Barstool Bench Mob

On today's episode of Barstool Bench Mob, the guys get into the official expansion of the Big 12 (04:30). Rico thinks it was a big whiff to not add Memphis. We then hit on some coaching and scheduling news and notes from around the country (10:52).

On this episode of Barstool Bench Mob, we start off discussing the biggest recruiting news of the week. Shaedon Sharpe, the 2022 number 1 player, committed to Kentucky (02:23). And speaking of Kentucky - the guys react to their recent interactions with the Wildcats' newest assistant coach, Brad Calipari. Then - Marty, Rico, and Jake touch on Mark Few being cited for a DUI (07:55).

On today's Barstool Bench Mob, we discuss the past week's news including Brad Calipari joining his dad's staff at Kentucky, Emoni Bates' commitment to Memphis, Chris Mack's suspension, and Bob Huggins' contract extension (02:%7). Then - we discuss some of the recent schedule releases, including one which we were directly involved in (19:53). And Marty has some thoughts on Auburn coach Bruce Pearl and his statement about a potential Final Four run (23:55). Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @stoolbenchmob

On today's Barstool Bench Mob, we have the full crew back in the studio. The guys start things off with more offseason news and notes including Texas A&M coach Buzz Williams' suspension, some big-name medical clearances, and the wait for Emoni Bates' decision (03:53). Will he end up back at Michigan State? Could the G League be the pick? Then - the guys react to a list of the Sexiest Mascots around the country. We then welcome on ESPN National Recruiting Director Paul Biancardi to discuss some of the country's top incoming freshmen and top prospects (22:18). Paul tells stories of his time playing under Tom Thibodeau, gives his thoughts on some of Duke's top prospects, and how he goes about ranking the country's top prospects each year.

On today's episode of Bench Mob, Rico and Marty run the pick and roll with Jake on the road for Grit Week. The guys start with some news and notes around the country including Memphis hiring Rasheed Wallace as an assistant coach, Oregon transfer Jacob Young being cleared to play, and Florida star Keyontae Johnson still awaiting clearance from his doctors (04:48).

On today's Barstool Bench Mob, the mob is back and they get right into the biggest news of the week: 5 Star Prospects Jalen Duren and Keyonte George make their highly anticipated NCAA commitments (04:03). Jake makes a declaration that for this upcoming season he wants to do his own Bracketology, and the guys give not only their encouragement for Jake but roast Joe Lunardi along the way (17:45). The source of Rico's all time favorite buzzer beater has changed their team name. The guys give their favorite and unique team names in all of college sports. But does Marty know the meaning of unique? He and Jake argue it out (25:52).

On today's Barstool Bench Mob, the full mob is back and they start things off by recapping a big week for the future of the Duke Blue Devils. Jon Scheyer grabbed two top-20 recruits for the post-Coach K Era and Marty is excited (02:59). They guys then discuss the Blue Devils upcoming non-conference schedule which includes three marquee matchups against Kentucky, Gonzaga, and Ohio State. And we can add another big-time game in the 2021-22 schedule with the recently announced UCLA-Villanova home-and-home matchups (11:40). But Marty is wondering if UCLA is getting too much hype. We then give some way-too-early picks for early season tournaments. Will Baylor continue their dominance into the Battle for Atlantis? We wrap things up with the news that Kemba Walker returns home to New York and will play at the site of his iconic Big East Tournament buzzer beater (21:40). Is it THE most iconic championship week moment of all time?

On today's Barstool Bench Mob, Marty and Jake start things off by discussing the major implications to Oklahoma and Texas leaving the Big 12 for the SEC (03:27). Where does this leave schools like Baylor, Kansas and West Virginia? And does the move make the SEC the premiere conference in college hoops? The guys then move on to some scheduling news and notes regarding Kansas and Gonzaga (07:09).

On today's Barstool Bench Mob, Marty and Jake start things off with some news regarding some of the sport's biggest names including Kofi Cockburn and Marcus Carr (03:04). Then, the guys sit down with Alabama Head Coach Nate Oats to discuss his Crimson Tide team, last year's loss to UCLA, the new NIL rules, and much more (16:36).

On today’s Barstool Bench Mob, the boys are on the road. Marty, Rico, and Jake are recording from the Alabama Crimson Tide media room in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. We start things off with some news and notes from the past two weeks (03:20). Some of the biggest names in the sport are coming back for another year including Michigan’s Hunter Dickinson and UCLA’s Johnny Juzang, among others. Then - the Bench Mob sits down with Arkansas Head Coach Eric Musselman in his office to discuss his intense practices, the implications for the new NIL rules, his World Series pick, and more (22:32).