-1 heading to L.A....

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2025/04/23

Denver Gazette sports reporter Tyler King gives his thoughts on the first two games of the opening round Western Conference playoff series between the Nuggets and the Clippers, including a battle to be the best player in the series shaping up between Nikola Jokic and Kawhi Leonard, Michael Porter Jr.'s health and Ivica Zubac's impact. Then, he gives his picks for the league's major awards, including MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, as well as his

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00:34:50

Episode 16: Denver Nuggets-L.A. Clippers first round...

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2025/04/18

Tyler King is joined by Denver Gazette colleagues Vinny Benedetto and Chris Schmaedeke for a giant, Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers first round playoff series preview. They break down all the key matchups that will define this 4 seed vs. 5 seed matchup in the Western Conference, including Nikola Jokic vs. Ivica Zubac, Aaron Gordon vs. Kawhi Leonard, Jamal Murray vs. James Harden, David Adelman vs. Ty Lue and so much more.

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00:38:06

EMERGENCY Episode 15: Denver Nuggets SHOCK NBA world...

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2025/04/08

Denver Gazette college sports reporter Tyler King is joined by Troy Finnegan of ClutchPoints for an emergency episode of Basketball in the Mountains to break down the Denver Nuggets' shocking firings of both coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth with just three games remaining in the regular season. Tyler and Troy break down the strange timing for a decision that felt imminent for a Nuggets team that has spiraled down the stretch, including a current four-game losing streak and a

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00:44:09

Episode 14: Colorado State hires Ali Farokhmanesh,...

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2025/03/27

Denver Gazette college sports reporter Tyler King talks about Colorado State coming to the logical conclusion after Niko Medved left for Minnesota by promoting Ali Farokhmanesh to head coach. Then, he's joined by Caleb Wilfinger from Pickswise to preview the two remaining mountain time zone teams in the Sweet 16. First, they preview BYU and Alabama before talking about Arizona and Duke.

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00:28:37

Episode 13: Colorado State falls to Maryland in...

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2025/03/26

Denver Gazette college sports reporter Tyler King breaks down Colorado State's heartbreaking loss to Maryland in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, including Derik Queen's buzzer beater and the "no call" travel on the play that wiped out Jalen Lake's go-ahead 3-pointer. Then, he talks about Niko Medved quickly leaving for Minnesota, his alma mater, and who from the Rams has already and will join him in the Twin Cities. Then, Tyler recaps Arizona and BYU's wins to

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00:36:57

Episode 12: Kyan Evans leads Colorado State to...

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2025/03/22

Denver Gazette college sports reporter Tyler King is joined by Kevin Lytle for the Fort Collins Coloradoan to talk about Colorado State's massive, 78-70 win over No. 5 seed Memphis at the NCAA Tournament. Tyler and Kevin break down what they say in person at the game in Seattle, including Kyan Evans' best performance since joining the Rams. Then, they break down New Mexico's victory over Marquette that caps a hugely successful day for the Mountain West conference. Finally, Tyler recaps Arizona's

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00:21:17

Episode 11: BYU dazzles in Denver, Utah State blown...

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2025/03/21

Denver Gazette college sports reporter Tyler King recaps day one of the NCAA Tournament, including BYU's impressive win over VCU in Denver. Tyler also recaps the rest of the action at Ball Arena, including a live reaction to the end of Michigan-UC San Diego, before talking about Utah State's disappointing, blowout loss to UCLA. Finally, he previews Friday's matchup between Colorado State and Memphis in Seattle.

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00:55:54

Episode 10: Selection Sunday mega-recap (with Caleb...

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2025/03/17

Denver Gazette college sports reporter Tyler King is joined by Caleb Wilfinger from Pickswise to recap a fun Selection Sunday and give their biggest takeaways from the bracket reveal. They talk about Colorado State's draw against Memphis, with Arizona and Grand Canyon joining the Rams in Seattle. Then, they break down the eight teams coming to Denver for the first and seconds rounds, headlined by BYU.

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00:18:46

EMERGENCY Episode 9: Nique Clifford leads Colorado...

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2025/03/16

Denver Gazette college sports reporter Tyler King recaps Colorado State's epic run to the Mountain West tournament championship, the Rams' first since 2003. Nique Clifford was the biggest star in Las Vegas and cemented himself as an all-time Ram with his performance. Niko Medved has now led CSU to back-to-back NCAA Tournaments and to a third appearance in the last four years. Tyler will be back with a guest later on Selection Sunday night to recap where all of the Mountain time zone teams

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01:10:42

Episode 8: Mountain West and Big 12 tournament...

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2025/03/11

Denver Gazette college sports reporter Tyler King is joined by DNVR's Justin Michael to break down Colorado State's big win over Boise State to close the regular season, give their Mountain West awards and all-conference picks, as well as previewing the upcoming conference tournament. Then, Troy Finnegan from ClutchPoints comes on to preview the Big 12 tournament and who are the standouts from another exciting regular season in the conference.

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00:20:15

Episode 7: Colorado State officially on the NCAA...

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2025/03/07

Denver Gazette college sports reporter reacts to news that Colorado State is officially on the NCAA Tournament bubble, per various projections, and lays out the path for the Rams getting an at-large mid to March Madness. He also previews Friday's important road game against Boise State to close out the regular season, which would boost the tournament hopes for Niko Medved's team and ensure that they get the No. 2 seed in the upcoming Mountain West tournament.

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00:32:46

Episode 6: Nuggets east coast road trip recap and...

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2025/03/04

Tyler King is joined by Denver Gazette colleague Vinny Benedetto to talk about the Nuggets' recent road trip to the east coast, particularly the closing game against the Celtics and what they learned from the game in Boston, before discussing the next stretch of games for Denver that includes a pair of games on the road against first-place Oklahoma City. Then, Tyler and Vinny discuss yet another embarrassing loss for the Phoenix Suns, who continue to set themselves apart as arguably the bleakest

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00:41:45

Episode 5: Utah fires Craig Smith and BYU surges in...

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2025/02/27

Denver Gazette college sports reporter Tyler King is joined by Sean Walker of KSL to talk about Utah's decision to fire Craig Smith before the end of the regular season and potential coaching candidates that could help reinvigorate the Runnin' Utes program. Then, they talk about BYU's recent 5-game winning streak that has the Cougars tied for fourth in the Big 12 standings heading into the final three games of the regular season. They discuss Richie Saunders' big junior season in

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00:18:24

Episode 4: We're in a new era of the Nuggets-Lakers...

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2025/02/24

Denver Gazette college sports reporter Tyler King and Nuggets beat writer Vinny Benedetto break down Denver's 123-100 loss to the L.A. Lakers on Saturday night at Ball Arena. They talk about J.J. Redick's aggressive game plan that kept three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic in check throughout the game, Luka Doncic's introduction to a rivalry that the Nuggets have owned in recent years and how this game sets up a fascinating end to the regular season that could lead to another postseason

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00:40:43

Episode 3: Utah State's continued success (with...

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2025/02/21

Denver Gazette college sports reporter Tyler King is joined by Patrick Mayhorn from The Aggship, the best source for Utah State athletics coverage, to talk about the Aggies' spectacular 2024-25 season so far. They discuss first-year coach Jerrod Calhoun, stars Ian Martinez and Mason Falslev and the team's outlook the rest of the regular season and heading into the Mountain West and NCAA Tournament.

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00:47:37

Episode 2: Colorado gets first Big 12 win (with Troy...

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2025/02/18

Denver Gazette college sports reporter Tyler King is joined by Troy Finnegan of CU Sports Report and ClutchPoints to talk about Colorado snapping its 13-game losing streak and finally winning a game in Big 12 play. They also discuss the future of the Buffaloes' program and how Tad Boyle's team could look heading into year two in the Big 12 before hitting on some of the best games to watch in the Mountain time zone this week.

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00:57:21

Episode 1: Nuggets with Vinny Benedetto and CSU Rams...

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2025/02/11

In the first episode of Basketball in the Mountains, Denver Gazette college sports reporter Tyler King is joined by Gazette colleague Vinny Benedetto to talk about the Nuggets' decision to stand pat at the trade deadline and the team's outlook heading into the All-Star break. Then, DNVR's Justin Michael joins to talk about Colorado State's big win over San Diego State that puts the Rams in sole possession of third place in the Mountain West ahead of a big-time showdown at Utah

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