Basketball U: Recent Episodes
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Tyler Aki discusses the world of college basketball with players, coaches and insiders from across the country.
Tyler and Shea discuss the new deal that Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love received which made him the highest paid quarterback in the NFL. The guys also give their top five QBs in the NFL and decide what comes next for Dak Prescott.
Shea Norling is here this Saturday and he asks the question if the Chicago White Sox should sell pitcher Garrett Crochet. Shea believes this is the best decision for the White Sox, even though many fans disagree. Is this the most excited you've been for the Chicago Bears? Also, NCAA25!
In a shorten show today, Tyler Aki discusses if us football fans are overrating the Chicago Bears. Also, the Cubs are 6-1 in their last seven games... are they back?
The NFL season is just around the corner and Tyler Aki takes a deep dive into the latest PFF positional unit rankings around the Bears. Tyler then gives his rankings as well. Which make the Top 10? Tyler also gives his latest thoughts on Demar DeRozan and what is the next move for the Chicago Cubs?
Tyler Aki and Shea Norling are back for a shortened Saturday show. Shea was shoved to the side of the side walk by a runner while walking his dog. Who is in the wrong here?
On a short show this week, Tyler Aki and Shea Norling discuss the Bulls' acquisition of Josh Giddey in exchange for Alex Caruso.
Tyler Aki and Shea Norling are back! The two discuss how much of a toll Cubs baseball has taken on them and how it seems the team refuses to want to make a deal to improve their roster. Trevor Lawrence got extended which makes him tied for the highest paid quarterback in the NFL. What does this mean for other quarterbacks around the league?
Tyler and Shea are back this week where they discuss how the Chicago Cubs are stuck in a horrible position right now and the time to panic in here. Producer Justin Pottinger is on the hot seat, and finally... graduation ceremonies suck!
Shea and Tyler are back talking baseball! Tyler rants and says it is time to panic for the Cubs. With all the new WR contracts, how much will DJ Moore make?
Quick show this weekend for Tyler and Shea, but the two dive right into debating which team is in a better position for their rookie quarterback... the Bears or the Vikings? Lastly, Aki has beef with Wrigley Field! What's going on here?
Shea stands by his controversial take from earlier in the week! He says he would find it funny if Aaron Rodgers tore his Achilles in week 1. Tyler and Shea break down the Bears' schedule.
The Chicago Bears take the field for rookie mini camp! First glimpses of Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze. How excited are you for this? The guys also dive into the quarterback conversation. Breaking down the latest rankings and how the QB's in the NFC North will look like down the line.
No Shea Norling today, but Tyler Aki is here and dives right into the Chicago Bears and their future plans with wide receiver Keenan Allen. Tyler then discusses rookies Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze, and Tory Taylor.
The Chicago Bears have made three draft picks so far including stars Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze. Who will the Bears look to draft in the fourth round? Is the NFC North the best division in football?
The White Sox get shutout for the seventh time in the first twenty games of the MLB season and the Chicago Bulls get blown out in the second play-in game against the Miami Heat. What do the two teams have in common and why do they keep struggling every season. Tyler and Shea also discuss the Chicago Bears and what direction they are going towards with their second selection in the NFL draft.
Only on for a half hour, Tyler and Shea discuss the Top 10 picks in the NFL draft including the quarterback position and the Chicago Bears 9th pick.
Shea and Tyler are back for the Final Four! The guys break down both the men's and women's Final Four, starting with the UConn and Iowa Final Four game that came down to an illegal screen call. Then the two talk about a possible Purdue vs UConn National Championship game. The guys then cook up a show parlay with producer Justin Pottinger.
Shea and Tyler are back and the guys get right into the basketball discussion as they discuss what went down in the Sweet 16. What happened to the Big 12? The guys then break down the Elite 8 and give their picks on who is moving on to the Final Four!
Shea and Tyler are back for another Basketball U lesson! The first round is complete and the guys discuss all the upsets and shocking wins that we saw through the first two day7s of the tournament. The guys are joined by a special guest and then pick their side of each game in the Round of 64 with producer Justin Pottinger. The guys then create their Round of 32 Show Parlay!
The brackets are finally here! Tyler Aki and Shea Norling break down all the matchups and unveil their Final Four and Championship picks for this year! Plus, who are some upset candidates and who are some of the overrated teams in this year's tourney.
We are a day away from Selection Sunday and the guys are pumped! Shea and Tyler dive right into the closing of conference tournaments and discuss the teams on the Bubble. Why doesn't Shea want his own Spartans in the tournament? The guys also run through the CBB board and craft up a show parlay.
Basketball U is back in session - Tyler Aki and Shea Norling run through their Top-16 teams in the country including some insight on some conference tournament discussion. The guys then talk about today's CBB slate and then craft together their show parlay with producer Justin Pottinger
Shea Norling and Tyler Aki are back for this week's Basketball U podcast! The two dive into Michigan State and Tom Izzo's latest comments after his loss to IL. Tyler Aki has an itch that the Big12 is getting way too much hype... could this be the case? At the end of the program, Tyler, Shea and Producer Justin Pottinger craft their weekly show parlay!
Shea Norling is solo today and he gets right into the news of the NFL expanding the salary cap and what this means for the Chicago Bears. The NCAAF reported their new Playoff System and Shea believes this is killing his favorite sport. Finally, Shea goes through the NCAAB board and places a show parlay with producer Justin Pottinger.
In the second hour, Tyler and Shea run through the recent college basketball headlines then go through the betting board for Saturday's CBB board.
Tyler Aki and Shea Norling discuss how the NFC North would look like if the Bears can reach 10 wins next season. The two also give a quick Super Bowl recap... what were the 49ers thinking?!
In the second hour of the show, Tyler, Shea, and producer Justin talk Super Bowl props and their best college basketball plays. Should Aki switch over to the 49eers? Is Purdy a top-ten QB?
After a long night for the producers... Tyler and Shea recap their night at the bar and then discuss if ghosts are real after a spooky Taco Bell story from Tyler. Then the guys discuss recent news regarding Caleb Williams.
In hour two of Tyler Aki and Shea Norling, we discuss the big College Basketball matchups this weekend. And Shea gives his rival hot take!
It was a great doubleheader of college basketball at the Champions Classic at the United Center! Tyler Aki and Shea Norling break down Duke's impressive win over Michigan State and why the Spartans timidness hurt them. Is it time to sell Sparty stock? Plus, Kansas had a furious comeback to beat Kentucky. The guys explain why they came away impressed by both teams. Plus, some other things they noticed from the United Center.
College Hoops have arrived! Tyler Aki breaks down his top 12 teams for the upcoming season. Plus, he lays out his All-American picks and tells you which 5 teams are primed to take a leap this year and which 5 teams are due for some regression. Also, 5 other ancillary college basketball storylines to watch for this season.
The guys wrap up the season by discussing UConn's blowout win over San Diego State. Is this the most dominant NCAA Tournament run of all time? Plus, has Dan Hurley and UConn reached Blue Blood status? Also, the guys look back at the most memorable moments from this year's tournament. And a look at the odds for next year's champion and who you could find value on to win it all next season.
Shea and Tyler look back on the 2023 season and the wild tournament we all bore witness to.
Tyler Aki & Shea Norling react to the SDSU buzzer beater and the championship match up. Will this tournament be memorable? Is it lacking characters and recognizable college players? Plus, we preview SDSU vs UCONN.
Tyler Aki and Shea Norling bring you a special Final Four preview edition of Basketball U. Is this Final Four worth watching? Plus, picks for both games.
The guys give a preview of today's matchups with Miami facing Texas and San Diego St. taking on Creighton. Also, they talk with FAU Announcer Ken Lavicka about the power outage that nearly caused him to miss the biggest call in school history.
Tyler and Shea discuss the Elite 8 games involving, FAU surprising Kansas St. and UConn destroying Gonzaga. Can Gonzaga head coach, Mark Few make another run in the tournament next year with the roster he has currently or has their time come and gone? Would you rather be a team like Gonzaga that always make it far into the tournament or like UConn that wins the big dance, but they have had some droughts?
The guys recap all the thrilling games from the Round of 32. Plus, a preview of every single game for the Sweet 16 and which top seeds could get upset. Also, the guys re-seed the remaining 16 teams in the field.
Tyler and Shea continue their conversation about Purdue Coach, Matt Painter and whether or not its time for him to part ways with the program. Plus, we perform a wellness check on Director of Content for ESPN 1000, Danny Zederman, after we saw his Kansas Jayhawks fall in the tournament.
Shea and Tyler are back with all your favorite College Hoops talk including that shocking upset of Fairleigh Dickinson over number one seed Purdue. Also, there have been some great games despite the matchups appearing to be less than appealing.
In a special edition of Basketball U, Tyler Aki and Shea Norling break down the entire field of 68 and their most interesting matchups.
Who should be the top seeds in the NCAAB Tournament and will Kansas take a step back due to their coach dealing with health issues? The guys give you dead teams walking, teams you can't count on if you choose them in your bracket. Lastly, Shea shares his Jim Nance story while at the Big 10 Tourney.
Shea and Tyler kick the show off discussing some of the teams that won their conference championships and why they are still skeptical of a Shaka Smart led team with Marquette. Plus will Purdue's offense struggle if they rely solely on Edey? When it comes to filling out the NCAA Bracket do you stick to one or multiple? Lastly, the guys share their feedback on their Big 10 Tournament experience.
Tyler and Shea go through their list of teams that have a strong chance of winning the NCAA Tourney. They also give you the teams they don't trust and Shea shares a story of a co-worker backing out of a bet. Lastly, is it time for storied programs to let the new wave of coaching take over.
The boys are back live this season as Tyler Aki and Shea Norling bring you all you need to know leading up to the NCAA tournament. They kick off the show discussing Big 10 teams trying to get into the tourney and if Illinois is desperate enough to be a scary team to face. Alabama has been a tough team to beat all season, but their best player Brandon Miller has been linked to a murder will this affect their team moving forward?
ESPN Bracketologist Joe Lunardi joins to discuss his latest bracketology. How many teams can the Big Ten expect and how many are primed to make a deep run? Plus, what's the outlook for Northwestern and Illinois? Also, who has the inside track to the 1 seeds and who needs their conference tournaments the most to secure a bid to the tournament? And Tyler gives his 12 best teams in college basketball.
ESPN and ACC Network's Drew Carter joins to discuss the latest with Alabama and the news that Brandon Miller will continue to play after police testify that he brought a gun to the scene of a fatal shooting. What does the future hold for the Crimson Tide. Plus, Pitt's Jeff Capel and UCLA's Mick Cronin are upset their conferences aren't pumping their tires enough. Also, is the ACC really this bad? And will North Carolina ultimately make the tournament?
Football is in the rearview mirror, which means college basketball takes center stage! Tyler Aki gives you the comprehensive Football Fan's Guide to Parachuting into College Basketball. What have you missed so far and what can you expect moving forward? Plus, the NCAA Tournament committee is unveiling their top 16 teams this weekend. Tyler gives his prediction on the exact order of the Top 16.
Tyler Aki discusses why so many top teams are losing this season, including Purdue who fell on the road to Indiana. Plus, Jim Boeheim attacked ACC schools for buying teams. Is it time for him to retire? Also, a new Tyler's Top 12 with confidence rankings on how team's will fare in the NCAA Tournament.
Purdue is the first unanimous #1 team in the country, but... Plus, the 5 results that stood out the most in the Big 12-SEC Challenge. Also, Illinois and Iowa fans are beefing and so are the Capels and UNC. And the latest edition of Tyler's Top 12.
Tyler Aki breaks down one of his favorite events on the College Basketball calendar: the Big 12-SEC Challenge! He ranks the matchups from least to most intriguing.
Former Notre Dame star and ESPN College Basketball Analyst Jordan Cornette joins to discuss Mike Brey announcing his retirement at the end of the season and his legacy within the sport. Plus, Tyler Aki discusses Bronny James's future in college basketball, Emoni Bates balling out and gives his latest Top 12 teams.
It was a record setting weekend for parity in college basketball! Tyler Aki breaks down why he thinks the parity in the sport has been so high. Plus, the reigning champion Kansas Jayhawks fell to Kansas State in the best college basketball atmosphere of the season. Also, Coach Cal bounced back with an interesting strategy that led to back to back wins, including a road upset over Tennessee. And a fresh Tyler's Top 12 with a new team at number one!
Texas fired Chris Beard as their head coach. Who could be the next head coach of the Longhorns and how attractive is the job? Plus, a look at the preseason top 3 teams in each conference and why the standing look so shook up after the start of conference play. Also, Tyler unveils his new Top 12.
It's been a crazy week of college basketball to start the new year! Tyler Aki looks at the biggest upsets of 2023 so far and why some are more troubling than others. Plus, why the NCAA Tournament should not expand to 90 teams and his latest Top 12 rankings.
Conference play is heading into full swing! Tyler Aki breaks down each Power Conference's potential regular season winners, Players of the Year and the biggest burning question hovering over each conference.
Tyler Aki recaps a HUGE weekend of college basketball. Was Indiana bad or was Kansas good? How can Gonzaga find their identity alongside Drew Timme's dominance? Plus, Brandon Miller is in the perfect situation at Alabama. Also, how Houston out-Virginia'd Virginia. UNC's improving assist rate leading to wins. Arizona's offense gets the best of Tennessee's defense and UCLA shuts down Oscar Tshiebwe and Kentucky.
Tyler Aki addresses the news of Chris Beard's suspension in the wake of his assault charge. Plus, he debuts his Top 12 list of the 12 best teams in college basketball.
The NET Rankings are finally here! Tyler Aki breaks down the biggest discrepancies between the AP Poll and the NET Rankings. Why is the computer so down on Texas, Kansas, Arizona and others? And why does it love teams like Mississippi State, Maryland and West Virginia? Plus, a preview of this week's action, including Illinois-Texas and Duke-Iowa.
Three Man Weave's Jim Root joins Tyler Aki to recap the final edition of the Big Ten-ACC Challenge! The guys discuss the different vibe around Indiana basketball and what's going wrong with UNC. Plus, is Duke's Kyle Filipowski the most impressive freshman in the country? Also, who has had the more impressive start between Virginia and Purdue? Illinois keeps on rolling after crushing Syracuse. Where do the Fighting Illini fit in the Big Ten picture and is this the end of Syracuse basketball as we know it? Plus, Marquette steamrolled Baylor. Is this the year Shaka Smart finally ends his tournament drought?
Tyler Aki recaps the Feast Week action! He goes through some of the biggest risers from various tournaments, including Purdue's blowout wins over Duke and Gonzaga, Tennessee's dominance down in Atlantis and why they could be primed for a deep NCAA Tournament run and Arizona's impressive showing out in Maui. Plus, what to make of UNC and Gonzaga's struggles. Also, Brian Hanley joins to discuss the end of the Big Ten-ACC Challenge with the announcement from ESPN that the ACC is moving to an ACC-SEC Challenge and make Big Ten-ACC Challenge picks for the final iteration of the event.
Kevin Sweeney from SI.com and The Field of 68 joins to preview the top Feast Week tournaments of the year and give an in-depth look at some of the top teams. The guys take a look at the Phil Knight Invitational's loaded field, including Duke, North Carolina and Gonzaga. Plus, is Creighton built to win a national title? Also, the guys dissect Houston's case as the best team in the country and the standard that Kelvin Sampson holds. And a look at the future of Illinois and Northwestern.
Tyler Aki is joined by Brian Hanley to preview the weekend of college basketball. The guys discuss why Indiana could be in trouble against Xavier on the road. Also, can Virginia take down Baylor in a slow game? Plus, Illinois has a chance for an early marquee win over UCLA. And which team between Gonzaga and Kentucky will rebound after their excruciating losses? Also, is #1 UNC primed to be upset this weekend?
Tyler Aki is joined by FOX Sports and The Field of 68's John Fanta to recap an epic Champions Classic. The guys discuss how to fix the lull between college basketball's opening day and its marquee night. Plus, Michigan State's resiliency outlasting Oscar Tshiebwe's stardom and Kansas making a huge statement in it's title defense run against Duke's talented freshmen. Also, Tyler goes through some quick hitting storylines from the week, including Emoni Bates's return to the spotlight and the absurd struggles from Louisville and the rest of the ACC.
Tyler Aki breaks down the 10 biggest storylines in college basketball heading into the season. How are Duke and Villanova going to manage without their Hall of Fame coaches? A bunch of star big men are back, but the guards are unknowns. Can the Big Ten find its stride in the NCAA Tournament? Plus, Final Four picks! Also, Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard joins to preview the Badgers, facing off against Juwan Howard on Valentine's Day after last year's brawl and playing in a baseball stadium.