The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Eamonn Brennan to discuss some more major upsets in college basketball, including Houston falling to Iowa State, no. 1 Purdue losing to Nebraska, Kansas-UCF, Tennessee–Mississippi State, Butler-Marquette, Virginia Tech–Clemson, and Oklahoma-TCU (2:00). Then they discuss the current iteration of the possibly underrated ACC as North Carolina ascends to the top, Alabama's oddly high position in the NET rankings, questions surrounding Michigan basketball, Wooden Award candidates, and more (16:53), before closing the show with some shout-outs and games to watch this weekend (57:47). 
 Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Eamonn Brennan Producer: Kyle Crichton 
 
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Chaos at the Top of College Basketball, State of the ACC, and Bubble Watch With Eamonn Brennan

Tate Frazier and guests all come together to crack the many mysteries in the world of basketball and beyond!

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The Ringer's Tate Frazier talks about the bombshell news about mutual interest between the Lakers and Dan Hurley for the vacant head-coaching position, the war of the NBA insiders, college basketball ripple effects, theories, and more (1:49). Then Tate is joined by former Utah center Branden Carlson to discuss his college career, his two-year Latter-Day Saints mission, the draft process, and more (27:21). Finally Tate closes the show with some shout-outs, including recent transfers, NCAA proposals, and more Coach Cal quotes (44:00). 
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The Dan Hurley-JJ Redick Coaching Showdown, Kansas Reloading the Wagon, and Testing the NBA Waters With Branden Carlson

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the most interesting players left in the transfer portal, including Coleman Hawkins, Jamir Watkins, Wooga Poplar, Trevon Brazile, and more (1:24). Plus, Kentucky's new look (21:30), who Coach Cal and Coach K will be rooting for in the NBA Finals (28:13), and several basketball beefs (36:56). They then close the show with some shout-outs (52:00). 
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Most Interesting Players in the Portal, College Basketball Finals Angles, and Biggest Basketball Beefs

The Ringer's Tate Frazier runs through the 30 biggest NBA draft deadline decisions (2:00) before remembering the great Bill Walton (27:33) and rerunning his 'OSP' interview with Walton from last year's Final Four in Houston (35:39). Then Tate closes the show with some shout-outs for the NCAA's new proposed sponsorship rules, Dawn Staley on the cover of SLAM Magazine, and more (58:32). 
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Draft Deadline Decisions, Bill Walton's Lasting Legacy, and Dawn Staley's SLAM Cover

The Ringer's Tate Frazier reacts to the news of NCAA's $2.8B settlement over NIL back pay (1:45). Then, Tate is joined by former North Carolina guard and NBA draft prospect Cormac Ryan to discuss his college career, UNC's latest tournament run, the pre-draft process, and more (19:02). Finally Tate closes the show with some shout-outs including DJ Burns's 45-pound weight loss,  Purdue's latest seven-footer, and more (42:57). 
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The Landmark NCAA Settlement, the Greatest Résumé in College Basketball, and the NBA Workout Process With Cormac Ryan

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Terrence Oglesby to discuss way-too-early college basketball projections, a follow up to the seven wonders of the 2023-24 season, Mark Pope's brand of Kentucky basketball, new obstacles with NIL deals, NBA draft big boards, and more! 
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Chaos at the Top of College Basketball, State of the ACC, and Bubble Watch With Eamonn Brennan

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