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Conversely, what sense does it make to fire a coach who didn’t have the resources to really win? I don’t understand the institutional logic of a university that can’t raise the funds necessary to really compete, and responds by opting to pay two different coaches…

Conversely, what sense does it make to fire a coach who didn’t have the resources to really win? I don’t understand the institutional logic of a university that can’t raise the funds necessary to really compete, and responds by opting to pay two different coaches…

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Darryn Peterson and Ian Jackson out here in Iowa getting some Saturday morning work in with Phil Becker.

Darryn Peterson and Ian Jackson out here in Iowa getting some Saturday morning work in with Phil Becker.

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Here at Overtime Elite Combine, where Bryson Tiller is doing an individual workout to start the day. Improved floor-spacing ability has been a point of emphasis.

Here at Overtime Elite Combine, where Bryson Tiller is doing an individual workout to start the day. Improved floor-spacing ability has been a point of emphasis.

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Christian Anderson going 8 for 8 to start the star shooting drill. Effortless release.

Christian Anderson going 8 for 8 to start the star shooting drill. Effortless release.

Adam Finkelstein

239,844 Aufrufe • vor 24 Tagen

Mikel Brown is working out for multiple teams with top 5 picks and could be trending up draft boards. Latest intel:

Mikel Brown is working out for multiple teams with top 5 picks and could be trending up draft boards. Latest intel:

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Our latest mock is now live on CBS and while I continue to believe our top 8 reflects the best guess of most in the market, there’s has been plenty of movement beyond that following the combine. 📝 📺

Our latest mock is now live on CBS and while I continue to believe our top 8 reflects the best guess of most in the market, there’s has been plenty of movement beyond that following the combine. 📝 📺

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70,390 Aufrufe • vor 14 Tagen

What to know about LSU: 1. Their frontcourt is good & could be great 2. Their backcourt will depend on the courts…because they’re going to court 3. If they win (twice, because there will be an appeal) it will forever change college hoops (again). 📺

What to know about LSU: 1. Their frontcourt is good & could be great 2. Their backcourt will depend on the courts…because they’re going to court 3. If they win (twice, because there will be an appeal) it will forever change college hoops (again). 📺

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79,196 Aufrufe • vor 16 Tagen

Flory Bidunga is the No. 29 ranked prospect on the CBS Sports NBA Draft Big Board. This year, that equated to a 2.3 million contract. However, he’s commanding more the twice that in the transfer portal. Here’s more on how he’s set the big man market.

Flory Bidunga is the No. 29 ranked prospect on the CBS Sports NBA Draft Big Board. This year, that equated to a 2.3 million contract. However, he’s commanding more the twice that in the transfer portal. Here’s more on how he’s set the big man market.

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Other bigs with huge stay/go decisions: Aday Mara & Morez Johnson, Michigan Motiejus Krivas, Arizona Patrick Ngongba, Duke Henri Veesaar, UNC Bottom line - Bidunga’s valuation will have ripple effects across the biggest programs in college basketball.

Other bigs with huge stay/go decisions: Aday Mara & Morez Johnson, Michigan Motiejus Krivas, Arizona Patrick Ngongba, Duke Henri Veesaar, UNC Bottom line - Bidunga’s valuation will have ripple effects across the biggest programs in college basketball.

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If tampering means directly contacting a player in another program before he’s in the portal…almost no one is foolish enough to do it. If it means having constant communication with players’ reps through the year, then virtually everyone is doing it. 📺

If tampering means directly contacting a player in another program before he’s in the portal…almost no one is foolish enough to do it. If it means having constant communication with players’ reps through the year, then virtually everyone is doing it. 📺

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Now that both Josh Schertz and Bryan Hodgson have essentially/reportedly turned down Syracuse, here’s a look back at what I said about the job on last week’s show. 📺

Now that both Josh Schertz and Bryan Hodgson have essentially/reportedly turned down Syracuse, here’s a look back at what I said about the job on last week’s show. 📺

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94,933 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten

There have been a lot of Darryn Peterson takes in the last few days. Most of the uninformed clickbait. Michael Swain has covered Kansas all season and joined the show yesterday to talk about what he’s seen. 📺

There have been a lot of Darryn Peterson takes in the last few days. Most of the uninformed clickbait. Michael Swain has covered Kansas all season and joined the show yesterday to talk about what he’s seen. 📺

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119,490 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten

Darius Acuff measures in at 6-foot-2 without shoes with a 6-foot-7 wingspan. Not nearly as “undersized” as advertised & a plus-5 wingspan helps. 📺

Darius Acuff measures in at 6-foot-2 without shoes with a 6-foot-7 wingspan. Not nearly as “undersized” as advertised & a plus-5 wingspan helps. 📺

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31,872 Aufrufe • vor 24 Tagen

Patrick Ngongba’s return is huge for Duke. Was No. 25 on the CBS Sports Big Board but has plenty of room to keep climbing next year when he should be featured in Duke’s frontcourt.

Patrick Ngongba’s return is huge for Duke. Was No. 25 on the CBS Sports Big Board but has plenty of room to keep climbing next year when he should be featured in Duke’s frontcourt.

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From Braylon Mullins’ commitment day: “You can not overemphasize just how deep his range is.”

From Braylon Mullins’ commitment day: “You can not overemphasize just how deep his range is.”

Adam Finkelstein

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Talked about Joaquim Boumtje-Bountje earlier today with John Henson. The highly skilled young big man could be on his way to play college basketball. Full pod: Travis Branham crystal ball:

Talked about Joaquim Boumtje-Bountje earlier today with John Henson. The highly skilled young big man could be on his way to play college basketball. Full pod: Travis Branham crystal ball:

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34,182 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

Lot of talk about the state of college basketball this week in Indy. You know who’s not complaining? Dusty May. He’s thriving in this new era, where you can virtually flip your roster from one year to another.

Lot of talk about the state of college basketball this week in Indy. You know who’s not complaining? Dusty May. He’s thriving in this new era, where you can virtually flip your roster from one year to another.

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Highlights of Boston College pledge Zak Smrekar, who was named to the all-star five at the FIBA u19 World Cup. Big wing with legit guard skills. As good an incoming freshmen as BC has had in a long time. Full evaluation:

Highlights of Boston College pledge Zak Smrekar, who was named to the all-star five at the FIBA u19 World Cup. Big wing with legit guard skills. As good an incoming freshmen as BC has had in a long time. Full evaluation:

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Scouting Ethan Taylor, arguably the most physically gifted big man in the national class: ▪️7 ft’er with power & athleticism ▪️Huge paint presence ▪️Solid hands & touch ▪️Unselfish; good passer ▪️Shot-blocking & rebounding potential 4pm ET 🗣️

Scouting Ethan Taylor, arguably the most physically gifted big man in the national class: ▪️7 ft’er with power & athleticism ▪️Huge paint presence ▪️Solid hands & touch ▪️Unselfish; good passer ▪️Shot-blocking & rebounding potential 4pm ET 🗣️

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My case for NC State as a potential upset threat. 📺

My case for NC State as a potential upset threat. 📺

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Now that the Providence news is official, they need to finalize their next coach ASAP, given the significant amount of young talent in the program. 📺

Now that the Providence news is official, they need to finalize their next coach ASAP, given the significant amount of young talent in the program. 📺

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Caleb Love is one of the best NBA rookie stories. Not sure many people thought he was still an NBA player when his college career ended, but he’s made an impact for the Blazers, including 20 last night. Mentioned him in the exceeding expectations piece:

Caleb Love is one of the best NBA rookie stories. Not sure many people thought he was still an NBA player when his college career ended, but he’s made an impact for the Blazers, including 20 last night. Mentioned him in the exceeding expectations piece:

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There’s less demand than ever for 18-year-old recruits. International prospects have an inherent advantage when they’re allowed to play pro abroad & then come play CBB. I think we’re about to see a surge in prep school basketball domestically, to try and bridge that age gap.

There’s less demand than ever for 18-year-old recruits. International prospects have an inherent advantage when they’re allowed to play pro abroad & then come play CBB. I think we’re about to see a surge in prep school basketball domestically, to try and bridge that age gap.

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