One Shining Podcast with Tate Frazier

Opening Day Thoughts, Plus Quadrant 2 Characters (60-31) With J. Kyle Mann Nov 04, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the college basketball season tipping off (2:33), before revealing Quad 2 of the top 100 characters in college basketball: no. 60-31 (20:11).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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'OSP' Best Bets With Cousin Sal. Plus, Quadrant 3 Characters That Count. Nov 01, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Cousin Sal to run through their favorite Final Four, Wooden Award, and national championship futures bets before the season starts on November 4 (1:55). Then Tate reveals Quad 3 of the top 100 characters in college basketball: no. 75-60 (28:20).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Cousin Sal

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Characters That Count: Quadrant 4 Characters (100-76) With J. Kyle Mann Oct 28, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier and J. Kyle Mann agree that character counts! That's why they're running through the top 100 characters in college basketball for the 2024-25 season, starting with no. 100 to no. 76 (as well as some honorable mentions)!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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'OSP' NBA Starting Fives: College Edition With Wosny Lambre Oct 25, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Wosny Lambre to run through which D1 schools have the most active NBA players and identify the best starting five from each!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Wosny Lambre

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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One Shining Preview: The SEC With Nate Oats and J. Kyle Mann Oct 22, 2024

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by Alabama men’s basketball head coach Nate Oats to discuss Alabama’s no. 2 preseason ranking, the Alabama-Auburn rivalry, stockpiling roster talent, charity exhibitions vs. secret scrimmages, fond memories of Five-Star Basketball Camp, Tony Bennett’s retirement, changing strategies in the new college sports landscape, and more (1:11). Then Tate and J. Kyle Mann unite at the Spotify L.A. studios to preview every team in the SEC (33:36).

Alabama (37:18)

Tennessee (41:56)

Texas A&M (46:07)

Arkansas (49:44)

Kentucky (55:35)

Auburn (1:02:31)

Texas (1:06:40)

Florida (1:10:55)

South Carolina (1:13:43)

Mississippi State (1:15:32)

Ole Miss (1:16:56)

Georgia (1:20:25)

Missouri (1:22:35)

LSU (1:24:55)

Vanderbilt (1:26:58)

Oklahoma (1:28:50)

Conference Awards (1:31:26)

Host: Tate Frazier

Guests: Nate Oats and J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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‘OSP’ Preseason Top 25 and the New Big East With Val Ackerman Oct 17, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier reacts to the preseason AP Top 25 poll and the KenPom college basketball rankings, then see how they stack up with the OSP’s preseason Top 25 (1:51). Next, Tate is joined by Big East commissioner Val Ackerman to discuss how the Big East has become a shining example of what a "basketball conference" can be, the business of campaigning for NCAA tournament bids, as well as Ackerman's time under David Stern in the NBA, as a board of director appointee for USA Basketball, and as president of the WNBA (19:32), Tate finally closes the show with some shout-outs, including charity exhibition season, Rick Pitino's return to Camelot, a new ‘SLAM’ cover featuring Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper, the first slip in the ReviVILLE campaign, and more (36:51).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Val Ackerman

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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One Shining Preview: The Big Ten With Robbie Hummel Oct 11, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Robbie Hummel of Big Ten Network, NBC, and Fox to discuss the Big Ten having 15 of its 18 teams being ranked in the Top 50, and whether the four new Big Ten schools can help the conference's quest for an elusive national title, before previewing every team in the Big Ten!

Purdue (14:21)

Illinois (21:26)

Michigan State (25:17)

Indiana (31:13)

Rutgers (38:00)

Michigan (41:46)

Conference Awards (46:45)

Northwestern (52:32)

Oregon (53:55)

Wisconsin (55:15)

Nebraska (56:37)

UCLA (57:30)

Iowa (59:00)

Ohio State (59:36)

Maryland (1:00:25)

USC (1:01:10)

Washington (1:02:10)

Penn State (1:02:42)

Minnesota (1:03:18)

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Robbie Hummel

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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One Shining Preview: The Big 12 With Eamonn Brennan Oct 08, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Eamonn Brennan to discuss whether or not the Big 12 is still the best conference in college basketball before they preview every team in the 16-team Big 12!

Houston (8:56)

Arizona (14:39)

Iowa State (20:11)

Baylor (24:50)

Kansas (29:43)

Colorado (35:34)

Texas Tech (38:25)

BYU (41:41)

Cincinnati (44:41)

Conference awards (47:40)

TCU (55:17)

Kansas State (57:17)

UCF (59:32)

Oklahoma State (1:01:13)

West Virginia (1:02:55)

Utah (1:04:16)

Arizona State (1:06:08)

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Eamonn Brennan

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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One Shining Preview: The Big East With John Fanta Oct 04, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by John Fanta of Fox Sports and The Field of 68 to discuss UConn's quest for history and the "magic" of Big East basketball, including its accomplished and charismatic coaches, before previewing the Big East Conference!

UConn (13:19)

Seton Hall (27:22)

Marquette (31:03)

Creighton (33:47)

St. John's (37:26)

Providence (40:50)

Villanova (44:32)

Xavier (46:)

Butler (51:55)

Georgetown (53:41)

DePaul (55:15)

Conference award predictions (58:52)

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: John Fanta

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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One Shining Preview: The ACC with Terrence Oglesby Sep 30, 2024

It's preview season! The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Terrence Oglesby to discuss the ACC's "PR problem" and what it needs to do to appeal to the bracketologists and media members before they preview the entire new-look ACC!

NC State (17:35)

Duke (22:00)

Clemson (28:35)

North Carolina (34:00)

Virginia (39:36)

Pittsburgh (43:15)

Syracuse (45:24)

Wake Forest (48:24)

Virginia Tech (50:14)

Florida State (53:34)

Boston College (56:51)

Georgia Tech (59:31)

Notre Dame (1:02:36)

Miami (1:05:03)

Louisville (1:07:49)

California (1:14:00)

Stanford (1:16:25)

SMU (1:18:50)

Conference award predictions (1:21:46)

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Terrence Oglesby

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Biggest Preseason Story Lines With Eamonn Brennan Sep 27, 2024

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by college basketball writer Eamonn Brennan to run through the biggest preseason story lines, including staggering conference realignment and the “Pac-12 cycle of abuse,” the escalation of NIL situations, the rise of the GM in college athletics, thoughts about how to responsibly expand the NCAA Tournament, and why December 14, 2024, should be considered a college basketball holiday (1:52). Then Tate closes the show with some shout-outs (52:06).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Eamonn Brennan

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Coaching Carousel Special With J. Kyle Mann Sep 23, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to mark the first official day of college basketball practice by giving a little coaching carousel refresher; with 68 new head coaches in college hoops this year, they run through some of the biggest names and ask whether their tenure will be longer or shorter than that of their predecessor. They talk about John Calipari at Arkansas, Dusty May at Michigan, Mark Pope at Kentucky, Kevin Young at BYU, Eric Musselman at USC, Pat Kelsey at Louisville, and many more (1:34). Then Tate closes the show with some shout-outs, including for Victor Oladipo, who's back in Assembly Hall; USC's new partnership; and the reasoning behind Shaq's LSU commitment (1:04:29).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Woj’s Final Bomb, Pac-12 Next Moves, and Coaching in Modern College Basketball With San Francisco HC Chris Gerlufsen Sep 20, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier runs through some college basketball news, including Adrian Wojnarowski retiring from ESPN to become the GM at his alma mater, St. Bonaventure, the Pac-12's latest progress in reloading the conference, and the OSP offseason championship bracket narrowing to a Final Four (1:34). Next, Tate is joined by University of San Francisco men's basketball head coach Chris Gerlufsen to discuss turning the USF program around, analytics, the WCC, evolving the college game, and more (19:15), before Tate closes the show wit some shout-outs, including a Baylor-Gonzaga season opener, Mark Pope's mystery plan for Big Blue Madness, a Memphis staff update, new Rick Pitino quotes, and more (41:06)!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Chris Gerlufsen

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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'OSP' Offseason National Championship With J. Kyle Mann Sep 16, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to run through the top 16 seeds of best offseason teams, including Duke, UConn, Rutgers, Michigan, BYU, and more (1:39). The guys close the show with some shout-outs, including the latest quote from Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway, five-star recruits narrowing their lists of schools, and Bronny James's summer league jersey (48:03).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Five-Star Names to Know on the Recruiting Trail With Joe Tipton Sep 13, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by On3's Joe Tipton to discuss the top prospects in the 2025 recruiting class, why 12 of the top 15 players have not yet committed to a school, some second-generation players like Kiyan Anthony and Jacob Wilkins, top 2025 recruiter candidates, and more (2:09). Then Tate closes the show with some shout-outs, including the NCAA champions visiting the White House, the Mountain West being raided by the Pac-12, Gonzaga's succession plan, and more (33:14).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Joe Tipton

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Cal’s Guys Vs. Cats Guys, Jahvon Quinerly’s Goodbye, and More Shout-outs With J. Kyle Mann Sep 09, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss coach John Calipari's strategy of getting his former UK players to support Arkansas basketball (1:41), Memphis targeting assistant coach Nolan Smith to add to their recently vacant coaching staff, Jahvon Quinerly's retirement from basketball, and which team will be next to win their first national title (27:59). Finally they close the show with some shout-outs, including Gary Payton's head coaching job, a new report showing seriously inflated NIL payments, the Players Era Festival forging on, and more (52:00).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Penny’s Latest Problem, Pressing Mailbag Questions, and More Shout-outs Sep 06, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier discusses another potential Penny Hardaway–Memphis scandal (1:41) before answering some mailbag questions including NCAA tournament tweaks, best new recruiters, and a power ranking of the best Tates of all time (18:53), followed by some shout-outs, including Charles Barkley's latest 'BS Pod' performance, a break in the Rick Pitino office heist case, UNC's next arena, and more (43:10).

Host: Tate Frazier

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Second-Chance Sophomores, Future Final Four Sites, and College Football’s Return With League Him Founder Jacob Myers Aug 30, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by League Him founder Jacob Myers to discuss "second-chance sophomores," players with high-level talent who are returning to play college basketball for their second year (1:58). Then Tate closes the show with some shout-outs, including Atlanta securing its Final Four bid for 2031, more NCAA bad press, the return of college football, and more (28:33).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Jacob Myers

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Rick Pitino Wronged Again, Cooper Flagg’s Big Deal, and UConn’s Potential Big 12 Move Aug 26, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Rick Pitino's office thieves, the great Foamposite heist at Penny Hardaway's house, and Cooper Flagg's "significant shoe endorsement deal" with New Balance, as well as how it will work with Duke's Nike sponsorship (1:42). Then they discuss the talks that UConn might leave the Big East for the Big 12 and Creighton's new freshman Fedor Zugic, a five-year European pro from Montenegro (28:37). Finally, they close the show with some shout-outs, including skinny Zion Williamson, Goran Dragic's farewell game, state fair season, and more (51:26).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The New College Basketball Landscape, NIL Misconceptions, and More Offseason Hodgepodge With Eamonn Brennan Aug 23, 2024

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by Eamonn Brennan for a ton of offseason college basketball whip-around coverage! They discuss the new Big Ten maps commercial, whether the ACC is on borrowed time, the 40 percent of players still in the transfer portal, the legal complications of the Players Era Festival, the matchups for the Maui Invitational and Battle for Atlantis, college hoops preview season, Coach Calipari’s scheduled return to Rupp Arena, and more (1:35)! Then Tate closes the show with some shout-outs, including Sister Jean's 105th birthday, a Coach K media sighting, college hoops charity scrimmages, a Dartmouth men's basketball union update, and more (50:44).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Eamonn Brennan

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Mental Makeup of Greatness, Muss Bus in L.A., and Guessing the NFL Narratives With Michael Lombardi Aug 19, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Michael Lombardi to discuss what the 2024 USA men's basketball team may hint at for the makeup of the 2028 team, a classic 76ers rant, Drake Maye's outlook with the New England Patriots, year one for Eric Musselman at USC, anticipating Tom Brady's NFL broadcast debut, and more (1:34). Tate closes the show with some shout-outs, including the Maui Invitational bracket reveal, an Illinois-Arkansas Thanksgiving Day showdown, another win for Kevin Keatts, and more (40:46).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Michael Lombardi

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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USA Basketball’s End Game, the Big Five, and Bryant Basketball With Ryan Daly Aug 16, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Ryan Daly to discuss a successful Team USA Olympics run, the ideal 3x3 USA Olympic basketball team, the importance of the Big Five to Philadelphia, his career at Saint Joseph's, his new role as assistant coach at Bryant University, and more (1:37). Then Tate closes the show with Team USA 'Avengers,' a George Mason Bahamas mystery, college basketball legend Frank Selvy, and more (40:05).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Ryan Daly

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Team USA’s Biggest Test, Curry’s Statement Game, and More Olympic Thoughts With Terrence Oglesby Aug 09, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Terrence Oglesby to discuss Team USA narrowly surviving Serbia in the Olympic men's basketball semifinal, FIBA officiating, Team USA MVP candidates, why Team USA could use a college coach, gold medal game predictions, and more (1:43)! Then Tate closes the show with some shout-outs, including Kyle Guy joining Virginia's coaching staff, proposed NCAA schedule changes, and a terrifying Caitlin Clark statue (49:30).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Terrence Oglesby

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Villanova Knicks, Team USA’s Biggest Test, and New York Basketball With Sam Morril Aug 05, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier gives his Olympics download, including Serbia men's basketball helping Greece reach the quarterfinals, the three-way international basketball culture war, the top basketball Olympians left, and more (1:37). Then Tate is joined by comedian Sam Morril to discuss becoming one of the faces of the new-look Knicks fan, feuding with Philly, Team USA thoughts, and his new comedy special 'Sam Morril: You’ve Changed' on Amazon Prime (18:13). Finally Tate closes the show with some shout-outs, including a bag man of the year nominee, Coach K headlines, 3x3 basketball, TBT, NCAA settlement ripple effects, Patrick Ewing, and more (44:15).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Sam Morril

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Growth of 3x3 Basketball, Team USA's Second Unit, and Extended Shout-Outs With Kyle Montgomery Aug 02, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by 3x3 Olympic broadcaster Kyle Montgomery to discuss the U.S. men's 3x3 struggles after losing all four of their games in pool play, speculate on the U.S. women's 3x3 team as they head toward elimination rounds, talk about how the game of 3x3 basketball has grown since its inception in the 2000s (and since becoming an Olympic sport in 2020), go over his favorite FIBA rules, and more (1:21). Then, Tate and producer Kyle run through extended shout-outs, including Bam Adebayo's incredible Olympic performance, a tussle at TBT, Gordon Hayward, Tyson Foods, the star of the Olympics (so far), D'Angelo Russell, Tom Cruise, and more (20:16)!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Kyle Montgomery

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Team USA Opening Statements, Giannis Vs. SGA, and the Chase Budinger Career Arc With J. Kyle Mann Jul 29, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the Americans arriving in France, Team USA basketball vs. Serbia, Goatee Jokic, starting five tweaks, Steph Curry's Olympic debut, Greece vs. Canada, Wembanyama Olympics buzz, Chase Budinger appreciation, and more!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Final Summer League Takeaways, Team USA Concern Level, and Luol Deng’s Master Class Jul 22, 2024

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier and J. Kyle Mann connect to discuss their final thoughts on NBA summer league, designate their own “first team” from Vegas, and break down Team USA’s Achilles' heel in the Olympics.

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Hosts: Tate Frazier and J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Cliff Augustin

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Early Impressions of the Rookies and Sophomores at Las Vegas Summer League With J. Kyle Mann Jul 13, 2024

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss what they observed from the rookies on the first day of Las Vegas summer league (1:54). Then they discuss some intriguing summer league sophomores that they’ll be keeping their eyes on (21:55).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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The Bronny James Experience, NBA Draft Takeaways, and Zach Edey’s Party With Jovan Buha Jun 28, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Jovan Buha of The Athletic and Spectrum SportsNet to discuss the new-look Lakers with their new head coach, JJ Redick, and rookies Dalton Knecht and Bronny James. They also discuss a fun Lakers summer league team, including Blake Hinson and Quincy Olivari (1:54)! Then Tate closes the show with some shout-outs, including many OSP favorites being drafted, big-picture draft thoughts, and Kentucky football booster Rick Pitino (30:09).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Jovan Buha

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Best-Case NBA Draft Scenarios With J. Kyle Mann Jun 24, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the best-case scenarios for some of their favorite draft prospects, including Rob Dillingham, Reed Sheppard, Zach Edey, Devin Carter, Bronny James, Baylor Scheierman, Harrison Ingram, Tyler Kolek, Kyle Filipowski, Cam Spencer, and more!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Greatest Shot in Tournament History, UNC's Redemption Run, and JJ Redick's Lakers Era With Kris Jenkins Jun 21, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier reacts to the Lakers hiring JJ Reddick as the next head coach, as well as Bronny James draft implications (2:01), before talking to NCAA champion Kris Jenkins about "the shot" vs. North Carolina in the national title game, the "Villanova Knicks," the current state of the Big East, his choice for this year's no. 1 overall draft pick, and more (12:42). Finally, Tate closes the show with some shout-outs, including the proposed NCAA tournament expansion, Dickie V's good news, the tallest college basketball player ever, and much more (47:50)!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Kris Jenkins

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Hurley Family Press Tour, Klay's Unfollowing Spree, and Kerr Kriisa's Callout Jun 17, 2024

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the latest on the Lakers' HC search, the Hurley family press tour, and Kerr Kriisa’s Luka Doncic conspiracy (1:31), before taking about the NCAA’s appeal denials, new Angel Reese vs. Caitlin Clark content, Klay Thompson's unfollowing spree, U-17 Team USA, NBA draft discourse, Finals predictions, and more (27:21).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Finals Story Lines, Ant-Man's Summer, and the Origins of the 'Club 520 Podcast' With DJ Wells Jun 14, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by DJ Wells of the 'Club 520 Podcast' to discuss some Finals story lines, including prevailing Luka Doncic criticism and the lack of Celtics enthusiasm; Team USA roster construction; Caitlin Clark discourse; origins of the 'Club 520 Podcast'; Jeff Teague's stories; the wild Hulu series 'Clipped'; and more (2:00). Then, Tate closes the show with some college basketball shout-outs, including for the Big 12, which is considering private equity investment; Dan Hurley's media tour; Eric Musselman's "portal house"; another NCAA lawsuit; and much more (37:16)!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: DJ Wells

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Dan Hurley Decision Day, Coleman Hawkins Headlines, and Finals Facts and Figures With J. Kyle Mann Jun 10, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Dan Hurley's decision to remain at UConn and chase a third consecutive national championship (1:47), before talking transfer portal, NBA Finals, Team USA, and more (38:54).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Dan Hurley-JJ Redick Coaching Showdown, Kansas Reloading the Wagon, and Testing the NBA Waters With Branden Carlson Jun 07, 2024

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).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Branden Carlson

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Most Interesting Players in the Portal, College Basketball Finals Angles, and Biggest Basketball Beefs Jun 03, 2024

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).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Draft Deadline Decisions, Bill Walton's Lasting Legacy, and Dawn Staley's SLAM Cover May 31, 2024

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).

Host: Tate Frazier

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Landmark NCAA Settlement, the Greatest Résumé in College Basketball, and the NBA Workout Process With Cormac Ryan May 27, 2024

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).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Cormac Ryan

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Revisiting the Seven Wonders of the Season, Way-Too-Early No. 1 Team Predictions, and New NIL Issues With Terrence Oglesby May 24, 2024

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!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Terrence Oglesby

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Dissecting the NBA Draft Combine, Insane Player Comps, and Dealing With the Draft Process With Baylor Scheierman and J. Kyle Mann May 20, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss NBA combine measurables, laughable player comps, scrimmage buzz, and more (1:32). Then Tate talks with Baylor Scheierman of the Creighton Bluejays about his experience with the combine, team interviews, player comps, the transfer portal, NIL, and more (43:53).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guests: Baylor Scheierman and J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Great Osobor Deal, CBB Stars in the NBA Playoffs, and the G League Combine With J. Kyle Mann May 13, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the new era of next-level NIL deals, best available players of the 60 percent remaining in the transfer portal, college basketball stars in the NBA playoffs, combine buzz, the draft lottery, and more before closing the show with some shout-outs.

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Scooping the Transfer Portal, Omoruyi's Outrageous Offer, and Pitino's New No. 1 Recruit With Joe Tipton May 10, 2024

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by Joe Tipton of Tipton Edits and On3 Sports to discuss the offseason portal madness, Cliff Omoruyi’s rumored $2 million mystery NIL offer, Kentucky's transfers, biggest names left in the portal, Will Wade's impressive offseason for McNeese, St. John's grabbing two big names, UCLA, Bronny James, and more (1:50). Finally Tate closes the show with some shout-outs (30:43).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Joe Tipton

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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NBA Combine Snubs, Bronny’s Draft Path, and Potential Returnees With Kevin O’Connor May 06, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Kevin O'Connor to discuss the upcoming NBA combine, notable combine snubs, draft prospects, the Tom Brady roast, and more (1:45). Then Tate closes the show with some shout-outs, including more transfer portal commits, more NCAA court cases, and the pope (47:18)!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Kevin O'Connor

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Annual Airing of Grievances With Michael Lombardi and Special Guest Bill Simmons May 02, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Michael Lombardi and Bill Simmons to discuss the state of the Philadelphia 76ers after their Game 5 win vs. the Knicks, Tyrese Maxey's development, and Philly's culture problem, as well as thoughts on Patriots rookie QB Drake Maye, Apple TV+'s 'Dynasty' documentary, the upcoming roast of Tom Brady, and more (2:31). Then Tate closes the show with some college basketball shout-outs, including Kentucky's new additions, best available transfer portal players, and more (34:31).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guests: Bill Simmons and Michael Lombardi

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Biggest Dominoes in the Portal, Calipari vs. Kentucky, and Ant-Man's Maturation With J. Kyle Mann May 01, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier and J. Kyle Mann convene at the NCAA transfer portal deadline to discuss the biggest movements in the college basketball offseason, Kentucky's aggressive roster construction, and Coach Cal's new start at Arkansas. They also discuss some potential concerns for Team USA during the 2024 Paris Olympics, NBA playoffs, and more!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Welcome to the Offseason With Eamonn Brennan Apr 26, 2024

‘OSP’ is back after a short break! The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Eamonn Brennan to discuss a juiced-up college basketball offseason, including court cases, the ever-expanding transfer portal, the coaching carousel, and more!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Eamonn Brennan

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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‘OSP’ Season Superlatives, Top Five Story Lines, the Future of Camelot, and the Wooden Awards With J. Kyle Mann Apr 16, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the top five story lines of the college basketball season (1:54). They then reveal the ‘OSP’ superlatives and award winners for the 2023-24 season (15:30), and discuss Mark Pope's return to Kentucky basketball (1:19:32). Finally, Tate and producer Kyle recap their trip to the Wooden Award ceremony to put a bow on the college basketball season (1:27:36).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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National Title Rapid Reactions: Hurley’s Coronation, Connecticut’s Dynasty Status, and the Future of College Basketball Apr 09, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann directly after UConn defeated Purdue in Phoenix to win their second straight NCAA championship to discuss Zach Edey vs. Donovan Clingan, Dan Hurley's brilliance, legacy updates, UConn becoming the new evil empire, and much more!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Final Act of John Calipari With J. Kyle Mann Apr 08, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the news that Kentucky HC John Calipari is leaving Lexington to coach the Arkansas Razorbacks! They examine the Calipari era at Kentucky, Cal's new start at Arkansas, and Kentucky's search for its next head coach!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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OSP Final Four Rapid Reactions With J. Kyle Mann Apr 07, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Purdue's win over NC State, and UConn's win over Alabama, before previewing a generational battle of the bigs in the NCAA championship game!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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OSP Final Four Preview With Nate Oats and Robbie Hummel Apr 03, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Robbie Hummel to discuss the significance of Purdue reaching the Final Four, the Tennessee-Purdue Elite Eight game, and what makes Zach Edey special (2:45) before previewing both Final Four matchups (22:43). Then Tate is joined by Alabama head coach Nate Oats to discuss Alabama's tournament journey, Oats's connection to the Hurley family, Mark Sears's excellent play, and more (43:04). Finally, Tate closes the show with some shout-outs, including which of the 'OSP' Top 25 Characters still remain in the Final Four (55:44)!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guests: Nate Oats and Robbie Hummel

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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OSP Elite Eight Rapid Reactions With J. Kyle Mann Apr 01, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier and J. Kyle Mann react to all four Elite Eight games:

(3:39) - Illinois-UConn

(17:22) - Clemson-Alabama

(26:27) - Tennessee-Purdue

(41:04) - Duke–NC State

Then they close the show with a brief preview of the Final Four (50:27).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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OSP Sweet 16 Recap With J. Kyle Mann Mar 30, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to recap the Sweet 16!

(3:12) - UNC-Alabama

(21:07) - Arizona-Clemson

(28:50) - San Diego State-UConn

(34:17) - Iowa State-Illinois

(39:39) - Marquette-NC State

(48:32) - Gonzaga-Purdue

(54:01) - Houston-Duke

(1:01:07) - Creighton-Tennessee

Then they wrap up the show with an Elite Eight Preview (1:05:04).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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OSP Super Sweet 16 Preview With Ian Eagle and Van Lathan Mar 27, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by CBS's Ian Eagle to discuss his experience broadcasting the NCAA tournament, his biggest takeaways from the weekend in Dallas, his favorite calls of the tournament so far, exciting storylines for NC State-Marquette, calling the highly anticipated Houston-Duke matchup, and more (2:14). Then, Tate talks with Van Lathan about myriad topics, including LSU coach Kim Mulkey's comments about a yet-to-be-released Washington Post article, college hoops headlines, the star power in the women's tournament, Van's favorite white American players, the current state of Duke basketball, and much more (32:31). Finally, Tate runs through all eight men's Sweet 16 matchups for Thursday and Friday (1:07:37).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guests: Ian Eagle and Van Lathan

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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'OSP' Round 2 Rapid Reactions: Big-Picture Stuff, Conference Beefs, and More With J. Kyle Mann Mar 25, 2024

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to react to all the best (and worst) moments from Round 2 of the NCAA tournament, including Oregon falling to Creighton, Gonzaga toppling Kansas, Dayton-Arizona, Tennessee-Texas, UConn taking Northwestern, and much more!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Jade Whaley

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OSP Round One Rapid Reactions: Heroes, Zeroes, and Villains With J. Kyle Mann Mar 23, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to react to all the best (and worst) moments from Round 1 of the NCAA Tournament, including Kentucky falling to Oakland, Duquesne toppling BYU, Auburn-Yale, New Mexico-Clemson, a close call for Kansas, Dayton-Nevada, Drake-Washington State, Texas Tech-NC State, and much more!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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OSP Top 25 NCAA Tournament Characters With Terrence Oglesby Mar 19, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Terrence Oglesby to run through some honorable mentions before discussing the top 25 characters to know in the 2024 NCAA tournament!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Terrence Oglesby

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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'OSP' Selection Sunday Special: Biggest Snubs, Most Intriguing Matchups, and Final Four Picks With J. Kyle Mann Mar 18, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the bracket reveal for the 2024 March Madness tournament! They discuss the 1-seeds, biggest snubs, most intriguing Round 1 matchups, and upset favorites (2:02). Then they talk through some nightmare bracket scenarios, some Round 1 players to watch, Cinderella candidates, wild-card contenders, Final Four picks, and more (32:32)!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Big 12 Boots on the Ground, Cinderella Candidates, and the Impressive Ivy League With Kevin Connors Mar 15, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by ESPN's Kevin Connors live from the Big 12 conference tournament to discuss his observations as well as to run through some mid-major Cinderella candidates, including Saint Mary's, Grand Canyon, McNeese State, Drake, and more (1:39). Then Tate reacts to the Big East tournament, Jay Wright proclaiming that the blueblood era is over, tournament expansion arguments, the upcoming transfer portal window, Vanderbilt firing Jerry Stackhouse, early automatic tournament qualifiers, and more (28:15), before closing the show with some shout-outs (41:32).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Kevin Connors

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Carolina-Duke Reactions, Arch Madness, and Hurley's Latest Callout With Kyle Filipowski and J. Kyle Mann Mar 11, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Indiana State's fall to Drake in a highly anticipated matchup with Selection Sunday looming, Reed Sheppard vs. Dalton Knecht in the Tennessee-Kentucky shoot-out, and another Duke-UNC matchup that delivered, as always (1:48). Then Tate is joined by Duke center Kyle Filipowski to discuss switching positions this season, whether the "villain" label fits, UNC-Duke this past weekend, his "welcome to the rivalry" moment, and more (43:18). Finally, J. Kyle Mann rejoins the show to talk about Dan Hurley's latest fan interaction, Caitlin Clark's recreation of an iconic Kobe Bryant photo, Louisville misery, an exciting proposed invitational in Las Vegas offering NIL deals, and more (1:01:10), before they close the show with some shout-outs (1:12:35).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guests: Kyle Filipowski and J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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OSP Live in Durham, NC: You Just Had to Be There Mar 09, 2024

Presented by FanDuel: The Ringer’s Tate Frazier hosts OSP live in Durham, NC, ahead of the final North Carolina–Duke matchup of the regular season. He pays homage to the best rivalry in sports as he is joined by 2009 national champion Marc Campbell and two-time NBA champion James Michael McAdoo.

Host: Tate Frazier

Guests: Marc Campbell and James Michael McAdoo

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The First Wave of Conference Tournaments, Dan Hurley in Dad Mode, and Memphis’s Miraculous Comeback With J. Kyle Mann and AAO Harry Mar 04, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Marquette guard Tyler Kolek's injury, which will sideline him for at least the rest of the regular season, Shaheen Holloway and Seton Hall getting blown out by Creighton and UConn back-to-back, Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers' incredible comeback against UAB 106-87, Nike's ugly tournament shooting shirts, and more (1:25). Then, Tate is joined by Harry Gagnon from 'Against All Odds With Cousin Sal' to talk about winning money on Caitlin Clark's latest record, conference tournament predictions, and some big weekend games, including Kentucky-Tennessee, Kansas-Houston, and UNC-Duke (27:28). Finally, Tate closes the show with some shout-outs (56:22).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guests: J. Kyle Mann and Harry Gagnon

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Gaming the Game, COY Candidates, and the Hottest Teams Heading Into March With Terrence Oglesby Mar 01, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Terrence Oglesby to discuss the NET rankings debate, NPOY campaigns, Coach of the Year candidates, the hottest teams heading into March, and more (1:54). Then Tate closes the show with some shout-outs, including for Coach K and Roy Williams; Caitlin Clark, who declared for the WNBA draft; Reed Sheppard; Will Wade; and more (44:22), before running through some games to watch this weekend (1:06:24).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Terrence Oglesby

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Rick Pitino Rising, Tournament Expansion Talk, and a Referendum on Court-Storming with J. Kyle Mann Feb 26, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Kentucky's 22-point drubbing of Alabama, the mythology behind Rick Pitino's white suit in St. John's upset win over Creighton, and the court storm seen round the world in which Duke's Kyle Filipowski was injured exiting the court vs. Wake Forest (1:48). Then they discuss Jay Williams's NCAA tournament expansion comments, Gus Johnson cheering from the announcer's seat, Jim Boeheim's day in Syracuse, Ohio State's next head coach, and more (44:45), before closing the show with some shout-outs and games to watch (1:01:01).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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First Place Cougs, Joe Lunardi Polarization, and Proper Sportsmanship Etiquette With Eamonn Brennan Feb 23, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Eamonn Brennan to discuss Washington State's upset victory over Arizona, Dan Hurley's post-loss fan confrontation, the SEC retroactively suspending Alabama's Mohamed Wague, Joe Lunardi's comments on the ACC, the future for John Calipari and Kentucky basketball, and more (1:31). Then Tate closes the show with some shoutouts, including Rick Pitino leading PTI, Northwestern's Boo Buie, Shaka Smart, and the NCAA's strange recruiting rule (45:40), before running through some games to watch this weekend (1:08:46).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Eamonn Brennan

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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UConn Sends a Message, Rick Pitino Rips the Johnnies, and Purdue's Shocking Loss With J. Kyle Mann Feb 20, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss NBA All-Star Weekend, Adam Silver's comments about the NBA G League and NIL, and wonder whether the war on college basketball is over (2:07). Then they discuss the NCAA's top 16 seeds, UConn destroying no. 4 Marquette, Purdue falling to Ohio State, Kentucky-Auburn, and Rick Pitno's harsh post-game comments following St. John's loss to Seton Hall (24:50). Finally they close the show with some shoutouts including Utah's game-winner vs. UCLA, Duke Freshman Jared McCain, Florida, Providence guard Devin Carter, Steve Pikiell's KenPom beef, and more (58:33), before rattling off some games to watch this week (1:20:09).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Caitlin Clark's Historic Night, Outright Conference Winners, and Dunk Contest Ideas With Mac McClung and Brother Bri Feb 16, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Brother Bri of 'Against All Odds' to discuss Caitlin Clark's women's college basketball scoring record, women's tournament contenders, men's basketball's projected 1-seeds, outright conference winner odds, bubble watch, and more (2:55). Then Tate talks with reigning NBA Slam Dunk champion Mac McClung about his college basketball allegiances, his dunk contest idols, what goes into a good dunk, NBA All-Star buzz, and more (36:32). Finally, Tate closes the show with some shout-outs and games to watch this weekend (50:11).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guests: Mac McClung and Brian Szokoli

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The First Domino of the Coaching Carousel, Good Call-Bad Call, and the Beginning of Purdue's Dominance With E'Twaun Moore and J. Kyle Mann Feb 13, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Bill Self's ejection in Kansas's upset loss to Texas Tech, TV Teddy and Duke-Wake Forest, Zach Edey's 3-point bank, St. John's consistently running out of gas in the second half, USC's struggles continuing after Isaiah Collier's return, and more (2:02), before awaiting the first domino in the coaching carousel and making some exciting speculations (30:23)! Next Tate is joined by Purdue legend E'Twaun Moore to discuss this year's Purdue team, coach Matt Painter, his freshman-year roommates Robbie Hummel and JaJuan Johnson, his NBA career, being drafted into an NBA lockout, and more (49:30). Finally Tate and J. Kyle Mann close the show with some shout-outs, and games to watch (1:01:14).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guests: J. Kyle Mann and E'Twaun Moore

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Bennett Ball Bounce Back, Dartmouth's Big Decision, and Will Wade's Extension With Eamonn Brennan Feb 09, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Eamonn Brennan to discuss Auburn's decisive win over Alabama, the SEC's rise in college basketball, and Providence's big win over Creighton (1:46), before talking about Virginia's resurgence, Kelvin Sampson's ejection vs. Oklahoma State, and Rick Pitino's comments on Dartmouth basketball players moving to unionize (16:16). Then Tate closes the show with some shout-outs (42:53), and some games to watch (58:02).

OSP Live: Join Tate in North Carolina for a live show at Carolina Theatre of Durham on Friday, March 8. Tickets HERE

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Eamonn Brennan

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Top 10 Tilts, Good Call–Bad Call, and Pitino's New Rant With J. Kyle Mann Feb 05, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss UNC-Duke delivering again, Kansas handling Houston at Allen Fieldhouse, Kentucky-Tennessee, and Purdue surviving Wisconsin (1:32). They then run through some other happenings from the weekend in college basketball, including Rick Pitino's post-game rant following St. John's loss to UConn, Gonzaga fans throwing trash on the court, Xavier's Quincy Olivari's 43-point game, Morgan Freeman's courtside antics, and more (42:10). Finally, they close the show with some shout-outs and games to watch (1:08:52).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Robbie Hummel on Purdue’s Ceiling, the Flagrant 1 Phenomenon, and the Bronny Experience Feb 02, 2024

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by Robbie Hummel for some long overdue Purdue talk, other Big Ten sleepers, what actually constitutes a flagrant 1 foul, early Final Four picks, and more (1:42). Then Tate and Kyle recap their USC-Oregon court-side experience, before closing the show with some shoutouts and games to watch this weekend (46:48).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Robbie Hummel

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Ed Cooley's Return, Hilton's Mysterious Magic, and the Court Storm Debate With J. Kyle Mann Jan 29, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Ed Cooley's wild return to Providence as Georgetown's HC, Iowa State upsetting Kansas and addressing spying allegations in the same day, and Arkansas searching for answers after another loss (1:28). Then they talk about Clemson's collapse vs. Duke, BYU-Texas, South Carolina finding their footing, UConn's dominance, Jay Bilas taking a stand against court-storming, New Mexico's impressive home record, more despair for Louisville fans, and more (40:08), before closing the show with some shout-outs (1:09:20).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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OSP Title Tiers, POY Campaign Season, and the Big Inflatables With Eamonn Brennan Jan 26, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Eamonn Brennan to discuss some NPOY candidates who have emerged to try to compete with Zach Edey, the ACC's struggles with advanced metrics, and women's basketball trending way up (24:08), before discussing the OSP Title Tiers: Tate's Top 25 title teams broken down into categories (2:21). Finally Tate closes the show with some shout-outs, including the TCU women's team holding 'The Replacements'–style tryouts, bizarre inflatable mascots, great postgame quotes (54:04), and the games to watch during this massive college basketball Saturday (1:10:07).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Eamonn Brennan

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The 2024 McDonald's All-American Roster Release, Good Call-Bad Call, and Caitlin Clark's Collision With J. Kyle Mann Jan 23, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the good, the bag, and the ugly in college basketball, including Dusty May and Florida Atlantic escaping UTSA in overtime, Bruce Pearl and Auburn emerging as true contenders, and the Caitlin Clark court-storming fiasco at Ohio State (1:53), before running through some other college basketball happenings including Zvonimir "Big Z" Ivišić's Kentucky debut, Pitt's Blake Henson celebrating on the scorer's table in Cameron Indoor, Mick Cronin vs. the press, and Rick Pitino's fall after losing to Marquette (35:00). Finally, they reveal the McDonald's All-American rosters (1:02:30), and close the show with some shout-outs (1:20:05).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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New Mexico's Big Brand, Kenny Payne's First Season, and Will Wade's Next Move With Terrence Oglesby Jan 19, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Terrence Oglesby to discuss the risers, fallers, and ballers of college basketball, including New Mexico's stock rising after beating SDSU and Utah State, Shaheen Holloway and Seton Hall rising to the top of the Big East, Gonzaga concerns, St. John's looking lost without Rick Pitino, Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht commanding respect, Will Wade's success at McNeese State, Louisville's nightmare, and more (1:26). Then Tate closes the show with some shout-outs (44:52), and the best weekend games to watch (57:53).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Terrence Oglesby

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Big 12 Dog Park, Pitino's Presser, and Buzz Williams's Big Win Jan 15, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to answer the question, "Who is the no. 1 team in college basketball?" They then discuss Texas's loss to West Virginia, as well as HC Jamie Dixon and TCU securing their second top-10 win in a row after losing to Kansas (2:20). Later, they talk the Big 12 "dog park" (21:40), Rick Pitino's colorful postgame interview after St. John's 1-point loss to Creighton, Texas A&M's upset win over Kentucky, SDSU–New Mexico, Bill Walton's super awkward broadcast moment, and more (37:14), before closing the show with some shout-outs (1:14:55).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer Kyle Crichton

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Chaos at the Top of College Basketball, State of the ACC, and Bubble Watch With Eamonn Brennan Jan 12, 2024

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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The Last Undefeated, Upsets Galore, and Tom Izzo Vs. Analytics With J. Kyle Mann Jan 08, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the only remaining undefeated team in college basketball, the Houston Cougars (1:37), before discussing a wild basketball weekend, including Miami–Wake Forest, TCU-Kansas, Kentucky-Florida, Marquette–Seton Hall, BYU-Cincinnati, Clemson-UNC, Michigan State–Northwestern, and more (17:51). Then they take a look at the NET rankings, Tom Izzo's post-game tirade, Juwan Howard giving coaching duties up to Phil Martelli at Michigan for only one game, a tough L.A. Times headline about Mick Cronin, and Memphis's game-winners (1:04:00), before closing the show with some shout-outs .

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Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Shaka Smart’s Defense, Good Guy Tony Bennett, and the Things We Missed While We Were Away With Kyle Mann Jan 05, 2024

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss The Good, the Bag, and the Ugly in college basketball, including the state of L.A. basketball, Marquette head coach Shaka Smart's on-court antics, the Juwan Howard experience, and a hard look at Bennetball at the University of Virginia (1:42). Then they run through a Christmas break college basketball ICYMI filled with an impressive number of shout-outs (40:49).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The 'OSP' Christmas Wish List With B.J. Armstrong Dec 22, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by three-time NBA champion B.J. Armstrong to discuss Tate's basketball wish list, including his dream NBA Finals matchup, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. De'Aaron Fox in the playoffs, a point guard for Wembanyama, the return of Detroit basketball, and more (1:48). Then Tate runs through some college basketball shout-outs, covering a couple of Big East upsets, Baylor's fall to Duke, UCLA's loss at home to CSUN for the first time in 23 years, Penny Hardaway and Memphis's win vs. Virginia, the three remaining undefeated teams, games to watch over the holiday break, and more (44:06).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: B.J. Armstrong

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Carolina-Kentucky Deep Dive, Purdue's Statement in Indy, and Will Wade's Winning Ways Dec 18, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Kentucky's win over North Carolina (1:27), before they talk Arizona-Purdue and Kansas-Indiana (41:04), Then they talk a little Good, Bag, and the Ugly, including Andy Enfield and USC's loss to Auburn, Will Wade and McNeese State winning in style, and the released footage of the Oak Hills Christian 108-14 loss to North Dakota State (55:37), before they close the show with some shout-outs (1:12:10).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Two-Time Transfers, Tom Izzo's Decline, and the Biggest Games of the Weekend With Eamonn Brennan Dec 15, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Eamonn Brennan to discuss Will Wade's return to the spotlight, a bit of good news for RaeQuan Battle and WVU as a judge granted a TRO giving ReQuan and other two-time transfers temporary NCAA eligibility (1:55). They also discuss Memphis adding Nae'Qwan Tomlin from Kansas State, Tom Izzo's stagnant start to the Michigan State season, surprising losses stacking up for Creighton, Rick Pitino's plea to Tommy DeVito, a debacle in Louisville, and a preview to an incredible hoops weekend including Arizona-Purdue, Kentucky-UNC, Michigan State–Baylor, Kansas-Indiana, and more (15:35). Then Tate closes the show with some shout-outs (53:10).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Eamonn Brennan

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Bronny's Debut, DePaul-Louisville Fallout, and the Juwan Howard Mystery With J. Kyle Mann Dec 11, 2023

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Louisville's painful loss to DePaul Bronny James's college debut in USC's home game against Long Beach State, Eric Musselman getting himself ejected in Arkansas's loss to Oklahoma, the stranger-than-fiction Juwan Howard mystery, Miami's shocking blowout loss to Colorado, a check-in on the undefeated teams, and more, before later closing the show with some shout-outs.

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Undefeated, UConn's Repeat Chances, and ACC Landing Spots With Terrence Oglesby Dec 08, 2023

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by Terrence Oglesby to discuss the undefeated teams of college basketball, UConn beating UNC in the Jimmy V Classic, and a NPOY check-in (1:33), before looking at the diminished state of the ACC, and where ACC teams would go if the conference was ever dissolved (35:07). Then Tate closes the show with some shout-outs including another record for Caitlin Clark, another puzzling Rick Pitino quote, and more (1:02:09).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Terrence Oglesby

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Return of the NET, Purdue's Déjà Vu, and the War on TikTok Dec 04, 2023

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Tate’s disliking of the NET rankings and why using it as an end all be all is a faulty argument (3:04). Then they talk about Northwestern’s upset victory against Purdue, college basketball’s war against TikTok, and Villanova’s early season struggles (10:59). Later, they shout-out Arizona's head coach Tommy Lloyd, break down Kentucky’s upset loss to UNC Wilmington, and share their main takeaways from the Kansas-UConn game over the weekend (32:17).

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Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Jack Sanders

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First Impressions of the ACC-SEC Challenge, Kenny Payne's Pressers, and Muss Bus's Moment with Eamonn Brennan Dec 01, 2023

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by Eamonn Brennan to discuss Coach Cal’s PR redemption tour following the Kentucky blowout against Miami (2:40), Arkansas’s much needed win over Duke, and the greatest offensive half we’ve seen from North Carolina in a minute. Next, Tate and Eamonn discuss Virginia’s return to form as an elite defense (28:50), Louisville’s snubbing from the ACC-SEC challenge and Kenny Payne’s wild post-game comments about Ty-laur Johnson’s tights (41:30), and Villanova’s disappointing loss stateside after their win in the Bahamas. Finally, Tate ends the podcast with a recap of the most ridiculous college basketball story lines of the week, including “book guy” and George W. Bush’s fandom (52:30).

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Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Eamonn Brennan

Producer: Devon Manze

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Risers, Fallers, and Ballers! Recapping Feast Week and the Maui Invitational With J. Kyle Mann Nov 27, 2023

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to talk about the biggest takeaways from Feast Week! The guys get into Zach Edey’s dominance, Marquette’s backcourt, Shaka Smart’s Duke-like antics, a Samuel L. Jackson tweet, Gonzaga, Dwyane Wade’s appearance on the sidelines, Villanova in the post–Jay Wright era, and a whole lot more.

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Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Feast Week Forecasting, Empire Classic, and Trey Alexander’s Hot Start With J. Kyle Mann Nov 20, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Jay Williams's bizarre rant during UConn-Indiana (1:30), Bryant stunning Dusty May and Florida Atlantic, Houston beating Dayton in the Charleston Classic, and the skirmish between Shaheen Holloway and Donald Copeland in the handshake line following Seton Hall–Wagner (33:10). Next they discuss Trey Alexander's NPOY campaign, Arkansas falling to UNC Greensboro, Miami winning the Baha Mar Hoops tournament, and exciting upcoming games, including the Maui Invitational, before closing the show with some shout-outs (55:47).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Mid-Major Thoughts, New-Look Syracuse, and Ed Cooley Pressing With Kevin Connors Nov 17, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by ESPN's Kevin Connors to discuss some major upsets in the early games of the college basketball season, Grand Canyon's push to improve, the Rick Pitino experience for St. John's, Syracuse year one without Jim Boeheim, the best mascots in college basketball, and more (2:11). Then Tate closes the show with some shout-outs, including Nebraska becoming a basketball state, Ed Cooley, Thad Mata's new roommate, exciting tournaments, and more (32:25).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Kevin Connors

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Jack Sanders

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Champions Classic Recap With J. Kyle Mann Nov 15, 2023

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann for a bonus episode to recap the Champions Classic. They start with Kansas’s comeback victory over Kentucky and what they learned from that game (1:45). Then, they discuss Duke beating Michigan State and what’s next for those two teams (17:25). They wrap up with their bigger-picture thoughts on the Champions Classic, and a couple other notable games around the country (32:21).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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First Impressions of the CBB Season: The Good, the Bag, and the Ugly With J. Kyle Mann Nov 14, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann for the first Good Guy, Bag Guy segment of the season. They also talk about the Tony Bennett–Cory Alexander beef, Georgetown being upset by Holy Cross, the Asheville Championship, and more before closing the show with some shout-outs.

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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OSP Top 10 Stories and Remembering Coach Knight With Eamonn Brennan Nov 10, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Eamonn Brennan to discuss their top 10 stories in college basketball since the start of the season, including bats in the Lawlor Events Center, USC's strong start vs. Kansas State, Indiana's struggles vs. Florida Gulf Coast, James Madison's upset of Michigan State, and more (2:15), before they remember Indiana coach Bob Knight (51:05).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Eamonn Brennan

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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College Basketball Is Back! Plus, Top 100 Characters That Count: Quadrant 1 Characters (25-1). Nov 06, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to celebrate the return of college basketball before running from no. 25 through no. 1 of the top 100 characters in college basketball for the 2023-24 season.

#25 - #20 (4:40)

#19 - #11 (31:54)

#10 - #1 (1:09:49)

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Top 100 Characters That Count: Quadrant 2 Characters (50-26), Plus Why the NIT Changes Matter With Eamonn Brennan Nov 02, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Eamonn Brennan to run from no. 50 through no. 26 of the top 100 characters in college basketball for the 2023-24 season (1:44), before discussing the NIT changes and what they signal for the possible future of college basketball (1:14:30).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Eamonn Brennan

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Cooper Flagg Joins the Brotherhood, Plus Top 100 Characters That Count: Quadrant 3 Characters (75-51) Oct 30, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Cooper Flagg's commitment to Duke (1:35), before running through no. 75 to 51 of the top 100 characters in college basketball for the 2023-24 season (12:49).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The All-Name All-Stars and the Seven Wonderings of the Season With Terrence Oglesby Oct 26, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier runs through the top 30 names in college basketball for the 2023-24 season and where to find them, including some absolute gems like Tennessee Rainwater, Po'Boigh King, Puff Johnson, and more (1:57). Then Tate is joined by basketball analyst Terrence Oglesby to discuss Tate's big questions about the upcoming NCAA season, including "Will the Pac-12 win one more championship before it implodes," "Will Kenny Payne be the Louisville HC at the end of the season," and more (34:22).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Terrence Oglesby

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Top 100 Characters That Count: Quadrant 4 Characters (100-76) Oct 23, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier and J. Kyle Mann agree that character counts! That's why they're running through no. 100 to no. 76 (as well as some honorable mentions) of the top 100 characters in college basketball for the 2023-24 season!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Jim Boeheim Pressers, Big J Lessons, and the Future of Play-By-Play With Drew Carter Oct 19, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by ESPN's Drew Carter to discuss Jim Boeheim joining ESPN, Carter's time at Syracuse and live Boeheim press conferences, as well as his new gig as play-by-play announcer for the Boston Celtics, calling the NFL 'Toy Story' game, and more (2:10). Then, Tate closes the show with some shout-outs, including some good news from Dickie V, Angel Reese's new Reebok deal, the 2024 freshman class, and more (40:30).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Drew Carter

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Secret Scrimmage SZN, the AP Top 25, and Players You Need to Know Now With J. Kyle Mann Oct 16, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the release of the preseason AP Top 25 (2:01), players you don't know yet but will (17:08), secret scrimmage season (29:56), and "unbreakable" college basketball records (40:43), before closing the show with some shout-outs (46:17).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Kansas's NCAA Ruling and the Hottest Seat in College Basketball With Eamonn Brennan Oct 12, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Eamonn Brennan to discuss the NCAA's ruling on a punishment for Kansas, including a three-year probation and 15 vacated wins from the 2017-18 season, before they run through the six major conferences in college basketball and which coaches could be on the hot seat (1:56). Then Tate closes the show with some shout-outs (34:10).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Eamonn Brennan

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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'OSP' Geezers of College Basketball With J. Kyle Mann Oct 09, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss their favorite older players and coaches in college basketball, from 27-year-old players to 77-year-old coaches. Tate and Kyle rate their top five (6:00). Then they close the show with some shout-outs for Ohio State's courting of Bryce James, Rick Pitino's bolstering of St. John's 2024-25 schedule, and more (54:50).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Russ Bengtson on His New Book, 'A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers,' Plus Shout-outs and Conspiracies Oct 05, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by author, former editor-in-chief of 'SLAM' magazine, and longtime sneaker editor at Complex, Russ Bengtson, to discuss his new book, 'A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers' (1:50). Then, Tate closes the show with some college basketball shout-outs and a few conspiracies (41:45).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Russ Bengtson

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Pitino's Big Promise and the Most Intriguing One-and-Dones With J. Kyle Mann Oct 02, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Rick Pitino's bold proclamation for St. John's tournament aspirations, and the one-and-done rule (1:46), before naming their five most intriguing one-and-done candidates this season (22:43). Finally they close the show with some shout-outs (1:02:16).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Best Recruiters in College Basketball With Joe Tipton Sep 28, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Joe Tipton of On3 Sports to discuss the top college prospects, including Cooper Flagg and the Boozer twins, before each picking their top five recruiters in college basketball (1:51). Then, Tate closes the show with some shout-outs, including yet another college basketball tournament (44:04).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Joe Tipton

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Dan Hurley’s New Beef, Cooper Flagg’s Options, and a Battle of the Brands Sep 25, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Coach Prime's haters, the 2024 recruiting class, Adidas's latest move in the battle of the brands, and more (1:48) before they close the show with some shout-outs (49:19).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Is College Basketball Dead or Fantastic? And More Big-Picture Takes With Eamonn Brennan Sep 21, 2023

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by Eamonn Brennan to discuss some big-picture college basketball topics including the state of NCAA basketball, Fox’s postseason tournament, the future of the Pac-12, the quadrant system, the 2024 recruiting class, the best conference in basketball, and more (2:10). Then Tate closes the show with some shout-outs (52:41).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Eamonn Brennan

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Coach Prime of College Basketball, the Muted 2024 Draft Class, and More CBB Story Lines With J. Kyle Mann Sep 18, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders winning the sports weekend (1:48) before wondering; Could there be a "Coach Prime" of college basketball? (22:35). Then they discuss the underwhelming 2024 NBA draft class (36:51), and close the show with some shout-outs (51:02).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Woody Durham's Legacy, the Genesis of Megatron, and More Tobacco Road Tales With Wes Durham Sep 14, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by ACC Network play-by-play announcer and the voice of the Atlanta Falcons Wes Durham to discuss his dad, the legendary Woody Durham, Wes's time doing play-by-play for Georgia Tech during Calvin Johnson's game-winning touchdown vs. Clemson in 2003 and Will Bynum's game-winning layup in the 2004 Final Four, why the Duke–North Carolina rivalry still delivers to this day, the future of the ACC, and more (1:57). Then Tate closes the show with some shout-outs, including VCU's Joe Bamisile, secret scrimmage season, aliens, and more (47:17)!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Wes Durham

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Winners and Losers From the World Cup, FOX’s New Tournament, and Team USA’s Future With J. Kyle Mann Sep 11, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to run through the winners and losers from the FIBA World Cup, LeBron's commitment to playing for Team USA in 2024, Tate and Kyle's ideal Team USA Olympics lineup, and more (2:57). Then they close the show with some college basketball shout-outs, including FOX's proposed postseason basketball tournament, Jay Williams's addition to ESPN's College GameDay, Coach K's NIL comments, and more! (59:39).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Penny Hardaway’s Playbook, the Updated Top 25 and 1, and Rick Pitino’s Next Phase With Gary Parrish Aug 31, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Gary Parrish of CBS Sports to discuss some of today's college coaching stars and their programs, including Penny Hardaway, Dusty May, and Jim Larrañaga (5:23), before they discuss Gary's Top 25 and 1 List, quadrant rankings and NCAA tournament seeding, the state of college basketball, and expectations for Rick Pitino's first year at St. John's (34:53). Then Tate closes the show with some shout-outs (1:03:14).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Gary Parrish

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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What’s Happening at the World Cup, Austin Reaves Comps, and More Portal Mania Aug 28, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann fresh off of his trip to Sweden, they briefly discuss his travels to Spotify HQ (1:22), before discussing Team USA hitting a stride after beating Greece 109-81 today, Austin Reaves continuing his impressive play, Team Germany's ceiling, France's elimination, and more (13:58). Then they close the show with some shout-outs, including more college basketball transfers, new NIL revenues, the K-State "Pledgesketball" brawl, and more (42:38).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Brainstorming the Too-Early Top 30 With Terrence Oglesby Aug 24, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Terrence Oglesby to discuss his basketball career both at Clemson and internationally (2:28) before they run through a "too-early" list of the top 30 teams in college basketball (17:55).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Terrence Oglesby

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Jack Sanders

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Setting the Record Straight With Michael Lombardi. Plus, Team USA Beats Germany Aug 21, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Michael Lombardi to discuss his upcoming book, 'Football Done Right: Setting the Record Straight on the Coaches, Players, and History of the NFL', as well as expectations for a few teams this season including the Chargers, Raiders, and Giants, before discussing more 76ers drama in the wake of James Harden's comments about Daryl Morey (1:48). Then Tate closes the show with some shoutouts, including Illinois and Kansas playing an exhibition game to benefit the victims of the Hawaii wildfires, Team USA's come-from-behind win vs. Germany, and more (27:23).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Michael Lombardi

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Battle of the Brands, Team USA Thoughts, and Wemby's New Do With B.J. Armstrong Aug 17, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier expands on the selection of Kentucky as the inaugural Kobe school, which will be sponsored by the Mamba brand, before briefly discussing producer Kyle's Poughkeepsie, NY, getaway (2:17). Then, Tate is joined by three-time NBA champion B.J. Armstrong to discuss first impressions of Team USA under new managing director Grant Hill, how FIBA is unique from NCAA or NBA basketball, and other international teams to watch out for. They also discuss Victor Wembanyama's new haircut, Dennis Rodman stories, and Michael Jordan's un-retirement in 1995 (22:00). Finally, Tate closes the show with some shout-outs (1:04:03).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: B.J. Armstrong

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Death of the Pac-12, What’s Next for Conference Realignment, and the Current State of Recruitment and NIL With Eamonn Brennan Aug 14, 2023

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by Eamonn Brennan to examine the timeline of the Pac-12’s demise and what’s next for the conference (5:41). They also discuss what the next big domino for conference realignment will be, the expectations for Louisville in the upcoming season, and the fascinating recruitment of the top-ranked center in the 2024 class, Flory Bidunga (27:24). Then, Tate closes the show with some shout-outs (54:24).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Eamonn Brennan

Producer: Jack Sanders

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First Impressions of Team USA, the Curry Camp Footage, and More with Kyle Mann Aug 08, 2023

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss some drama going down in the Team USA camp, the current international stage and how the U.S. stacks up, some other countries to watch out for, and the dynamics within the star-studded crop of American coaches (3:00). Then, the guys celebrate youth basketball camp culture in Camp Corner (45:14) and some shout-outs (1:07:15).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Breaking Down the Big Ten, Tournament Expansion Talk, and the Flyin’ Illini Era With Stephen Bardo Aug 03, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier pitches his idea to bring back the Foot Locker Slam Fest (2:00), before talking with Illinois legend Stephen Bardo of 'Bardo's Breakdowns' about the Flyin' Illini's Final Four run in 1989, the Big Ten's tournament title drought, the anticipation around UCLA and USC's Big Ten debut, NCAA tournament expansion, and more (18:52). Finally Tate closes the show with some shoutouts (52:00).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Stephen Bardo

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Best Basketball Combos, T-Mac’s Pitino Comments, and Mick Cronin’s International Additions With J. Kyle Mann Jul 31, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Devin Booker and Michael Jordan in Saint-Tropez, the best NBA duos, Tracy McGrady's comments on taking his Celtics interview to avoid playing for Rick Pitino, and an unfortunate post from Duke basketball media (1:40), before discussing UCLA's new international payers, a grim future for the Pac-12, and lots of shoutouts to close the show (40:40).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Parsing Through Purdue, Tony Bennett’s Double Down, and More Big Picture CBB Talk With Eamonn Brennan Jul 27, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Eamonn Brennan to answer the question, "Why are neutral site games bad for college basketball?", they also discuss the state of the Indiana-Purdue rivalry, Who will be next to coach at a blue-blood school?, sleeper teams for the 2023-24 season, and more (2:01). Then Tate closes the show with some shoutouts (43:23).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Eamonn Brennan

Producer Kyle Crichton

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The Battle of the Blue Bloods, the Curry Doc, and the Return of SlamBall With J. Kyle Mann Jul 24, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the announcement of UNC @ Kansas in 2024 and Kansas @ UNC in 2025, as well as the Apple TV+ documentary, 'Stephen Curry: Underrated' (2:26), before unveiling a new mystery in the world of international basketball, marking the return of SlamBall, and closing the show with shoutouts (45:30).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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NBA Podcaster Power Rankings, Best Pro-Am Players, and Reminiscing on the Drew League With Pierce Simpson Jul 20, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier ranks his top 10 NBA player-podcasters (2:12) before he is joined by host/producer Pierce Simpson to discuss his media origins, North Texas basketball, and the Ringer-Complex basketball games at the Drew League in 2017. Then, they draft their top five guys who would shut down a Pro-Am basketball game (25:33). Finally, Tate closes the show with some shoutouts, including Will Wade, Rick Pitino, Tony Yayo, and more (1:01:11).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Pierce Simpson

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Coach Cal’s Weekend at Drake’s, Summer League Reflections, and Curry’s Big Splash With J. Kyle Mann Jul 17, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to recap Coach Calipari's Canada trip with Kentucky for GLOBL JAM 2023 and day spent at Drake's home in Toronto, wrap up the NBA summer league, discuss Hunter Dickinson taking a shot at the entire state of Michigan, and more!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Graphic Guru Joe Tipton and the Beginning of the Bronny Era Jul 13, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is back in-studio in Los Angeles and runs through some of the highlights of his summer league trip to Las Vegas before sharing his thoughts on the report that Bronny James will likely not start for USC this season (2:24). Then Tate is joined by Joe Tipton of On3 Sports and Tipton Edits to talk about breaking into the sports graphic industry, turning his hobby into a business, the confidentiality aspect of his business when players are waiting to announce a commitment or transfer, the most ridiculous edit requests he has ever received, his trip to Peach Jam to see Cooper Flagg and Cam and Cayden Boozer, and much more (19:54). Finally Tate closes the show with some shout-outs (45:58).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Joe Tipton

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The College Basketball Summer League Belt With J. Kyle Mann Jul 10, 2023

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss their last few days in Las Vegas before they figure out which college basketball team has the most to offer in the NBA summer league this year!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Wemby vs. Britney, Scoot's Debut, and More Summer League Observations Jul 08, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier and producer Kyle discuss their first couple of days at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas including the Britney Spears-Victor Wembenyama incident, Wemby vs. Brandon Miller, Scoot Henderson's debut in the exciting Trail Blazers-Rockets game, OSPers in the Bulls-Raptors game, sights and sounds from Summer League and more!

Host: Tate Frazier

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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OSP NBA Summer League 2023 Primer With J. Kyle Mann Jul 03, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to preview NBA Summer League 2023 before they arrive in Las Vegas this weekend! They discuss their favorite summer league rosters, the anticipation of seeing players like Victor Wembanyama, Brandon Miller, Scoot Henderson, Cam Whitmore, and Chet Holmgren, under-the-radar potential Summer League stars, college basketball household names, and more!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Forecasting the Future of the NCAA, Paolo Vs. Italy, and Conference Realignment Concerns With Nicole Auerbach Jun 29, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier shares his thoughts on Paolo Banchero's decision to declare for Team USA over Italy in the upcoming FIBA World Cup (1:45) before he is joined by The Athletic's Nicole Auerbach to discuss a range of college basketball topics, including the waning severity of NCAA punishments, state NIL laws vs. NCAA rules, conference realignment, the transfer portal, palpable buzz for the 2024 NCAA women's tournament, and more (10:34). Then, Tate closes the show with some shout-outs (40:24).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Nicole Auerbach

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Miller Decision, 2023 Favorite Draft Classes, and Will Wade’s Latest Violation With J. Kyle Mann Jun 26, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Brandon Miller being selected second overall by Tate's Charlotte Hornets, a little backstory behind the decision, and Michael Jordan's role in the pick, as well as the deleted video of Victor Wembanyama's Spurs shootaround (1:41), before picking their favorite 2023 NBA team rookie classes (29:52). Then, they close the show with shoutouts including Jahvon Quinerly's entrance into the transfer portal and West Virginia's new interim head coach (51:07).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Wembanyama Experiment, Charlotte's Big Decision, and More NBA Draft Talk With B.J. Armstrong Jun 22, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by three-time NBA champion B.J. Armstrong to discuss Nikola Jokic, fundamentals over athleticism, the rise of the international player (3:22), top NBA draft prospect Victor Wembanyama (18:18), a tough decision for Charlotte with the no. 2 pick, and more (54:40). Then, Tate closes the show with some shout-outs (1:07:11).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: B.J. Armstrong

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Aaron Bradshaw Mystery and the OSP Big Board With Kevin O'Connor Jun 19, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier introduces the Aaron Bradshaw Mystery before sharing his thoughts on West Virginia HC Bob Huggins's resignation and WVU's accelerated coaching search (2:15). Then Tate is joined by The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor to discuss his NBA Draft Guide and run through the top 30 prospects on Tate's NBA draft big board (27:58).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Kevin O'Connor

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Rare Company of Christian Braun, Kyle’s Wedding Recap, and ‘A Little Blood and Dancing’ With Tyler Parker Jun 14, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier shares his thoughts on the Nuggets' NBA Finals win through a college basketball lens (1:47) before he is joined by The Ringer's Tyler Parker to discuss his time as a college basketball player; the future of the Oklahoma City Thunder; his new book, 'A Little Blood and Dancing'; and more (15:22). Finally, Tate closes the show with a shout-out to producer Kyle's wedding as they recap the weekend (37:27).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Tyler Parker

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Outlining the Biggest CBB Story Lines and Kyle’s Wedding Special With Jim Cunningham Jun 08, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier runs through the biggest headlines of the college basketball offseason (1:45) before he is joined by Kyle and former 'Titus and Tate' producer Jim Cunningham to discuss Kyle's upcoming wedding in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. (19:20).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Jim Cunningham

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Good Call/Bad Call Draft Decisions, Plus NBA Finals College Starting Fives With J. Kyle Mann Jun 01, 2023

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the deadline for withdrawal from the NBA draft, and whether certain players currently testing the waters should withdraw or stay in the draft (2:22). Then they draft the players in the NBA Finals as the college basketball version of themselves (38:40), before closing the show with some shout-outs (1:07:28).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Is Miami Having a Moment? Plus the ACC’s Next Move With Kevin Clark May 25, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Kevin Clark to discuss the rise of Miami Hurricanes basketball, the Wild West of the NIL, the unstoppable force that is NCAA conference realignment, NBA combine standouts, the Orlando Magic's upcoming draft, and more!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Kevin Clark

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Meet the Boozers, Carmelo Retires, and NBA Combine Notes With J.Kyle Mann May 22, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Carmelo Anthony's retirement announcement and reflect on his basketball legacy from Syracuse to the NBA and Team USA (2:17), Then they talk about the twin sons of former longtime NBA player Carlos Boozer: Cameron and Cayden Boozer who seem poised to take the college basketball world by storm in 2025 (27:43), as well as notable names from the NBA combine (40:32), before ending the show with some shoutouts and closeouts (50:28).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Tyler Hansbrough on His CBB Hall of Fame Induction, JJ Redick’s Senior Night, and the Michigan State Meme. Plus, NBA Draft Lottery Thoughts! May 18, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier shares some thoughts on the NBA draft lottery, ESPN's broadcast, as well as lottery fixes (2:12), before he is joined by NCAA champion Tyler Hansbrough to discuss his induction into the College Basketball Hall of Fame, Coach K being in his induction class, the NBA coaching carousel, the differences between college vs. NBA coaches, some priceless moments from Tyler's UNC career, and more (24:28), Then Tate closes the show with some shout-outs, including Leonard Hamilton, Grady Dick, and Seth Towns potentially gearing up for his 8th NCAA season (1:06:21).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Tyler Hansbrough

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Nike Wins the War, Transfer Portal Outstanding Prospects, and Testing the NBA Waters With J. Kyle Mann May 15, 2023

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the NBA conference finals, Nike being on top once again, and the 2020 NBA title narratives being put to rest (1:35), before discussing the closing of the NCAA transfer portal, the NBA draft combine, and a short recap of Producer Kyle’s Ocean City bachelor party (32:03).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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TNT’s Kenny Smith on the 2023 Playoffs and Bulls-Rockets Debates, Plus the Duke Empire Strikes Back! May 11, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier ponders Coach K's new role as special adviser to basketball operations for the NBA (2:01), before talking with two-time NBA champion Kenny "The Jet" Smith about the 2023 NBA Playoffs, his time at UNC with Michael Jordan, what he learned from his teammate Hakeem Olajuwon, what would happen if his Rockets ran into the MJ Bulls during their playoff runs, what makes ‘Inside the NBA’ special, Kenny's memoir ‘Talk of Champions: Stories of the People Who Made Me,’ and more (19:11). Finally Tate ends the show with some shout-outs and closeouts including Denny Crum, the transfer portal closing, and more (35:25).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Kenny Smith

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Return of Good Guy, Bag Guy: Bronny's Big Decision and Coach Cal's Houseguest With J. Kyle Mann May 08, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to bring back one of America's favorite segments, Good Guy, Bag Guy! They discuss LeBron James Jr.'s commitment to USC, Adam Silver's NBA stewardship, Coach Cal's guy Karl-Anthony Towns, Hunter Dickinson's Kansas commitment video, and more!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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What Is Nike Doing to the Curry Brand? Plus 247 Analyst Travis Branham on Pitino’s Recruiting Prowess, Bronny’s Impending Decision, and Tampering in the Transfer Portal. May 04, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier unloads his conspiracy theory about Nike sabotaging Stephen Curry (2:35), before talking with Travis Branham of 247 Sports about the new-look NCAA transfer portal, Rick Pitino's successful recruiting campaign at St. John's, Kentucky's new team-building strategy, the 2023 freshman class, Bronny James's unique recruiting position, "red hot" rosters, and just how much tampering is occurring in college basketball (19:41). Then Tate ends the show with some shout-outs and closeouts (56:03).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Travis Branham

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Steph Curry's Flowers, "Him" vs. "That Guy," and Round 2 Elation With J.Kyle Mann May 01, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Steph Curry's 50-point performance to close out the Warriors-Kings series, and the supremely exciting Lakers-Warriors Round 2 matchup (2:34) before asking the question on everyone's mind "Who is HIM?" (32:10), and giving out some shoutouts in a new adopted segment called "Tip Jar" (48:11).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Hottest Topics of the Offseason and Guessing the Narratives of the 2023 NFL Draft With Michael Lombardi Apr 27, 2023

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier runs through some of the biggest stories of the college basketball offseason, including the NCAA tightening up on second-time transfer players, big names testing the NBA draft waters, and coach Jim Larrañaga's comments on NIL evaluation tools (2:13). Then Tate is joined by VSiN's Michael Lombardi to discuss the Eastern Conference seemingly opening up for the 76ers (25:45), before Lombardi explains why we are coming up on a "One QB" NFL draft, why the Texans should not take a QB with the no. 2 pick, how Lamar Jackson's unclear future affects this draft, trade-up teams, and more (39:07). Then Tate ends the show with some shout-outs and closeouts (1:11:59).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Michael Lombardi

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Fixing the First Round, Tate’s Five Weekend Takeaways, and the Billy Preston Mystery Update With J. Kyle Mann Apr 25, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the narrative that Round 1 of the playoffs has been a dud and to give an easy and effective fix to make Round 1 fun again (4:38). They also run through Tate's big takeaways from the NBA weekend, including Steph Curry's almost-disastrous technical foul, who the no. 1 option is on the Suns, the Knicks' new playoff ceiling, and more (13:50). Then, they dust off the Billy Preston Mystery and discuss some of Billy Preston's recent comments regarding his time at Kansas before hitting some shout-outs and closeouts (1:00:25).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Victor Wembanyama’s Ceiling, Giannis’s Special Skill, and More Scouting Stories With B.J. Armstrong Apr 20, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by three-time NBA champion B.J. Armstrong to discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo's impact on the NBA playoffs, the injury he sustained in Game 1, and why the hype surrounding top draft prospect Victor Wembanyam is real (2:11). Then B.J. tells stories about workouts he held in the summer of 2008 with Derek Rose, Russel Westbrook, Brook Lopez, and Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook's rejuvenation with the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard's greatness, and stories from B.J.'s part in the Pistons-Bulls rivalry (33:32), before Tate closes the show with some college basketball shoutouts (58:49).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: B.J. Armstrong

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Charge Debate, Transfer Portal 2023, Wooden Award Recap, and Thoughts on ‘Air’ With J. Kyle Mann Apr 18, 2023

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier and producer Kyle Crichton discuss their week off from 'OSP,' including their trip to the John R. Wooden award ceremony in Los Angeles and Tate’s first trip to Disneyland. They also discuss Juvenile learning about NPR and more (1:55). Then, Tate is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the debate around charges in the NBA following injuries to Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant, former U.K. teammates Malik Monk and De’Aaron Fox lighting up the Warriors in Game 1, hitting the panic button on the Grizzlies, and Russell Westbrook willing the Clippers to a win vs. the Suns (29:28). Finally, they talk about some of the biggest players in the college basketball transfer portal and give their thoughts on the film ‘Air’ (1:10:05).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Bryan Curtis on Jim Nantz's Last Dance and 30 Takeaways From the 2022-23 College Basketball Season Apr 06, 2023

The Ringer’s team Frazier breaks down his 30 biggest takeaways from the 2022-23 college basketball season (2:30), before talking with Bryan Curtis of ‘The Press Box’ podcast about broadcaster Jim Nantz’s final March Madness after 33 consecutive tournaments, Nantz’s successor Ian Eagle, the future of broadcast booths, how the women’s tournament captured America, and more (46:18). Finally, Tate closes the show with some shoutouts and closeouts (1:25:20).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Bryan Curtis

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Huskies Enter Blue Blood Territory and More National Championship Reactions With J. Kyle Mann Apr 04, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss UConn rolling past San Diego State in the national championship game, San Diego's hot start, Adama Sanogo's historic tournament performances, whether or not UConn makes the "Blue Blood" ranks, Jim Nantz's last dance, and more!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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SDSU Survives, UConn Dominates, and More Final Four Thoughts with Bill Walton and J. Kyle Mann Apr 02, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann recap the Final Four including UConn rolling past Miami to the national championship game (2:05), and San Diego State advancing past Florida Atlantic with a true buzzer-beater from Lamont Butler in a game that came down to the wire (22:05). Then Tate is joined by the great Bill Walton of Westwood One to talk Final Four, San Diego State's tournament run, UCLA's 1973 national championship victory, Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s 2022-23 season, and more (44:20). Finally Tate closes the show with some shoutouts and closeouts (1:07:12).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guests: Bill Walton and J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Final Four Preview With Miami Coach Jim Larrañaga and J. Kyle Mann Mar 30, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by the University of Miami men's basketball head coach, Jim Larrañaga, to discuss his team's tournament run so far, the art of calling timeouts, Miami forward Norchad Omier, Larrañaga's love of coaching, and more (3:30). Then Tate preview's the Final Four with The Ringer's J. Kyle Mann; they discuss the keys to the Miami-UConn matchup, then rank the Final Four head coaches (29:32) and the defensive matchups in San Diego State-Florida Atlantic. Finally, they make predictions and share their thoughts on the McDonald's All American Game (41:21).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guests: Jim Larrañaga and J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Elite Eight Recap: New Faces in Unfamiliar Places, Texas-Miami Thoughts, and Connecticut’s Unparalleled Dominance Mar 27, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to recap the Elite Eight. They discuss Miami's comeback win vs. Texas, the controversial ending to Creighton-SDSU (1:30), Kansas State losing Kemba Candidate, Markquis Nowell to an injury before their match against (and subsequent loss to) Florida Atlantic, and UConn cruising to another win—this time over Gonzaga (32:42).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Farewell to the No. 1 Seeds, Hello to a Historic Elite Eight, and More Sweet 16 Thoughts With J. Kyle Mann Mar 25, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to determine whether this tournament is in fact the most insane March Madness ever, before discussing the exit of the No. 1 seeds: Alabama's loss to San Diego State, and Houston falling to Miami (2:55). Then they react to Creighton-Princeton, and Xavier's blowout loss to Texas, before ranking the teams left in the Elite Eight (37:15).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Ultimate Kemba Candidate, UCLA-Zags Delivers Again, and FAU Makes History Mar 24, 2023

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier reacts to two March Madness instant classics in Gonzaga-UCLA and Michigan State–Kansas State (2:05), before recapping Florida Atlantic University advancing over Tennessee, and UConn rolling past Arkansas (28:05).

Host: Tate Frazier

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Super Sweet 16 Preview With Ian Eagle, Cousin Sal, and Princeton HC Mitch Henderson Mar 22, 2023

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by Ian Eagle of CBS to discuss the rush to prepare for the NCAA tournament after Selection Sunday; the wacky discussions around the basketball rims in Greensboro, NC; the different approach to broadcasting that March Madness requires versus other major sports; Jim Nantz's final tournament for CBS; stories from Ian's 23 NCAA tournaments; their thoughts on the new St. John's head coach, Rick Pitino; and more (2:17). Then, Tate is joined by Cousin Sal of the Extra Points network to preview the Sweet 16, pick their favorite teams left by region, discuss the Final Four odds, go over Player of the Year candidates, and more (28:44). Finally, Tate talks with Princeton head coach Mitch Henderson about their season, upsetting Arizona and Missouri, Princeton fans, preparing for their matchup against Creighton, and more (51:52).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guests: Ian Eagle, Cousin Sal, and Mitch Henderson

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Round 2 Wrap-Up Special With Michael Lombardi Mar 20, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier recaps the entire slate of games on Sunday with his most notable tidbits including Sean Miller’s Sweet 16 return, Coach Cal’s exit, Creighton’s statement win, and Miami’s big move for the ACC (1:57). Then, old friend and GM Shuffle host Michael Lombardi joins to talk about New Jersey playing spoiler in March, the Muss Bus, and more big picture storylines (32:55)!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Michale Lombardi

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Day 3 Rapid Reactions With J. Kyle Mann Mar 19, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Day 1 of the round of 32, including: Duke falling to a physical Tennessee team, Arkansas upsetting the defending champion Kansas Jayhawks (1:38), as well as Auburn-Houston, Alabama cruising past Maryland, a worthy opponent in San Diego State, another Princeton win, UCLA-Northwestern, Penn State-Texas (27:12), some Day 3 shoutouts and more!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Day 2 Rapid Reactions With J. Kyle Mann Mar 18, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the end of Round One of the NCAA Tournament including a classic Michigan State "Mr. March" win, Xavier's struggles in their victory over Kennesaw State, Memphis falling to Florida Atlantic University, Ryan Kalkbrenner's 31-point performance in Creighton's victory over NC State, and Providence-Kentucky (1:24). Before discussing Iona-UConn and Rick Pitino's next move, Arizona State-TCU, a monster game by Trayce Jackson-Davis in Indiana-Kent State, Drake-Miami, Round One takeaways and more (33:30)!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Emergency Pod: Down Goes No. 1 Purdue! With J. Kyle Mann Mar 18, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann for a bonus reaction podcast to discuss Purdue losing a 1-16 matchup to Fairleigh Dickinson University, what went wrong, whats next for Purdue star Zach Edey, and more.

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Day 1 Rapid Reactions With J. Kyle Mann Mar 17, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to react to Day 1 of the NCAA Tournament including: West Virginia-Maryland, Virginia with yet another first-round upset, Houston's close call with Northern Kentucky, Howard-Kansas, Illinois-Arkansas, Auburn-Iowa, Princeton's upset vs. Arizona, a tournament-primed Duke team, an impressive Penn State win, standout players, and more!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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'OSP' Tournament Primer With Ty Jerome Mar 15, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier runs through his OSPers (One Shining Players) to watch during the NCAA tournament by region (3:06) before he is joined by Warriors guard and 2019 national champion Ty Jerome to discuss this Warriors season and Virginia's 2019 national championship run (20:41).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Ty Jerome

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The OSP Selection Sunday Special With J. Kyle Mann and ESPN's Kevin Connors Mar 13, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to react to NCAA Selection Sunday, where they run through the regions, biggest characters, best players to watch, and more! They run through the South and Midwest regionals (1:54), before Tate talks with ESPN's Kevin Connors about his Mid-Major Top 10 and Cinderella story candidates (39:25). Then J. Kyle Mann and Tate finish with East and West regionals, their Final Four predictions, and more (56:55).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guests: J Kyle Mann, Kevin Connors

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Biggest Story Lines of the Season So Far With Jay Bilas Mar 10, 2023

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier says farewell to a few iconic head coaches, including Jim Boeheim and Mike Brey, before making the case that Rick Pitino is the perfect fit for Georgetown (2:56). Then Tate is joined by ESPN’s Jay Bilas to discuss UNC’s fall from grace, a weakened ACC, the debate around all-conference teams, most fun tournament matchups, Pac-12 powerhouses, and more (21:00). Finally he ends the show with some shout-outs and closeouts (43:28).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Jay Bilas

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Good Man, Bag Man With Kyle Mann and Champ Week Takeaways Mar 07, 2023

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Kyle Mann to discuss their blue-blood commonalities before hitting takeaways from Houston's hard-fought win over Memphis and Indiana winning the race to 69 versus Michigan (1:15). They continue their discussion with the segments Good Man, Bag Man; Rick Pitino Watch 2023; and more (27:16). Finally, Tate ends the show with some shout-outs and closeouts (50:51).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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A Carolina-Duke Decompression Session Mar 05, 2023

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier shares his thoughts on UNC’s loss to Duke in Chapel Hill, and whether or not North Carolina just played themselves out of the tournament.

Host: Tate Frazier

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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One Shining Return With Bill Simmons Mar 02, 2023

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier reintroduces ‘One Shining Podcast’ with it’s producer Kyle (2:14), before he is joined by Bill Simmons to discuss Tate’s role at the very beginning of ‘The Ringer,’ the inception of ‘OSP,’ the new iteration of the show, college basketball story lines, Bill’s tournament bandwagon teams this year, and more (12:36).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Bill Simmons

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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'One Shining Podcast With Tate Frazier' Trailer Mar 01, 2023

'OSP' is back just in time for March Madness! The first episode comes out Thursday, March 2.

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Kansas’s Big Problem, Pitino Settles, and Top Prospects With Sam Vecenie | One Shining Podcast Sep 25, 2019

Titus is joined by The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie to discuss major NCAA allegations handed to Kansas and Bill Self, Rick Pitino settling his lawsuit with Louisville, Chuma Okeke refusing to sign his rookie contract with the Orlando Magic, top 2020 draft prospects, Sam’s wedding, and more!

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One Shining Mailbag Episode | One Shining Podcast Sep 17, 2019

Titus answers questions from the 'OSP' mailbag touching on the California bill that would allow players to be paid, the possibility of expanding the Top 25 rankings, the ideal CBB broadcast, storming the court, building the perfect basketball program, and more!

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A Tate Frazier Requiem | One Shining Podcast Sep 12, 2019

Titus and Kyle grapple with losing Tate, share some memories, and discuss the state of the podcast (rest assured, the show will go on).

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This Is the End (of the Offseason): 15 Story Lines | One Shining Podcast Sep 03, 2019

The guys review the seemingly endless NCAA basketball offseason and the story lines that carried us through to the preseason, including Zion's earthquake, NCAA sanctions, Mick Cronin, Juwan Howard, Purdue Day of Giving, R.J. Hampton, LeBron dunking on AAU, and more!

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The Final Offseason Roundup Special | One Shining Podcast Aug 27, 2019

The guys reconvene for their final offseason episode before the NCAA preseason starts. They talk Bob Cousy's Presidential Medal of Freedom, Doug Gottlieb's and Dan Dakich's comments on Andrew Luck's retirement, Syracuse allegedly playing man-to-man defense this season, Eric Musselman being at it again, Sister Jean's 100th birthday, and more!

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The End of the Rich Paul Rule, a Return From Vacation, and Another Zion Story | One Shining Podcast Aug 20, 2019

The guys discuss their "vacations," Michael Avenatti's story about Nike paying Zion Williamson, the "Rich Paul Rule," and more (4:00). Then they bring in Canadian correspondent Jordan Henry, a.k.a. "the Canadian Jon Rothstein," to discuss Carleton's unprecedented loss, arson (?), the FIBA World Cup, and more (36:35). Finally they close out the show with some shout-outs to Coach Calipari, Dickie V, BYU, Bob Knight, and more (48:50)!

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Sports Rewatchables: 2005 Elite Eight Illinois vs. Arizona Aug 13, 2019

From the bowels of Titus's apartment, the guys revisit the 2005 Chicago Regional game: Illinois vs. Arizona. They discuss the fashion, the comeback, and the heartbreak, but first: Woody Durham.

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OSP Gives Back, a Pac-12 Bag Drop, and Utah's Strange Violations | One Shining Podcast Aug 06, 2019

Titus and Tate discuss OSP sponsoring a men's league team, a bag drop at USC, hilarious college commitment announcements, Utah getting hit with violations, USA basketball, drug testing in athletics, and more!

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"If LeBron Was Our Dad …" Plus, the Rice Commission | One Shining Podcast Jul 30, 2019

Titus and Tate offer their thoughts on the video of LeBron James celebrating his son at an AAU game and the discourse surrounding it on social media. Then they discuss Condoleezza Rice's NCAA commission, breaking down how the camps the commission set up just weren't up to par with others.

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Jalen Brunson’s NPOY Defense, the Million-Dollar Question, and More Offseason Talk | One Shining Podcast Jul 23, 2019

Titus and Tate discuss Sean Miller’s endurance during the FBI investigation and the possibility that NC State will be the only school to be hit with penalties. Then Dallas Mavericks point guard and 2018 NPOY Jalen Brunson joins the show to discuss his time at Villanova. The guys end with an appearance from a not-so-friendly guest.

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The NCAA’s First Corruption Charge and James Wiseman Intel With Kevin Clark | One Shining Podcast Jul 16, 2019

Titus and Tate discuss the first school to be hit with corruption charges following the FBI investigation, and that school is ... NC State? (7:10) Then the guys sit down with The Ringer's Kevin Clark to talk about his meeting with Memphis five-star recruit James Wiseman. They also talk Penny Hardaway, Miami basketball, and Titus's high school football career, among other things (26:40). The guys end the show with some shout-outs to Seth Rogen, Charles Barkley, Brandon Clarke, Rick Pitino, and more (57:24)!

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One Summer League Podcast With Duncan Robinson | One Shining Podcast Jul 09, 2019

Titus and Tate discuss Zion's earth-shaking summer league debut, the off-the-court story lines taking over, dinner courtesy of Mike Conley, and the biggest takeaways from the first weekend in Vegas. Then, Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson joins to give his thoughts on John Beilein's jump to the NBA, the Heat, Juwan Howard's new culture in Ann Arbor, and all the major summer league story lines, including Tyler Herro's impressive start.

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The Ollie Oops, NBA Free Agency Reactions, and Kyle Guy's Plan | One Shining Podcast Jul 03, 2019

Titus and Tate discuss the NCAA hitting former UConn coach Kevin Ollie with a three-year show-cause penalty, Brad Calipari leaving Kentucky, Florida winning the Kerry Blackshear Jr. sweepstakes, the NCAA's transfer rules, the biggest NBA free-agency moves, some Kyle Guy slander, NBA summer league hype, and more!

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The Old Big East Is Back, UCLA's ACC Ambition, and Titus's Birthday Celebration | One Shining Podcast Jun 25, 2019

Titus and Tate discuss UConn's move back to the Big East, and the possibility of UCLA playing ACC basketball? Then they talk about the two NBA awards Mike Conley won this year, NBA summer league, how the DMV sucks, Titus's birthday, and more.

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NBA Draft Takeaways with Kevin O'Connor | One Shining Podcast Jun 22, 2019

You asked, and we delivered. Titus and Tate's reactions to the 2019 NBA Draft.

The live version with video can be found on The Ringer's YouTube channel.

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The NCAA Is Coming, Bill Self's Rebuttal, and a Blast From the Past With B.J. Armstrong | One Shining Podcast Jun 18, 2019

Titus and Tate discuss the baton being passed from the FBI to the NCAA in the college basketball corruption saga, the NCAA's ominous statement, LaMelo Ball playing overseas, and more (5:39). Then the guys talk with three-time NBA champion B.J. Armstrong about his three-peat with the Bulls, Toronto taking him in the expansion draft in 1995, the 3-point revolution, Big Ten basketball, his days playing for Iowa, the NBA draft, and more (31:50). They end the show with some shout-outs and closeouts (1:14:55).

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Courtside With Mike Brey, the Newest Chapter in the Trial of the Century, and NBA Draft Talk With The Athletic's Sam Vecenie | One Shining Podcast Jun 11, 2019

Titus and Tate can't help themselves, so they briefly discuss Game 5 of the NBA Finals, including Mike Brey's courtside seat, unjust Kyle Lowry hate, Kevin Durant's injury, and more (6:08). Then they discuss the OSP showdown between Ohio State and North Carolina in this year's ACC–Big Ten challenge, new NCAA rules (including a moved 3-point line), an FBI trial update, and more (21:00). Finally, they talk with The Athletic's Sam Vecenie about some of the prospects in the NBA draft who may not be getting the coverage they deserve (36:10).

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Greg Oden on Pro Days, NBA Combine, Zion, and His Quest to Coach in the NBA | One Shining Podcast Jun 04, 2019

Tate and Titus sit down with the no. 1 pick in the 2007 NBA draft, Greg Oden, to discuss joining "Big3" basketball, NBA pro days, how the NBA combine has changed, what Zion and other top prospects may be going though, college stories, Greg's hopes to become a coach in the NBA, and more!

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Russillo's NBA Combine Afterthoughts, RJ Hampton's College Diss, and Juwan Howard's Culture Shock | One Shining Podcast May 28, 2019

Titus and Tate convene after Memorial Day to discuss Titus's trip to the Indy 500, Juwan Howard's new gig as Michigan head coach, RJ Hampton's ditching the NCAA for the NBL, and more (3:35). Then they sit down with Ryen Russillo to discuss why he goes to the NBA combine every year, some takeaways and fallacies from watching combine games, NBA draft thoughts, and more (35:00).

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Ed Cooley's Done Deal, Will Wade Escapes, and Penny Thoughts With Chris Vernon | One Shining Podcast May 21, 2019

Tate and Titus discuss the absurd story line of Zion's possibly returning to Duke and check in on Michigan's coaching search (3:55) before talking to Chris Vernon about Penny Hardaway's stellar recruiting and the Memphis Grizzlies' no. 2 pick, which is almost certainly Ja Morant. Then Chris Vernon addresses the NBA summer league Topgolf story (30:50). The guys end with some shout-outs and closeouts, including the return of Will Wade, the NCAA's group to "examine the NCAA’s position on name, image and likeness benefits," and other offseason stories (57:50).

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College Basketball's Biggest Stories: John Be-Leaving and Jon Bethrothed With Jon Rothstein and Alana Rose | One Shining Podcast May 14, 2019

Tate and Titus discuss John Beilien's leaving the University of Michigan to coach the Cleveland Cavaliers, who might be the next coach of the Wolverines, and other ripple effects (4:38). Then they are joined by Jon Rothstein and his fiancé Alana Rose to discuss OSP’s first scoop (37:35). The guys close out the show with some other basketball news, including the NBA lottery, Memphis's recruitment, Kentucky’s transfer, the NBA combine, and more (54:25).

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"Those Guys Are Idiots": FBI vs. NCAA, Behind the Scenes of the UCLA Coaching Search, and That Steve Smith | One Shining Podcast May 07, 2019

Titus and Tate recap the newest developments in the college basketball FBI trial, including undercover agents, fake players, fall guys, and more. Then they discuss some of the intricacies of UCLA's head coach search; Clemson's assistant coach, who was fired over wiretap findings; and more!

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The Trial of the Century (That Nobody Cares About), The Return of the Amateur Basketball Analysts, and Contractually Obligated Game of Thrones Talk | One Shining Podcast Apr 30, 2019

Titus and Tate connect for a college basketball FBI trial update including TAPES, a $300K offer, finger-pointing, bag moms, and more (4:00). Then they use their offseason time to cover the NBA playoffs (37:20), Chris Beard's big extension, and more. They also ask, who used their stacked roster better, Coach K or the Night King (56:20)?

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Way-Too-Early Top 10 Offseason Story Lines | One Shining Podcast Apr 23, 2019

Titus and Tate are back with their first offseason pod to discuss the top 10 story lines in college basketball, including Virginia's core players declaring for the NBA draft, Chris Mullin leaving St. John's, Kansas retaining some key players, Swaggy Poole's unique declaration, bag drops, an FBI update, and more!

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The Second Annual Duffy Awards: Part 2 | One Shining Podcast Apr 15, 2019

Mark Titus and Tate Frazier conclude their 2018-19 college basketball season award show.

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The Second Annual Duffy Awards: Part 1 | One Shining Podcast Apr 12, 2019

Mark Titus and Tate Frazier tie a bow on the 2018-19 college basketball season by giving out their awards.

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God's Plan: The Virginia Cavaliers Are Champions | One Shining Podcast Apr 09, 2019

Mark Titus and Tate Frazier break down Virginia's first national title and wrap up all things Final Four.

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Final Four Reactions and More Minnesota Thoughts | One Shining Podcast Apr 07, 2019

Mark Titus and Tate Frazier discuss Virginia's redemption tour, Texas Tech's continued defensive dominance, and give their take on the college slam dunk contest.

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This Is March (In April) With Jon Rothstein | One Shining Podcast Apr 04, 2019

Mark Titus and Tate Frazier discuss the many sights and sounds on the ground at the Final Four in Minnesota. Then, CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein joins to give his thorough breakdown of all things March Madness and how to thrive in the scoops world.

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The Final Four Is Set Following the Elitest Elite Eight Ever | One Shining Podcast Apr 01, 2019

Titus and Tate recap the Elite Eight, including Virginia sneaking by Purdue and a lights-out Carsen Edwards, Duke falling to Michigan State, red-hot Texas Tech knocking off Gonzaga, and Kentucky's loss to Auburn. They talk bad coaching, bad matchups, legacies, and more!

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The Elite 8 Is Set! | One Shining Podcast Mar 30, 2019

Titus and Tate recap the Sweet 16; Including North Carolina losing to a red-hot Auburn, Duke squeaking by Virginia Tech, Gonzaga quietly dominating, PURDUE ADVANCING, Michigan-Texas Tech, and more.

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The Good Guys of the Tournament So Far, Nike's Deflection, and a Sweet 16 Preview | One Shining Podcast Mar 27, 2019

Titus and Tate discuss a pretty chalky tournament, good guys, bag guys, injuries, an extortion attempt, and more. Plus, the guys preview the Sweet 16.

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Round 2 Rapid Reactions: Tacko Falls, Tennessee Survives, Magee Misses, Zags Dominate, and More Second-Round Thoughts | One Shining Podcast Mar 25, 2019

Titus and Tate break down round two of the NCAA tournament. They cover a wild finish to the Duke-UCF game, Wofford's loss to Kentucky after Fletcher Magee went 0-12 from the 3-point line, LSU's hard-fought win over Maryland, Iowa's almost-comeback on Tennessee, approaching a "magnificent" Sweet 16, and more.

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Round 1 Rapid Reactions | One Shining Podcast Mar 23, 2019

Titus and Tate recap round 1 of the NCAA Tournament filled with shaky starts for some No. 1 seeds, the Pitino Bowl, Ja Morant and the Murray State Racers, the last stop for the Muss Bus, coaches fired, and exciting matchups in the round of 32.

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Good Guys of the NCAA, Alaskan Cal, and Round 1 Hype | One Shining Podcast Mar 20, 2019

Titus and Tate talk 'Good Guy, Bag Guy', Coach Calipari's Alaska adventure, round 1 tournament matchups and more!

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The St. Patrick's Selection Sunday Special | One Shining Podcast Mar 18, 2019

Titus and Tate sit down to discuss the 2019 NCAA tournament bracket, which is filled with a ton of possible upsets, favorable draws, Kemba candidates, the Pitino Bowl, and more. This is March!

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Zion's Perfect Return, Will Wade's Denial, and More Conference Tournament Talk | One Shining Podcast Mar 15, 2019

Titus and Tate discuss Zion Williamson's return in a win over Syracuse in which he was 13-for-13 from the field, and racked up 29 points, 5 steals and 14 rebounds. The guys also recap other conference tournament games including West Virginia-Texas Tech, UNC-Louisville and Indiana-Ohio State. They check in on Will Wade at LSU, a Georgia Tech recruiting schedule, the upcoming UNC-Duke matchup and more.

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Bag Moms, the Gottfather, and Carolina’s Sweep of Zion-less Duke | One Shining Podcast Mar 12, 2019

Titus and Tate sit down to discuss Sean Miller’s speech, the news about Aunt Becky from ‘Full House,' Mark Gottfried pushing the envelope, and Coach K’s lack of respect for the greatest rivalry in college basketball.

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Will Wade's Not-So-Smart Thing, the End of the Streak, and More Waiting for Zion | One Shining Podcast Mar 08, 2019

Titus and Tate discuss Will Wade's precarious situation at LSU, NCAA fraud trial updates, Duke–Wake Forest, the end of the Kansas streak, anticipating Zion, conference tournaments, and more!

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The Blue Blood Treatment, Manifest Delany, and More Kyle Guy Dominance | One Shining Podcast Mar 05, 2019

Titus and Tate sit down after Virginia wins the race to 69 with flying colors to talk good guys, bad guys, Kyle "The Man" Guy, guys slapping the floor, and a very exciting announcement. They recap games including Kentucky-Tennessee, Indiana–Michigan State, Virginia-Syracuse, Michigan-Maryland, and more.

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Fran McCaffery’s Latest Meltdown, John Gonzalez on The (Other) Greek Freak, and Dirty Laundry | One Shining Podcast Mar 01, 2019

The Guys discuss some games including Duke-Virginia Tech, Ole Miss-Tennessee, Kentucky-Arkansas and Baylor-Texas along with some coaches getting T'd up (3:45). Then they sit down with The Ringer's John Gonzales to talk about his recent trip to Greece to cover the Rick Pitino saga (29:25). Finally Ringer producer and office-mate Jim Cunnigham joins the pod to discuss the internet 'sensation' Tristan Jass. Jim sitcks around for the return of America's second favorite segment 'Dirty Laundry' (53:55).

The Exile of Rick Pitino by John Gonzalez

Zion Williamson Deserves a Storybook Ending by Mark Titus

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The Battle for Mr. March, Will Wade’s Wild Week, and the Streak Lives (For Now) | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 95) Feb 26, 2019

The guys start off with some Good Guys, Bag Guys, Kyle Guy, and Kyle's Guy before discussing Will Wade’s tough week. Plus, a surprise guest interrupts the show with breaking news.

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The Shoe Seen 'Round the World, Carolina-Duke Reactions, and More Zion Discussion | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 94) Feb 22, 2019

Tate and Titus make sense of the fallout from the Zion Williamson injury, break down how Carolina routed the Blue Devils in Cameron Indoor, and discuss why Zion sitting out the rest of the season is not the easy answer everyone expects it to be.

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Slick Rick's Pitch, Jay Wright's Logic, and More Bag Drops | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 93) Feb 19, 2019

The guys talk Rick Pitino rumors, Good Guys, Bag Guys, shootouts, Kentucky basketball, Nike basketball, and more!

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The Devil in the Details: An Exhaustive Breakdown of Duke's Historic Comeback | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 92) Feb 15, 2019

The guys break down Duke's impressive comeback Tuesday against Louisville. They give their 10 most outstanding characters from the night along with some honorable mentions, shout-outs, games to watch, and more. (This episode is 95 percent Duke-Louisville.)

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Crean Rises to the Top, the GOAT Debate, and Kyle Guy's Major Statement | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 91) Feb 12, 2019

Get ready for good guys, an army of bag guys, Kyle F---ing Guy, and more!

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The (Other) Arizona Scandal, Kansas's Season From Hell, and an Uncomfortable Conversation About Friend of the Program Brad Davison | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 90) Feb 08, 2019

The guys are talking scandals, tripping, gambling conspiracies, teams that are sliding, games to watch, and more!

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Michigan State's Historic Shooting Performance, Sean Miller's Rocky Future, and More Bag Talk | One Shining Podcast | (Ep. 89) Feb 05, 2019

The guys break down NC State-Virginia Tech, Indiana-Michigan State, some incredible Bag Guys, the Big Ten race, and more!

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It's Cold All Over America but the College Basketball Action Is Heating Up | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 88) Jan 31, 2019

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect after an ungodly cold weekend in Minnesota to talk good guys, bag guys, their Minnesota trip, mysteries, and more!

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Bored to Death Without Death Penalties, the Battle for Mister March, and More Dirty Laundry | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 87) Jan 26, 2019

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier demand more bags and twists in a regular season marred by predictable blue-blood dominance in conference standings. Plus: Zion’s surefire NPOY/no. 1 pick status, and Tom Izzo’s thoughts on the future of the Josh Langford mystery.

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The Rocky Mountain Top of the Rankings, Duke-Virginia Thoughts, and Cutting It Up With "Buzzcut" Brad Davison | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 86) Jan 23, 2019

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier talk about all the guys, covering UNC–Virginia Tech, Texas-Oklahoma, Kansas–West Virginia, Duke-Virginia, Kentucky-Auburn, and a new mystery (5:50). Then the guys call up the man himself, "Buzzcut" Brad Davison of the Wisconsin Badgers mens basketball team. They talk charges, gator chomps, Big Ten basketball, and more (49:50). Finally the guys give some shoutouts to Tennessee, Dank Dakich, the FBI, Jon Diebler, and more (1:17:50).

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Duke Stumbles, Virginia Climbs, and Mick Cronin Shines | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 85) Jan 18, 2019

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect to talk more about Duke's loss to Syracuse, Tre Jones's injury, and the upcoming Duke-Virgina matchup, Michigan State's curious injury, an exciting double coach ejection, shout-outs, and “Dirty Laundry.”

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Emergency OT: Duke Goes Down at Home, Plus Other Stuff | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 84) Jan 15, 2019

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect to talk Duke's loss to Syracuse in Cameron Indoor Stadium, all the "guys," the Krzyzewskiville quiz, weekend shout-outs, and more.

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Zion vs. the Field, Praise for the Pack, the UCLA Resurrection, and the Last Two Undefeated Teams | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 83) Jan 12, 2019

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect to talk National Player of the Year candidate(s); recap some games, including UNC–NC State and UCLA-Oregon; discuss the last two undefeated teams, Virginia and Michigan; and more.

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The Good Guys, the Bad Guy, the Kyle Guy, and a Special Cal's Guy | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 82) Jan 08, 2019

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect to discuss good guys, bag guys, and all sorts of guys, plus Zion Williamson, USA Basketball, important upcoming matchups, and more!

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The State of UCLA, Conference Tier Talk, and Some 'Dirty Laundry' | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 81) Jan 04, 2019

The Ringer’s Mark Titus and Tate Frazier discuss the wide range of options in Westwood, Seth Greenberg’s tier release, and return to the bag of ‘Dirty Laundry.’

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The Death of the Pac-12, Pitino's Resurrection, and Cal's Kids Becoming His Guys (for Now) | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 80) Dec 30, 2018

The Ringer’s Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect to discuss the CBS Sports Classic, Good Guy, Bag Guy, Kyle Guy, Kyle's Guy, Cal's Guy, NCAA conference play, and more!

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Carolina Climbs, Kansas Over Nova, the Ultimate Bag Guy, and Very 'Dirty Laundry' | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 79) Dec 19, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect for a bi-coastal Good Guy, Bag Guy segment, discuss Villanova's loss to Kansas, North Carolina's win over Gonzaga, "Dirty Laundry," and more.

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Admiral’s Annihilation of Gonzaga, Bag Guys at the Grand Canyon, and Graham Couch AP Ballot Defense | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 78) Dec 12, 2018

The Ringer’s Mark Titus and Tate Frazier discuss Admiral Schofield and Grant Williams in Tennessee’s huge win over Gonzaga. They also do another edition of “Good Guy, Bag Guy” before calling Graham Couch to talk about his controversial AP ballot.

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Recapping America's Next Great Rivalry, Plus College Hoops and Scoops With Jeff Goodman | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 77) Dec 08, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier talk about their trip to the SMU-TCU game in Texas (3:25). Then Jeff Goodman talks about the basketball scoop game, the ESPN wiretap saga, his time with the Ball family, and more (28:45). They end the show with some shout-outs, closeouts, and Dirty Laundry (1:09:25).

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The Return of Good Guy, Bag Guy; the 1995 UCLA Reunion at Pepperdine; and #HoibergWatch | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 76) Dec 05, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier bring back America's most beloved and most confusing podcast segment, "Good Guy, Bag Guy," before recapping their trip to last night's Pepperdine–Cal State Northridge game, which featured Mark Gottfried, Jim Harrick, Mo Williams, Lorenzo Romar, and Ken Bone. They close out with some shout-outs to the 11 remaining undefeated NCAA teams, and more.

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The ACC–Big Ten Challenge, the Changing Top Teams, and Brad's Charges With Big Cat | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 75) Dec 01, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier recap the ACC–Big Ten challenge, including UNC-Michigan, Syracuse–Ohio State, and Louisville–Michigan State (2:30), before calling up Big Cat of Barstool Sports to defend Buzz-Cut-Brad Davison taking five charges against NC State and give the definitive answer to "Is Zion fat?" (40:25). They close out the show by hitting on some other noteworthy games, including: Florida State–Purdue, Iowa-Pitt, Rutgers-Miami, and more (1:17:30).

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Zags Get the Maui Bump, On-The-Scene Vegas Thoughts, and UVA's November Tourney Dominance | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 74) Nov 27, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier sit down after a wholesome holiday in Las Vegas, NV to talk about the standout teams in the Las Vegas Invitational including North Carolina, Texas, and of course Michigan State. They also discuss the Maui Invitational, Virginia's dominance, and just what the point of the NET ranking is.

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The Return of Maui Magic, Villanova's Rough Start, and Virginia Tech's Statement Win | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 73) Nov 20, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier talk the Maui Invitational, Xavier's loss to Auburn, what the Maui bump would mean for Duke, Villanova's championship hangover, Virginia Tech's impressive win over Purdue, and more.

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Casual Friday: Big Ten Back, Dirty Laundry, and the Dinner Check Defense with Tommy Alter | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 72) Nov 17, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier talk Indiana-Marquette, Ohio State-Creighton, Michigan-Villanova, and UConn-Syracuse (4:20), before they are joined by #1 name dropper Tommy Alter to recount Titus's infamous dinner check story and give his 5 college players who are destined for fame. Then, the guys close out with another edition 'Dirty Laundry' (33:45).

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LaGerald Lifts Kansas, Mac McClung Takes Flight, and More Week 1 Thoughts | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 71) Nov 14, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier sit down to talk Duke-Army, Lagerald Vick's lights-out performance, BYU sanctions, Mac McClung, Buffalo toppling West Virginia, and more!

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Champions Classic Instant Reaction in Indy | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 70) Nov 07, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier give their instant reactions on the ground in Indianapolis after Duke dominated Kentucky and Kansas made a statement against Michigan State.

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OSP’s Top 100 Teams, Quadrant 1 (Part 4) | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 69) Nov 01, 2018

In Part 4 of their four-part NCAA basketball preview, The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier run through teams 25–1 of their top 100 teams for the upcoming season.

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OSP’s Top 100 Teams, Quadrant 2 (Part 3) | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 68) Oct 30, 2018

In Part 3 of their four-part NCAA basketball preview, The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier run through teams 50-26 of their top 100 teams for the upcoming season.

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OSP's Top 100 Teams, Quadrant 3 (Part 2) | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 67) Oct 25, 2018

In Part 2 of their four-part NCAA basketball preview, The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier talk about the verdict in the NCAA corruption trial and LeBron vs. Jim Boeheim before running through teams 75–51 of their top 100 teams for the upcoming season.

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OSP's Top 100 Teams, Quadrant 4 (Part 1) | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 66) Oct 23, 2018

In Part 1 of their four-part NCAA basketball preview, The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier run through teams 100–76 of their top 100 teams for the upcoming season.

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College Basketball Corruption and Changes: “This Goes All the Way to the Top” | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 65) Oct 19, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier sit down to discuss the unfolding saga involving Bill Self, Kansas, and Zion Williamson. Then they look at the G League offering contracts to top prospects before celebrating Rick Pitino’s new podcast.

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NBA 2018 Rookie "Rankings" | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 64) Oct 17, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier really mailed this one in. In their first face-to-face podcast since summer league, they appear on The Ringer's 2018 NBA Preview Palooza to talk about all the NBA rookies they watched last year and how they'll fare in their debut season. Don't worry, they'll talk FBI stuff on Thursday's pod!

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The Brian Bowen Sr. Story, Zion's Weight Loss, and More Corruption Thoughts | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 63) Oct 09, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect for their last "dual coast" podcast before Titus makes his trek to Los Angeles. They talk about Brian Bowen Sr.'s testimony in the NCAA corruption trial, Dickie V's news tease, Kentucky's "Pro Day," Zion Williamson's apparent weight loss, and more.

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The Duffel Bag Boys Are Back (and So Is the FBI) | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 62) Oct 03, 2018

College hoops is BACK! The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect to discuss the college basketball corruption trial which opened October 1 (and the hilarity that will no doubt ensue), the LeBron James/HBO documentary 'Student Athlete,' and more.

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West Coast Bias and the Return of "Dirty Laundry" | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 61) Sep 28, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect (as promised) to talk west coast basketball, and what needs to happen before we can say west coast basketball is back. Then they revisit the infamous 'Dirty Laundry' segment... believe it or not, thats it.

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Producer Kyle's Tattoo Saga, the SMU-TCU Rivalry, and More Tattoo Thoughts | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 60) Sep 18, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect as they try to understand why their producer, Kyle, got a 'One Shining Podcast' tattoo over the weekend. Then they discuss Titus's trip to Dallas, his visits to the SMU and TCU campuses, and his experience at the Giants-Cowboys game. (We promise we'll talk basketball soon.)

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The Inaugural Rick Pitino Book Club | One Shining Podcast (Ep 59) Sep 11, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier have read the book. Have you? As promised, the Duffel Bag Boys dive into 'Pitino: My Story.' Join us for the inaugural meeting of the Rick Pitino Book Club

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Premature Pitino Book Talk, Bill Self-less, and College Football in Brooklyn | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 58) Sep 05, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier have gotten their hands on Pitino's book! They also talk Kansas, Bill Self, the SEC, and their weekend trip to New York City.

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RIP to RPI, Dickie V's Defense, and Carolina's Sleeper Status | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 57) Aug 28, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect to OBJECTIVELY discuss North Carolina's roster for the upcoming season, the NCAA tournament's new selection process, and a few members of the Rick Pitino Book Club who got their hands on an advance copy of 'Pitino: My Story.'

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DUKE IS BACK | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 56) Aug 21, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier basically dedicate an entire episode to Duke. They also talk about a few schools that are not Duke.

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Kentucky in the Bahamas, Chicago State Blues, and Canadian University Update With Jordan Henry | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 55) Aug 15, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect to address the news that Chicago State hired a head coach and it is NOT Mark Titus, talk NCAA rule changes, Kentucky's Bahamas trip, why Carleton University is kicking the s**t out of these American teams, and more!

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Selling Jordans, LeBron-MJ, and More Mike Davis Redemption Tours | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 54) Aug 07, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect to discuss Michael Jordan's defense of LeBron James, Shareef O'Neal's enrollment at UCLA, moving Wake Forest back to Wake Forest, Purdue's bag drop, Big East talk, and more!

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Rick Pitino Book Club, Penny vs. Cal, the Girth of Zion, and the Jon Diebler Cameo That Nobody Asked For | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 53) Aug 02, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier sit down after a long day of meetings to actually talk about college basketball! They anxiously await the release of Rick Pitino's memoir, ambush Jon Diebler to discuss Ohio State's crushing loss in TBT, and then talk Zion Williamson's current weight, Penny Hardaway on the recruiting trail, and more!

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Midwest Trip Roundup, Duke’s New Show, and Penny’s Memphis Pitch | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 52) Jul 24, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect to discuss their Midwest tour and Titus's visit to Chicago State before following some college basketball story lines that include: Duke, LeBron James, Louisville, Penny Hardaway, and LaGerald Vick.

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Greg Oden on Modern Big Men, Kevin Durant, and AAU (Ep. 51) Jul 19, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier are joined in Columbus by 2007 no. 1 NBA draft pick Greg Oden to discuss the modern big man, the infamous push against Xavier, Kevin Durant's basketball success, and AAU stories from back in the day.

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Summer League Spectacular With Friend of the Program Duncan Robinson | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 50) Jul 11, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier sit down at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas to talk NBA summer league basketball and all that comes with it. They share some Vegas stories and discuss the stars of summer league on and off the court (4:20). Then the guys are joined by former Michigan basketball player Duncan Robinson just hours after he signed a two-way deal with the Miami Heat as he offers his perspective on summer league, going undrafted, college rivalries, Michigan's NCAA tournament run, and more (43:15).

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Draft-Night Reflections and Deflections, Coach K's Age, and the Kevin Ollie "Oops" | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 49) Jun 26, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect to talk NBA draft aftermath, America's Woj problem, undrafted talent, Coach K's actual age (?), Kevin Ollie's rocky exit from UConn, and more.

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Puma's Major Bag, the Michael Porter Jr. Mystery Update, and Our NBA Draft Levels | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 48) Jun 19, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect just two days before the NBA draft to discuss Deandre Ayton and Marvin Bagley III's decision to sign sneaker deals with Puma and ambush Kevin O'Connor to force him to defend his stance on Wendell Carter Jr. vs. Marvin Bagley. Then the guys talk about Grayson Allen's fantastic interviews, the Michael Porter Jr. mystery update, and the 'OSP' NBA draft levels.

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The Boring NBA, LeBron's Final Stand, and Bill Self's Success | One Shining Podcast With Titus and Tate (Ep. 47) Jun 12, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect to talk about the boring NBA finals; the history of the superteam; the Warriors' record-breaking postseason; Titus's NBA manifesto, "Markism"; and why he wants to see LeBron on the Spurs. Then they talk NCAA basketball finances including Louisville's surprisingly high-revenue stream, give their top 3 NBA draft picks, and discuss the USA U18 basketball team (coached by Bill Self) beating Panama by NINETY-TWO POINTS!

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LeBron's Cavaliers Problem, Notable College Returnees, and LaGerald's Next Team (Ep. 46) Jun 06, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier discuss LeBron's first two Finals game through the eyes of a (substitute) math teacher, the biggest names heading back to college basketball, Bill Self's full house in Lawrence, and Titus's final Chicago State pitch.

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LeBron vs. the Warriors, Luke Maye's Return, and Game 7 Thoughts | One Shining Podcast With Titus and Tate (Ep. 45) May 29, 2018

The Ringer’s Mark Titus and Tate Frazier discuss LeBron’s dominant playoff run, the Rockets running out of gas, Curry’s Finals MVP quest, Luke Maye’s return, and Eric Musselman’s many talented transfers.

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NBA Playoff Blowouts, Rat Pitino, and Gambling on Scholarships | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 44) May 22, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect to talk NBA playoffs, blowouts, and unwavering LeBron hatred. They hit on the NBA combine, draft stock, and the Luka Doncic hype train before discussing Ol' Rick Pitino's latest comments. They end with some speculation on how legalized gambling might affect NCAA basketball.

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Chicago State Talk, Wendell Carter's Mom, and Amateur NBA Playoff Thoughts | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 43) May 08, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect to discuss the shocking revelation that nothing is going to change in college basketball, hammer out their plans to take over the Chicago State men's basketball program, and share their objective thoughts on the NBA playoffs.

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There's Something About Romeo, Plus the Rice Report and "Make Chicago State Again!" | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 42) May 01, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect to talk about Romeo Langford Committing to Indiana, college basketball's Rice Commission, Titus's official pitch for the Chicago State head coaching job, and more.

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"Testing the Water" Season Is Upon Us | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 41) Apr 25, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier reunite after finding inner peace on their respective vacations to talk about players who are "testing the waters" of the NBA draft. Later they discuss Coach K and Rick Pitino, NBA playoffs, Australians, and Titus's new affinity for hip-hop.

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The Duffy Awards | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 40) Apr 06, 2018

The Ringer’s Mark Titus and Tate Frazier celebrate the end of March Madness (and their careers) by handing out the first-ever Duffy Awards, honoring the Off-court Story of the Year, Presser of the Year, Bag Guy of the Year, and much more.

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Villanova Beats Michigan: Our Wildcats Pick Was Good | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 39) Apr 03, 2018

The Ringer’s Mark Titus and Tate Frazier congratulate Villanova for its dominant victory over Michigan in the national championship (3:05), debate which players will return to Villanova (15:15), and applaud Michigan’s impressive run (20:35). Then, they review their experience visiting San Antonio (38:25).

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The Championship Is Set: Reactions From Two Tired Bag Guys in Texas | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 38.1) Apr 01, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier come to you live from Tate's hotel room to discuss Villanova's lights-out win against Kansas, Loyola-Chicago’s loss to Michigan, and just how good it feels to drop a bag for a college senior.

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The Scene in San Antonio, and Another Final Four Preview | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 38) Mar 30, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier are in the Lone Star State to discuss rubbing elbows with Duke alumni at a party (05:00), the College Slam and 3-Point Contest (16:45), the 3-on-3 College Hoops Invitational (22:00), the problem with Sister Jean (28:15), and the weird vibe of the Final Four experience (40:00).

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The Duffel That Saved Pittsburgh (Also We Talked About Loyola) | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 37) Mar 28, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier are geared up for San Antonio, but first they talk about two major coaching changes for Pittsburgh and Louisville that kicked off this year's coaching carousel. They examine each team in the Final Four and look forward to the 3-on-3 senior tournament.

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Elite Eight Recap: Self-Love, Grayson’s Goodbye, and Michigan’s March | One Shining Pod (Ep. 36.1) Mar 26, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier sit down right after the final minutes of the Elite Eight to recap the games and give some insight that you may have missed along the way in this marathon of college basketball.

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The Elite 8 Is Set and the Blue Bloods (Finally) Show Up | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 36) Mar 24, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier sit down literally minutes after the final buzzer of the Sweet 16 to recap all of the Sweet 16 games and try explain just how we got here. They talk the meme showdown between Loyola-Chicago and Nevada, Kentucky's surprising fall, Michigan's walk-on wunderkind CJ Baird, Duke's close call, and more.

The Enduring Brilliance of Jevon Carter by Mark Titus

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One Sweet 16 Preview: The State of Izzo, Legacies at Stake, and Sister Jean’s Reign | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 35) Mar 20, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier take a step back from buzzer-beaters, upsets, and feeling upset to follow a couple of the story lines of the tournament leading up to the Sweet 16, including the changing sentiment toward Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, Isaac Haas's injury, Kentucky's "unlucky" draw, Kansas State’s injured star, the zone defense, and what a trip to the would mean for certain coaches’ legacies. They wrap up with some of their favorite Sweet 16 matchups.

Forecasting the Legacy of the Greatest Upset in College Basketball History - by Mark Titus

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The Sunday Upset Special | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 34.3) Mar 19, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier react to a day chock-full of upsets: Xavier, North Carolina, Michigan State, Cincinnati, and Auburn (among others) are out of the tournament! Tate tries to cope as the guys go over a few games and look ahead to the Sweet 16.

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Michigan's Dagger, VIllanova's Dominance, and Marvin Bagley's Potential | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 34.2) Mar 18, 2018

Coming off of a Michigan buzzer-beater, The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier react to the first half of round 2's games including Gonzaga's win over Ohio State, Villanova torching Alabama, Duke rolling over Rhode Island, and more.

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History Happened: The Wahoos Go Down on Day 2 | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 34.1) Mar 17, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier … are still in shock. Virginia is out of the NCAA tournament after a 16-over-1 upset loss to UMBC.

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The Madness Is Here and It's No Longer Miller Time | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 34) Mar 16, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier recap all of the games from the first day of Round 1 of the 2018 NCAA tournament, including the major upsets of Arizona and Miami.

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2018 Bracket Breakdown: Kemba Candidates, Crying Candidates, and De'Andre Hunter's Absence | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 33) Mar 13, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier sit down to collect their thoughts before the 2018 NCAA tournament officially kicks off. They talk 12-over-5 upsets, Dick Vitale's "snub rant," some breaking UVA news, unorthodox predictions, and much more.

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Selection Sunday Spectacular | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 32.1) Mar 12, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier react to the official 2018 NCAA tournament bracket, the (questionable) new format of the selection show, and some tough first and possible second-round matchups.

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In Memoriam: #StallBall, the Michael Porter Jr. Mystery, Woody Durham, and Rick Pitino Haters | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 32) Mar 10, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier sit down for their last pod before Selection Sunday to pay their respects to the late, great Woody Durham, put an end to #StallBall, (maybe) wrap up the Michael Porter Jr. mystery, react to some breaking Rick Pitino news, and much more.

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The Big Ten in the Big Apple, Tobacco Road Blues, and Yet Another Chapter in the Michael Porter Jr. Mystery | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 31) Mar 06, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier sit down to talk Good Guys, Bag Guys, and Kyle Guys; conference tournaments; national player of the year; and yet ANOTHER chapter of the Michael Porter Jr. mystery.

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This Is March: A Casual Friday Look Ahead to the NCAA Tournament | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 30) Mar 03, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect on a casual Friday to go over outlandish conspiracies, bubble talk, and yet another development in the Michael Porter Jr. mystery. The end by airing another edition of "Dirty Laundry."

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One Shining Presser: Sean Miller | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 29.1) Mar 01, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier call an emergency pod to discuss their reactions to Sean Miller's press conference in which he addressed the allegations in ESPN's story.

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Are We Sure Sean Miller Dropped the Bag? | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 29) Feb 27, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect to revisit the Arizona FBI implications in a legendary "Good Guy, Bag Guy" (5:50). They do a blue-blood check-in (52:25), discuss ideal three-on-three tourney matchups (1:04:25), and end with some shout-outs and closeouts (1:14:20).

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A Couple of Yahoos Talking Bags and Benefits | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 28) Feb 24, 2018

A Couple of Yahoos Talking Bags and Benefits | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 28)

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect to discuss the most recent (not-so) wild Yahoo report (2:20), Rick Pitino's press conference (42:50), and the latest development in the Michael Porter Jr. mystery (54:40). They air another edition of "Dirty Laundry" (1:02:40) and end with some shout-outs and games to watch (1:19:30).

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One Shining Player: Harry Giles (Ep. 27.1) Feb 21, 2018

Tate Frazier is joined by the Class of 2016's top recruit, Harry Giles, to discuss his rookie season in Sacramento, Coach K's favorite song, and his North Carolina teammates now starring in the NBA.

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Trae Young Player of the Year Talk Is Old News | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 27) Feb 20, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect to discuss Chris Collins and Northwestern's collapse against Michigan State, Trae Young's recent struggles, Drake's ultimate bag drop in his new video, Kyle Guy's engagement, and more.

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The Bag Men Are Going Down (Maybe) | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 26) Feb 17, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect to discuss this week's upsets in college basketball (2:04), this year's shortage of "great teams" (12:50), and the reemergence of the FBI's investigation into the NCAA (32:55). Finally, they present another rousing edition of "Dirty Laundry" and end the show with some shout-outs and games to watch (46:52).

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The Quintessential Good Guy, More Bag Guys, and Bad News for Trae Young | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 25) Feb 13, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect for another edition of "Good Guy, Bag Guy" in which they discuss the definition of "the Good Guy" in Ole Miss's Andy Kennedy (5:28). Then, they examine Michigan State's close win over Purdue and what it means for the program (37:10), discuss Virginia Tech's overtime win against Virginia (51:00), and talk about a few other games. Finally, they give a Trae Young update (58:10) and close the show with shout-outs and some games to watch (1:05:45).

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It's Good to Be King: Recapping the Single Greatest Week in College Basketball History | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 24) Feb 09, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier gush about Ohio State's victory over Purdue (1:15), UNC toppling Duke (17:10), and UCLA's impressive win over Arizona (30:00). Then they engage in another edition of 'Dirty Laundry' (40:00), and wrap up with some shout-outs and recommendations for games to watch (1:05:40).

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The Best Rivalry in Basketball Returns | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 23) Feb 06, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect for another edition of Good Guy, Bag Guy (9:20) before recapping some games, including Duke's loss to St. John's (38:30) and Oklahoma State's toppling of Kansas (45:15). They also talk about Syracuse's zone being outsourced to Washington (54:45) and make a very special announcement before picking their games to watch this week (1:05:30).

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The Biggest Draft Board in the Business | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 22) Feb 03, 2018

The Ringer’s Mark Titus and Tate Frazier discuss the rumor about LeBron’s next destination (1:40), draft the top-five NBA picks on their BIG BOARD (8:00), and air more "Dirty Laundry" (46:50).

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Tobacco Road Blues, Kentucky's Comeback, and the Abundance of Five-Stars | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 21) Jan 30, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect to discuss the week in college basketball. They start with America's favorite segment, "Good Guy, Bag Guy," in which they examine the meaning of the phrase "five-star recruit" (3:00). Then they review some games from a wild weekend of basketball, including Virginia's victory over Duke (36:25), Kentucky's impressive comeback against West Virginia (47:35), Villanova sneaking by Marquette (1:01:30), UNC's loss to NC State (1:04:05), and more.

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Mackey Magic and More Manager Dirty Laundry | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 20) Jan 27, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect to review the week in college basketball, including Ohio State's first Big Ten loss (10:50), Michigan falling to Purdue (13:35), Trae Young whiplash in Oklahoma's win over Kansas (21:15), and UConn's looming recruiting violations (32:25). Then they ask, "Do regular-season conference races matter anymore?" (40:45), before another wild edition of "Dirty Laundry" (48:20). They close out with some games to watch this week (1:08:30).

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Zion Williamson Buys Into Duke's #Brotherhood | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 19) Jan 23, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect for an extra-long "Good Guy, Bag Guy" dominated by Zion Williamson's commitment to Duke (2:10). Then the guys put an end to the Billy Preston mystery (40:10).

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West Coast Hoops, More Mysteries, and Team Manager "Dirty Laundry" | One Shining Podcast (Ep. 18) Jan 20, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier discuss the teams to watch on the West Coast this season, the mysteries behind Michael Porter Jr. and Billy Preston, and the first edition of "Dirty Laundry," in which they tell tales of college basketball managers.

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The Streak Won't Die! (Ep. 17) Jan 17, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect to talk about the week in college basketball. They discuss their feelings on court-storming (4:25), examine West Virginia's loss to Kansas (9:00), Trae Young's turnovers (17:25), Duke's win over Miami (26:00), and Michigan's win over Michigan State (38:10). Then they do another edition of America's favorite segment: Good Guy, Bag Guy (42:40), before doing some shout-outs, including UNC's continued win streak at home against Clemson (53:05).

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Casual Friday: Watch Lists, Whining, and More Winning (Ep. 16) Jan 13, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier discuss the misguided motivations behind awards watch lists (6:10), Frank Martin's big signing (11:00), Pitino vs. Stallings (25:15), Patrick Ewing's return to MSG (29:05), the continuing Billy Preston mystery (48:00), and another segment of 'Am I Dumb?' (58:43).

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Who’s to Say Who’s No. 1? (Ep. 15) Jan 09, 2018

The Ringer’s Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect to discuss Ohio State’s big upset over no. 1–ranked Michigan State (0:25), which leads them to ask the question, "Who is really the no. 1 team in the country?" (5:50). Then they make their picks for Good Guy, Bag Guy (27:50); give some shout-outs (50:25); and highlight upcoming games to watch (61:35).

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Conference Play Is in the Air (Ep. 14) Jan 03, 2018

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect for the first time in 2018 to recount Titus's experience at the UNC–Ohio State and UCLA-Kentucky games in the CBS Sports Classic (3:10). Then they discuss the start of conference play in the Big 12, Big East, SEC, and others (15:15); follow with a rousing Good Guy, Bag Guy segment (40:35); and close with some shout-outs (61:40).

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The Sleeping Giants of College Basketball With Bill Simmons Part 2 (Ep. 13) Dec 29, 2017

The Ringer's Tate Frazier and Mark Titus are joined by HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons to continue discussing the programs with the best potential to have a major impact on the college basketball landscape and debate the West Coast version of the Carolina-Duke rivalry.

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The Sleeping Giants of College Basketball With Bill Simmons Part 1 (Ep. 12) Dec 26, 2017

The Ringer's Tate Frazier and Mark Titus are joined by HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons to discuss the best college programs with the potential to majorly impact the college basketball landscape.

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Field Trip to Westwood (Ep. 11) Dec 19, 2017

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier sit down to recount their recent experience at the UCLA-Cincinnati game (3:00) and make their picks for Good Guy, Bag Guy of the week (14:00). Then they take another look at UNC after a tough game against Tennessee (41:35) and make their case for Trae Young as National Player of the Year (49:30). They end the show with some shout-outs and closeouts (57:45).

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Duke Goes Down, Adidas University Talk, and More Bag Drops (Ep. 10) Dec 12, 2017

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier discuss Duke's loss to Boston College (0:30), ominous signs at USC (15:55) and Kansas (20:00), and Arizona State's meteoric rise in the polls (23:33). Then, they examine the Adidas/Louisville mega bag drop (35:50) and give some shout-outs (51:25).

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Power Rankings, Parity, and Plus-Ones (Ep. 9) Dec 09, 2017

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier discuss the enigma that is the power ranking (0:15). Then they ask "Is Arizona back?" (32:45), and go over some upcoming games to watch (48:10). They close out by trying to solve producer Kyle's holiday party plus-one dilemma (50:30).

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Crosstown Shootout: The Mick and Macura Mess (Ep. 8) Dec 05, 2017

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier rehash Xavier's win over Cincinnati in the Crosstown Shootout and the comedy that ensued (2:55). "Good Guy, Bag Guy" returns as Titus and Tate examine Florida State's thrashing of Florida and more (18:40). Against their better judgement, they also revisit Wichita State (36:30) and add Seton Hall to the sleepers list (50:40). Then they go over some news, including LiAngelo Ball's UCLA exit (53:00), and close out with some games to watch this week (63:00).

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The Not so Big 10, The Second-best Team, and The Return of Ashley Judd (Ep. 7) Dec 02, 2017

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier break the news that the Big 10 still isn't great! Together they recap some games from the ACC-Big 10 Challenge including Georgia Tech-Northwestern, Michigan State-Notre Dame, Duke-Indiana, and more (3:10). Then they debate who's the second best team in the country (30:40), and close out by discussing some games to look forward to this weekend (44:00).

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Nike's New World Order, Sean Miller's Bad Bahamas Trip, and More Thanksgiving Games (Ep. 6) Nov 28, 2017

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier finally put an end to Feast Week! Together they recap their holiday and the feeling of college basketball overload (0:15). Then they break down Villanova's win at the Battle 4 Atlantis (7:25), Arizona and "Good Guy" Sean Miller's tough road ahead (17:35), and Collin Sexton's wild performance against Minnesota (29:48). Finally they recap some of their favorite games from the PK80 tournament (41:20) and talk about some big games to watch this week (70:10).

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Phil Knight's 80th Birthday Present (Ep. 5) Nov 21, 2017

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier discuss Chris Collins's unsettling loss to Texas Tech (2:05), celebrate Phil Knight's newest Oregon commit, Bol Bol (12:45), and then hash out the hot-button topics of the day.

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Casual Friday: 'Feast Week' Preview (Ep. 4) Nov 18, 2017

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier recap some of the week's games, including Xavier-Wisconsin, Northwestern-Creighton, and more (0:53). Then they speculate on some Player of the Year candidates (20:00), look ahead to the "Feast Week" tournaments (32:10), and try to solve the Michael Porter mystery (44:10).

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The State of Things on Opening Weekend, Champions Classic Reactions, and "Good Guy, Bad Guy, Bag Guy" Awards (Ep. 3) Nov 15, 2017

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier lay out the hard-hitting news items from the opening weekend of the season. Including: the rise of the SEC basketball scene (2:20), deciphering Grayson Allen's career-high showing in Chicago (24:45), and determining whether or not Bryce Drew is a good recruiter (50:30).

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One Shining Preview: Part Two (Ep. 2) Nov 10, 2017

The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier sit down for Part two of their two-part NCAA basketball preview. The guys pick their top-25 most interesting teams of the 2017-18 season. Part 2 features picks 1 through 10, including Wisconsin, Notre Dame, Kentucky, Louisville, and Arizona.

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One Shining Preview: Part One (Ep. 1) Nov 09, 2017

For the debut of their new(ish) podcast, The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier sit down to kick off part one of their two-part NCAA Basketball preview. The guys picked their top 25 most interesting teams of the 2017-18 season. Part one features picks 11 thru 25, including: Georgetown, USC, Xavier, Baylor, Missouri, and more.

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'One Shining Podcast with Titus and Tate' Trailer Nov 08, 2017

A new college hoops podcast from The Ringer's Mark Titus and Tate Frazier, debuting November 9.

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