The Ringer's Tate Frazier runs through some of the week's happenings in college basketball, including a satisfying Champions Classic, the Villanova hot seat increasing in temperature after losing to Saint Joseph's, and McNeese State with a valiant effort vs. Alabama (2:09). Then ESPN's Kevin Connors joins the show to talk about his top 10 mid-major schools (16:56). Finally Tate closes the show with some shout-outs, and games to watch this weekend (47:58).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Kevin Connors

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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