00:00 - 23:41 - Robbie Hummel of the Big Ten Network joins the show to talk about his Purdue Boilermakers making the Final Four! Robbie and JMV talk about the emotions Robbie experienced when the final buzzer sounded in Purdue’s win over Tennessee in the Elite Eight. Robbie gives his thoughts on Purdue becoming the “bad guy” of the tournament. Robbie and JMV dive into the matchups in the Final Four, and who basketball fans should want to see make the championship game. 

23:42 - 50:34 - Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana joins the show to talk some Pacers! John and JJ talk the Pacers win over the Nets and the remainder of their schedule. They also talk about how big of a time it is for basketball in Indiana, with the Pacers, Purdue, and Indiana State all playing meaningful games right now. They talk about Tyrese Haliburton, who seems to be regaining his early season form. John and Jeremiah also discuss where the Pacers would be without T.J McConnell. 

50:35 - 1:04:20 - Grant Leiendecker, the upcoming AD at Butler University, joins the show! Grant and John talk about the NIT Semifinals and Championship game, which are being held at Hinkle Fieldhouse this year.  

1:04:21 - 1:22:16 - Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports Network joins the show! They first talk about Indiana State in the NIT Tournament, and how the organizers of the tournament have to hope the Sycamores advance so their rabid fanbase comes to the championship game. They also talk about coaching changes, and how that will affect Indiana State, IUPUI, and more. Greg and John then talk about the Boilermakers, and them embracing the role of the villain. 

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