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We have a bracket! Jacob breaks down each matchup in the Round of 64. Gives his best upset picks for the tournament. Jacob also gives his Final Four picks and National Champion.
This weekend's slate in college basketball is massive! Preview of all 4 top ten matchups. Talk about the Carolina/Duke rivalry. Finish with a list of players that can catch Zach Edey as National Player of the Year.
The college basketball season has been nothing short of amazing so far. We got upsets and big time match-ups. Is Arizona the favorite or is it Purdue? Can UConn repeat? Catching up on other teams in college basketball. Finish with a preview and picks of this loaded weekend slate in college basketball
The college basketball season is just around the corner! Today's episode is a full conference breakdown of the rest of the Power 6 conferences. Could the Big Ten national title drought end? What conference is the deepest? Sleeper teams, and so much more. ÷
College basketball is less than a month away! Going to get into each power conference over the next few weeks and giving you everything you need to know. First up, the ACC. Is it National Championship or bust for Duke? Can North Carolina bounce back from last season? How can Miami continue to succeed? Power Rankings, and so much more.
We finally have a bracket for the NCAA Tournament! In this episode, I go through the bracket giving you mu thoughts and insights on each game. All the way down to the Final Four in Houston, and my pick to cut down the nets.
Jacob recaps the wild Saturday in College Basketball where eight ranked teams lost. The Bubble Boys are officially back as North Carolina has dropped three games in a row with a tough stretch of games coming up. Could they miss the NCAA Tournament? To finish the show Jacob gives you his first prediction of the top 16 seeds for the NCAA Tournament, along with his midseason Final Four prediction.
It's February so we're getting closer to March! The blockbuster conference match-ups are happening and we got some big ones today. The new era of the North Carolina and Duke rivalry. Keys to the game. Could experience be a factor? Along with the collapse of the Ohio State basketball team. Is the season over? We end this episode with our Rivalry Gameday Traditions.
The Ohio State basketball team falls to Minnesota on Thursday. Breakdown of the game and how bad of a loss this is. The Buckeyes January skids continue. How can they bounce back against Rutgers? North Carolina loses to Virginia and loses Bacot to an ankle injury. Could UNC be in trouble without Bacot for an uncertain amount of time? And a new segment, Rhymetime's Wagers, that breaks down the college basketball matchups and the best bets for the weekend slate.
We are at the halfway point of the college basketball season so it's time for some early season takeaways. What players in college basketball are in the mix for the Wooden Award? Is the award Zach Edey's to lose? NBA Christmas Day recap. Are the Sixers legit contenders? The Lakers continue to struggle. Are the Celtics the best in the East and Tatum the MVP favorite? Could the Warriors be turning things around after the win over Memphis? Nuggets comeback and beat the Suns. Could Jokic go 3-peat on MVPs? Lots of stuff to breakdown in this pod!
After wins over Ohio State and Michigan, is Carolina turning things around? Ohio State early season takeaways, could this team break the Sweet 16 curse? Could Kansas run it back? A massive slate of NBA games on Christmas Day. Breakdown of each game and Rhymetime's bets on each game Christmas Day. Have a Merry Christmas everyone!
We're back to recap a wild Feast Week! The Maui Invitational, Battle 4 Atlantis, and PK85. Is North Carolina in trouble? Is Purdue legit this year? Arizona one of the best teams in the country? Where does Creighton rank? Can Kansas repeat? How did Ohio State do in Maui? Also what does the ending to the Big Ten/ACC Challenge mean for college basketball?
We had our first blockbuster matchups last night with the Champions Classic! Recap of Kentucky/Michigan State and Duke/Kansas. Both games were thrilling! Are we watching the second player to repeat as National Player of the Year in Oscar Tshiebwe? Should UNC fans push the panic button on the Tar Heels? What is limiting Gonzaga from getting over the hump?
Welcome back College Basketball! We have actual College Basketball games tipping off tonight. We provide you with all the ins and outs of each team ranked inside the AP Top 25. Plus we give you are sleeper picks and fraud picks. Rhymetime gives his Final Four and National Champion picks.
College basketball is just 3 days away!! Gonzaga might be going to the Big 12. Would that be a good move for them? Reaction to Ohio State's exhibition game against Chaminade. What can we expect of this team? The Cleveland Cavaliers are back. Where do they rank in the NBA currently? Jacob's Top 5 Returning Centers in College Basketball.
The NBA season is underway and college basketball is near! Warriors look incredible, Lakers are struggling, is Jalen Brunson the savior of the Knicks? And so much more NBA talk. Ohio State basketball open practice takeaways. What to expect of this Ohio State basketball team. North Carolina is #1 in the Preseason AP Top 25. What do we expect of them? Jacob's top 5 returning forwards in college basketball.
The latest news on the Bronny James recruitment sweepstakes. What does Ohio State have to do to land the son of the NBA great? Updates on the Kevin Durant and Brooklyn Nets drama. A little game of basketball or football school. Jacob's top 5 college basketball returning guards for the upcoming 2022-23 season.
The Ohio State basketball team is all the way back. They had a great trip to the Bahamas and landed two really talented small forwards all in less than a week. They have the 3rd ranked recruiting class in 2023 after landing Devin Royal and Scotty Middleton. Kentucky and Gonzaga are to start a home-and-home series that isn't a true home-and-home series. Coach Cal decides to not play at the Kennel. How much would more home-and-home series effect college basketball?
Jake Mancini and Zach Bollinger from Fratletes Pod join the show! Warriors are the NBA Champions. Will their run continue? Where does this NBA Championship put Steph in the all-time rankings? NBA Draft recap. Who had the best night on draft night? Cleveland Cavaliers talk with Mancini and Memphis Grizzlies talk with Bollinger. Lastly, futures on next season's champions in the NCAA and NBA.
The NBA Finals is set! Warriors vs Celtics will play for the NBA Finals. Who will win and how will they do it? Keys for both teams to win. Drew Timme is returning to Gonzaga for another season. Rhymetime's updated Way-Too-Early Top 25. We didn't get to see some stars face each other in the NBA Finals, which matchup do we wish could've happened the most? Should the NBA bring back the NBA Finals logo at half court during the Finals? So much more NBA Finals talk in this episode leading up to Game 1 Thursday night!
Warriors are going back to the NBA Finals after defeating Dallas. Where does this Warriors run rank amongst other dynasty's. The Mavericks are just a few pieces away from getting over the hump and being a consistent contender. Who should Dallas target this offseason and what positions do they need to improve at? The latest on college basketball. Big names returning to school and big names still waiting to announce where they are transferring. Heat and Celtics Game 6 tonight. How do the Heat avoid elimination and force Game 7? Can the Celtics win and move on to the NBA Finals? Who does Rhymetime have winning tonight in the pivotal Game 6? Check it out!
Justin Thomas makes an unbelievable come back on Sunday at Southern Hills to win the PGA Championship. Update on NBA Playoffs, Heat and Celtics tied at 2 games a piece while Golden State leads Dallas 3 games to 1. NBA Draft Lottery has been set, so Rhymetime unveils his first 2022 Mock Draft of the offseason.
The Conference Finals are set! The Bucks and Suns are dead. Recap from the two Game 7s. The Buckeye Hoops roster is filled. What kind of changes need to be changed to their offensive scheme? Preview of the Conference Finals. How are each team similar? Who will we see advancing onto the NBA Finals?
The first round of the NBA Playoffs is complete and the second round is set! We dive into a deep recap of the first round. Who was the best team? Most disappointing team? Best series? And more! We also get into a preview of the intense round 2 series' of the playoffs that being today!
Lots of CBB stuff to dive in too. Caleb Love is returning as well as UNC's main core, are they the favorites for next season? Jay Wright is calling it a career and stepping down at Villanova. Some Buckeye talk as they land good transfers. NBA Playoffs is starting to heat up, we talk about each series. Jacob gives his Way-too-Early Top 25 for the 2022-23 College Basketball season.
The College Basketball season comes to an end with the Kansas Jayhawks taking down the North Carolina Tar Heels with a huge second half comeback in the title game. Reaction to the thriller in New Orleans and recap of amazing Final Four. What's next for UNC? Where does this put Bill Self in the ranks of great coaches? Can Kansas and UNC be right back in the thick of things next season? Check it all out in the college basketball season wrap-up!
The National Championship is set! UNC vs Kansas on Monday Night. The Tar Heels send Coach K into retirement in a thrilling game in the rivalry. Reactions to both games in the Final Four and preview for the National Championship game.
The Final Four is set! It's Blue Heaven. UNC vs Duke for the first time ever in the NCAA Tournament. Villanova vs Kansas meet again in the Final Four. Timmy Hall from 97.1 The Fan joins the pod. Breakdown of the Final Four. Some Buckeye Basketball talk. Also our keys and picks to the big weekend in New Orleans. You don't want to miss it!
We are officially in the 2nd weekend of March Madness! We recap the crazy first weekend. What's next for Chris Holtmann and the Buckeyes? We also give a Sweet 16 Preview!
The Brackets are set! We give you a full breakdown on everything you need to know heading into the NCAA Tournament. What kind of upsets to look out for in this years tourney, different things about each team, and who will be cutting down the nets in New Orleans has the National Champion!
The college basketball regular season is nearing it's end, meaning it's almost tournament time! Coach K's last game at Cameron Saturday vs UNC. Can the Buckeyes bounce back vs Michigan State? Preview of UNC vs Duke. Bubble Watch: what teams are in and what teams have work to do?
March is finally here! Mid-major conference tournaments are already starting. Recap of a historic day in college basketball from this past Saturday. Following the loss to Maryland what is the ceiling for this Ohio State team? Jacob's 1-4 seedings in the NCAA Tournament. And we play a little buy or sell on teams in the NCAA Tournament field.
Another installment of Carolina and Duke tonight! Preview and keys for Coach K's last trip to Chapel Hill. How bad is the ACC? Blue Bloods vs New Bloods. Where does the Carolina/Duke rivalry rank?
Episode 43! Buckeyes are road underdogs in Wisconsin tonight where they take on the Badgers. What are the keys to victory for the Buckeyes? We recap a potential ECF matchup between the Nets and Bulls from last night. Klay Thompson makes his long waited return to the NBA floor. How does Klay help the Warriors win a championship? And a new segment!
Steph Curry makes history for most three's ever made. Where does he rank historically? Should DeMar DeRozen be in the MVP conversation? Can the Baylor Bears win back-to-back National Championships? What is there to expect from Ohio State when they return to the court? Also, a Christmas Day Preview for the NBA slate.
Joey Lane from Drive the Lane joins Beyond the Arc! We talk all things Ohio State basketball, how the season is going, how amazing EJ Liddell has been, we get his keys for Saturday's Big Ten Home Opener against the Badgers, and much more!
Happy Friday! It's a milestone 40th episode! We react to the big upset over the Dookies from Ohio State and the stomping North Carolina put on Michigan. Is EJ Liddell looking more and more like a pro every game? Does Armondo Bacot belong in the category with the elite big in college basketball? We also preview tonight's big time matchup between the 2 best teams in the NBA, the Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns. What do the Warriors have to do to avenge their loss Tuesday to this Suns squad?
Happy Tuesday! We prep for the big Duke and Ohio State game tonight in Columbus. I also give a take on why I disagree with the new AP Poll Rankings. Keys for the big Michigan vs North Carolina game on Wednesday. I give some early season takeaways on other teams throughout College Hoops. Finally, picks on the games in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge over the next two days.
It's Feast Week in College Hoops! We talk about the thrilling Ohio State game last night that turned into the Meechie Johnson game after his late game dagger! Is Purdue the best team in America? Hubert Davis and his Tar Heels are having some early season struggles, we breakdown what they can do to get turned around. Preview of the highly anticipated matchup between UCLA and Gonzaga. And more games to tune into during Feast Week!
College Basketball is back! We look into the Champions Classic that tips the college basketball season off tonight. Coach K farewell tour. What team on Tobacco Road will have a better season? Top 5 Returning Power Forwards and Centers in College Basketball. What Mid Major schools should you look out for? The most anticipated non conference games this year. And my prediction on the Final Four, and who will be the last team standing in April?
We're inching closer to the start of college basketball! Takeaways from Ohio State's exhibition game against Indy, and who to look out for this season. Are the Heat the best team in the East? My Top 5 returning Small Forwards in college basketball. Is there tension in Boston? Who are the Top 5 teams in the NBA right now?
The NBA season is off and running! What is the ceiling for the Golden State Warriors after their 4-0 start? What is wrong with the Lakers? How are the Nets doing without Kyrie? How dangerous are the Heat? Are the Knicks a threat in the East? Can the Sixers wait any longer to deal Ben Simmons? Bulls are back? My Top 3 MVP candidates so far this season. Check it out!
The NBA regular season tips off tonight! Is the age of the Lakers a concern? Nets or the field in the East? Latest on Ben Simmons situation. Game of Over/Under on total wins for Lakers, Bucks, and Nets this season. Who is a sleeper team in the East and the West? The College Basketball AP Top 25 is released with Gonzaga at the top, we give a breakdown of that. Reaction from Late Night with Hubert Davis and how North Carolina looks with their season approaching. Lastly, predictions and keys for tonights games between Nets and Bucks, and Warriors and Lakers, and a prediction on who will be hoisting the Larry O'Brien trophy at the end of the season.
The NBA is BACK! How does Kyrie's situation impact the Nets? The latest on the Ben Simmons situation and what the Sixers should do with him. What NBA teams have balled out in preseason so far? We are also 26 days away from College Basketball! What teams are set for comeback seasons? Breakdown of UNC's schedule. And who are the Top 5 Shooting Guards returning in College Basketball?
In today's episode we break down the newest additions to the Big 12 and what they will bring to college hoops in the Big 12. Are one-and-done's really worth it? Ohio State 2021-22 basketball schedule review. And what 2 Buckeyes am I most excited for this upcoming season?
Took a little break but we're back with our 31st Episode from the new Podcast Studio at OUL! We discussed who the winners and losers from the NBA Offseason were. How do we feel about the Russ to LA deal? Who has the best shot at knocking off the Lakers and Nets? College basketball will be back soon, so we broke down the Top 5 Returning Point Guards to college basketball. And, how does the "Alliance" by the Big Ten, ACC, and Pac-12 impact College Basketball?
Big Episode 30 and it's an NBA Draft Episode Special! We provide our mock draft for the lottery picks. Name some potential teams that could make a big trade tonight. Then we provide an Olympics Update on Team USA. Do they have a good chance to win gold? Lastly, is Luka the best player in the world?
Episode 29 and the Milwaukee Bucks are the NBA Champions. Giannis puts together an all time performance. Where does his performance rank? Is Chris Paul's Championship window closing? What makes each NBA Championship different? Will the Bucks be able to repeat next year?
28th Episode! Big Game 6 tonight in the NBA Finals. Is the sun going to set on the Suns tonight? What do they need to do to force a Game 7? EJ Liddell is coming back to Columbus, what does this mean for the Buckeyes? Listen to Jacob's bold take on them this upcoming college basketball season. Collin Morikawa makes history by winning the British Open in flawless fashion. And keys and predictions for tonights crucial Game 6!
We're back with Episode 27! We discuss takeaways from the thrilling Game 2 finish to the Suns and Clippers. What are some keys for the Clippers in order to get back in this series? Has KD passed LeBron has the best player in the world? Predictions for the Hawks vs Bucks ECF and we breakdown keys for each team to succeed!
Coach K is calling it quits at Duke after this upcoming season. Way-too-Early Top 25 of College Basketball are released. What do the defending champs have to do to avoid elimination? Why can't the Clippers stop Luka? Where does Dame's performance rank? Is Trae the next Steph? East Semis are set and predictions for tonights Game 6s. And a Memorial Tournament update!
Happy Memorial Day! It's a big Monday as a lot of big things happened in the basketball world over the weekend. AD is doubtful for Game 5, are the Lakers done? Kawhi and the Clippers get back in the series with Dallas. Are fans being back ruining the game? Who has been "Built Different" in the playoffs this far? And so much more!
We have a full slate of topics to discuss in this podcast episode! What's wrong with the Clippers? Who is most important for Lakers and how significant is CP3's injury? Brooks and Bryson Beef. LeBron's great acting skills. The Knicks have won a playoff game. Spida is back, Jazz are back. Lastly, a preview for the NBA Playoffs Game 3's tonight!
We had the game of the year last night! Steph and LeBron's rivalry was renewed. Did Draymond's finger cost the Warriors? LeBron drills a desperation heave that ultimately was the game winning shot. Warriors vs Grizzles preview and keys to the game. Eastern Conference Win or Go Home Play-In between Pacers and Wizards is tonight! Keys to that game as well. Check it out now!
The NBA Playoffs are set! Today we discuss who the most dangerous player in the NBA is right now. We also provide a preview of the play-in games that are taking place today and tomorrow. We break down the already set playoff matchups. What's the latest on Ohio State Hoops? It's also PGA Championship week so of course we have to make our picks for that!
We are back and ready to roll! We cover a lot of intense things this episode. Is EJ heading to Champaign??? Is Jokic the front runner for the MVP? The Knicks... are good? Is the play-in better for the NBA? We also provide our risers and fallers as the playoff push intensifies in the NBA. And much more!
Milestone Episode 20! We talk about Steph's historic run over the last several games, unfortunately it has come to an end. Phoenix and Philly's thrilling finish. Should Steph and CP3 be in MVP conversation? Anthony Davis returns tonight for the Lakers, what does this mean for the Lake Show? Latest College Basketball News, and our 3 things to look forward to this weekend!
We have a big Thursday episode today! We recap the Masters and touch on all the weekend/week headlines of every sport. We then recap the thriller of the Mavs and Grizzles after Luka's game winner. Can the 76ers take down the Nets in the East? Who are the best available transfers in college basketball? Should Steph be in the MVP race? Lastly, what is our favorite sports moment to be able to witness in person? Find everything out now!
There is a new champion of College Basketball! Baylor dominates Gonzaga in the final college basketball game of the season. We provide takeaways from the game. Hubert Davis is in as the next Head Coach of UNC. Should Chris Paul be in the discussion for MVP? We also talk about a Way-to-Early Top 25 of college basketball. Lastly, we make picks on the Masters!
It's a Reaction Monday! The National Championship is set! Gonzaga vs Baylor tonight at 9:20 on CBS! Big episode today, we provide a Final 4 recap. Our opinion of the top 3 shots in college basketball all time. Roy Williams retires from UNC, we talk about his legacy and greatness. Who is on the Mount Rushmore of college basketball coaches? National Championship preview with keys for each team. Our picks on who will be taking the title! Check it out now!
The Final 4 is set! In this episode we recap the Elite 8, mention what players to look out for in the Final Four. What does UCLA need to do to beat Gonzaga? Final Four preview and keys to each game. My picks to for each game. Who will be playing for the title?
It's a Reaction Monday! Big things happened over the weekend as we had the Sweet 16, NBA trade deadline and much more! In this episode we did a recap of the Sweet 16 games. We also had a good discussion about the NBA trade deadline and who had the most success from it. Then we provided an Elite 8 preview and picks to make it to the Final Four!
The Sweet 16 is this weekend! We preview the matchups in the Sweet 16. Who was built different over the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament? Has Villanova been a surprise for most people? Hot take on a Sweet 16 matchup! Who do we think will make it to the Elite 8?
It's a Reaction Monday! In this episode we breakdown all the upsets that have happened. We also explain why it's starting to look like we will get the Gonzaga and Baylor National Championship matchup that we all wanted. What happened to the Big Ten? Why Loyola-Chicago could be making another run at a Final Four. And finally, we recap the devastating loss of Ohio State to Oral Roberts, and we dive into what the Buckeyes need to work on this offseason!
The NCAA Tournament is back! We preview the First Four games taking place tonight, and provide some matchups in the first round to look out for potential upsets. We also provide a preview of the Ohio State vs Oral Roberts matchup. We introduce a new segment: Who is Built Different? What is my top 5 March Madness moments? Big episode today!
In this podcast, Garrett Tipton comes back on the pod and we discuss March Madness! We will breakdown each region and every matchup. We also provide our picks for the NCAA Tournament. Who will cause big upsets and create chaos in this years March Madness? And who did we pick to make it to the Final Four and win it all?
Timmy Hall from 97.1 The Fan joins the pod! In this episode we discuss the soon to be anniversary from when COVID shut everything down. How important is the play from the Buckeyes in the Big Ten Tournament? A Big Ten Tournament Preview. Tim's really hot take on a top team in college hoops. Our picks on a mid-major school that could cause upsets in March Madness, sleeper picks that could cause some chaos, and our Final 4 predictions!
It's a Reaction Monday! In this episode I recap Duke vs UNC and Illinois vs Ohio State. Will Blake Griffin be a big contributor for the Nets? What 7-10 seeds do I think could knock off a 1 or 2 seed? And what team do I think is flying under the radar in college basketball?
It's the first episode in March! In this episode I discuss if Ohio State fans should be worried about the Buckeyes right now, what big names are on the bubble that have work to do, and a preview of the Blockbuster Saturday matchups between Illinois vs Ohio State and Duke vs North Carolina!
In this episode we have a very special guest, guard at Bellarmine University, Garrett Tipton! We conduct an interview with him, make predictions on the Final Four, Sleepers, and Cinderellas. Then provide analysis and keys to the big Blockbuster matchups on ESPN tonight, Iowa vs Michigan and Ohio State vs Michigan State!
It's a Reaction Monday! Takeaways from the big Michigan vs Ohio State game. Are the Blue Bloods starting to find their groove? Who is my favorite to win the NBA Title? And find out what team/player I think college basketball fans need to look out for!
In this episode I provide a preview of Ohio State vs Michigan, discuss why right now is the perfect time for LeBron to push for his 5th MVP, what teams on the bubble line for March Madness will have their bubble popped, and my Saturday/Sunday college basketball game picks.
James Harden wasn't kidding about the "scary hours" in Brooklyn. What does Anthony Davis' injury mean for the Lakers? The NCAA unveils who is in the top 16 seeds for March Madness as of right now. Should Steph Curry be considered in the MVP conversation? What does Jalen Johnson opting out of his freshman season mean for college basketball? And more!
Should the Lakers and Clippers be worried about the Jazz? Are One-and-Done's becoming a None-and-Done? Giannis' closing abilities won't allow the Bucks to succeed. Sleeper team in college basketball?
Reaction Monday!
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Highlight college and NBA games from the weekend
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Derrick Rose to the Knicks
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Blue Bloods in trouble?
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1 seeds right now for the NCAA Tournament
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What is the best rivalry in all of college sports?
In this episode I recap the Clippers vs Nets game, preview the Ohio State vs Iowa game, highlight marquee matchups for NBA tonight, preview UNC vs Duke on Saturday, and more! Tune in to hear all the hot takes!