The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by college basketball writer Eamonn Brennan to run through the biggest preseason story lines, including staggering conference realignment and the “Pac-12 cycle of abuse,” the escalation of NIL situations, the rise of the GM in college athletics, thoughts about how to responsibly expand the NCAA Tournament, and why December 14, 2024, should be considered a college basketball holiday (1:52). Then Tate closes the show with some shout-outs (52:06).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Eamonn Brennan

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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